Advanced Workshops
Our advanced workshops are for students with some experience in photography, and a reasonable understanding of photographic techniques. For those wanting to develop their knowledge further or students planning a career in photography.
It will be beneficial to have taken our Foundation course previously.
We are currently working on the schedule for advanced workshops, which will probably launch in December 2024 or January 2025. If you want to arrange a specific course before that, feel free to check the information below and send an inquiry to hello@theshoreditchacademy.com for further details. We are flexible!
Fashion Lighting
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Level: Beginner
Facilities: Classroom, Darkroom
Spaces: Maximum 15
Duration: 5 hours
Course fee: £180Elevate your fashion photography with pro-level lighting setups! Learn how to work with models, create stunning light setups, and add creative effects. By the end, you’ll be shooting studio-quality fashion photos with confidence.
Beauty Lighting
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Level: Beginner
Facilities: Classroom, Darkroom
Spaces: Maximum 15
Duration: 5 hours
Course fee: £180Learn how to light your beauty shots to perfection! From soft, flattering light to bold, high-contrast setups, this workshop teaches you how to enhance skin tones, makeup, and facial features with expert lighting.
Portrait Lighting
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Level: Beginner
Facilities: Classroom, Darkroom
Spaces: Maximum 15
Duration: 5 hours
Course fee: £180Master the art of studio portraits! Discover key techniques for lighting, posing, and building a connection with your subject to get those magazine-worthy shots. Perfect for photographers looking to sharpen their portraiture skills.
Product Photography
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Level: Beginner
Facilities: Classroom, Darkroom
Spaces: Maximum 15
Duration: 5 hours
Course fee: £180Turn everyday objects into art! This still life photography course teaches you to style, light, and shoot inanimate objects creatively and with flair. By the end, you’ll capture captivating images ready for any portfolio or social feed.
Ring Flash
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Level: Beginner
Facilities: Classroom, Darkroom
Spaces: Maximum 15
Duration: 5 hours (3 hrs demo, 2 hrs practical)
Course fee: £180Ever wondered how photographers get those unique, shadow-free portraits? This course shows you how to master the ring flash and its many creative possibilities. Perfect for fashion, beauty, and edgy portrait work!
Business Practice
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Level: Beginner
Facilities: Classroom, Darkroom
Spaces: Maximum 15
Duration: 4 weeks (2-3 hrs per session)
Course fee: £180Want to turn your photography passion into a business? Learn how to make money from your photography with this practical, no-nonsense course on freelance life. From marketing tips to invoices, we’ve got all the essentials you need to get started.
Portfolio Development
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Level: Beginner
Facilities: Classroom, Darkroom
Spaces: Maximum 15
Duration: 10-30am - 4.30pm
Course fee: £180This photography portfolio course helps aspiring photographers curate and present their best work. It covers key areas like choosing a theme, organizing images, editing, and presentation skills to create a professional portfolio that attracts clients or galleries.
Portfolio & Exhibition Image Production
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Level: Beginner
Facilities: Classroom, Darkroom
Spaces: Maximum 15
Duration: 10-30am - 4.30pm
Course fee: £180A photography course on print production for exhibitions and portfolios teaches key skills for high-quality printing. It covers color management, paper selection, printing techniques, and presentation, helping photographers create stunning prints for galleries or portfolios.
Critical Approaches & Photographic Theory
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Level: Beginner
Facilities: Classroom, Darkroom
Spaces: Maximum 15
Duration: 10.30am - 4.30pm
Course fee: £180This course on photographic theory and critical approaches explores photography’s conceptual and cultural dimensions. It covers its history, aesthetics, and social impact, encouraging students to critically analyze images, understand visual narratives, and engage with contemporary debates about photography as an art form and communication medium.
Documentary Photography
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Level: Beginner
Facilities: Classroom, Darkroom
Spaces: Maximum 15
Duration: 10.30am - 4.30pm
Course fee: £180This documentary photography course teaches students to capture real-life stories through compelling imagery. It covers key techniques like visual storytelling, ethics, composition, and fieldwork, while exploring historical and contemporary practices. Students learn to create impactful photo essays that raise awareness and provoke thought on social and cultural issues.
Medium-Format Photography
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Level: Beginner
Facilities: Classroom, Darkroom
Spaces: Maximum 15
Duration: 5 hours (2 hrs shoot, 3 hrs processing)
Course fee: £180photography and capture stunning images with incredible detail and depth. Learn essential processing techniques to achieve an ultra-crisp finish that truly makes your work stand out! Join us and elevate your photography skills to the next level!
Advanced Analogue Photography
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Level: Beginner
Facilities: Classroom, Darkroom
Spaces: Maximum 15
Duration: 5 hours (2 hrs shoot, 3 hrs processing)
Course fee: £180This advanced analogue photography course covers traditional film techniques and manual camera operations. It includes darkroom processes and creative experimentation. Students refine skills in exposure, development, and printing while mastering the craftsmanship of analogue photography for personal or professional projects.