Creativity Live is a brand-new series of workshops.
Heavily visual and interactive with plenty of examples and insider tips, we take a show-not-tell approach to teaching, guiding you through the more creative elements of photography; so you understand how to make your work stand out and learn how the best images are made.
In just two hours every Monday evening, you’ll be guided step-by-step on the best ways to take your photography forward.
No prior experience is necessary and whether you are a beginner, have no formal education in photography or simply want to expand your creative skills, these workshops are designed for you.
Tutor profile: Jon Cunningham is a professional photographer and founder of award-winning creative education company, Creative Escapes. His work has been published in The Guardian, Daily Telegraph, Country Living and more, shot 7 books for Penguin and Dorling Kindersley, taught photography internationally across 16 countries, mentored dozens of photographers from beginner to professional, and is the author of ‘Teach Yourself : Your Complete Photography Course’ (Hodder).
What makes a Good Photograph - Jon Cunningham
Monday 31 January, 18:30 – 20:30 GMT
Creativity Live 01 - In this 2-hour course using Zoom, we’ll demystify what makes a good photograph in clear language, learn more about the genres of photography, and who stands out, plus give you some professional tips on how to shoot powerful images.
Book now: https://rps.org/creativity-live-31jan
Image: © Noah Berger/Associated Press
How to Spot a Signature Style - Jon Cunningham
Monday 07 February 18:30 - 20:30 GMT
Creativity Live 02 - In this 2-hour course, we’ll equip you with the skills to spot signature styles in photography, how that fits with their work, plus techniques on how to find your own style.
Book now: https://rps.org/creativity-live-07feb
Image © Gregory Crewdson. Courtesy Gagosian.
Storytelling in Photography - Jon Cunningham
Monday 14 February, 18:30 – 20:30 GMT
Creativity Live 03 - In this 2 hour course, we’ll guide you, step-by-step, introducing storytelling in photography, how to see it in others work - and how you might tell stories in your own photography.
Book now: https://rps.org/creativity-live-14feb
Image © Saul Leiter Foundation, courtesy Howard Greenberg Gallery
What Type of Photographer are you? - Jon Cunningham
Monday 21 February, 18:30 – 20:30 GMT
Creativity Live 04 - In this 2 hour workshop, we’ll show you, step-by-step, how to discover what type of photographer you are in terms of genre, style, content; everything you need to know.
Book now: https://rps.org/creativity-live-21feb
Image © John Cunningham
How to Get People to Look at your Photographs - Jon Cunningham
Monday 28 February, 18:30 – 20:30 GMT
Creativity Live 05 - In this 2 hour workshop, we’ll reveal a multitude of techniques used by professional photographers to make their work stand out, so yours do too.
Book now: https://rps.org/creativity-live-28feb
Image © Noah Berger
How to Take Great Photographs - Jon Cunningham
Monday 07 March, 18:30 – 20:30 GMT
Creativity Live 06- In this 2 hour workshop, we’ll show you how to plan, find and execute your best shot, what to take with you, and how to edit to perfection.
Book now: https://rps.org/creativity-live-07mar
Image © Hannah Reyes Morales
How to Take Great Photographs of People – Jon Cunningham
Monday 14 March, 18:30 – 20:30 GMT
Creativity Live 07 - In this 2 hour workshop, we’ll show you how to overcome your fears, shoot images of people that connect, tips on portraiture, street, documentary, and how we use light to spotlight our subject.
Book now: https://rps.org/creativity-live-14mar
Image © 2021 Imogen Cunningham Trust. All Rights Reserved
How to Take Great Photographs of Things – Jon Cunningham
Monday 21 March, 18:30 – 20:30 GMT
Creativity Live 08 - In this 2 hour workshop, we’ll show you how to pick everyday objects that speak to you, how these images can elevate any narrative, plus how to build a home studio that delivers.
Book now: https://rps.org/creativity-live-21mar
Image © Nadav Kander HonFRPS @courtesy of Flowers Gallery
How to Take Great Photographs of Places – Jon Cunningham
Monday 28 March, 18:30 – 20:30 GMT
Creativity Live 09- In this 2 hour workshop, we’ll show you how to choose places that resonate, how to plan your shoot, see how the right light elevates your image, and how to frame the photograph so you feel part of the scene.
Book now: https://rps.org/creativity-live-28mar
Image © Nadav Kander HonFRPS @courtesy of Flowers Gallery
NEW - How to Take Great Travel Photographs – Jon Cunningham
Monday 04 April, 18:30 – 20:30 BST
Creativity Live 10 - In 2 hours, learn decades worth of tricks and tips from a professional travel photographer (The Guardian, Rough Guides, Daily Telegraph) - so you bring back images that truly reflect your experience abroad.
Book now: https://rps.org/creativity-live-04apr
Image © Steve McCurry HonFRPS
NEW - How to Recover your Photography Mojo – Jon Cunningham
Monday 11 April, 18:30 – 20:30 BST
Creativity Live 11 - In this 2 hour workshop, we’ll show you how to recover your photographic mojo, and find yourself brimming with great ideas, shooting images that make you smile, plus try out some new techniques that will unlock your creative self (and where to find constructive feedback).
Book now: https://rps.org/creativity-live-11apr
Image © Hannah Reyes Morales
NEW - How to be Creative – Jon Cunningham
Monday 25 April, 18:30 – 20:30 BST
Creativity Live 12 -In this 2 hour workshop, we’ll show you techniques professionals use to generate ideas, show you a way of (quickly) accessing your creativity, plus get a toolkit of techniques to permanently build up your creative ability - so your work has more impact.
Book now: https://rps.org/creativity-live-25apr
Image © Martin Parr HonFRPS
NEW - The Art of Lighting – Jon Cunningham
Monday 02 May, 18:30 – 20:30 BST
Creativity Live 13 -In this 2 hour workshop, we’ll show you lighting techniques professionals use to make their work distinctive - how to shape, reflect and place interesting lighting into your photographs - so they immediately stand out from the pack.
Book now: https://rps.org/creativity-live-02may
Image © Gregory Crewdson. Courtesy Gagosian.