One To One Mentoring /

With over 35 years of experience across editorial, portraiture, advertising, and fine art, I bring a hands-on, thoughtful approach to teaching — from technical craft to creative direction. I’ve worked with celebrity clients, fashion brands, and editorial commissions; a selection of my commercial archive is available here:
➤ ianphillips-mclaren.com

I support artists and photographers in developing new work, preparing for exhibitions, and creating space to reflect, experiment, and evolve. I’ve been sharing my knowledge since the late 1980s — including being the subject of the BBC documentary A Style of One’s Own, now part of the UK’s national art education archive.

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Studio-Based Tuition (Includes Materials)

In-studio one-to-one sessions focused on analogue and alternative processes.

• Salt, Cyanotype, Albumen, etc. – £350 per day

• Gum Bichromate Printing – £360 per day

• Half-Day Option – £200 (3 hours)

These sessions are hands-on and immersive, ideal for learning or deepening a specific technique. You’ll coat, shoot, and print in one day, with all materials and chemistry included.

Prefer to learn with a friend or collaborator?
Two-person sessions available: £270 per person/day

Creative & Professional Mentoring (Introductory Offer)

Project development, portfolio critique, concept planning, or technical advice.

• £90/hour (special introductory rate – normally £120)

• 3-Session Bundle – £250

• 5-Session Bundle – £400

Ideal for artists developing a body of work, preparing for exhibitions, or looking for critical support beyond technique. These sessions are flexible and often combine creative mentoring with technical insight.

Remote Learning with Multi-Camera Setup

All online mentoring sessions use a dedicated three-camera system — so you can see me, the working surface, and any live demos with clarity. It brings the studio experience directly to your screen, wherever you are.

Who I Work With

• Artists and photographers at all stages

• Students and recent graduates (BA, MA, PhD support available)

• Practicing professionals returning to analogue techniques

• Anyone seeking thoughtful, in-depth guidance — technical or creative

How to Book

Just drop me a message with a little bit about what you’re working on, what you’d like to learn or develop, and whether you’re thinking online or in-studio.

📧 ian@ianphillipsmclaren.com

Mentoring Terms

• Full payment is due at time of booking unless otherwise agreed.

• Sessions may be rescheduled with at least 48 hours’ notice.

• Cancellations within 48 hours are non-refundable and may incur a rebooking fee.

• All mentoring content remains the intellectual property of Ian Phillips-McLaren and may not be recorded or reproduced without written permission.

• Participants retain full copyright of any creative work shared or produced.

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Why Work With Ian

• Over 35 years’ experience across fine art, commercial, and alternative photography

• Featured in Studies in Photography, The Lancashire Times, and Artists & Artists (AlternativePhotography.com)

• Artist-in-residence at Glasgow School of Art and subject of the BBC documentary A Style of One’s Own

• Studio-based in Hackney with optional remote mentoring for international students