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Nude Art Photography Courses

Nude Art Photography Courses

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With our one day Nude Art Photography courses, you will learn the techniques needed to create stunning nude portraits suitable for editorial, commercial or personal use. Our experienced tutors will teach you how to capture the mood and style needed for successful nude art photography in a hands-on environment.

Our photography classes are limited to small groups so there is lots of time for individual attention and feedback. You’ll learn on set with a professional model for a practical experience.

NUDE ART PHOTOGRAPHY COURSES - CONTENT

During this photography class, you will learn:

  • An introduction to nude art photography
  • Light – explore the role of light in this type of photography and learn the different styles (hard lighting, soft lighting, low key, high key)
  • Lighting equipment – discover the different studio lighting equipment you can use
  • Technical aspects – improve your images by exploring your camera settings in depth, including the light meter and metering modes
  • Lenses – what type of lenses are best for nude photography? We’ll discuss focal length and lenses classification
  • Props – learn how to use a range of props for nude photography
  • Working with a model – develop the skills needed such as composition, posing, directing
  • Studio set up – you’ll be taught how to set up the studio for a nude photography shoot including backdrops, props and lighting for your mood or style.

PLEASE NOTE: Good knowledge of your camera's manual settings are strongly advised.

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LEVEL
A good understanding of basic exposure and your camera’s manual settings is advised.
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SIZE
Courses limited to 8 students
EQUIPMENT
This course requires a mirrorless camera, a DSLR camera or a compact camera with full manual controls. If you do not have access to a camera, we can provide you with one. We will also provide all other necessary props and accessories.

YOU WILL NEED

A mirrorless camera, a DSLR camera or a compact camera with full manual controls

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

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

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

You’ll also need a basic knowledge of aperture, camera lenses, shutter speed and ISO including exposure modes. If you’re a photography novice, then you may find it helpful to sign up to one of our Beginner Courses first.

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
05 Aug 2026
Wed
10:30-16:00
1 day
Siorna Ashby
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£195.00
02 Oct 2026
Fri
10:30-16:00
1 day
Siorna Ashby
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£195.00
01 Dec 2026
Tue
10:30-16:00
1 day
Siorna Ashby
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£195.00
05
Aug
05 Aug 2026
£195.00
Day:Wed
Time:10:30-16:00
Duration:1 day
Tutor: Siorna Ashby
Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo
02
Oct
02 Oct 2026
£195.00
Day:Fri
Time:10:30-16:00
Duration:1 day
Tutor: Siorna Ashby
Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo
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Dec
01 Dec 2026
£195.00
Day:Tue
Time:10:30-16:00
Duration:1 day
Tutor: Siorna Ashby
Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo

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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.

FIND OUT MORE
PHOTOGRAPHY SUMMER SCHOOLS

FILMMAKING SUMMER SCHOOLS

Use state of the art filmmaking and post-production equipment to write, direct and edit a short film in the Adult Filmmaking Summer School

FIND OUT MORE
FILMMAKING 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.

Siorna Ashby
Siorna Ashby

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

FILMMAKING SUMMER SCHOOLS

Use state of the art filmmaking and post-production equipment to write, direct and edit a short film in the Adult Filmmaking Summer School

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FILMMAKING SUMMER SCHOOLS