Photography Courses in London
At City Lit, we have a variety of photography courses on offer from complete beginners introducing technical and essential skills in how to operate a camera, to specialist workshops and subject based courses.
Our designated photography studio will provide students with access to the latest professional resources including lighting rigs, back drops and array of digital cameras including DSLRs. Learn and develop a range of photographic skills within a professional surrounding with a studio that offers a large open and flexible space, suitable for both collaborative and individual learning.
As a City Lit student, you will have access to Apple MacBook pros, Adobe Creative Cloud and professional camera editing software to help you create professional quality images. Learning from our specialist team of freelance and industry professionals, you’ll receive expert hands-on guidance in the skills required in taking professional photographs and beyond.
We host exhibitions throughout the year at City Lit Gallery where our students showcase their amazing work.
To arrange a conversation with our photography coordinator about your interests, options and courses available, please contact our Visual Arts team at visualarts@citylit.ac.uk
- Photography in a day: Scanning negatives and transparencies
Course start date: Fri 23 May 2025Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Dominic HarrisDo you have boxes of old prints, negatives or transparencies gathering dust that you'd love to have digitised? Learn how to get your archive onto your computer using different methods from flatbed and film scanners to a digital camera.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - Looking at photography: critical and analytic theories Course start date: Wed 28 May 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Scott PerryAn introduction to some of the main ways of thinking about photography, based on cultural theory, politics, philosophy and semiotics.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00 - Looking at photography: commercial practice Course start date: Sat 7 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Ed GregoryLooking to work professionally as a photographer? Pick up key skills you will need on this practical course from camera systems, lighting solutions, paperwork and software workflow.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00 - Nature and landscape photography: London location Course start date: Sun 15 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Rachel WeghWidllife in the city is an exciting opportunity to work off-site and enjoy various surroundings focusing on flora and fauna. Travel to some of some of London’s finest open spaces whilst learning the photography skills required in focusing on details, landscape and capturing natures beauty. Ideal for beginners, those who want to broaden their photography skills and those wishing to continue building their photography portfolio.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00 - Photography in a day: Alternative processes Course start date: Mon 16 Jun 2025
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Catriona GrayAccept an experimental and playful attitude to photographic image-making.You will be guided through three hands-on creative techniques exploring the physical photographic print.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - Flash photography with speedlight Course start date: Tue 1 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Ed GregoryLighten things up: join this practical course to learn the basics of using portable flash (speedlights) to enhance your images. Experiment creatively indoors and outdoors with different flash techniques, with a professional photographer on hand to guide you throughout.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - Looking at photography: social media and identity Course start date: Mon 7 Jul 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Jad OakesThis course explores how photography is used on social media to share work, build a following, and create and influence an identity.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00 - Guided Photo Walk Focussing on Composition - City Lit Silver SundayCourse start date: Sun 5 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael HardingA Guided Photo Walk in the area, emphasizing how to improve your photographic composition. (Suitable for camera phone or DSLR). This walk takes place on firm, level ground covering a modest distance.
Age UK’s Silver Sunday is a day dedicated to older people which takes place every year in October. Fun and free activities are held across the UK where older people can make new friends, visit new places, try new activities, and connect with other generations in their local communities. This year’s Silver Sunday will be taking place on Sunday 6th October, and City Lit will join in the activities by offering a diverse selection of workshops.
This tater session is aimed specifically to older people but that everyone is welcome to join in, as connecting generations forms an important part of this day.Full fee £0.00 - Five Easy Steps to Taking Better Photographs on your mobile or DSLR - City Lit Silver SundayCourse start date: Sun 5 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael HardingAn illustrated guide to improving your photograph in easy steps.
Age UK’s Silver Sunday is a day dedicated to older people which takes place every year in October. Fun and free activities are held across the UK where older people can make new friends, visit new places, try new activities, and connect with other generations in their local communities. This year’s Silver Sunday will be taking place on Sunday 6th October, and City Lit will join in the activities by offering a diverse selection of workshops.
This taster session is aimed specifically to older people but everyone is welcome to join in, as connecting generations forms an important part of this day.Full fee £0.00 - Wildlife photography: Red and Fallow Deer Course start date: Sat 11 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Rachel WeghThis is an opportunity to enjoy the surroundings, flora and fauna of some of London’s finest parks, canals and squares, whilst learning photography skills long the way. Suitable for all levels.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - Scanning photography negatives, transparencies and prints Course start date: Fri 24 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Dominic HarrisDo you have boxes of old prints, negatives or transparencies gathering dust that you'd love to have digitised? Learn how to get your archive onto your computer using different methods from flatbed and film scanners to a digital camera.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - Photography in a day: Flash with speedlightCourse start date: Thu 6 Nov 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Matthew WardLighten things up: join this practical course to learn the basics of using portable flash (speedlights) to enhance your images. Experiment creatively indoors and outdoors with different flash techniques, with a professional photographer on hand to guide you throughout.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - Photography in a day: drawing with lightCourse start date: Wed 1 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Scott PerryBoost your creativity and explore different approaches to digital photography. Put new ideas to practice by responding to creative briefs. Participate in group discussion, share your images and get feedback in an encouraging group environment.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - Looking at photography: Wedding photographyCourse start date: Wed 15 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sara EpsteinThis course will prepare you to compete in the challenging world of client-facing photography in the areas of wedding photography. You’ll be taught by knowledgeable and highly experienced professional practitioners who bring all their skills and experience to help launch or evolve your professional practice.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £89.00 - London photography: bridges in the city Course start date: Thu 30 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Michael HardingExplore london and capture the beauty of the capitals bridges that span the Thames. This off-site photographic course will have you down to the river with your camera, exploring the diverse architectural designs and structures of bridges on the Thames that connect London. Learn about their history whilst learning the secrets to successful architectural and location photography.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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