Home›Photography courses›Photography›Portrait Photography Courses Portrait Photography Courses BOOK NOW Details Booking & timetable Venues Tutors Our Portrait Photography Course is designed to give you the confidence, creativity and technical know-how to capture striking portraits in both natural and studio settings. From candid and urban photography to fine art and fashion, you’ll learn how to take photos that tell a story, add mood and texture, and stand out in your portfolio. Guided by a professional portrait photographer, this hands-on course blends theory, practice, and live model shoots to help you refine your personal style. You will work with a model throughout our photography lessons and receive hints and tips to help develop your personal style and build your confidence. Theory lessons are incorporated into the course to help broaden your understanding of Portrait Photography as you develop your skills. Some studio setups will be covered. 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. Introduction to a range of portrait photography styles: candid, urban, posed, fine art, and fashion How to work with natural light (hard and soft) to achieve different effects Techniques for storytelling and capturing emotion in portraits Composition principles to add drama and texture to your images How to capture moving subjects and candid shots Introduction to working with studio lighting and equipment Posing tips and direction when working with models Classes Starting Soon Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 07 Aug 2026 Fri 10:00-16:00 1 day Holly Falconer Photoion Studio, Waterloo £159.00 Book Now 12 Sep 2026 Sat 10:00-16:00 1 day Holly Falconer Photoion Studio, Waterloo £159.00 Book Now 16 Oct 2026 Fri 10:00-16:00 1 day Holly Falconer Photoion Studio, Waterloo £159.00 Book Now 15 Nov 2026 Sun 10:00-16:00 1 day Holly Falconer Photoion Studio, Waterloo £159.00 Book Now 03 Dec 2026 Thu 10:00-16:00 1 day Holly Falconer Photoion Studio, Waterloo £159.00 Book Now 07 Aug 07 Aug 2026 £159.00 Day:Fri Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:1 day Tutor: Holly Falconer Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 12 Sep 12 Sep 2026 £159.00 Day:Sat Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:1 day Tutor: Holly Falconer Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 16 Oct 16 Oct 2026 £159.00 Day:Fri Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:1 day Tutor: Holly Falconer Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 15 Nov 15 Nov 2026 £159.00 Day:Sun Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:1 day Tutor: Holly Falconer Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 03 Dec 03 Dec 2026 £159.00 Day:Thu Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:1 day Tutor: Holly Falconer Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE View All Classes × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close Bangkok Creative neon-inspired portfolio image. Brooklyn Bold portrait image with cinematic colour. Tokyo Modern city light and urban mood. Seoul Graphic geometric perspective study. Rome Vivid colour landscape concept. Paris Editorial image with strong neon contrast. × ‹ › 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. 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. USEFUL INFORMATION 1 Do I need previous experience? Yes. A good understanding of exposure and confidence in your camera’s manual settings is strongly advised before joining this course. Take a look at our Photography for Beginners course. 2 What equipment do I need? You’ll need a DSLR with full manual controls. If you don’t own one, we can provide a camera for use during the class, please request in advance. 3 What styles of portrait photography are covered? You’ll explore candid, urban, posed, fine art, and fashion portraiture, working in both natural and studio lighting conditions. 4 What are the benefits of taking this course? This course will help you grow as a portrait photographer, boost your technical and creative confidence, expand your portfolio, and prepare you for more specialised training such as studio lighting. 5 What equipment do I need? Please bring a mirrorless camera, a DSLR camera or a compact camera with full manual controls. If you don’t have one, you can borrow a camera for use during class time. OUR APPROACH Our photography classes are designed to fully equip you with the technical knowledge you need to get the most out of your photography, and provide you with projects and exercises to utilise your creativity. The classes are limited to a small size, so our tutors are able to offer you the technical support you need, give you practical hands-on experience and constructive feedback to develop your photography skills. All of our classes involve focussed, classroom based theory learning, but major on practical exercises. We are committed to offering an enjoyable experience as we guide you through comprehensive technical training and build your confidence as you explore your creative ideas and experimenting with various techniques. 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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FIND OUT MORE 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 Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Holly Falconer Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 07 Aug 2026 Fri 10:00-16:00 1 day Holly Falconer Photoion Studio, Waterloo £159.00 Book Now 12 Sep 2026 Sat 10:00-16:00 1 day Holly Falconer Photoion Studio, Waterloo £159.00 Book Now 16 Oct 2026 Fri 10:00-16:00 1 day Holly Falconer Photoion Studio, Waterloo £159.00 Book Now 15 Nov 2026 Sun 10:00-16:00 1 day Holly Falconer Photoion Studio, Waterloo £159.00 Book Now 03 Dec 2026 Thu 10:00-16:00 1 day Holly Falconer Photoion Studio, Waterloo £159.00 Book Now 07 Aug 07 Aug 2026 £159.00 Day:Fri Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:1 day Tutor: Holly Falconer Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 12 Sep 12 Sep 2026 £159.00 Day:Sat Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:1 day Tutor: Holly Falconer Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 16 Oct 16 Oct 2026 £159.00 Day:Fri Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:1 day Tutor: Holly Falconer Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 15 Nov 15 Nov 2026 £159.00 Day:Sun Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:1 day Tutor: Holly Falconer Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 03 Dec 03 Dec 2026 £159.00 Day:Thu Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:1 day 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 'Portrait Photography Courses' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. 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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) 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 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 Photoion Studio, Waterloo Closest Station: Waterloo Closest Bus Stop: Imperial War Museum / Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway View Details Get Directions 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 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 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. Holly Falconer View Profile 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 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
