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Product Photography Courses

Product Photography Courses

On our one day intensive Product Photography courses, you will learn how to take high quality and creative images of a variety of products. If you’re looking to improve your skills and capture sharp, impressive product images, our enthusiastic tutors will give you all the tools you need.

Our commitment to small class sizes for workshops means you’ll have plenty of 1-2-1 time to progress in a short amount of time. With both practical and theoretical components, this photography course delivers everything you need to know to become a successful product photographer.

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.

Lighting styles – explore the role of light in product photography and different lighting styles

Lighting equipment – how to use specialist equipment to enhance images, such as flashguns and speedlites

The marketing look – learn how to shape products effectively and see images with a business mind

Technical elements – learn more about your camera settings including metering modes

Lenses – learn which types of lenses are suitable for product photography

Backdrops – play with different backgrounds and backdrops for your product images

Props – discuss a range of props and accessories which can enrich your images

Classes Starting Soon

Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking
14 Aug 2026
Fri
10:30-16:00
1 day
James Ross
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£175.00
23 Oct 2026
Fri
10:30-16:00
1 day
James Ross
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£175.00
16 Dec 2026
Wed
10:30-16:00
1 day
James Ross
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£175.00
14
Aug
14 Aug 2026
£175.00
Day:Fri
Time:10:30-16:00
Duration:1 day
Tutor: James Ross
Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo
23
Oct
23 Oct 2026
£175.00
Day:Fri
Time:10:30-16:00
Duration:1 day
Tutor: James Ross
Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo
16
Dec
16 Dec 2026
£175.00
Day:Wed
Time:10:30-16:00
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.

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.

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Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking
14 Aug 2026
Fri
10:30-16:00
1 day
James Ross
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£175.00
23 Oct 2026
Fri
10:30-16:00
1 day
James Ross
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£175.00
16 Dec 2026
Wed
10:30-16:00
1 day
James Ross
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
£175.00
14
Aug
14 Aug 2026
£175.00
Day:Fri
Time:10:30-16:00
Duration:1 day
Tutor: James Ross
Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo
23
Oct
23 Oct 2026
£175.00
Day:Fri
Time:10:30-16:00
Duration:1 day
Tutor: James Ross
Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo
16
Dec
16 Dec 2026
£175.00
Day:Wed
Time:10:30-16:00
Duration:1 day
Tutor: James Ross
Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo

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Photoion Studio, Waterloo
Photoion Studio, Waterloo
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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