Online Photography Courses

Our photography courses are taught by some of the best photographers in the world. Join the Photography Foundation taught by Michael Freeman, Wildlife Photography taught by Heather Angel or Flower and Plant Photography taught by Clive Nichols. Learn photography from home, with flexible courses which suit you.

Great concept, wonderful class. Learned what I wanted to, would recommend to anyone

Perry

Your photography course includes:

An online classroom with up to 20 other student photographers. Video tutorials led by an expert photographer & assignments to demonstrate your new skills. Lifetime access to video tutorials, notes and your online classroom.

How it works:

Sign up and join the online class. Watch video tutorials led by expert photographers. Practice as you learn with photography assignments for every lesson. Chat to your fellow photography students in your online classroom.

Peer or Expert option?

Peer level – Enjoy the benefits of group learning, share your ideas and chat directly to classmates. Expert level – Includes personal feedback on your photographs from your tutor with advice and tips.

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Online photography courses – your questions answered

  • What's the difference between Expert or Peer options for photography courses?

    At Peer and Expert level, you get access to the same core content and features:

    • Video lesson tutorials led by your tutor - an expert photographer
    • Downloadable lesson notes
    • Option to practice what you learn with lesson assignments
    • Group learning within an online interactive classroom of up to 20 classmates
    • Lifetime access to videos, notes and classroom

    If you choose Expert level, you get all of the above plus the following:

    • Personal assignment feedback and advice from your tutor
    • Direct message your questions to the tutor
    • Certificate of completion
  • What is an online classroom?

    Our online classroom has been developed to allow you to learn from our experts in a sociable environment alongside up to 20 other students.

    After each video tutorial led by your tutor, you will be encouraged to practice what you have learned with optional photography assignments. When you’ve completed the assignment upload your photos or write up the assignment and submit. Your work can be seen by the other students in your class, who are free to share their own thoughts and questions with you.

    We recommend you take part in class discussion where you can discuss your photography ideas, share experiences, ask questions, discuss the latest equipment, post images or work, and comment on each other’s assignments. It’s a great way to learn from your tutor as well as from other photographers from around the world who share your passion.

    We’ve built our photography classes to make the most of group learning - which has been shown to greatly improve the experience of studying, and also how well you retain the knowledge.

  • When can I start my course and how long will it take?

    You can start your course any time within 12 months after receipt of your purchase confirmation email. Once you start, you’ll have lifetime access — meaning you can revisit the lesson videos and notes whenever you want.

    Our courses are designed so that you can study at your own pace, some prefer to binge learn while others like to spread their studying over a longer period of time - it’s completely up to you. To give you a rough time frame, each lesson video is approximately 30-40 minutes long, and we recommend that you spend around an hour on each assignment.

  • How often can I speak with the Expert?

    If you choose the Expert option, you will have one week per lesson to chat to your tutor and to have your assignments marked, and during this period you can ask them as many questions as you would like.

    To find out the length of each course, head to the photography course page and look at the course outline to see how many lessons it contains. e.g. a four lesson course assumes that you will have completed the assignments within four weeks.

    Your tutor interaction period will start as soon as you enter the classroom. If you find that you are struggling to complete the assignments in the allocated time, just get in contact with one of the team via the chat icon at the bottom of the page and we will help you out.

Photography classroom - how it works

  • Start anytime

    Watch video tutorials led by expert tutors

    Watch video tutorials led by expert tutors
  • Test yourself

    Practice what you learn with inspiring assignments

    Practice what you learn with inspiring assignments
  • Personal tuition

    Get assignment feedback from expert tutors

    Get assignment feedback from expert tutors
  • Share ideas

    Collaborate and chat directly to classmates

    Collaborate and chat directly to classmates

Awards & Accreditations

  • CPD Accredited (provider 50276)
  • Good Web Guide
  • Red Herring Winner
  • Education Investor Awards 2021 - Finalist
  • Royal Horticultural Society
  • Digital Education Awards 2023 Winner for Digital Health and Wellbeing Learning Product of the Year
  • Digital Education Awards 2023 Winner for Adult Home Learning Product of the Year