Personalised Landscape Photography Coaching

Get consistent results in the field and at the computer — without guesswork, gear-chasing, or wasted trips.

Do you already love landscape photography?
You understand the basics … BUT … your results feel inconsistent and you’re not sure why.

This personalised coaching is designed to help you photograph with confidence, edit with intention, and build a repeatable process that works in real-world conditions.

I’m John Doogan, a successful landscape photographer and educator. I help photographers move from frustration with inconsistency, to producing images they’re proud of.

👉 Book a free 10-minute clarity call to see if personalised coaching with me is right for you.

This Coaching is ideal if you:

  • Shoot RAW and understand the basics of exposure

  • Want stronger images from the field, not just better edits

  • Feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice on YouTube

  • Want personal feedback, not generic tutorials

  • Value practical, experience-based guidance

This coaching is not for:

  • Complete beginners just learning camera basics

  • People looking for presets or shortcuts

  • Those unwilling to put time into real improvement

What You’ll Get From Coaching

1. Confidence in the Field

Know what to do when you arrive on location:

  • Working with changing light and weather

  • Using filters and long exposures with intent

  • Making strong compositions under pressure

  • Adapting when conditions don’t match expectations

2. A Clear Post-Processing Workflow

  • RAW processing in Lightroom or Photoshop or Canva Affinity

  • Developing a consistent editing style

  • Faster, more intentional decision-making

  • Editing to match what you saw and felt on location

3. Practical Gear and Travel Guidance

  • Build a kit that supports your photography

  • Pack efficiently for travel and hiking

  • Avoid unnecessary purchases

4. Real-World Planning and Workflow

  • Location scouting strategies

  • Legal and practical drone use

  • Field-to-desktop workflow

  • Planning trips that deliver results

How the Coaching Works

Step 1: Free 10-Minute Clarity Call

No pressure. No hard sell. We will:

  • Talk about where you’re currently stuck

  • Identify what’s holding your photography back

  • Decide whether personalised coaching makes sense for you

You’ll leave with at least one clear action, even if we don’t work together.

👉 Book your free call here

Step 2: Outcome-Focused Coaching

If it’s a good fit, we will decide together on a programme with a specific goal, such as:

  • Building confidence shooting in natural light

  • Creating a reliable field workflow

  • Developing a consistent editing style

  • Preparing for a photography trip (local or international)

Coaching can include:

  • One-on-one calls

  • Image feedback and critique

  • Live editing sessions

  • Trip and shoot planning tailored to you

In-Person Sessions (Christchurch, NZ)

If you’re based in Christchurch, or visiting Christchurch, coaching can include:

  • Live landscape photography sessions

  • On-location technique and decision-making

  • In-person editing and workflow sessions

Pricing

  • $NZ175 per hour (GST inclusive)

Why Learn With Me?

  • Landscape photographer with extensive personal, commercial and commissioned experience

  • Multiple award-winner

  • Educator with a growing YouTube audience

  • Focus on process, not trends

  • Personalised guidance — not one-size-fits-all advice

I won’t teach you how I shoot — I’ll help you improve how you shoot and process.

👉 Book your free 10-minute clarity call now!

Reviews:

"I really enjoyed the session — after the Clarity Call you considered what points would be helpful and had obviously spent time in gathering additional information I was seeking on taking complex panoramas and editing.   Your explanations were clear, and you made complex photography concepts easy to understand  from your experience and expertise in this area. I especially appreciated how you tailored examples to my skill level."            John Chambers

“John was incredibly helpful when I was struggling with some aspects of my photography. He took the time to listen and understand what I was trying to achieve and provided clear, practical guidance, which helped me move forward in a positive direction. His deep technical knowledge and ability to explain concepts in a way that was simple, logical, and easy to apply helped immensely. I came away not only with a better understanding but also with ideas to put into practice, which has given me the confidence to keep progressing. I’d highly recommend John to anyone looking to improve their photography.” Steve Meier