Photography
City Lit photography course
A beginner-level photography course covering camera skills, digital and analogue processes, composition, lighting, editing and photographic project development.
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Upcoming classes
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| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
30 Sept 2026 Wednesdays | 10:00 - 17:00 | Long course25 weeks | HollyFalconerCatrionaGrayMichaelHardingJadOakesShirleyReadMatthewWard | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £1,699.00 | Book now |
Wed 30 Sep, 10:00 - 17:00
Book now25 weeks25 weeksWed 10:00£1,699HollyFalconerCatrionaGrayMichaelHardingJadOakesShirleyReadMatthewWardKeeley Street
About this course
The course combines workshops, short lectures, practical exercises, individual guidance and group critiques. Participants will work with manual camera controls, exposure, composition, colour and different light sources, while exploring digital capture alongside analogue processes. Projects cover genres including street photography, portraiture, studio lighting, architecture and panoramic photography. The course also introduces visual storytelling, creative briefs, copyright, business practice, image sequencing, digital printing and portfolio presentation. Independent project work is expected outside class, with opportunities to review work through presentations, critiques and one-to-one tutorials.
What you'll learn
- Apply manual aperture, shutter speed and ISO settings to control exposure
- Use daylight, flash and studio lighting in photographic work
- Combine composition and colour to develop visually considered images
- Process, edit, sequence and print digital image files
- Plan and develop photographic projects across different genres
- Present selected work through print and online portfolios
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for people beginning photography as well as those who want to extend their skills through creative projects. A willingness to work independently outside class, take part in group presentations and critiques, and engage with technical and ideas-based work is expected. Basic computer competence is required for managing files.
- Suitable for learners with no established photography background
- Requires independent development of projects and assignments outside class
- Includes group presentations, critiques and individual guidance
- Basic knowledge of creating, saving and retrieving computer files is expected
Before you go
- Participants must have access to a camera with full manual control, such as a DSLR or mirrorless camera.
- Digital SLR cameras, tripods and lenses are available to use during class hours but cannot be borrowed between classes.
- Anyone choosing to work with film should allow for film and processing costs.
- A notebook or sketchbook is advised for notes and visual ideas.