The OUTDOOR STUDIO

What The OUTDOOR STUDIO does

The OUTDOOR STUDIO is a sole proprietorship operated by Eamon O'Daly t/a The Outdoor Studio, based in Skerries, Co. Dublin, Ireland. The business delivers photography education and Adobe software training to hobbyist and amateur photographers. Core offerings divide into two complementary streams: outdoor photography workshops (Foto Flyers, Falconry, Dusk into Dark, Macro/Close-Up, and One2One sessions) conducted at venues including Skerries Harbour, Luttrellstown Castle, and Victory Garden in Balbriggan; and structured Adobe Lightroom Classic and Photoshop training delivered as a 6-week online Essentials course plus individual in-person modules (LRC7-LRC15, PS20) for existing users. The company employs approximately 5 people, with two instructors (Eamon and Christine O'Daly) whose credentials originate from the Photographic Society of Ireland.

The business model is transactional and workshop-based. Revenue is generated through one-time fees for workshops and modules, ranging from €30 (Foto Flyers) to €120 (Lightroom 6-week course, One2One Sessions), supplemented by gift vouchers (€5 to €295) with no expiry date. All pricing is in Euros; payments are processed via PayPal. Delivery is hybrid: in-person modules are limited to 4 participants in Skerries, the online Essentials course is capped at 10 participants via Zoom, and One2One sessions are available online or in-person. The go-to-market is community-led, with a mailing list as the primary engagement channel and the website (skerriesphotography.com) as the booking and information hub. The business is fully insured, bootstrapped with no external funding or institutional ownership, and operates solely within the Irish domestic market for in-person delivery, with limited online reach.

Name

The OUTDOOR STUDIO

Legal name

Eamon O'Daly t/a The Outdoor Studio

Website

https://skerriesphotography.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The OUTDOOR STUDIO is an Irish sole proprietorship in Skerries, Co. Dublin, offering outdoor photography workshops and Adobe Lightroom Classic/Photoshop training for hobbyist photographers, delivered as small-group in-person sessions, online courses, and One2One personalized training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Photography Education and Training Services

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (611610)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Photography & Videography Workshops (THAJAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Photography & Videography (EDAAAGAF), Photography & Videography Arts Programs (EDAMAAAC)

Keywords

• Photography workshops
• Lightroom training courses
• Outdoor photography classes
• Adobe software training
• Photography education

Headquarters

HQ city

Skerries

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Workshop and Course Fees: One-time fees for photography workshops (Falconry, Macro, Dusk into Dark, Foto Flyers) and Adobe Lightroom/Photoshop modules. Fees range from €30 to €60 per workshop or module session.
2. 6-Week Online Lightroom Course: Comprehensive 6-week Adobe Lightroom Classic Essentials course priced at €120 (or €40 deposit plus €80 balance). Course runs Thursday mornings, 10:00am to 12:00pm.
3. One2One Personal Training: Personalized sessions for Photography (€90 for 1.5 hours, €120 for 2 hours) and Lightroom (€60 online for 1 hour, €90 for 1.5 hours, €120 for 2 hours). Optional travel fee of €25 for in-person sessions.
4. Gift Vouchers: Gift vouchers for courses and workshops available in denominations from €5 to €295. Vouchers can be used for any Photography or Lightroom courses and have no expiry date.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The OUTDOOR STUDIO delivers small-group photography education for amateur and hobbyist photographers, combining outdoor photography workshops in landscape, wildlife, and natural world genres with structured Adobe Lightroom Classic and Photoshop training. Offerings span a 6-week online Lightroom Classic Essentials course, individual in-person Lightroom modules, a Photoshop module, themed outdoor workshops (Foto Flyers, Falconry, Dusk Into Dark, Macro/Close-Up), and personalized One2One sessions delivered online via Zoom or in-person in Skerries, Co. Dublin.

Product overview

The OUTDOOR STUDIO offers photography training and Adobe software courses as a portfolio of related offerings. Photography services include outdoor workshops (Foto Flyers, Falconry, Dusk Into Dark, Macro/Close-Up) and personalized One2One sessions. Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop training is structured as a 6-week online Essentials course (LRC1-LRC6 modules) for beginners, followed by individual in-person modules (LRC7-LRC15) for existing users covering Library, Editing, Masking, Nature/Wildlife, Monochrome, Portraiture, Landscape, Master Colour, and Lightroom-to-Photoshop workflow. Gift vouchers provide flexible gifting across the entire course and workshop portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adobe Lightroom Classic Essentials Online 6-Week Course A comprehensive six-week online beginner course teaching Adobe Lightroom Classic fundamentals, covering photo importing, organizing with Collections and Star Ratings, editing workflow, and export options, delivered via Zoom for up to 10 participants.
• Lightroom Classic Module LRC7 – Library An in-person module teaching Lightroom Classic library organization, covering Import & Folder Structure, Collections vs Smart Collections, Search Engine, Metadata, batch processing, and Export presets.
• Lightroom Classic Module LRC8 – Editing Module An in-person module covering the Develop Module workflow, including Exposure Range/Histogram, White Balance, Colour Correction, Sharpening, Noise Reduction, and Remove Tools.
• Lightroom Classic Module LRC9 – Masking Tools An in-person module teaching mastery of Lightroom Classic Masking Tools for creative but realistic results, covering selecting and making correct masking choices.
• Lightroom Classic Module LRC10 – Nature & Wildlife Editing An in-person module for existing Lightroom users covering the editing workflow for Nature and Wildlife photos, including the latest Masking, Lens Blur features and other Lightroom Classic updates.
• Lightroom Classic Module LRC11 – Monochrome Editing An in-person module teaching Lightroom Classic tools for Monochrome/Black & White and Toned conversions, including masking tools and landscape masking features.
• Lightroom Classic Module LRC12 – Portraiture Editing An in-person module covering portrait editing tools, focusing on Masking and Healing Tools and AI Presets dedicated to portraiture in Lightroom Classic.
• Lightroom Classic Module LRC13 – Landscape Editing An in-person module emphasizing new Landscape Masking Tools, guiding through editing process from RAW/JPEG files to finished images with exposure, colour, and tonal adjustments.
• Lightroom Classic Module LRC15 – Master Colour A new in-person module covering colour understanding and navigation of Lightroom Classic colour options including White Balance, Colour Profiles, Colour Mixer, and Colour Grading.
• Photoshop Module PS20 – Lightroom Into Photoshop An in-person introduction to Photoshop for Lightroom Classic users, covering workflow between Lightroom and Photoshop, Layers, Object removal tools, and new Photoshop features.
• Lightroom Classic One2One Sessions Personalized one-on-one sessions for Adobe Lightroom Classic, tailored to beginner through advanced levels. Available online via Zoom or in-person in Skerries, Co. Dublin.
• Photography One2One Sessions Personalized one-on-one digital photography sessions tailored to individual experience and requirements. Available in-person at locations like Botanic Gardens, Ardgillan Castle, or Skerries Harbour, or online via Zoom.
• Foto Flyers Photography Workshop Low-cost outdoor photography workshops held monthly on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday mornings throughout summer and autumn, covering various photography techniques and locations.
• Falconry Photography Workshop Outdoor photography workshop at Dublin Falconry Centre, Luttrellstown Castle, photographing birds of prey including owls and hawks in close-up portraits and flight.
• Dusk Into Dark Workshop Outdoor photography workshop at Skerries Harbour covering composition, light control, long exposure techniques, and camera setup from dusk through night.
• Macro/Close-Up Photography Workshop Two-session workshop combining online instruction with on-location photography at Victory Garden, Balbriggan, covering macro and close-up photography techniques and equipment.
• Gift Vouchers Gift vouchers available in denominations from €5 to €295, redeemable for photography courses, workshops, and Lightroom modules. No expiry date.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dublin FalconryminorOthersDublin Falconry operates from Luttrellstown Castle grounds and hosts Falconry Photography Workshops for The Outdoor Studio. The workshop includes close-up portraits of owls and hawks, and exclusive flying displays with Luttrellstown Castle as backdrop.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Udemy: Global online course marketplace with deep catalogues in photography and Adobe software training, often priced under €20. Comparable as a low-cost alternative channel competing for the same learner demand.
• Skillshare: Large online learning marketplace with thousands of photography, Lightroom, and Photoshop classes. Comparable as a competing source of low-cost, self-paced creative education for the same hobbyist customer.

Regional players

• Niall Brennan Photography: Ireland-based photography educator and workshop provider offering landscape and seascape training across Irish locations. Regionally comparable in Irish workshop delivery and target hobbyist photographer segment.

Direct peers

• CreativeLive: Online creative education platform offering structured courses in photography, Lightroom and Photoshop with live and on-demand formats. Comparable in offering breadth and target hobbyist photographer segment.
• KelbyOne: Subscription-based online training library for photographers covering Lightroom, Photoshop, and photography technique. Closely comparable to The Outdoor Studio's Lightroom/Photoshop module catalogue and One2One-adjacent online delivery model.
• Improve Photography: US-based photography education brand offering courses, podcasts, and workshops aimed at enthusiast photographers. Comparable in customer persona and broad Lightroom/photography curriculum.
• Digital Photography School: Online photography education site with tutorials, ebooks, and courses aimed at hobbyist photographers. Comparable in customer segment (amateur/hobbyist photographers) and Lightroom/photography topic coverage.
• Light & Land Photography Workshops: UK-based operator of small-group landscape and nature photography workshops at premium locations. Directly comparable in small-group outdoor workshop format and instructor-led photography tuition.
• Tiffin Photography Workshops: Workshop operator running small-group landscape, wildlife and nature photography sessions at scenic UK and European locations. Comparable in small-group outdoor format and landscape/wildlife specialism.
• Photoion Photography School: London-based photography workshop operator running small-group lessons and One2One sessions for DSLR/mirrorless users. Comparable in small-group, instructor-led hobbyist photography training model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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