Photography guidance for a lifelong creative journey.
Taking inspiration from nature.
Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth. —Henry David Thoreau
Join our creative community, learning photography is better together with White Oak Studios. We can inform, assist and inspire whether you are a complete beginner, very experienced or anything in-between.
We have thoroughly enjoyed taking work made by Chris and the White Oak Studios learners around art fairs and country shows this year. We have lots more scheduled in for coming months too (subscribe to our newsletter to always heat the latest plans).
Inspired by the level of public interest in the work we will open an online shop very soon. In the meantime if you are interested in following up on one of the many beautiful mounted or framed images you may have seen, or to get a bespoke size produced, simply contact us.
Inspired by the level of public interest in the work we will open an online shop very soon. In the meantime if you are interested in following up on one of the many beautiful mounted or framed images you may have seen, or to get a bespoke size produced, simply contact us.
What we do together...
We walk:
Outdoor lovers & photographers from the North East of England are cordially invited to join us on one of our scheduled photography walks. Take in beautiful locations with a friendly group, and get hands on help to take pictures as you go. Bespoke outings can be arranged on request.
Upcoming events are listed here.
Upcoming events are listed here.
We enjoy workshops:
Covering a range of popular topics, our workshops offer inspiration and instruction. A chance to get hands on guidance at a variety of locations in and around Northumberland. If you run a group that enjoy guest speakers and creative activities why not contact us, we are always looking for new people to collaborate with.
Read more about what's available here.
Read more about what's available here.
We meet online:
Our photography clubs have regularly changing projects and weekly video calls. In a fun and supportive group environment learners get motivation, inspiration and technical help in order to develop their independent photography skills and confidence.
More about our clubs can be read here.
More about our clubs can be read here.
We have a forest of online resources for our members:
Our detailed guides replete with diagrams, videos and written explanations cover all the important topics for developing your photography and creativity.
Become a member to get access to huge amounts of curated and verified information.
COMING SOON: all members will be offered a bespoke learning path tailored to fit their level of experience and personal goals.
See some resources here.
Learn to control your camera so you can get the results you want:
Become a member to get access to huge amounts of curated and verified information.
COMING SOON: all members will be offered a bespoke learning path tailored to fit their level of experience and personal goals.
See some resources here.
Learn to control your camera so you can get the results you want:
Learn to edit and enhance your images finalising the vision you had for your subject by building on the work started in camera. Explore creative ways to developing your own style of digital art.
Whether you merely look to clean and brighten your images or you'd like to try your hand at developing an artist style, we can help.
We go beyond the technical: learn the soft skills and background information that will support you becoming a more satisfied photographer. Take inspiration from the work of other photographers, find tips to get started and help to stay on track.
Our membership site is now online - to celebrate the launch, for a limited time, registration is free.
Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow. - Anthony J. D'Angelo |
Who we are...
White Oak Studios is run by Christine with help from her husband Ian. They live in beautiful Northumberland with their dog Lexi. Chris has nearly 2 decades of experience shooting commercially and a passion for the artist side of the genre culminating in the completion of a masters in Photography Visual Communication.
What people think...
We are rated 5/5 on Google.
Here are just some reviews from our learners:
"Having achieved my NCFE level 2 photography with Chris as the tutor, I was very struck with her relaxed teaching methods. She led the class with skill, patience and understanding, guiding her students and allowing them to achieve the skills and experience needed to further their own personal goals at the same time as reaching a level of competence." |
“I do want to thank you so very much for your course delivery, your teaching material was very clear and your demonstrations were so easy to follow… I am so very grateful to have been involved in your course and to now have new things to learn into the future.“ |