Photography Courses and Photography Holidays

Join immersive experiences across the globe, from novice to pro

What We Offer

Landscape Photography Courses

Come join us for 1, 2 and 3 day courses in the beautiful Peak District National Park.

Private Tuition

Tailored tuition is available for individuals and private groups, on location or online via Zoom.

Photography Holidays

The ultimate in getting away from it with our tours in India, Nepal, Myanmar and Japan.

Commercial Photography

We undertake commercial photography both for the domestic market and internationally.

Award-Winning Photography Training

Nestled in the heart of the Peak District National Park, World In Focus is a premier photography training centre offering expert tuition in a stunning, tranquil setting.

All courses are led by Simon Watkinson, an award-winning photographer and digital imaging specialist with nearly 40 years of experience. A pioneer of the digital age, Simon has dedicated his career to helping photographers of all levels refine their skills and elevate their craft.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned professional, Simon’s relaxed and engaging teaching style ensures a rewarding and enjoyable learning experience. From landscape photography workshops to beginner courses, each session is designed to build confidence and technical ability in a supportive environment.

For those seeking adventure, our overseas photo tours offer the opportunity to capture some of the world’s most breathtaking locations, with expert guidance every step of the way.

Professional Commercial Photography

In addition to our training courses, World In Focus also undertakes commercial photography assignments both at our fully equipped studio and on location worldwide. With extensive experience in international projects, we deliver high-quality commercial, product, and corporate photography tailored to your needs.

Our Photography Hub

At the heart of World In Focus is our beautifully restored 18th-century barn, thoughtfully renovated by Simon over 20 years ago. Retaining its original exposed beams and stonework, it provides a perfect blend of old-world charm and modern comfort—the ideal setting for immersive photography learning.

Join us at World In Focus and take your photography to new heights.

Carole and myself attended a landscape photography course in the Peak District yesterday. Excellently led by professional photographer Simon Watkinson we covered a lot of techniques culminating in a studio session looking through our photos in Adobe Lghtroom Classic. We investigated conversions to Black and White and the use of masking tools to enrich our images.

I have known Simon for many years and attended numerous training workshops including a trip to Nepal back in 2010 and many UK based workshops.

Great day out with Simon last Saturday. Just two of us learning the intricacies of hyperfocal distance, effects of diffraction etc. Also a chance to have a first play with the joys of Live View - why did I not investigate this sooner! Nice gentle theory session in the morning, but all explained very simply and clearly, greatly assisted by Tammy's coffee, tea and ginger nuts.

After a good pub lunch we got down to the practical side at some great locations in and around The Roaches. Many thanks - now it is time to practice. Looking forward to receiving details of Simon's next new workshop on mastering Exposure.

Had a great day of private tuition with Simon yesterday. A bit of landscape work and a bit of processing. Plus my laptop is no longer a random colour generator.

Thanks Simon and Tammy.

Spend yesterday with Simon Watkinson showing me how to shoot landscapes, what an amazing day!

In a trade full of wannabes Simon really knows what he's talking about and along with him being a really nice bloke, I would defiantly recommend his training to anyone looking at wanting to learn more, or just get some great shots!

I would just like to say a big thank you to Simon Watkinson (World In Focus) for last Thursday’s 121 Photographic discussion on Nepal and showing me some new camera skills.

When leaving Simons studio my head was buzzing. Thank goodness for the drive home, it gave me time to digest what had happened during the day.