Immerse yourself in a week of Photography Photography 5 Day Foundation Explore street, portrait, food, product and wildlife photography, building a broad set of practical skills while developing your own visual voice Book Now View Details 5 Days Experience required In-person classes Practical classes NEXT COURSE 07 Dec 2026 Photography 5 Day Foundation (DFP-INT-1226-1-104) Time 10:00 - 16:00 Duration 5 days (Monday - Friday) Venue Photoion Studio, Waterloo Tutor City Academy Photography Tutors Course Fee £595.00 Book This Course See more dates below in the timetable. Home›Photography courses›Photography›Photography 5 Day Foundation Photography 5 Day Foundation BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS Take your photography to the next level with our Photography 5 Day Foundation course, an immersive week designed for those ready to refine their technical expertise and creative vision. Guided by industry professionals, you’ll explore street, portrait, food, product and wildlife photography, developing the skills to produce impactful images and build a professional-standard portfolio. This practical course will push your creativity while deepening your understanding of composition, lighting, storytelling and project workflow. By the end, you’ll have a diverse body of work and the confidence to approach different photography genres with skill and creativity. Please bring a mirrorless camera, a DSLR camera or a compact camera with full manual controls. Bring a flash and tripod if available. You may borrow a camera for class use, but it cannot be taken outside of class time. Camera Craft Enhance your technical skills, including camera settings, composition and lighting Photography Genres Experiment with multiple genres: street, portrait, food, product and wildlife photography Lighting for Mood Use natural and studio lighting to create different moods and effects Storytelling Through Images Explore storytelling and the aesthetics of photographic narrative Post-Production Workflow Build an efficient workflow for editing and post-production Personal Style Develop your individual photographic voice Professional Portfolio Create and refine a professional portfolio, ready for presentation or printing Reflective Practice Critique your own work to refine style and technique Classes Starting Soon Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 07 Dec 2026 - 11 Dec 2026 Mon 10:00-16:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) City Academy Photography Tutors Photoion Studio, Waterloo £595.00 Book Now 18 Jan 2027 - 22 Jan 2027 Mon 10:00-16:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) City Academy Photography Tutors Photoion Studio, Waterloo £595.00 Book Now 15 Mar 2027 - 19 Mar 2027 Mon 10:00-16:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) City Academy Photography Tutors Photoion Studio, Waterloo £595.00 Book Now 21 Jun 2027 - 25 Jun 2027 Mon 10:00-16:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) City Academy Photography Tutors Photoion Studio, Waterloo £595.00 Book Now 06 Sep 2027 - 10 Sep 2027 Mon 10:00-16:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) City Academy Photography Tutors Photoion Studio, Waterloo £595.00 Book Now 07 Dec 07 Dec 2026 - 11 Dec 2026 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: City Academy Photography Tutors Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 18 Jan 18 Jan 2027 - 22 Jan 2027 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: City Academy Photography Tutors Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 15 Mar 15 Mar 2027 - 19 Mar 2027 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: City Academy Photography Tutors Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 21 Jun 21 Jun 2027 - 25 Jun 2027 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: City Academy Photography Tutors Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 06 Sep 06 Sep 2027 - 10 Sep 2027 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: City Academy Photography Tutors Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE View All Classes × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close Photography Studio in the Heart of Waterloo Located in the heart of Waterloo, our fully equipped Photography Studio has everything you need to develop your skills, including studio lighting, backgrounds, cameras, tripods, props and more. Step outside and you are surrounded by brilliant shoot locations, from the Southbank, Leake Street Arches and Lower Marsh Market to Waterloo Bridge, the Thames riverside and the bold architecture of the National Theatre. It is an ideal setting for exploring studio lighting, portraiture, street photography, architecture, composition and natural light, with the city providing a constantly changing backdrop for your work. Your five-day Photography Foundation Course (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 1 On day one you will be focusing on Street Photography. You will take to the streets of London to learn about Documentary and Street photography. - Capture moments in time that tell a story - Shoot on the move in a variety of environments Day 2 The different aspects of Portrait Photography will be the focus of day two. Working with a portrait photographer, you’ll develop your own style whilst practising a range of different techniques. - Experiment with aperture to capture different emotions in your portraits - Work with natural and artificial lighting to give your portrait a different feel - Play with composition and framing to create different images - Learn how to work with a model to give you the photo you want Day 3 For day three you will be looking at Food and Product Photography. You’ll learn how to take impactful and effective images and see how commercial product photography works. - Use creative set-ups and arrangements for close up product shots - Use aperture to create interesting backdrops to give texture - Learn how to light a product with natural/artificial lighting Day 4 Provided the weather holds up, on Day 4 you will be out on location, learning about the essential skills required for successful Wildlife Photography. In a natural environment, you’ll get a hands-on experience of observing and photographing wild animals. - Develop your timing skills and work on your ‘decisive moment’ - Use stalking skills for an effective photograph - Experiment with camera modes: manual and shutter/aperture priority - Please note: if it's raining we'll be in studio working on adapted material to suit the group Day 5 Having looked at and tried a range of photography styles throughout the week, the last day of the course will look at Portfolio Building, workflow and tips on starting/developing your own photography business. - Learn basic editing principles to enhance your images - Receive individual critique and feedback from your tutor on selected images - Hear insights on managing your own photography business and the necessary skills needed for success Useful information Do I need previous experience? Yes, this course is for photographers who already know their camera’s functions and understand shutter speed, ISO, and aperture. What equipment should I bring? A DSLR or camera with full manual controls is recommended. Bring a flash and tripod if available. You may borrow a camera for class use, but it cannot be taken outside of class time. Will all sessions be in the studio? No, this course combines indoor studio sessions with on-location shoots across London, and an outdoor wildlife photography session (weather-dependent). What happens at the end of the course? You’ll finish with a diverse portfolio, receive feedback from your tutor, and gain guidance on next steps – whether pursuing personal projects, starting a photography business, or advancing to more specialised photography courses. What equipment should I bring? Please bring a mirrorless camera, a DSLR camera or a compact camera with full manual controls. Bring a flash and tripod if available. You may borrow a camera for class use, but it cannot be taken outside of class time. Hear from our students Our students talk us through what they learnt over the 5 days, about their camera, and themselves! READ MORE Want to learn more? Many of our student go on to explore other creative areas to broaden their skills and keep their inspiration flowing. Whether it’s diving into a new art form, building on your current abilities, or simply trying something different for fun, these courses are a great way to continue your journey with us London Street Photography Courses Documentary Photography Courses Fashion Photography Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors City Academy Photography Tutors Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 07 Sep 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 Mon 10:00-16:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) City Academy Photography Tutors Photoion Studio, Waterloo £595.00 Sold Out Add to waiting list 07 Dec 2026 - 11 Dec 2026 Mon 10:00-16:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) City Academy Photography Tutors Photoion Studio, Waterloo £595.00 Book Now 18 Jan 2027 - 22 Jan 2027 Mon 10:00-16:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) City Academy Photography Tutors Photoion Studio, Waterloo £595.00 Book Now 15 Mar 2027 - 19 Mar 2027 Mon 10:00-16:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) City Academy Photography Tutors Photoion Studio, Waterloo £595.00 Book Now 21 Jun 2027 - 25 Jun 2027 Mon 10:00-16:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) City Academy Photography Tutors Photoion Studio, Waterloo £595.00 Book Now 06 Sep 2027 - 10 Sep 2027 Mon 10:00-16:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) City Academy Photography Tutors Photoion Studio, Waterloo £595.00 Book Now 13 Dec 2027 - 17 Dec 2027 Mon 10:00-16:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) City Academy Photography Tutors Photoion Studio, Waterloo £595.00 Book Now 07 Sep 07 Sep 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: City Academy Photography Tutors Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo Sold Out ADD TO WAITING LIST 07 Dec 07 Dec 2026 - 11 Dec 2026 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: City Academy Photography Tutors Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 18 Jan 18 Jan 2027 - 22 Jan 2027 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: City Academy Photography Tutors Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 15 Mar 15 Mar 2027 - 19 Mar 2027 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: City Academy Photography Tutors Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 21 Jun 21 Jun 2027 - 25 Jun 2027 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: City Academy Photography Tutors Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 06 Sep 06 Sep 2027 - 10 Sep 2027 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: City Academy Photography Tutors Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 13 Dec 13 Dec 2027 - 17 Dec 2027 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: City Academy Photography Tutors Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close ADD ME TO THE WAITING LIST If you'd like to be added to the waiting list for 'Photography 5 Day Foundation' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. 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