Your experience with me
Be my guest! On a Lovegrove adventure or workshop I’ll share everything I do with you. Your confidence behind the camera will grow throughout our time together. I’ll teach you how to find and use wonderful light, how to pose and communicate with our model. I’ll encourage a relaxed shooting experience where everyone is included. We’ll have good times together and the fun won’t stop when the shooting stops.
Personal traits
You know that guy who cries at movies? Well, that’s me. I guess I’m emotionally fragile but some would say ‘strong in character’. I’d consider myself to be shy although I’m gregarious too. Interaction with creative minds fizzing with ideas excites me and I live for the fun moments. I’m also known to enjoy a beer or a glass of wine at the end of the day. I love to cook with passion and usually off-piste.
What makes me tick
I love teaching how to photograph beautiful people in beautiful places with a narrative and soul. I’m passionate about light and will show you how to take control of shadows, contrast and tone to create photographs with balance and harmony. Although I’m a highly technical photographer, I will show you how to capture connection, intimacy and sensuality in your photographs.
Damien Lovegrove
Photographer | Adventurer | Tutor
A little about me
I began my career as a BBC lighting cameraman and later became a lighting director. My expertise led to an invitation to teach lighting at the prestigious BBC Training Academy in Evesham. After my time at the BBC, I built a highly successful career in wedding and portrait photography, earning numerous accolades, including Portrait Photographer of the Year awards from both the MPA and BIPP.
In addition to my photography work, I dedicated several years to coaching professional photographers globally, sharing my knowledge and helping others achieve excellence. In 2013, I was honoured with the prestigious ‘Master’ craftsman from the Guild of Photographers. The peak of professional qualification in the UK.
Your mentor: Damien Lovegrove
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