London Creative Photography Course
Overview
This professionally led photography course is suitable for all - from beginners through to those experienced with a camera. This course will help you to develop your ‘photographer’s eye’ as you take part in creative activities that will make you more conscious of your image making.
This fun and informative course lasts around 5 hours 30 minutes and rather than being full of technical instruction, the emphasis is on harnessing your creativity to create beautiful images. Learn what to look for as you head out into the city for urban inspiration. There will be plenty of demonstrations and you will need a digital camera to take part. Your tutor will take you on a short tour of the East London area and provide you with an informal lecture on street photography, art and law and discuss ideas for composition. Develop your skills and learn how to better document your urban surroundings with this exciting course.
- SKU
- PLPHTC SP3
- Locations
- 1 in the UK
- People
- For 1
- Validity
- 12 Months
- Rating
- 4.3 (69)
What's Included
- Professional Photographer led course
- Opportunity to review images on the day
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
Your day will begin with an introduction to your course tutor before you embark on your short tour of the East London area local to the Westland Place studios. Most of this photography course will take place outside, so dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and be prepared for a fair amount of walking.
On this creative course you will learn about the history of street photography, composition, share ideas and create an objective. You will then head out to try to meet your objective and create a series of successful images. At the end of the day you will each put forward the image you are most proud of for a group discussion.
Participant guidelines
- Minimum age: 16 (under 18 s must be accompanied by a paying adult)
- Please note that this active day involves a significant amount of walking
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary according to location
Availability
Your voucher is valid for nine months from the date of issue, kindly note that you must have booked and taken your experience before the expiry date.
This experience is available on selected Saturdays throughout the year.
We recommend you book at least four weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.
Please allow approximately 5 hours 30 minutes for the whole experience (including a 30 minute break for lunch) starting at 10.00 and finishing at approximately 15.30.
What about insurance?
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.
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Dan Goodhind
22/09/2021
Happy snaps indeed!
I was looking forward to this photography course but it was so much better than I had expected. I learnt a great deal indeed; skills that will help set me up for many photos to come! And much practice now needed.. Vehbi addressed all levels of experience and made our day very informative and fun - definitely a character of a person! Would recommend if even just the slightest bit interested - you will not be disappointed. #vehbilove!
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Tim Wayman
14/09/2021
Great Experience !
A very relaxed and informative day, am very happy to highly recommend. I went along as an enthusiastic beginner and come away quite a lot wiser....
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Malcolm Whetton
12/09/2021
Great Day of photography
A great day of photography, both informative and challenging
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Matthew
28/08/2021
Very good course and an enjoyable day
The course leader was an experienced professional photographer and very good at explaining everything. We had a range of people of different experience on the course and he took time to make it relevant to each of us. Was a great mix of technical knowledge and how to take creative photos in the classroom and then a good opportunity to put it into practice out on the streets of London. An excellent day, which has really changed my photography.
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Adrian Hedges
28/09/2020
A good photography learning day.
The tutor was very friendly and passionate about his craft. He taught us useful techniques on how to take good pictures. The group trip out enabling us to put these techniques to use was very useful as was the discussion afterwards on the photographs taken.
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Naomi
28/09/2020
Loved the tutor
I was a little dubious before I went on this course, as I wasn't sure how much I could learn in such a short space of time; but I was pleasantly surprised. As someone who exclusively takes photos of architecture and landscapes, I have left with a really strong desire to up my portrait game. The tutor was an absolute star: super knowledgable, patient and very encouraging. Great sense of humour and a true bright light. Loved it!
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Kim Wilson
28/09/2020
London Creative Photography Course
A very wide ranging course covering use of camera, advice on setting up for portraits, action and streetscapes, tips on composition, fun practical in the local area, plus critique of end product. Learned a huge amount and gained plenty of inspiration
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Jaz
15/03/2020
Absolutely brilliant course!
Had so much fun and learned a great amount, this is a really comprehensive, all-round course. Vehbi is a fantastic teacher, entertaining, creative and highly skilled at what he does. He tailored the information to take into account each learners camera and answer all of our questions in depth. Cannot recommend enough to anyone getting started in photography or wanting to improve their skills.
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Romany
08/03/2020
How does my camera work
Very helpful and informative afternoon, owned my camera for 3 years and finally managed to get it off auto mode. Vehbi Koca was engaging and encouraging tutor who worked with us to explain the correct setting. Now I just need to practice practice practice.
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Chris
16/02/2020
Great introduction to creative photography.
Vehbi is a very personable, knowledgeable tutor who not only has an eye for artistic photography, but is able to communicate how to starting being creative with a camera to his students. He certainly throws himself into the course and his passion is obvious - even posing for portraiture photos (including jumping high in the air off a park bench many times to make sure everyone got a good shot!). The studio is a beautiful building - old, gritty, but sympathetically decorated, warm and clean.
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Cecile
07/10/2019
Great photography course
Great day learning photography techniques and applying them in Shoreditch. Learnt a lot, had fun taking pictures and seeing the improvement between the beginning and the end of the course. Definitely recommend the course and will sign up fornmore workshops!
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Nina
20/05/2019
A brill day enhancing my photograph skills.
Vehbi our course tutor was so enthusiastic and explained functions of a camera so that even a none scientific person like myself was able to grasp and so increase my knowledge and understanding of my camera and it's capability. Real recommend this wonderful day.
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Scott
17/04/2019
Great course for photographers of all skill levels
This course was great. I'm a pretty basic photographer and I was showed how to properly use my camera, adjust aperture, ISO, shutter speed etc. There's a group presentation to start and then you head off into London to put into practice what you've just learnt. The teacher is very passionate and really motivates you and gives tips on what you can do better. Highly recommended!
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Richard
29/01/2019
Amazing for Photographers at all levels
An amazing day and I learnt so much about how my camera works - I enjoyed going out and about and getting creative with urban shots. There were many different people on the course with many different camera types so don't be shy about turning up with even a smartphone, but to get the most out of the course I would recommend a Canon or Nikon (mine was a bridge camera) as you will learn how to set ISO and shutter speed and what all the various dial settings mean.
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Henrique
27/01/2019
Great experience
This was a great experience and fun day out with a bunch of cool people. The teacher was very patient, pragmatic and thorough during the entire lesson and in all his advises and comments. No matter what your level is, you'll definitely learn loads and make the most of it. Highly recommended.
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Chris
30/09/2018
A great day.
The day started in a class room with a quick chat with a good leader & then it was out to take some pictures, we was lead on a short walk with the leaded giving us instruction on set up & then given 1 1/2 hours to take pictures, then back to class room to up load & look & dissect everyone’s pictures. Would recommend this to anyone interested in photography.
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Chris
20/06/2018
Fantastic experience with a first class tutor
I arrived at the venue expectingvto be inspired; I was not dissapointed, in fact the whole creative photography course really taught me how to compose and frame as well as reinforcing some of the technical aspects of using a digital SLR. The tutor, Vehbi was truly an inspiring man so all roun d, brillaint!!
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KM
17/06/2018
Recommended
Great course and excellent and personable instructor.
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Helen
17/06/2018
Great course
Enjoyable and very informative, I learned a lot. The tutor was engaging, imparted a lot of information in a friendly manner, making the day worthwhile.
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Shaun
17/06/2018
Amazing day, learnt so much!
Attended the London Creative Photography course and was a bit apprehensive having never done anything like this before. Our tutor for the day Vehbi Koca was absolutely great, friendly and welcoming. Vehbi excelently explained ideas surrounding composition of photos and camera settings before heading out to take some photos. Later we made our way back and reviewed someimages where we got some great feedback and tips to help develop as a photographer, would definitely recommend this experience
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Roy
11/06/2018
Excellent photography course
The London Creative Photography course was an excellent course tailored to the needs of the group. it was well delivered in a relaxed atmosphere with no pressure. A very enjoyable day.
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Carolyn
24/05/2018
London Creative Photography Course
Brilliant course. Our tutor Vehbi was passionate about photography, helped everyone in the group whatever their level of experience and I came away much more confident with the camera settings. Since the course my photos have improved so I am extremely pleased. Big thank you to Vehbi Koca.
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Kylie
19/03/2018
Excellent course, learnt a lot
I was bought this course for Christmas and have to say I learnt so much in the day. Not only was it hugely informative but also gave me tangible things to practice on my own
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Melissa
18/03/2018
Excellent course
Our course tutor was excellent - in-depth knowledge of the subject with a great sense of humour to ensure everyone in the group (at any level) developed new photography skills and had good fun (despite the freezing cold weather)!
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HMJ
18/03/2018
Excellent for all abilities
My husband and I attended the course and although we're at different levels, we both got lots out of the day. Vehbi was informative and his enthusiasm for photography was infectious. There was a good blend of technical classroom 'stuff', going out to take photos on the street and reviewing our work at the end. Thoroughly recommended.
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Ian G N
18/02/2018
Great day in London
The course was very informative and entertaining. The instructor was fantastic.
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Angela
22/01/2018
An inspiring course.
The tutor, a professional photographer, showed examples of his photos as he discussed camera settings and things to consider when creating your shot. We then went out and tried different photos based on his instructions eg, portraits, moving objects. Then experimented on our own, returned to the studio and selected our 2 best shots for discussion. I found that part really interesting, as was the whole course. I imagine everyone enjoyed the day, experienced or not.
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Yohann
23/10/2017
Great day!
I had a really good day on that course where there was a good mix of learning and practising. Steve, our tutor, was very good at answering all questions we had. I would recommend this course highly! On the day, we were about 15 in the group and for that reason, there was in fact 2 tutors looking after us, especially when we were out in the streets and needed directions and tips on getting the best possible shots. Amazing day!
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Stephanie
22/10/2017
Amazing tips to improve your photos
The day was brilliant! I learnt a great tip within the first few minutes. It doesn’t matter if you’re not very experienced or have a fancy camera, there were a couple of people with compact cameras, this course is about creativity not equipment. There were a couple opportunities scheduled into the timetable to go out and take photos around the area and then come back and discuss them. The tutor also showed us a few techniques in photoshop. Excellent course for beginners and experienced!
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Derek
10/09/2017
Great day out
Myself and my granddaughter had a great day out learnt a lot about taking photos and how to use our cameras to their full potential Would definitely recommend to any one who has very little or a lot of experience with cameras
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Mary
23/07/2017
London Creative Photography Course
Brilliant energy from the teacher all day long, fun group, very interactive, would highly recommend this course
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Woody48
27/06/2017
Excellent Day
I have attended a number of activities doing my photographic hobby. A most enjoyable hands on session with a clear down to earth explanation of techniques used in street photography. Excellent presentation skills by the tutor. The 5 hour session went very quickly. I travelled down to London from Norfolk and was well worth it.
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David
25/06/2017
An excellent course
A great course tutor, lots of useful tips and agreeable fellow course members
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Mark
17/05/2017
Very enjoyable
Really good day. Vehbi was very enthusiastic about the subject and this made me feel even more part of the day. Some good tips and help was picked up during the day. Minor point the course was of mixed ability, OK with that, but I think there should be a course with say, advanced ability, just a thought.
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Tilly
19/03/2017
Good course
Tutor was very insightful and entertaining. I enjoyed the course.
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Andy
19/02/2017
Creative photography
Really well organised and very good fun. Just the right level of technical advice and practical activities. Very supportive and helpful tutor. Great day.
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Charity
12/02/2017
Amazing course for beginners
Had an amazing day at the course. Learnt a lot and would highly recommend. Vehbi was a brilliant teacher!
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Sally Q
06/09/2016
Shooting the City Photography Day
An absolutely amazing day that taught me so much but was also fun and I met so lovely people. The professional photographer who was out tutor was amazing.
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Michael
04/09/2016
An informative day
This was an excellent day which provides practical help on all aspects of photography. The course tutor covered composition and how to observe the world around you to try and get better photography as well going through the more technical aspects such as ISO and aperture. An excellent present for a photography enthusiast.
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Vee
28/08/2016
Viola Knight
It was a great day - course was informative with a very good instructor - everyone made to feel valued - no question too much trouble to answer - individuals recognised and encouraged. So pleased I was went on the course - I learned a lot. Good theory and plenty of opportunity to practice and review and share results and good technique.
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Dadsladds
27/06/2016
Shooting the City
A very useful and informative half day spent with a small group (15) of like minded students all keen to learn and improve their photography skill. Our tutor, Vehbi, was excellent. Despite a big difference in our skills range , Vehbi took the time to treat everyone the same, no questions were "too stupid" and he both educational and funny too. I'm sure the whole group left feeling that they had learnt quite a bit about photography and their own camera.
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Pierre
09/12/2019
very interesting and informative,
I really enjoyed the experience. It has made me want to make more selective decisions before I take a photo..
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Graeme
30/09/2018
A Fun Day Of Photography But Little Learnt
Firstly I must say that tutor was a likable, amicable guy. However we learnt absolutely nothing as far as law regarding street photography was concerned. I got the impression he wasn't experienced in this field of photography himself? If he'd come out with us and taken some shots himself it would have been something. I was lucky to team up with a girl who lived in the area so got shots others wouldn't have. I love photography but could have done this without being on course. Not value for money.
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V
08/09/2018
Good
Good
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Alison
05/08/2018
Interesting day out
Enjoyable introduction to photography composition for beginners. Very informative and interesting tutor, who is a professional photographer himself. A tutorial, followed by a guided walk, free time to take photos and a critique back at the studio.
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Frances
20/05/2018
Extremely helpful
Had a great day on the London street photography course. The teacher was very passionate and really helpful. He knew a lot about how each of our cameras worked. Would highly recommend this course. Only improvement would be to reduce the in class part by half an hour and increase our outdoor part actually taking photos by half an hour.
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Georgia
13/05/2018
Really useful for amateur photographers
I went on this photography course to learn a little bit more about using my camera and how to get out of auto mode. The instructor, Vehbi, was very knowledgable and helped everyone with a range of different photo styles around a nice little part of Shoreditch.
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Steve Rimington
29/11/2017
Street photography
A very informative course well delivered, however the pace was very hurried. The early part of the was spent reviewing the photographs of the tutor with discussion on composition. I was a tad disappointed with the lack of one to one with the tutor. I would have preferred to have had someone showing me how to take the pictures, not just looking at my photographs and telling me what I had done wrong. A good but hurried course,
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- Westland Place, London