Professional Photographer Based in Tuscany & London

Leigh

privileged coaching Cymon guided our family through a unique workshop for ‘young beginners’ and ‘old refreshers’. As a scholar I had taken a photography course which had filled me with curiosity and desire to learn more and become more confident. But only after decades I had the time to follow that dream. This personalised course solved my problem of revisiting information and discovering new techniques. Cymon’s exceptional way of transmitting his unique expertise has made us feel at ease with the camera and the iPhone; his passion combined with his capacity of sharing is so contagious that both my sons abilities now are surprising, and both are having great fun with photography.I absolutely recommend this privilege, we are all looking forward to plan another lifetime experience with Cymon.

4 Pete's Sake

Travel Photography Solution "I had a great experience with Cymon. I booked a shoot with him because I wanted to optimize my travel time while in Tuscany. I had no time to research locations. I started communicating with Cymon several months in advance and found him to be very responsive. He was punctual at the meeting location and very flexible about the shoot. Most important, he was willing to do what I wanted, but he had a plan. I learned a lot from him, which was not my original objective. Most important he said, "don't be afraid of manual". Be ready for a lot of new information!"

Purplotus

My First Photography Lesson Being an absolute beginner, I was naturally nervous before my first session - but Cymon Taylor of My Photography Workshop who is based in the region of Tuscany, Italy managed to allay my fears somewhat. It helped that both if us were able to communicate fluently in English. The initial stumbling block was my having brought a brand new camera. However, Cymon, being more adroit with such equipment painstakingly helped overcome the initial difficulties. We spent a lovely few hours day in the Val d'Orcia region. I tried to absorb as much as I could about shutter speeds, focus and ISO within the four hours I'd booked (less, after deducting driving time to the several picturesque locations). Upon hindsight, it would have taken another (lengthier) session to bring me up to the next level, but my multi-town journeys proved a slight hindrance. I'd definitely look Cymon up again should I visit 'his area'. His patience and willingness to share cannot be overstated.

Jane Spalding L

Photography workshop while on vacation in Tuscany Cymon was a great teacher, and an interesting person to spend the morning with. We worked a great deal on the basics of exposure, and I was able to take away a far better understanding of my camera, that I will be able to use in the future. I would recommend Cymon's workshops for any photographer, of any level, who wants to improve their skills.

Steve Hixon

Great Photo-Guide! I am an avid photographer and try to blend my photo bucket-list with sightseeing trips with my wife. This year is our 40th anniversary and so we decided to return to Italy, one of our favorite places in the world. There was a list of spots I wanted to shoot, but I also realized that you can waste a lot of time finding exact locations, lighting conditions, etc. I knew we would be in Tuscany near the Val d’Orcia, so I looked online for a guide and happily found Cymon Taylor. Cymon is British but has lived in Italy for many years.We connected via email and arranged to meet very early one morning near Pienza. We spent the next several hours together photographing some beautiful sites. Cymon is a born teacher wth decades of experience, so even though I would call myself “advanced” he showed me a number of new tips and challenged some of my thinking regarding exposure, camera angles, sunrise shooting, etc. Cymon was engaging, encouraging and a lot of fun! He even took me to his favorite local coffee shop and we talked about the beauty of light, post-processing, cameras, lenses and life in general. He guided me to several wonderful spots I would not have found on my own, which is exactly what I was hoping for. I highly recommend Cymon Taylor as a photo-guide, no matter what your experience level. You won't be disappointed!

Denn

Excellent Workshops Highly Recommended It was an easy task choosing from the vast gamma of Tuscan photography workshops, as my family had recently enjoyed a relaxed and fun, portrait session with professional photographer Cymon Taylor, owner of My Photography Workshop. Having confirmed my first ever workshop, Cymon effortlessly addressed my beginners nerves by ascertaining the challenges and understanding my personal goals. A courtesy email was sent to me which included invaluable “How to prepare for a Photography Workshop” check list, an outline of the workshop and what to bring. On the day Cymon continued to impress with his professional approach and his ability to teach the essential photography basics so naturally. His use of simple comparisons and terms provide an enjoyable platform to learn. I just wanted to learn how to use a camera, while this workshop gave me general knowledge about photography - taught me how to establish a simple workflow, from capture to PrintThe best part is all the easy to use tips, skills and many different ways there are to capture the same subject, and how all of them can be applied to improve your photography with the required practice. Even after the workshop Cymon went the extra mile, helping me finish my final years school project, by running through the colour printing process.

Will D

Took my Photography from Intermediate to Pro-Level I can't rate this highly enough. Great experience overall, and very enlightening. I took a course with Cymon focusing on lighting and shooting in-studio, and months later, I feel like I am STILL learning by reflecting on his lessons. His professional approach and patient teaching style was a great fit for me, as I feel it would be for learners of any level. We worked in his photo studio in Rigutino, a beautiful space that is very conducive to creative work. Technically, he is very skilled as a photographer, and he is also well-versed in the use of a variety of photography technology. This depth of knowledge allowed us to dig deeply and explore the ins and outs of every step of the process, from start to finish. And at the end of the day, we took some time to explore the area around the studio, which must be an absolute dream to shoot as a landscape photographer. As an intermediate-level young photographer this was sincerely an eye-opening experience that I feel helped me "level-up" behind the camera. I gained a new subtlety with lighting that has informed every aspect of my work now, and an understanding of the full process that has allowed me to begin working confidently as a photographer around my city! I would unhesitatingly recommend this photography workshop to photographers of all levels.

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