DSLR Photography Courses

08/08/2026

A new chapter for our London photography courses 📷

After many years teaching from our studio in Wimbledon, we've changed the way we run our courses.

We're now based in central London, starting our classes over a coffee before heading outside to spend much more of the day actually taking photographs.

And we love the new format.

Photography makes much more sense when you're using it — watching the light change, noticing people, finding interesting backgrounds and learning to see possibilities you might normally walk straight past.

We've also added three new small-group courses:

30 August — Intensive Beginners Photography Course
13 September — Travel Photography Course
11 October — Street Photography Course

All are limited to just six participants.

Whether you have a trip coming up, want to rediscover photography, or simply feel like learning a creative skill that gets you out exploring — we'd love to have you along.

📍 Central London
📷 Small groups
🚶 Plenty of practical photography

View upcoming courses and dates:
https://www.dslrphotographycourses.com/dates-prices/

29/07/2026

📸 Get off Auto mode and start taking better pictures!

Join us in central London this Sunday, 2 August, for our Intensive Beginners Photography Course.

We’ll begin with a friendly, easy-to-follow introduction to your camera settings, then head outside to practise around some of London’s most photogenic locations.

During the day, you’ll learn how to:

✅ Move away from Auto mode
✅ Understand aperture, shutter speed and ISO
✅ Take sharper, better-exposed pictures
✅ Create beautifully blurred backgrounds
✅ Photograph movement and changing light
✅ Improve composition and framing

The weather is looking warm with lovely soft, cloudy light—perfect for learning and outdoor photography!

This is also a fantastic refresher before your summer holiday, city break or next big adventure.

📅 Sunday 2 August 2026
⏰ 10:00am–4:00pm
📍 Central London – meeting at The Travel Cafe, 139 Westminster Bridge Road
👥 Maximum six participants – only three places left
📷 DSLR, mirrorless and bridge cameras welcome

A full day of clear explanations, practical exercises and personal guidance from an experienced professional photographer.

Book your place:
https://www.dslrphotographycourses.com/courses-and-workshops/intensive-dslr-photography-course

Join our Intensive Beginners Photography Course in London - master your camera in one day! Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts.

07/03/2026

Get £20 off photography courses in March 2026
Valid Mar 1 - Mar 31

If you’ve been meaning to learn photography “properly”, this is your sign.

The Intensive Photography Course is a one-day reset: simple explanations, practical shooting, and friendly guidance — so you leave knowing exactly what to do next.

Perfect for: beginners, improvers, travel lovers, creatives, small business owners — anyone who wants better photos without the overwhelm.

✅ Small group teaching
✅ DSLR / mirrorless welcome
✅ Free camera hire available (limited)

🎟️ Claim the offer / book now:
https://www.dslrphotographycourses.com/courses-and-workshops

Use promo code: PHOTOSKILLS20 and receive £20!

07/03/2026

Intensive Beginners Photography Course -
Get to Know Your Camera and Start Taking Better Pictures!!!

Want to feel confident with your camera — and finally get the photos you meant to take?

Our one-day Intensive Photography Course is a hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop that turns confusion into clarity.

In a small group, you’ll learn how to:

👉take control of exposure (aperture, shutter speed, ISO)

👉get consistently sharp images with focus you can trust

👉use light more creatively (indoors + outdoors)

👉improve your composition so your photos feel intentional

👉stop relying on Auto — and start making choices like a photographer

All DSLR / mirrorless / bridge cameras welcome — and free camera hire is available if you need it.

👉 Book your place here:

Join our Intensive Beginners Photography Course in London - master your camera in one day! Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts.

10/09/2025

Get to Know Your Camera and Start Taking Better Pictures!!

https://www.dslrphotographycourses.com/courses-and-workshops/intensive-dslr-photography-course

📸 Ready to take control of your camera?
Our Intensive Photography Course in London is designed for complete beginners and improvers who want to finally master their DSLR or mirrorless camera.

👉 In just one day, you’ll learn the essentials of exposure, composition, and camera settings — with plenty of hands-on practice so the theory clicks straight away.
👉 Small groups (max 6 students) mean you’ll get personal attention and leave confident in your photography.
👉 Perfect if you’re travelling soon and want to capture stunning memories, or if you simply want to take better pictures every day.

💡 This is our most popular course — places fill up quickly!

🔗 Book your spot here: https://www.dslrphotographycourses.com/courses-and-workshops/intensive-dslr-photography-course

Join our Intensive Beginners Photography Course in London - master your camera in one day! Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts.

05/09/2025

Ready to take your travel 🌍 photos 📷 to the next level?

Join our Travel Photography Workshop in central London and learn how to create stunning images you’ll be proud to share after every trip. Whether it’s portraits, street, landscapes, or even night shots – this course covers it all.

📍Sunday 14th September, 10am-4pm, London Bridge

https://www.dslrphotographycourses.com/courses-and-workshops/travel-photography-course

Led by Rob, an inspiring photographer who travels constantly and runs his own photography weekends across Europe, you’ll benefit from his wealth of experience, practical tips, and personal feedback as you shoot throughout the day.

Travel Photography Course 📸

One-day practical workshop in central London — perfect for anyone who loves to explore new destinations!

- Photographic gear and planning your images
- Storytelling through your pictures
- Capturing landscapes, portraits, animals and nature
- Tips on Milky Way and night photography
- Creative camera techniques
- Composition for strong and more memorable shots

You’ll get a lot of hands-on practice and immediate feedback!

Full course outline: https://www.dslrphotographycourses.com/courses-and-workshops/travel-photography-course

Date: Sunday 14th of September 2025
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Price: £145
Location: London Bridge, London SE1

Travel photography course in London is a great beginners class to learn how to take better photographs during your holidays and travels.

03/09/2025

Photography Courses in London for Canon EOS 200D & 250D Owners

If you own a Canon EOS 200D or EOS 250D, you already have one of the world’s most popular beginner-friendly DSLRs. Known internationally as the EOS Rebel SL3 (North America), EOS Kiss X10 (Japan), and the EOS 200D Mark II (Australia & Asia), this little DSLR has helped thousands of photographers move from Auto mode to full creative control.

At DSLR Photography Courses London, we see the Canon 200D/250D in our classes more than almost any other camera. That’s why we’ve built this guide – to show you why it’s such a great choice, answer the questions new owners often ask, and explain how our photography courses in London for beginners will help you get the very best out of it.

https://www.dslrphotographycourses.com/creative-london/photography-courses-in-london-for-canon-eos-200d-250d-owners

Why Take a Photography Course with Your Canon EOS 250D?
Our students often tell us why they booked:

👉”I’ve had my Canon for a year, but still leave it on Auto.”

👉 “I bought it for my holiday and want to take better travel photos.”

👉 “I want to take professional-looking portraits of my children.”

👉 “I started a small business and need good product photos.”

Sound familiar?

That’s exactly why our courses exist. We keep groups small (maximum 6 students) and make the day hands-on, friendly, and practical.

Our most popular options:

📷 Beginners DSLR Photography Course – step-by-step foundation for Canon users.

🚀 Intensive Photography Course – one day, complete confidence boost.

🌍 Travel Photography Course – great if you’ve got a trip abroad planned.

🌙 Night & Low Light Course – ideal if you want to photograph London after dark.

And don’t forget, you can browse all our London photography courses or buy a photography gift voucher for someone who just bought a Canon EOS 250D.

Learn to master your Canon EOS 200D/250D with our London photography courses. Small groups, hands-on teaching. Perfect for beginners!

31/07/2025

Can I Learn to Shoot in Manual Mode in Just One Day?

https://www.dslrphotographycourses.com/photography-course-reviews/photography-course-in-london-student-stories-reviews

Yes — this is exactly what our one-day London photography course for beginners is designed for. In a single session, we help you fully understand the exposure triangle — aperture, shutter speed, and ISO — and how to apply them to real-world shooting situations. You’ll also learn about focus modes, white balance, and creative techniques to take more visually compelling images.

https://www.dslrphotographycourses.com/courses-and-workshops/intensive-dslr-photography-course

Even if you’ve never used a camera before, by the end of the day you’ll be shooting with confidence and intention. Many students say they learn more in one day with us than in weeks of trying to watch YouTube tutorials.

Looking for a shorter session? Try our Half-Day Beginners Course → https://www.dslrphotographycourses.com/courses-and-workshops/beginners-dslr-photography-course

Want to continue learning after this course? The perfect next step is our Intermediate Photography Course → https://www.dslrphotographycourses.com/courses-and-workshops/intermediate-dslr-photography-course

29/07/2025

🧳 Heading off on holiday this summer?

Why wait until after your trip to learn how to take better photos?

Join our Travel Photography Course this Sunday, 3rd August, and gain the confidence to use your camera properly before you go.

Instead of coming home with photos you wish had turned out better, gain the confidence to use your DSLR or mirrorless camera properly before you go. Learn how to master light, composition, and visual storytelling in just one practical, small-group session.

It’s a hands-on, practical class run outdoors — the perfect way to prepare for your travels!

📍 Meeting Point: London Bridge
📅 Date: Sunday 3rd August
💰 Price: £145
📸 Learn to use your digital camera with confidence
🎒 Small group = lots of 1-on-1 support

There’s still time to join — but only two places available!

👉 Book now: https://www.dslrphotographycourses.com/courses-and-workshops/travel-photography-course

Because coming home with blurry, underwhelming photos shouldn’t be part of the itinerary.