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, you will delve into street, portrait, food/product and wildlife photography. Develop an efficient workflow and start putting together your own portfolio using the assignments throughout the week.
To attend this photography course you should know your camera's functions well and have a good understanding of shutter speed, ISO and aperture.
PLEASE NOTE
It is recommended you bring a mirrorless camera, a DSLR camera or a compact camera with full manual controls.
Photography Summer School Course Content
Part of our summer schools programme, during our Photography Summer Courses you will:
- Learn how to critique your own work
- Enhance your camera skills and techniques
- Experiment with a range of photography genres
- Work with natural and studio lighting
- Explore storytelling and the aesthetics of photography
- Develop your individual voice
- Refine your workflow
- Progress in the development of your portfolio, with critique from your tutor
- Learn how to prepare and produce your work for printing
Type
Digital Photography
Training
A prior understanding of ISO, shutter speed and aperture would be useful.
Equipment
This course requires a mirrorless camera, a DSLR camera or a compact camera with full manual controls. If you don't have a camera you can borrow one from us however you cannot borrow a camera outside of class time. Additionally, bring a flash and tripod if available to you. Please ensure comfortable shoes are worn.
CLASSES STARTING SOON
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 9 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:00 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | City Academy Photography Tutors | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £416.50
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| 22 Jun 2026 - 26 Jun 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:00 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | City Academy Photography Tutors | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £595.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 7 Sep 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:00 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | City Academy Photography Tutors | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £595.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 7 Dec 2026 - 11 Dec 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:00 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | City Academy Photography Tutors | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £595.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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Day One
Street & Documentary Photography - Head out into London to explore the art of capturing real moments in real time. You will learn how to:
- Capture spontaneous moments that tell a story
- Shoot confidently while on the move
- Adapt to different lighting and environments
- Observe and anticipate compelling scenes
Day Two
Portrait Photography - Work with a professional portrait photographer to develop your own style and technique. You will learn how to:
- Use aperture creatively to influence mood and emotion
- Work with natural and artificial lighting
- Improve composition and framing
- Direct and communicate effectively with a model
Day Three
Food & Product Photography - Discover how to create striking, professional-looking commercial images. You will learn how to:
- Style and arrange products for close-up shots
- Use aperture to create textured, blurred backgrounds
- Light products effectively using natural and studio lighting
- Understand the principles behind commercial photography
Day Four
Wildlife Photography - Explore the essential skills needed to photograph animals in natural settings. You will learn how to:
- Improve timing and capture the ‘decisive moment’
- Observe animal behaviour and position yourself effectively
- Experiment with manual, shutter priority and aperture priority modes
- Adapt quickly to changing natural environments
(Please note that the schedule for this course can change due to weather conditions for the wildlife session, your course tutors will update you if any sessions have moved day).
Day Five
Portfolio & Professional Development - Bring the week together by refining your work and planning your next steps. You will learn how to:
- Edit and enhance your images using basic editing techniques
- Select strong images for a professional portfolio
- Receive constructive feedback from your tutor
- Understand the fundamentals of starting or developing a photography business
HEAR FROM OUR STUDENTS
Our students talk us through what they learnt over the 5 days, about their camera, and themselves!
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 9 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:00 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | City Academy Photography Tutors | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £416.50
30% OFF
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| 22 Jun 2026 - 26 Jun 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:00 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | City Academy Photography Tutors | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £595.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 7 Sep 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:00 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | City Academy Photography Tutors | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £595.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 7 Dec 2026 - 11 Dec 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:00 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | City Academy Photography Tutors | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £595.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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Select your Entry Level:
PAYMENT OPTIONS
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833.
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RN
Cheque - You can also pay by cheque by filling out this form (click here) and posting it to the address above.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend. Please note bookings are non-transferable after 72 hours.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:00 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | City Academy Photography Tutors | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £416.50
30% OFF
| Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 22 Jun 2026 - 26 Jun 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:00 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | City Academy Photography Tutors | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £595.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 7 Sep 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:00 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | City Academy Photography Tutors | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £595.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 7 Dec 2026 - 11 Dec 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:00 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | City Academy Photography Tutors | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £595.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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Select your Entry Level:
PAYMENT OPTIONS
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833.
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RN
Cheque - You can also pay by cheque by filling out this form (click here) and posting it to the address above.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend. Please note bookings are non-transferable after 72 hours.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
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14 Lower Marsh
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