Home›Photography courses›Photography›Digital Photography Taster Digital Photography Taster BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS Discover how to get the most out of your camera in this hands-on, beginner-friendly taster session. Guided by an expert photographer, you’ll discover creative ways to compose your images and sample some technical camera skills. This taster will inspire you to start picking up your camera more and create meaningful images, as well as giving you an insight into our Digital Photography for Beginners course. Monthly Dance Membership WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE: Discover the creative possibilities of photography in a hands-on taster designed to help you see the world through a new lens. Experience the fundamentals of digital photography in a relaxed and supportive environment. Learn how small changes in composition and camera settings can transform your photographs. Explore creative ways to photograph everyday subjects with greater impact. Experiment with practical photography techniques under the guidance of an expert tutor. Gain a better understanding of what your camera can do beyond Auto mode. Leave inspired to continue developing your photography skills. Classes Starting Soon Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 09 Oct 2026 Fri 18:30-20:00 90 mins Holly Falconer Photoion Studio, Waterloo £25.00 Book Now 17 Nov 2026 Tue 18:30-20:00 90 mins James Ross Photoion Studio, Waterloo £25.00 Book Now 01 Dec 2026 Tue 18:30-20:00 90 mins James Ross Photoion Studio, Waterloo £25.00 Book Now 06 Jan 2027 Wed 18:30-20:00 90 mins City Academy Photography Tutors Photoion Studio, Waterloo £25.00 Book Now 10 Mar 2027 Wed 18:30-20:00 90 mins City Academy Photography Tutors Photoion Studio, Waterloo £25.00 Book Now 09 Oct 09 Oct 2026 £25.00 Day:Fri Time:18:30-20:00 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Holly Falconer Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 17 Nov 17 Nov 2026 £25.00 Day:Tue Time:18:30-20:00 Duration:90 mins Tutor: James Ross Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 01 Dec 01 Dec 2026 £25.00 Day:Tue Time:18:30-20:00 Duration:90 mins Tutor: James Ross Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 06 Jan 06 Jan 2027 £25.00 Day:Wed Time:18:30-20:00 Duration:90 mins Tutor: City Academy Photography Tutors Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 10 Mar 10 Mar 2027 £25.00 Day:Wed Time:18:30-20:00 Duration:90 mins 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 Do I need my own camera? Please bring a mirrorless camera, a DSLR camera or a compact camera with full manual controls, your camera’s manual, a fully charged battery, an empty memory card, comfortable shoes and an external flash (if owned, we can supply them if not). If you don’t have all of this please don't worry, we can provide all equipment as needed. 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. Useful information Do I need my own camera? Please bring a mirrorless, DSLR, or compact camera with full manual controls. If you don’t have one, we can lend you a camera for use during the session. Is this class suitable for complete beginners? Yes - this session is designed for those new to photography or anyone looking to understand their camera beyond the auto setting. Do I need to know how to use manual mode? Not at all. You’ll be guided step-by-step through semi-automatic settings to help you feel confident using them. This course does not cover manual mode, ISO, aperture or shutter speed in full. It is a taster session for the full Digital Photography for Beginners course. Can I continue learning after the taster class? Absolutely. This class is a great introduction to our full Digital Photography Beginners Courses, where you can explore creative projects and advance your technical skills. Want to learn more? Build on the foundations from your taster class and develop your technical skills across a full course. Explore camera control, composition, and lighting in more depth while working on creative projects. 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