Professional Photography courses in London

This course is hands-on and creative, designed for students who want to explore photography further. You’ll learn key concepts and techniques while developing your own projects, working to themes and creating a series of images in the style of a Typology. Expect to spend time outside the classroom taking photographs and building a strong visual portfolio. While we cover essential theory, the focus is on practical work and creative exploration.

This is a practical course that will teach you how to photograph people with confidence, sensitivity, and creativity across a range of real-world situations: from the studio portrait to street and documentary photography; or those special moments for the family album. You will learn invaluable skills about light, composition and posing your subject, helping you to produce a beautiful portrait portfolio.

Capture the character of London, from ancient churches to modern buildings, in this introduction to photographing the built environment. Learn about the history and development of this specialist genre before venturing out to selected streets and spaces in central London, identifying architectural styles and beginning to experiment with composition, lenses, image processing and ways of seeing the built environment.

This course is part theory and part practical. You will become an expert in the fine art world of contemporary photography. Learn about the history, concepts and theories behind the art form, and the technology and techniques now influencing it. Develop practical skills to realise your own creative ideas, discuss your photography portfolio with others, and learn about platforms to showcase your work on the commercial fine art market.

This hands-on immersive course will help you to develop your skills in fashion photography. The course is project driven and will take you from the creation of a basic story board through to a photo shoot. Combining technical instruction with hands-on shooting, you will get to grips with the workflow, tools and planning required to run a successful shoot for yourself. The course also provides advice on getting material published.

This hands-on, studio-based course is designed for photographers looking to enhance their skills in product and still life photography. You will explore lighting, composition and styling techniques to create visually compelling and professional-quality images.

This upbeat and fun two-session studio course is the perfect Friday night introduction to producing clear, confident headshot photographs using simple backgrounds and lighting setups. Designed for photographers who are already comfortable with their cameras, the course focuses on the relationship between technical control, lighting, and communication with the subject.

This course is aimed at those already working confidently with their camera but wishing to develop the ability to add narrative and depth to their work. Through feedback and self-reflection you will better be able to identify what interests you personally within photography. You will work on assignments and location shoots, develop your technique and style, and explore the practical, theoretical and ethical dimensions of photojournalism.

Mastering Wedding Photography is a comprehensive three-day intensive course designed for aspiring and developing photographers who want to confidently photograph weddings from start to finish. The course balances technical instruction, creative development, and professional best practice, covering both the artistic and business aspects of wedding photography.