It’s a perfect moment – a sunny London and the kids are running across South Bank and smiling while your husband fake-chases them. Behind all of this is the Big Ben and a beautiful, unforgettable sky.
And in your mind, only one thought “I really wish I had taken that photography course (and that I could take the perfect picture of this perfect moment”. Unfortunately, you didn’t.
Or you did, but the class wasn’t the best one. Or you didn’t because this moment has still not happened to you. But it will soon. And we think you should be prepared with the 3 best photography and film schools in London!
The Top 6 Photography Schools in London are:
- London Photo Tours & Workshops
- Dan Harley Photography
- Matthew Williams-Ellis Photography
- Photography Courses London
- Exposureworks
- Photoion Photography School
London Photo Tours and Workshops
Location: London Bridge, Central London
London Photo Tours and Workshops specialise in London Photography Tours, Workshops and Courses. They have a wide ranging program of photography courses, tours and workshops using stunning Central London outdoor locations as the backdrop to learning photography. The school's philosophy is that you learn by doing. Their teaching is geared towards you and the camera you own.
You will leave your course empowered by inspirational teaching and take great photos. Since 2005, London Photo Tours and Workshops have shared their passion for photography with thousands of people from around the world. They know every digital camera inside out! Now is your time to start your creative journey with London Photo Tours and Workshops.
Book now on ObbyDan Harley Photography
Location: Shoreditch, East London
Dan Harley is a Sony nominated Photographer & Videographer who has worked predominantly in the areas of Fashion, Backstage, Portrait & Music.
Dan began adding teaching to his schedule back in 2014 on request from a friend who had taken on too many bookings for her own teaching business & quickly realised the satisfaction he derived from helping his students get to their creative 'A-Haaa' moment.
Dan's teaching goal is always to empower his students to be able to make their own creative adjustments in camera so they can get the shots they want rather than what the camera gives them - He has put together a unique series of simple, real world analogies to simplify the often confusingly taught aspects of photography
Dan is looking forward to helping you get to your own 'A-Haa' moment at the iconic, Old Spitalfields Market, out on the night course or at your home or workplace!
Book now on ObbyMatthew Williams-Ellis
Location: South Bank, Tower Bridge & Richmond Park
Matthew's photography workshops are about learning your camera inside out, immersing yourself in photography, trying new techniques, and having fun with your camera alongside like-minded people! Tutorials are 'in the field', where you are encouraged to experiment with your new skills to create eye-catching photos of some of London's most iconic sites!
You will always receive plenty of 1 to 1 time ensuring you master your camera, develop a proactive photography mindset and further your photographic eye. You will leave feeling confident about both the technical and creative aspects of photography, allowing you to capture unique and interesting images when photographing in the future.
Whether learning long exposures in Regent's Park in Autumn, photographing Richmond Park at sunrise or Tower Bridge at sunset, he can't wait to help you capture it!
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Location: Shoreditch, East London
Photography Course London is a Photography and Film school based in Shoreditch, London.
With them, you can learn anything from Beginner DSLR Photography to Film and Post-Production Courses. You can engage in classes in the evening, daytime and on Saturday, in the classroom or fully practical, on location or in the studio…
So basically, there is not excuse for them not to fit your calendar! PCL approach revolves around focusing on small sized classes at affordable prices, with experienced and skilled teachers as well as practitioners in the professional photographic industry.
By doing this they provide great learning experiences that everyone can enjoy.
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Location: Multiple locations in Central and South East London
György László trained in 35mm and 16mm filmmaking at Famu in Prague before going on to learn from some of the best teachers all over the world. He loves explaining his craft almost as much as he loves igniting the passion in others for photography.
Over the past three years he has taught over 500 courses and close to 2500 people, gaining a vast wealth of experience. All of ExposureWorks’ classes are available anywhere in London as György will travel to you for the session.
The sessions are specifically designed for 1-to-1 tuition allowing students to learn in a safe environment and tailor the class to whatever is most needed. You yearn for that creative exposure control or an understanding of the true extent of your lenses capabilities?
If you’re just starting out or simply want to improve your family or holiday snapshots to savour those special moments, ExposureWorks courses are for you!
Photoion Photography School
Location: Waterloo, Central London
Photoion’s team of tutors run a huge variety of photography courses and workshops to meet different abilities and teach interesting styles of photography. If you’re a complete newbie, you can get to grips with all your camera’s manual settings with just a 2 day course.
Dream of being a fashion, food or street photographer? Take a one day workshop with them and you’ll have a set of skills that will make you stand out from the rest! Classes run during the day, evenings and weekends- perfect for your busy London lifestyle.
One thing that makes Photoion special is their unlimited after course support and mentorship programme. This means you can keep sending images back to your tutor for feedback and constructive criticism, long after your course is over!
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Learn how to capture meaningful moments and master wedding photography skills! The best photography schools in London are filled with teachers who are eager to share their expertise with enthusiastic photography students. Whether you want to experience a photo shoot in a professional photography studio or you want to get outdoors and snap landscape photography shots, the best photography schools in London will teach you how to capture stunning shots.
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