Frequently Asked Questions
Please check the level requirements before booking advanced workshops as it is your responsibility to book the right level. You can contact us anytime by phone or e-mail to assess your photography level.
We DO NOT send invitation letters or help with Visa applications. Please check this webpage for more information.
To work as a Professional Photographer, the only “accreditation” you will ever need is a very strong portfolio of images. This is what we, at LSP, will help you build.
Our Courses and Workshops emphasise the importance of practice, and if you are passionate about photography, keep up the excellent work, and build confidence; in a very short time, you will have what it takes to break into the business of photography.
Some of our success stories:
Camelia Liparoti: www.chamelix.com – National Geographic
Roberto Cambusano (Street Photography) : www.robertocambusano.co.uk
Fabrice Rizzato (Alt & Ego Studios) : www.altandego.com
John Saint (Photojournalist) : www.johnsaintphotography.co.uk
Romy Rodiek: www.romyrodiek.com
Ekaterina Bykhovskaya : www.bykhovskaya.com
We reserve the right to deny a certificate if you do not achieve the required standards.
By attending both Digital Photography Workshops Level 1 and Level 2, you will fully understand the Fundamental Principles of Photography “FOCUS, EXPOSURE and COMPOSITION”.
On Level 1, you will get to know your camera and your lenses, learn how to use it in fully Manual Exposure Mode, and be confident with all menus and settings essential to capture better images.
On Level 2, you will develop your eyes by learning about Elements of Design, Composition, White Balance, Theme Photography and Photographing People & Places.
You can complete the Digital Photography Workshops Level 1 and 2 in the following ways:
4 Days: Monday to Friday (Wednesday off), 10:30 am to 4:30 pm
8 Evenings: Level 1 and Level 2: Monday to Friday (Wednesdays off), 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
2 Weekends: Level 1 and Level 2: Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 am to 4:30 pm
Most people who come to Level 2 have done Level 1 before, and we’ll expect you to be fluent in the Level 1 Syllabus
Here are some examples (not in a particular order) :
Nikon D3300
Nikon D3200
Nikon D5300
Nikon D5500
Canon EOS 1200D (usa/china : Rebel T5)
Canon EOS 700D (usa/china : Rebel T5i)
Canon EOS 750D (usa/china : Rebel T6i)(new)
Canon EOS 760D (usa/china : Rebel T6s)
Pentax K-50
Pentax K-S1
Nikon D7200
Nikon D7100
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Canon EOS 70D
Canon EOS 60D
Sony Alpha a58
Sony Alpha a77
Sony Alpha a77 Mark II
Pentax K-S2
Pentax K-3 II
Panasonic Lumix DMC LX100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II
Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
Leica Q (Typ 116)
Leica SL (Typ 601)
Fujifilm FinePix X100T
Nikon Coolpix A
Sigma DP2 Quattro
Sony SLT-A68
We have DSLR cameras which you can use free of charge during workshop hours. Please confirm availability via e-mail before booking the course.
If you would like to take the camera home for the assignments during your course, a refundable deposit of £500 plus £50 a day fee will be charged in advance.
CANON 60D or 7D body + 18-200mm lens (Canon or Sigma) or Standard 18 to 55mm lens.
NIKON D7100 or D5300 body + 18-200mm lens (Nikon or Sigma) or Standard 18 to 55mm lens.
The cameras and lenses above meet all the requirements for great pictures, they are light and we chose an “all in one” zoom lens that is great for General Photography. It’s a light kit, ideal for travel.
Let us know if you intend to pursue a career in photography and we will be able to recommend the right equipment for the field you choose.
- Your camera, lens, fully charged battery, clean memory card, pen and paper.
- Wear comfortable clothing and shoes as we walk a lot to locations.
- Check the weather and be prepared for cold, rain, snow, and hopefully, a lot of sunshine.
- Travel light, we often finish or start classes on locations, but if you have any heavy luggage it can be arranged with your trainer to leave it at our studio before/after the classes.
- For special workshops, like Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop, you will be asked to bring with you your laptop and a mouse. Please always refer to the Workshop description for more information.
During the Daytime and Evening Workshops on Wednesday, you are off with assignments
(Water – Coffee – Tea, and Biscuits in our Studios are free).
Alternatively, search your favourite hotel booking website in these areas (with easy access by train or bus) Hatton Garden, Holborn, Farringdon Station, Chancery Lane Station, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and Blackfriars Station.
No refunds will be issued for our workshops, courses or other services.
Our obligations to the professionals who teach at LSP dictate that no refund of payments will be issued if you cannot attend your course.
More questions?
If you don’t find the answer to your question here, please feel free to contact us