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Digital Photography Level 2

Digital Photography Level 2

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Looking to up your game and become proficient behind the camera?

If so, then our Digital Photography Level 2 course is perfect for you. This two day photography course combines complex theory with practical exercises such as location shooting and equipment demos. It will give you the advanced tools and photography techniques you’ll need to create the professional and creative photographs you’ve dreamed of taking.

Above all, this course will show you the importance of “making” rather than “taking” a photograph.

This course requires a mirrorless camera, a DSLR camera or a compact camera with full manual controls. If you don't have a camera you can borrow one from us however you cannot borrow a camera outside of class time.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY LEVEL 2 COURSE - CONTENT

During this photography course you will learn:

  • Light – understand the colour and behaviour of light (natural, artificial, direction, shape, form and quality)
  • Camera settings – explore multiple settings and commands on DSLR cameras
  • Lenses – learn about lens selection, accessories and fine adjustment of your lens and focusing
  • Advanced Focus – learn about hyperfocal distance and how to take sharp images of still or moving objects
  • Light Meter – metering your subject and metering modes explained in depth
  • White Balance – understand how to achieve correctly colour balanced images
  • Exposure – all intermediate level exposure photography techniques covered including exposure bracketing, exposure compensation and the magic triangle dynamics
  • Histograms – learn how to read the histograms and benefit from this info to achieve better balanced exposures
  • Flash – how to achieve greater images using your flashgun / speedlite
  • Accessories – learn about camera accessories which can enhance photographs including reflectors, diffusers and light shapers.
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LEVEL
This is a Level 2 course. A good understanding of basic exposure and your camera’s manual settings is important.
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SIZE
Courses limited to 8 students
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EQUIPMENT
A mirrorless camera, a DSLR camera or a compact camera with full manual controlsThis course requires a mirrorless camera, a DSLR camera or a compact camera with full manual controls. If you don't have a camera you can borrow one from us however you cannot borrow a camera outside of class time.

YOU WILL NEED

We recommend you bring the following equipment with you to the course:

  • DSLR or mirrorless camera with full manual controls
  • Your camera’s manual
  • Fully charged battery
  • An empty memory card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • External flash (for some classes, if owned)

This course requires a digital DSLR or mirrorless camera with full manual controls. If you do not have access to either of these, we can provide you with a DSLR camera. We will also provide all other necessary props and accessories.

You’ll also need a good knowledge of aperture, camera lenses, shutter speed and ISO including exposure modes.

 

GET INVOLVED

If you want to get to know other students, read tips and tricks from industry professionals, and get your own work reposted, follow the City Academy Photography Instagram.

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Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking
23 Jul 2026 - 27 Aug 2026
Thu
18:30-20:30
6 weeks
James Ross
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£285.00
19 Aug 2026 - 23 Sep 2026
Wed
18:30-20:30
6 weeks
Holly Falconer
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£285.00
22 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2026
Sat
10:00-16:00
2 days (Saturday and Sunday)
James Ross
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£285.00
26 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2026
Sat
10:00-16:00
2 days (Saturday and Sunday)
Holly Falconer
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£285.00
24 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2026
Sat
10:00-16:00
2 days (Saturday and Sunday)
Holly Falconer
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£285.00
11 Nov 2026 - 16 Dec 2026
Wed
18:30-20:30
6 weeks
James Ross
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£285.00
28 Nov 2026 - 29 Nov 2026
Sat
10:00-16:00
2 days (Saturday and Sunday)
Holly Falconer
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£285.00
12 Dec 2026 - 13 Dec 2026
Sat
10:00-16:00
2 days (Saturday and Sunday)
Holly Falconer
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£285.00
23
Jul
23 Jul 2026 - 27 Aug 2026
£285.00
Day:Thu
Time:18:30-20:30
Duration:6 weeks
Tutor: James Ross
Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo
19
Aug
19 Aug 2026 - 23 Sep 2026
£285.00
Day:Wed
Time:18:30-20:30
Duration:6 weeks
Tutor: Holly Falconer
Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo
22
Aug
22 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2026
£285.00
Day:Sat
Time:10:00-16:00
Duration:2 days (Saturday and Sunday)
Tutor: James Ross
Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo
26
Sep
26 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2026
£285.00
Day:Sat
Time:10:00-16:00
Duration:2 days (Saturday and Sunday)
Tutor: Holly Falconer
Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo
24
Oct
24 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2026
£285.00
Day:Sat
Time:10:00-16:00
Duration:2 days (Saturday and Sunday)
Tutor: Holly Falconer
Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo
11
Nov
11 Nov 2026 - 16 Dec 2026
£285.00
Day:Wed
Time:18:30-20:30
Duration:6 weeks
Tutor: James Ross
Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo
28
Nov
28 Nov 2026 - 29 Nov 2026
£285.00
Day:Sat
Time:10:00-16:00
Duration:2 days (Saturday and Sunday)
Tutor: Holly Falconer
Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo
12
Dec
12 Dec 2026 - 13 Dec 2026
£285.00
Day:Sat
Time:10:00-16:00
Duration:2 days (Saturday and Sunday)
Tutor: Holly Falconer
Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo

PHOTOGRAPHY SUMMER SCHOOLS

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Photoion Studio, Waterloo
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
Closest Station: Waterloo
Closest Bus Stop: Imperial War Museum / Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway

PHOTOGRAPHY SUMMER SCHOOLS

Take your pictures to the next level with our five-day Photography Summer School. Gaining a further understanding of the technical and aesthetic aspects of photography.

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PHOTOGRAPHY SUMMER SCHOOLS

All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.

James Ross
James Ross
Holly Falconer
Holly Falconer

PHOTOGRAPHY SUMMER SCHOOLS

Take your pictures to the next level with our five-day Photography Summer School. Gaining a further understanding of the technical and aesthetic aspects of photography.

FIND OUT MORE
PHOTOGRAPHY SUMMER SCHOOLS