Home›Photography courses›Photography›Digital Photography Level 2 Digital Photography Level 2 BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS 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. 📊 LEVEL This is a Level 2 course. A good understanding of basic exposure and your camera’s manual settings is important. 👤 SIZE Courses limited to 8 students 🎥 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. 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 Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors James RossHolly Falconer 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 Book Now 19 Aug 2026 - 23 Sep 2026 Wed 18:30-20:30 6 weeks Holly Falconer Photoion Studio, Waterloo £285.00 Book Now 22 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2026 Sat 10:00-16:00 2 days (Saturday and Sunday) James Ross Photoion Studio, Waterloo £285.00 Book Now 26 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2026 Sat 10:00-16:00 2 days (Saturday and Sunday) Holly Falconer Photoion Studio, Waterloo £285.00 Book Now 24 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2026 Sat 10:00-16:00 2 days (Saturday and Sunday) Holly Falconer Photoion Studio, Waterloo £285.00 Book Now 11 Nov 2026 - 16 Dec 2026 Wed 18:30-20:30 6 weeks James Ross Photoion Studio, Waterloo £285.00 Book Now 28 Nov 2026 - 29 Nov 2026 Sat 10:00-16:00 2 days (Saturday and Sunday) Holly Falconer Photoion Studio, Waterloo £285.00 Book Now 12 Dec 2026 - 13 Dec 2026 Sat 10:00-16:00 2 days (Saturday and Sunday) Holly Falconer Photoion Studio, Waterloo £285.00 Book Now 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 BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 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 BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 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 BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 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 BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 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 BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 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 BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 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 BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 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 BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close ADD ME TO THE WAITING LIST If you'd like to be added to the waiting list for 'Digital Photography Level 2' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. 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