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Digital Photography Level 2

Digital Photography Level 2

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.

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.

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.

Classes Starting Soon

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
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

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

You will need

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

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

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

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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
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 School

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

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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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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 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