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Food Photography Courses

Food Photography Courses

Capture your creations, from perfect plates of food to succulent fruit. On our Food Photography courses, you will learn how to create beautiful images and equip yourself with the skills needed to enter the commercial food photography market. This course will give you all the tools to tackle the challenges when photographing food for a variety of uses.

This practical photography class will develop your photography and lighting skills, enabling you to capture a wide range of products in various environments. We will talk you through how to use lighting, light modifiers, backgrounds, props and composition to create dynamic images for personal or commercial use.

A basic technical understanding of your camera and it's settings is required.

New to photography?

Before attending this course you will need a basic knowledge of aperture, camera lenses, shutter speed and ISO including exposure modes. If you’re new to photography, then you may find it helpful to sign up to one of our Beginner Courses first.

Camera techniques and settings for food photography

Natural light and flash lighting techniques

Styling scenes using backgrounds and props

Best practises with composition and lens choice

Working with the characteristics of different products and surfaces

Classes Starting Soon

Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking
13 Aug 2026
Thu
10:30-16:00
1 day
James Ross
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£195.00
13 Oct 2026
Tue
10:30-16:00
1 day
James Ross
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£195.00
15 Dec 2026
Tue
10:30-16:30
1 day
James Ross
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£195.00
13
Aug
13 Aug 2026
£195.00
Day:Thu
Time:10:30-16:00
Duration:1 day
Tutor: James Ross
Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo
13
Oct
13 Oct 2026
£195.00
Day:Tue
Time:10:30-16:00
Duration:1 day
Tutor: James Ross
Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo
15
Dec
15 Dec 2026
£195.00
Day:Tue
Time:10:30-16:30
Duration:1 day
Tutor: James Ross
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

Do I need my own camera?

Please bring a mirrorless camera, a DSLR camera or a compact camera with full manual controls, your camera’s manual, a fully charged battery, an empty memory card, comfortable shoes and an external flash (if owned, we can supply them if not).  If you don’t have all of this please don't worry, we can provide all equipment as needed.

Want to learn more?

Many students use this course as a springboard to explore more specialised areas of photography. Whether developing a professional portfolio or simply refining your creative style, moving on to advanced classes allows you to deepen your technical skills, experiment with new genres, and produce work with even greater impact.

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Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking
13 Aug 2026
Thu
10:30-16:00
1 day
James Ross
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£195.00
13 Oct 2026
Tue
10:30-16:00
1 day
James Ross
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£195.00
15 Dec 2026
Tue
10:30-16:30
1 day
James Ross
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£195.00
13
Aug
13 Aug 2026
£195.00
Day:Thu
Time:10:30-16:00
Duration:1 day
Tutor: James Ross
Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo
13
Oct
13 Oct 2026
£195.00
Day:Tue
Time:10:30-16:00
Duration:1 day
Tutor: James Ross
Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo
15
Dec
15 Dec 2026
£195.00
Day:Tue
Time:10:30-16:30
Duration:1 day
Tutor: James Ross
Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo

PAYMENT OPTIONS

You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.

ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS

Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.

Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833.

CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS

Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.

If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.

INDUSTRY TUTORS

City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.

CANCELLATIONS POLICY

We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.

We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.

(For more information please see our terms and conditions)

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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 School

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 School

Filmmaking Summer School

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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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

Photography Summer School

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 School

Filmmaking Summer School

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 School