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Whether you’re interested in a one-off talk or taster class, a short course over a few weeks, or a year-long programme. You'll find a course to suit your schedule and goals.

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City Lit is a leading provider of adult education in London and all over the UK. It's the perfect place to learn something new, gain new skills, and build your confidence. From mastering new languages and honing creative skills to advancing your career with professional development courses. Whatever your passion or goal, our diverse curriculum has the perfect course to inspire your next step.

 

 

 

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  1. Photography for beginners
    A photography set up, including a camera, lighting and a laptop. The subject is a pile of pine cones
    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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  2. Looking at photography: commercial practice
    Looking at photography: commercial practice
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 7 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Photography Studio

    Tutors:  Ed Gregory
    Looking 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
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  3. Photography in a day: Alternative processes
    Photography in a day: Alternative processes
    Course start date:  Mon 16 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Photography Studio

    Tutors:  Catriona Gray
    Accept 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
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  4. Developing photography skills
    A man standing in front of a photography screen
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 13 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Photography Studio

    Tutors:  Sara Epstein
    Already know the basics of photography but want to take things further? Refresh your knowledge, learn more advanced skills and develop your creative ideas, with an established professional photographer on hand for technical guidance and creative inspiration.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
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  5. Photography studio lighting
    A woman holding a camera at her face
    Course start date:  Wed 2 Jul 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Photography Studio

    Tutors:  Ed Gregory
    Learn about photographic studio practice and lighting. An introduction to using studio flash, 'hot' (tungsten) and ‘cold’ (fluorescent & LED) lights to enhance your portrait and still life photography.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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  6. Looking at photography: social media and identity
    A man and woman posing in front of a smart phone on a tripod
    Course start date:  Mon 7 Jul 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Photography Studio

    Tutors:  Jad Oakes
    This 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
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