STORY TELLING WORKSHOPS & MENTORING FOR PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS

3 X ‘THIS IS REPORTAGE’ STORY TELLER OF THE YEAR. 2023, 2022 & 2021

UPCOMING WORKSHOP!

SEE THE LIGHT, SEE THE MOMENT

Tuesday 6th January 2026

Online workshop - Live streamed and available to rewatch after

It’s been a long time in the making, but I’m excited to announce my new workshop, See the light, See the moment.
If you know me, you know I'm a bit obsessed with two things when it comes to photographing a wedding: light and story. The way they work together to shape feeling — to take a fleeting, ordinary moment and turn it into something honest, cinematic, and full of heart.

This workshop is for wedding photographers who want more than just pretty pictures. We’re going deep — into the art of seeing, of listening, of using light not just to expose a scene, but to evoke something real. We'll explore how to find the story under the surface and give it space to breathe in your frames.

Expect loads of practical insights, honest conversations about what it means to make work that actually matters and a few laughs along the way.

You don’t need to be the most technical shooter. You just need to care about people and be hungry to grow.

Come join me — let’s slow down, dig in, and make work that feels like you.

So, what does the workshop include?

What is storytelling and why is it so important?
Why communicating and getting to know your clients is essential in capturing the narrative of the day
How composition and use of light are invaluable to making impactful story telling images
Techniques on how to visualise and anticipate moments
What are transitional shots and why are they so essential to storytelling?
Tips on editing your images and how to get the best from each shot
Curating images both for your website and for entering awards
My experience of entering awards both as a competitor and a judge
Live critique of your work
Q&A

EARLY BIRD PRICE - £250 available for 2 weeks.

£300 thereafter. This will be live streamed and can be rewatched after

£50 discount for members of ‘This is Reportage’

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“Dave is a phenomenal mentor! He’s had an amazing impact on my work within such a short space of time. It’s quite simply the best decision I have ever made for my business! I have gained confidence, skill, motivation, more bookings and most importantly an awesome friend!”

-Jonathan Bickle

Learn Wedding Photography with Award-Winning Storytelling Photographer David Scholes

I photographed my first wedding in 2005 for a mate — paid just enough to buy a flash I thought I’d need. I didn’t even have a lens cap for my one lens… I kept it in the car with a sock over the end! By 2010, I’d gone full-time as a wedding photographer, shooting around 8 weddings a year with two lenses and slightly more of a clue — but back then, there were no workshops, and I had to learn the hard way.

Fast forward to today: I’ve been fully booked for the past 8 years, with packages between £2,500–£3,000, and I’ve picked up hundreds of industry awards along the way. I’ve been:

Storyteller of the Year (2022 & 2021 – This is Reportage)
No.1 UK Wedding Photographer & No.2 Worldwide
TWIA North West Winner (2021) and National Runner-Up
Holder of the most lifetime awards from the Masters of UK Wedding Photography

I’m not just a photographer — I’m now a judge, mentor, and speaker. And I want to share everything I’ve learned with you.

Wedding Photography Mentoring & Storytelling Training

I offer 1-to-1 mentoring for wedding photographers who want to improve their storytelling, grow their business, and attract their ideal couples. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, I’ll help you build confidence, consistency, and creativity.

What’s included:

Full access to my wedding workflow – from pre-wedding to party
In-person or online mentoring sessions (regular, structured chats)
Portfolio critique, image curation, and guidance on finding your style
Live wedding shadowing/assisting opportunities (available with 6- and 12-month mentorships, diary permitting)

My focus? Helping you take better storytelling images — the kind that win awards, connect with couples, and stand the test of time.

Want to take your wedding photography to the next level?
Let’s chat — drop me a message and I’ll send over the full mentoring details.

12 MONTHS

£3000

6 MONTHS

£2000

3 MONTHS

£1000

1 DAY 1 TO 1, tailored to you

£500

AWARD SUBMISSIONS
critique, guidance and advice from an experienced competitor and judge.

£50/hour