Dublin Photography School

Our 1 day level 1 course is ideal for anyonewho is starting out on their photography journey and wants to get to grips with all that their camera has to offer. Our April 18th and May 23rd course dates are available to book, and you can now get a 10% discount by using the code DPSWELCOME10 at checkout.

The course will teach you how to use all the settings on your camera properly and at the end you will come away with tips and techniques on how to photograph in full manual mode, enhance your photographs and make them stand out.

There are so many parts to the course and so much to learn.....
Shutter speeds.
Aperture & depth of field
White balance & ISO
Understand exposure & your light meter
Focus points & focusing
All your cameras settings
Different lenses, filters, tripods & other accessories
Composition techniques & understanding images
Top ten photography tips

Pop on over to https://bit.ly/3FuqIvD and get a place booked today!

Did you know that our 7 Week Level 1 Photography Course includes 2 location shoots in Dublin City?

** We have two start dates available to book and if you use the code DPSWELCOME10 at checkout, you will receive a 10% DISCOUNT** - March 24th and April 15th 📸🤘

This course is ideal for a beginner who is looking to get out of auto and start their introduction to the photography fundamentals and the basics of camera techniques, like aperture, shutter speeds and ISO.

It is also suited to those who wish to return to photography after a break or a photographer who is self taught and is looking to fill in the gaps in their photography knowledge.will teach you how to use all the settings on your camera properly and at the end you will come away with the techniques on how to photograph in full manual mode.

Over the 7 weeks, you will get to know your own kit, understand the principles of composition and learn how to use light to enhance your photographs and make them stand out from others.

Pop over to https://tinyurl.com/yvxvbzp4 for the full details 🤘

We are excited to announce our new 1 Day Video Making Course for both cameras and smartphones, and the next available date is March 28th, 2026.

Do you want to discover how to create captivating content with your camera or smartphone through videos?

Do you want to produce engaging content that captures and holds your audience’s attention with beautifully blurred backgrounds, smooth motion, and clean, professional-looking shots?

Our 1-day video making course is perfect for you, or anyone wanting to boost their online presence, enhance their videos, or explore the basics of cinematography.

The day will be jam packed, and below are some of the areas that we will cover:
Camera setup, video modes & resolution settings
Frame rates & shutter speed for smooth motion
Aperture & depth of field for cinematic shots
ISO, light balance & exposure control
Overview of exposure fundamentals
Working with light
Basic composition & shot types (wide, medium, close-up)
Audio basics: built-in vs external microphones & microphone types
Improving audio quality
Overview of video editing & improving footage

The NEW DATE (March 28th) is now available to book at https://tinyurl.com/3sam6byv Pop on over to see the full details and to book your place today 🤘

Our FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP taking place on February 21st, 2026, would make an ideal gift for any photographer.

This workshop is designed for you to get the most of your external flash gun. It is aimed at photographers who want to learn how to use their external flash gun or off camera portable flash correctly, allowing them to create and achieve well lit and clean images, under many different and difficult lighting situations.

You will learn everything from common flash terminology, the basic techniques of flash, to bounced flash and manual use of your off camera flash gun, in both daylight and night time. This workshop is suitable for photographers who are comfortable shooting in the manual modes on their camera, or are at an improver level.

THE WORKSHOP COVERS:
The basics of flash photography
Common flash terminology
The benefits of flash & speed-lite photography
Flash modes
Flash techniques
Softening light
Combining ISO & flash correctly
Introduction to off camera flash
Working around common flash issues
Combining flash & natural light
Types of light
Practical set-ups

For full detailscan be found at https://tinyurl.com/2s4cm8ty








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Are you looking for the ideal gift for the photographer in your life? Why not give them something they will love 🤘📷 Book them on-to our Misty Waters at Hook Head Outdoor Photography Class which takes place on June 27th2026.

We take our classroom and students outdoors on location for seascapes, misty waters and all the elements of the outdoors. We will introduce you to the fundamentals of misty waters and long exposure photography by combining both the theory and practical skills needed to get you started.

You will learn everything from the best apertures, shutter speeds, ISO and equipment to use and how to best compose your photographs. This location will be an ideal time for your filters to come out of the bag as there will be circular polarizers explained and demonstrated, as well as ND and ND grad filters.

This is a fantastic opportunity to get out and about shooting ‘while learning’ – get the best of both worlds.

Who Is This Outdoor Classroom Suited To?
This outdoor class is suitable for all all levels You will learn everything from the best apertures, shutter speeds, ISO and equipment to use and how to best compose your photographs. Filter demonstrations will be given with circular polarizers, as well as ND and ND grad filters..

Pop over to https://tinyurl.com/ycxdfj2s for the full details and to make your booking.

If the date does not suit - don't worry as we can change the booking easily or issue a credit note which is valid for 2 years.

Would you like to join a photography course at Dublin Photography School (or know someone who would love this as a gift) but you don't live in Dublin? Wouldn't it be great to do a photography course from the comfort of your own home? Then look no further than our 4 week level 1 online interactive photography course.

This course is ideal for someone who wants to get out of shooting in automatic, someone who wants to kick-start a new hobby or passion with a taster of all that photography has to offer or self taught photographers looking to formalise their photography knowledge and photographers returning after a long break.

Over a fun filled 4 weeks, you will learn everything from your camera’s basic settings to a variety of photography styles. You will move out of auto and into the semi manual modes and you will start to take control of your photographs and become a more confident shooter. You will start to take charge of your everyday imagery and learn how to get the most out of the kit you own.

Check out some of the areas that you will cover over the 4 weeks.

Semi manual modes – Aperture & Shutter Speed
ISO & White Balance
Introduction to different photography styles & genres including B&W, street, landscape, macro, portrait & night time photography
Composition techniques – understanding images
Lens & accessories explained
Different camera equipment & how to maintain your kit

We have two 2026 dates ready to be booked - See full details and make your booking at https://tinyurl.com/52yx94n6

We are excited to bring you a new date, March 1st, 2026 (ONE DATE ONLY) for our one day Studio Photography course. Our studio photography course will take you from the basics of lighting to post processing. If you are looking to learn what it takes to create professional portraits, create high key fashion portraits and moody shots, then we have the course for you.

This course will give you the knowledge you need to learn a fantastic new skill and is ideal for anyone looking to set up their own business, build a portfolio or just learn a new skill. We will show you everything you need to know from posing to exposing.

Throughout the day we will cover:
Posing your model/subject
Lighting your model
Metering
Standard workflow
Creative studio work
Simple one light & multi light set ups
Studio safety & more

Some computer and intermediate knowledge of photography is required for this class.

See here https://tinyurl.com/bdcphwtw for the full course breakdown and details and to book your place 🤘📸

Did you know that Dublin Photography School vouchers are valid for 5 years and can be purchased 24/7 and 365 days a year at www.dublinphotographyschool.ie ?

A Dublin Photography School photography gift voucher will make the ideal Christmas gift for budding photographers of all levels.

If you know someone or maybe photography is your hobby/or you want to improve your skills (you deserve a Christmas gift) then why not purchase a gift voucher and choose from any of our regular in-house weekend workshops, short courses and evening classes, or any of our online interactive courses or outdoor classrooms.

Develop, learn and improve your photography skills with tutors who have hands-on approach in small classes that have a fun and friendly atmosphere.

Why Choose A DPS Gift Voucher?

It makes a perfect gift idea for all levels of photographers
It is an ideal accompanying gift to go with a new camera
Custom gift voucher amounts are available
Gift vouchers can be used to pay for over 20 workshops, courses, outdoor classes and online interactive classes

*Three new 2026 dates are NOW AVAILABLE to book for our evening 7 week level 1 photography course*

This course would make an ideal gift for a beginner who is looking to get out of auto and start their intro to photography fundamentals and the basics of camera techniques, like aperture, shutter speeds and ISO.

It is also suited to those who wish to return to photography after a break or a photographer who is self taught and is looking to fill in the gaps in their photography knowledge.will teach you how to use all the settings on your camera properly and at the end you will come away with the techniques on how to photograph in full manual mode.

Over the 7 weeks, you will get to know your own kit, understand the principles of composition and learn how to use light to enhance your photographs and make them stand out from others.

Pop over to https://tinyurl.com/yvxvbzp4 for the full details 🤘

It's time to start making those photography Christmas present lists and here's one idea for you 📸🤘😉

Our 1 day level 1 course would make an ideal Christmas gift for a photographer who is starting out on their photography journey and wants to get to grips with all that their camera has to offer.

New Year dates are now available to book and you can get a 10% discount today when you use the code DPSWELCOME10 at checkout.

The course will teach you how to use all the settings on your camera properly and at the end you will come away with tips and techniques on how to photograph in full manual mode, enhance your photographs and make them stand out.

There are so many parts to the course and so much to learn.....
Shutter speeds.
Aperture & depth of field
White balance & ISO
Understand exposure & your light meter
Focus points & focusing
All your cameras settings
Different lenses, filters, tripods & other accessories
Composition techniques & understanding images
Top ten photography tips

Pop on over to https://bit.ly/3FuqIvD and get a place booked today!

FASH PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: NEW DATE ADDED - February 21st 2026 - BOOK TODAY and get 10% DISCOUNT. Use the code DPSFLASH10 at checkout 🤘

This workshop is designed for you to get the most of your external flash gun. It is aimed at photographers who want to learn how to use their external flash gun or off camera portable flash correctly, allowing them to create and achieve well lit and clean images, under many different and difficult lighting situations.

Learn everything from common flash terminology, the basic techniques of flash, to bounced flash and manual use of your off camera flash gun, in both daylight and night time. Create beautiful portrait images in low light situations using your flash gun combined with your ISO settings, both indoors and outdoors.

This workshop is suitable for photographers who are comfortable shooting in the manual modes on their camera, or are at an improver level.

On our Flash Workshop you will learn:

The basics of flash photography
Common flash terminology
The benefits of flash & speed-lite photography
Flash modes
Flash techniques
Softening light
Combining ISO & flash correctly
Introduction to off camera flash
Working around common flash issues
Combining flash & natural light
Types of light
Practical set-ups

For full details and to book your place, pop on over to https://tinyurl.com/2s4cm8ty







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Our 7 week level 1 course starting on September 9th may now be FULLY BOOKED - But don't worry, we have lots of other start dates to choose from.

September 17th (filling up fast)
October 28th
January 13th 2026

Use the code DPSWELCOME10 at the checkout, and you will receive a 10% discount.

This introductory level 1 course is ideal for a complete novice or someone who is looking to get out of shooting in auto. It will teach you how to use all the settings on your camera properly and at the end you will come away with the techniques on how to photograph in full manual mode - From getting to know your own kit to understanding the principles of composition and how to photograph in different light.

Pop on over to https://tinyurl.com/yvxvbzp4 for all the details you will need, and to book your place today 🤘📷