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Digital Photography Level 3

Digital Photography Level 3

Explore your creative approach to photography with our two day Photography Level 3 course. If you’re happy with your technical knowledge, but want to learn how to develop your style and approach, this is the course for you.

Via portfolio reviews, inspiration sessions and guided photography workshops, students can expect to get a new perspective on their image-making. Expand your approach with practical workshops wherein you’ll study contemporary photographers’ work and then respond visually. Practical tasks include sessions on how to improve the sequencing and selecting of your work, as well as current approaches to marketing photography.

Students will also learn how to make a portfolio website work for you and ways to make a living from photography. Delve into exciting next steps including tips on entering competitions and getting your work seen, as well as how to plan a long term photographic project. There will also be regular tutor feedback on progress, and group discussions of work created along the way.

The perfect next step after City Academy’s Levels 1 and 2 photography courses, Level 3 will help you take your photography to the next level and invigorate your style.

Define and refine your personal photography style

Push your creative approach with guided photography workshops

Improve sequencing and selection in your portfolio

Review and strengthen your current body of work

Learn to market your photography and build visibility

Explore how to make a portfolio website work for you

Gain insight into long-term projects and competitions

Discover practical tips on how to make a living from photography

Classes Starting Soon

Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking
01 Aug 2026 - 02 Aug 2026
Sat
10:00-16:00
2 days (Saturday and Sunday)
James Ross
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£285.00
31 Oct 2026 - 01 Nov 2026
Sat
10:00-16:00
2 days (Saturday and Sunday)
Holly Falconer
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£285.00
01
Aug
01 Aug 2026 - 02 Aug 2026
£285.00
Day:Sat
Time:10:00-16:00
Duration:2 days (Saturday and Sunday)
Tutor: James Ross
Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo
31
Oct
31 Oct 2026 - 01 Nov 2026
£285.00
Day:Sat
Time:10:00-16:00
Duration:2 days (Saturday and Sunday)
Tutor: Holly Falconer
Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo

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.

Photography Studio in the Heart of Waterloo

Useful information

Do I need to have completed Levels 1 and 2 to join?
Not necessarily. If you already have a solid technical understanding of photography and are looking to focus on creativity and portfolio development, you can join directly.
What level of experience is required?
This course is for those comfortable with their camera and core technical settings. It’s about pushing creativity and style, not revisiting the basics.
Do I need to bring a portfolio?
Yes - please bring a selection of your work to review. It doesn’t need to be polished, but it should show your current approach.
What equipment should I bring?
Bring your own digital camera (DSLR or mirrorless preferred) and any lenses you like to use. A laptop/tablet for reviewing images is also recommended.
Will I receive feedback?
Yes - you’ll get personalised tutor feedback, as well as the chance to take part in group discussions to help develop your work further.

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Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking
01 Aug 2026 - 02 Aug 2026
Sat
10:00-16:00
2 days (Saturday and Sunday)
James Ross
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£285.00
31 Oct 2026 - 01 Nov 2026
Sat
10:00-16:00
2 days (Saturday and Sunday)
Holly Falconer
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£285.00
01
Aug
01 Aug 2026 - 02 Aug 2026
£285.00
Day:Sat
Time:10:00-16:00
Duration:2 days (Saturday and Sunday)
Tutor: James Ross
Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo
31
Oct
31 Oct 2026 - 01 Nov 2026
£285.00
Day:Sat
Time:10:00-16:00
Duration:2 days (Saturday and Sunday)
Tutor: Holly Falconer
Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
Closest Station: Waterloo
Closest Bus Stop: Imperial War Museum / Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway

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