The Shoreditch Academy of Image Making

The art of image making — One of the only Independent Schools in London to have onsite designated darkrooms and studios

New Photography Workshops Available in London

Ready to take your photography skills to the next level? Look no further than the Shoreditch Academy of Image Making, where creativity knows no bounds

Explore our diverse range of workshops, where analogue techniques meet the cutting-edge secrets of digital photography and even the fascinating utilisation of AI as a photographer

Discover a world of photography expertise! From beginners to professionals, explore our range of courses and workshops on our Current Workshops page

Become a part of a supportive and active creative community and unlock your creative potential as a photographer with us

Who we are

The Shoreditch Academy of Image Making (SAIM) is a centre of excellence for the image-making community.

Discover the art of image-making using both analogue and digital photography in the heart of Shoreditch.

At SAIM, we offer workshops and learning environments that transfer not only skills but also a passion for the craft of photography and printmaking at all levels.

Whether you are a beginner, curious about photography and image making, or an advanced practitioner, our facilities and step-by-step approach will help you on your creative journey.

Interested? Why not get in touch with us and tell us your current level and what you would like to achieve.

Our campus

SAIM has a 2000ft campus situated in Shoreditch which is considered by many to be to be the worlds most on trend location.