Photography

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

Courses available both in-person and online

Join us in the heart of London for in-person classes. Our modern campus in Covent Garden is easy to reach and buzzing with creativity. With modern purpose-built facilities and state-of-the-art equipment, it’s the perfect space to support your learning journey. Explore our facilities >

Prefer learning online? Our live online courses bring expert teaching to you, wherever you are.

Whether you choose to study in-person or online, all our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. Wherever and however you want to learn, we’re here for you.

Courses available both in-person and online

We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between in-person and online learning.

Learn in the centre of London with our in-person courses. Our purpose-built facilities in Covent Garden mean we are ideally located and easy to get to. 

See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.

All our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. No matter how you prefer to learn, we've got the class for you.

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  1. Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
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  2. Photography for beginners
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Thu 1 May 2025 (and 17 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Photography Studio

    Tutors:  Sara Leigh Lewis
    Always wondered what half the buttons on your camera actually do? Discover how to use them properly and produce impressive photographs, even as a complete beginner. Gain useful technical knowledge and get expert creative guidance in easy-to-understand language. An ideal first step before enrolling on our intermediate courses.
    Full fee £369.00 Senior fee £295.00 Concession £240.00
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  3. London photography: River Thames
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 3 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Off Site

    Tutors:  Michael Harding
    Explore and discover London through photography walks around locations rich in photographic potential.
    The walks revolve around photographing views along the River Thames, from the Aldwych area eastwards to the City, from London Bridge to the Southbank and from Westminster to the newly developed Nine Elms area. Bring your own camera and comfortable walking shoes as you capture places, spaces, objects and people.
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £139.00
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  4. London street photography
    Course start date:  Tue 10 Jun 2025 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Photography Studio

    Tutors:  Michael Harding
    Wish you could capture those spontaneous moments of urban life like a pro? Learn the tricks of the skilful trade of street photography and build your confidence in snapping candid, unobtrusive photographs on the street, shooting in some of the most dynamic and vibrant areas of London to tell powerful stories in single images.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
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  5. Nature and landscape photography: London location
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 15 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Off Site

    Tutors:  Rachel Wegh
    Widllife 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
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  6. Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
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  7. Contemporary art photography
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 25 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Photography Studio

    Tutors:  Holly Falconer
    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.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
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  8. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  9. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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  10. Digital photography printing with Adobe Photoshop
    Course start date:  Tue 8 Jul 2025 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Photography Studio

    Tutors:  Dominic Harris
    Want to give your portfolio or exhibition prints the professional edge? This hands-on course will guide you in printing top-quality inkjet (or giclee) prints as used by fine art photographers. Get to grips with Adobe Photoshop and our top-of-the-range Epson photo printers, and experiment with different paper types and inks.
    Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £169.00
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  11. Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £169.00
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  12. Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00
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  13. Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00
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  14. Fine art photography: focus on black and white
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 19 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Sara Leigh Lewis
    Shape, form, pattern and texture take on added significance in black-and-white photography. Without colour to guide the eye, contrast, lighting, and composition take on even more importance. Discover these elements and the basic rules of black and white photography.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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  15. City Lit photography course
    Course start date:  Wed 1 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Catriona Gray, Michael Harding, Jad Oakes, Matthew Ward
    Delve deep into the world of photography, working with a selection of fundamental projects that will support you in developing the confidence and skills required for your own photographic practice.







    The City Lit photography course offers both knowledge and practical experience within photography, exploring its various contexts and genres. You will get to grips with your camera, explore different photographic techniques and gain new skills using industry equipment and software. Working through a series of creative projects you will start developing your own ideas and finish the course with an extensive portfolio of photographic work.
    Full fee £1,649.00 Senior fee £1,319.00 Concession £1,072.00
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