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Digital Photography Level 2

Digital Photography Level 2

Looking to up your game and become proficient behind the camera? 

If so, then our Digital Photography Level 2 course is perfect for you. This two day photography course combines complex theory with practical exercises such as location shooting and equipment demos. It will give you the advanced tools and photography techniques you’ll need to create the professional and creative photographs you’ve dreamed of taking.

Above all, this course will show you the importance of “making” rather than “taking” a photograph.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY LEVEL 2 COURSE - CONTENT

During this photography course you will learn:

  • Light – understand the colour and behaviour of light (natural, artificial, direction, shape, form and quality)
  • Camera settings – explore multiple settings and commands on DSLR cameras
  • Lenses – learn about lens selection, accessories and fine adjustment of your lens and focusing
  • Advanced Focus – learn about hyperfocal distance and how to take sharp images of still or moving objects
  • Light Meter – metering your subject and metering modes explained in depth
  • White Balance – understand how to achieve correctly colour balanced images
  • Exposure – all intermediate level exposure photography techniques covered including exposure bracketing, exposure compensation and the magic triangle dynamics
  • Histograms – learn how to read the histograms and benefit from this info to achieve better balanced exposures
  • Flash – how to achieve greater images using your flashgun / speedlite
  • Accessories – learn about camera accessories which can enhance photographs including reflectors, diffusers and light shapers.

Level

This is a Level 2 course. A good understanding of basic exposure and your camera’s manual settings is important.

Size

Courses limited to 8 students

Equipment

This course requires a digital DSLR or mirrorless camera with full manual controls. If you do not have access to either of these, we can provide you with a camera. We will also provide all other necessary props and accessories.

YOU WILL NEED

We recommend you bring the following equipment with you to the course:

  • DSLR or mirrorless camera with full manual controls
  • Your camera’s manual
  • Fully charged battery
  • An empty memory card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • External flash (for some classes, if owned)

This course requires a digital DSLR or mirrorless camera with full manual controls. If you do not have access to either of these, we can provide you with a DSLR camera. We will also provide all other necessary props and accessories.

You’ll also need a good knowledge of aperture, camera lenses, shutter speed and ISO including exposure modes.

Get involved

If you want to get to know other students, read tips and tricks from industry professionals, and get your own work reposted, follow the City Academy Photography Instagram.

CLASSES STARTING SOON

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30 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 Sat 10:00-16:00 2 days (Saturday and Sunday) James Ross Photoion Studio, Waterloo £285.00
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13 Sep 2025 - 20 Sep 2025 Sat 10:00-16:00 2 weeks (Saturday 13th & Saturday 20th) James Ross Photoion Studio, Waterloo £285.00
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15 Oct 2025 - 19 Nov 2025 Wed 19:00-21:00 6 weeks James Ross Photoion Studio, Waterloo £285.00
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15 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2025 Sat 10:00-16:00 2 days (Saturday and Sunday) Holly Falconer Photoion Studio, Waterloo £285.00
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30 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 Sat 10:00-16:00 2 days (Saturday and Sunday) James Ross Photoion Studio, Waterloo £285.00
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24 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2026 Sat 10:00-16:00 2 days City Academy Photography Tutors Photoion Studio, Waterloo £285.00
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DATE DAY TIME (BST) DURATION TUTOR VENUE PRICE BOOKING
30 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 Sat 10:00-16:00 2 days (Saturday and Sunday) James Ross Photoion Studio, Waterloo £285.00
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13 Sep 2025 - 20 Sep 2025 Sat 10:00-16:00 2 weeks (Saturday 13th & Saturday 20th) James Ross Photoion Studio, Waterloo £285.00
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24 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2026 Sat 10:00-16:00 2 days City Academy Photography Tutors Photoion Studio, Waterloo £285.00
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All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.

PHOTOGRAPHY SUMMER SCHOOLS

Take your pictures to the next level with our five-day Photography Summer School. Gaining a further understanding of the technical and aesthetic aspects of photography.

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