Studio/Creative Photography Beginner course

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Quarry Hill Campus

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“So the tutors are great for a number of reasons – they’re casual, you don’t feel like you’re being forced to do anything that’s uncomfortable, they’re not strict, they’ll have a laugh with you if you want to and they know how to get stuff done when they need to if we’re on a bit of a time crunch, but they also know how to have a bit of fun and not put pressure on you – and they’re great, they’re always there to give you information if you need it for at-home tasks and they’re always on Google Hangouts to message you if you need anything and they get back to you really quickly.”

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Course Information

Introduction

This course combines a detailed introduction to getting the best from your DSLR, with a specialist introduction to taking photographs in a professional studio. You’ll learn how to take dynamic, exciting, and eye-catching images that reflect your knowledge and creativity. You will learn how to produce high and low key portrait and fashion images using studio lighting. You’ll also gain experience of working in a production team and producing experimental photographic work. You will be able to create a portfolio of images to showcase your work and skills.

If you have your own DSLR you are welcome to use it, alternatively we have Canon cameras you can borrow for the sessions.

This 10 week course runs on a Wednesday evening from 6-8:30pm at Quarry Hill Campus in Leeds city centre.

For enquiries please email shortcourses-creativearts@leedscitycollege.ac.uk.

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Course details

Duration: 10 weeks
Start Date: 07/10/2026
Study Type: Part time
Course Code: 70685-01
Fees (Adult): £200

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