Photography
Photography for beginners
A beginner photography course covering camera controls, exposure, light and composition through talks, demonstrations and practical exercises.
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Upcoming classes
14 classes
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14 Sept 2026 Mondays | 10:00 - 13:00 | Short course8 weeks | SaraEpstein | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £409.00 | Book now |
15 Sept 2026 Tuesdays | 18:00 - 21:00 | Short course8 weeks | EdGregory | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £409.00 | |
26 Sept 2026 Saturdays | 10:30 - 16:30 | Short course5 weeks | MichaelHarding | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £409.00 | |
7 Oct 2026 Wednesdays | 18:00 - 21:00 | Short course9 weeks | EdGregory | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £409.00 | |
25 Jan 2027 Mondays | 18:00 - 21:00 | Short course9 weeks | CatrionaGray | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £409.00 | |
2 Feb 2027 Tuesdays | 18:00 - 21:00 | Short course8 weeks | MichaelHarding | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £409.00 | |
4 Feb 2027 Thursdays | 10:00 - 13:00 | Short course8 weeks | RachelWegh | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £409.00 | |
21 Feb 2027 Sundays | 10:30 - 16:30 | Short course5 weeks | MichaelHarding | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £409.00 | |
26 Feb 2027 Fridays | 10:00 - 17:00 | Short course4 weeks | MichaelHarding | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £409.00 | |
25 Apr 2027 Sundays | 10:30 - 16:30 | Short course5 weeks | JadOakes | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £409.00 |
Tue 15 Sep, 18:00 - 21:00
8 weeks8 weeksTue 18:00£409EdGregoryKeeley StreetSat 26 Sep, 10:30 - 16:30
5 weeks5 weeksSat 10:30£409MichaelHardingKeeley StreetWed 7 Oct, 18:00 - 21:00
9 weeks9 weeksWed 18:00£409EdGregoryKeeley StreetMon 25 Jan, 18:00 - 21:00
9 weeks9 weeksMon 18:00£409CatrionaGrayKeeley StreetTue 2 Feb, 18:00 - 21:00
8 weeks8 weeksTue 18:00£409MichaelHardingKeeley StreetThu 4 Feb, 10:00 - 13:00
8 weeks8 weeksThu 10:00£409RachelWeghKeeley StreetSun 21 Feb, 10:30 - 16:30
5 weeks5 weeksSun 10:30£409MichaelHardingKeeley StreetFri 26 Feb, 10:00 - 17:00
4 weeks4 weeksFri 10:00£409MichaelHardingKeeley StreetSun 25 Apr, 10:30 - 16:30
5 weeks5 weeksSun 10:30£409JadOakesKeeley Street
About this course
The course introduces the basic mechanics of photography, including exposure, light readings, shutter speed, aperture, depth of field and lens use. Participants also explore composition and ways to photograph different subjects indoors and outdoors. Teaching combines talks, demonstrations, group discussions, individual practical exercises, project work and some individual tutoring. Learners review their own and each other’s images, with Google Classroom used to share comments, access course materials and upload photographs for discussion.
What you'll learn
- Operate the manual functions of a camera
- Explain commonly used photography terminology
- Use shutter speed, aperture and depth of field settings
- Identify and work with daylight and artificial light
- Compose visually interesting photographs
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for complete beginners and for learners seeking a technical refresher. Participants should be able to follow written and spoken instructions, take part in group discussion, and use simple measurements and calculations.
- Practice between lessons is recommended.
- Learning includes both group activities and individual exercises.
Before you go
- Participants should bring a working digital or film camera with manual aperture and shutter-speed settings.
- A digital SLR or mirrorless camera can be supplied for use during taught sessions if a learner does not have one, but cameras cannot be borrowed between classes.
- Film-camera users need to arrange film, processing and printing themselves; colour or black-and-white film may be used.
- Tripods and selected Nikon and Canon lenses may be available for use during class.