Whether you’re exploring analogue photography, refining your printing process, or developing a fine-art project, my one-to-one sessions offer tailored support shaped around your practice.
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:
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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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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
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.
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.
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
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
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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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