SEO and Online Marketing for Photographers with Allie Astell
19 Feb, 11:00 - 13:00, Online
Non-Member £53 / RPS Member £40
This exclusive Zoom workshop focuses on SEO and online marketing for photographers. It’s designed for those looking to improve their website's visibility. During the session, you'll receive expert advice on SEO, blogging, social media, and Google Analytics to enhance your online presence. Perfect for photographers with a website and some technical skills.
Long Exposure Photography Brighton with Nigel Wilson
21 Feb, 13:00 - 18:00, Brighton
Non-Member £104 / RPS Member £78
Join Nigel Wilson for a one-day coastal workshop in Brighton. This workshop will teach you how to use neutral density filters to create stunning, ethereal images even in bright conditions. Suitable for all levels, the workshop includes a recorded introduction, hands-on practice along Brighton's coastline, and guidance throughout the day. By the end, you will have a solid understanding of the techniques required to create long exposure photographs.
Mobile Phone Night Shoot with Nigel Wilson
25 Feb, 18:00 - 21:00, London
Non-Member £71 / RPS Member £53
Learn how to get the most out of your phone’s camera on a night shoot along the Thames. With simple settings, hands-on guidance, and stops at some of the river’s most photogenic spots, including that classic St Paul’s reflection. You’ll discover just how much your smartphone can do.
Contemporary Photo Book: Drum Leaf Binding with Lynne Connolly
27 Feb, 10:00 - 16:00, Online
Non-Member £98 / RPS Member £73
This workshop will involve making a contemporary photo book based on a book structure known as Drum Leaf. This technique allows pages to be fully opened without stitching in the spine, and can also lay flat. Suitable for all levels and anyone who has an interest in making physical book forms to house images. We will work quite accurately with cutting and careful pasting techniques, so a level of patience is required!
Photography & Writing: Communicating with Text with Andy Golding
02 & 09 Mar, 18:00 - 20:00, Online
Non-Member £73 / RPS Member £55
Whether you have a personal project, building a professional portfolio, or preparing for an exhibition, this course provides ideas and support for writing to present your photography with clarity, purpose and impact. This course is for anyone writing about a completed, or near completed project, and is designed to help you to write well-crafted and insightful introductions, and other supporting texts.
Backyard Wildlife Photography Project with Marketa Zvelebil
03 Mar - 14 Apr, 18:00 - 20:00, Online
Non-Member £120 / RPS Member £90
Photographing animals is one of the most satisfying activities. Although, however much we may wish to do so, it is not always possible to go out, or far, let alone travel long distances to do so. This workshop teaches you how to photograph wildlife from home, covering equipment setup, creating an ideal outdoor space for birds and insects, and key photography tips. It includes techniques for capturing stunning shots from balconies, terraces, gardens, and urban areas.
One Day Portrait Photography with Nigel Wilson
03 Mar, 10:00 - 16:00, Online
Non-Member £98 / RPS Member £73
Join our live workshop on portrait photography, where we delve into the artistry and techniques that define captivating portraits. Limited to 10 participants, this Zoom-based session invites you to explore the influential works of some of the masters of photography. Whether you're a novice or seasoned photographer, discover how to elevate your portraiture through insightful analysis and practical guidance, all from the comfort of your own home.
London Night Shoot: North Thames with Nigel Wilson
04 Mar, 18:00 - 21:00, London
Non-Member £71 / RPS Member £53
This night photography workshop along the River Thames will allow you to explore some of London's best riverside spots, capturing the city lights at night. No expert knowledge required - just bring your camera, and Nigel will guide you through the basics of low-light shooting and composition. It’s a relaxed session, perfect for anyone wanting to improve their skills while taking in some great views of London.
Compelling Street Photography with Simon Ellingworth
04 Mar - 15 Apr, 18:00 - 20:00, Online
Non-Member £153 / RPS Member £115
This theory-based workshop split into 6 weekly sessions is a foundation to equip you with understanding, knowledge and practical skills to be able to shoot compelling street photographs of your own. Each week you will be introduced to concepts, techniques and compositional influencers to help develop your own vision.
Flower Photography Taster with Polina Plotnikova
05 Mar, 18:00 - 20:00, Online
Non-Member £35 / RPS Member £26
Do you want to take better photographs of plants and flowers but don't know where to start? In this two hour webinar with Polina Plotnikova FRPS you'll have the chance to listen to, and discuss various styles and visual approaches involved in the art of flower photography. It will give you a taste of the creative techniques you can apply when taking photographs of plants and flowers.
Introduction to Cameraless Photography with Elizabeth Woodger
05 - 26 Mar, 18:30 - 20:30, Online
Non-Member £194 / RPS Member £145
Taking you back to the fundamental meaning of photography – drawing with light – this practical workshop will teach you how to craft extraordinary photographs without picking up a camera. During the four online sessions, you’ll learn how to mix light sensitive emulsions and create your own photographic papers. You’ll then develop colourful and imaginative photograms using plants and natural light.
Mindful Photography with Lynne Connolly
06 & 20 Mar, 10:00 - 12:00, Online
Non-Member £80 / RPS Member £60
Using photography as a mindful activity to support wellbeing through creative activities and developing the sense of seeing. This two-session workshop is aimed at those who have a passion for photography as a way of seeing the world, we will to explore how we can start to see more of what is around us by taking time to go beyond just looking. It is a delight and surprise to really notice what is in front of us, how we can develop all our senses to bring into the practice of looking at and making images.
New Angles on Flowers with John Humphrey
06 Mar, 10:00 - 16:30, Online
Non-Member £98 / RPS Member £73
Flowers are the most photographed of all subjects. This is not surprising since they are inherently beautiful and offer endless variety of shape, pattern, and colour. In this workshop, John demonstrates techniques for producing striking and distinctive new flower pictures. Limited to 10 participants and suitable for all levels of photographers with high end camera or a smartphone.
Developing your Mono Vision with Simon Ellingworth
09 Mar - 06 Apr, 18:00 - 20:00, Online
Non-Member £100 / RPS Member £75
Understand what makes a great black and white image, how to do this in camera, practice your new skills with assignments and get personal feedback from an award-winning photographer. By the end of this three-session course your black and white or monochrome photography would have improved based on feedback and practice. You will be able to photograph subjects in monochrome with confidence and develop your own practice through acquired skills and ideas.
The Spider Book with Lynne Connolly
10 Mar, 16:00 - 18:00, Online
Non-Member £35 / RPS Member £26
As part of a contemporary album series this structure uses an unusual and playing approach to making a photo book structure. This structure involves a series of folds at increasing dimensions to create a spider or bat type shape when viewed from the side. It is based on the structure devised by paper engineer and artist Hedi Kyle. This course is perfect for beginners and all levels who have an interest in making physical book forms to house images. No previous experience is needed.
Fujifilm Magic: No Post Processing with Simon Ellingworth
10 Mar, 10:00 - 16:30, Online
Non-Member £98 / RPS Member £73
Want to get amazing images straight out of the camera that require NO Post Processing? Join us on a journey into the FUJIFILM magic world of pre-processing, adding new recipes that simulate analogue film stock and discover how in-camera processing can replace your boring old workflow to create more shooting time and less time frustrated in front of your computer.
Introduction to Street Photography with Simon Ellingworth
11 Mar, 18:00 - 20:00, Online
Non-Member £35 / RPS Member £26
Street photography challenges traditional rules, embracing imperfection and creativity beyond the street itself. This workshop is open to all skill levels and camera types. Led by award-winning photographer Simon Ellingworth, it focuses on composition, available light, and black-and-white photography.
Exploring Still Life as Illustration with Lynne Connolly
14 Mar, 10:00 - 16:00, Online
Non-Member £98 / RPS Member £73
This online workshop will develop skills and ideas in still life photography. Here we take the ideas a little further and look at the impact of adding textured backgrounds and how to make your own backdrops. This workshop includes an introduction to a range of artists/photographers and image examples. You will also have an opportunity to play creatively and produce your own unique sets and images.
Adopting a Minimalist Approach with Tony Worobiec
14 Mar, 16:00 - 18:00, Online
Non-Member £35 / RPS Member £26
This workshop looks at how minimalism can be used in photography. We’ll focus on keeping images simple and clear, paying attention to elements like tone, shape, line, texture and colour. Working in a coastal setting, you’ll explore empty spaces, simple landscapes, shallow depth of field, weather conditions, and the quiet details of ponds and flowing water. Open to all levels, as long as you’re comfortable using your camera.
Long Exposure Photography London with Nigel Wilson
14 Mar, 12:30 - 18:30, London
Non-Member £104 / RPS Member £78
Join Nigel Wilson for an immersive one-day workshop in London, designed for photographers eager to master long exposure and sunset photography. Limited to just eight participants, this session offers personalised guidance and expert tuition. By the end of this workshop you will have an understanding of the use of Neutral Density filters, proper workflow and how to leverage the magical lighting conditions of golden hour and blue hour to enhance your photography.
London Night Shoot: South Bank with Nigel Wilson
17 Mar, 18:00 - 21:00, London
Non-Member £71 / RPS Member £53
Join photographer Nigel Wilson for a night photography workshop in London, taking in the 'illuminated bridges' along the South Bank. This session requires no prior night photography experience, although an understanding of your basic camera skills is recommended. You’ll gain practical skills in night-time photography and receive personalised guidance to help you capture stunning evening scenes.
Practical Flower Photography Nymans Garden w/ Polina Plotnikova
19 Mar - 02 Apr, West Sussex
Non-Member £174 / RPS Member £130
We are pleased to invite you to our "Early Spring Blossoms" - A spring workshop on photographing fleeting beauty of magnolias and cherry blossoms led by Polina Plotnikova FRPS. This hybrid workshop combines an online introductory session, a practical outdoor photography session at Nymans Garden, and a follow-up online session to review and critique your best shots all with the expert guidance from Polina. This hands-on experience will help you master the art of flower photography, from capturing stunning images to refining them through post-processing.
Beginners Build your Website with Squarespace w/ Allie Astell
19 Mar, 11:00 - 13:00, Online
Non-Member £53 / RPS Member £40
This course covers setting up and managing a photography portfolio or blog on Squarespace. You'll learn to choose templates, add pages, edit text, style your site with logos, colours, and fonts, and create galleries. It also includes SEO basics, optimising photos, integrating social media widgets, and adding a contact form.
Photoshop Creative Layering and Blending with Tim Daly
21 Mar, 10:00 - 16:00, Online
Non-Member £98 / RPS Member £73
This online workshop introduces the creative potential of Photoshop layers, blends, and textures. Learn how to create striking composite images using various source materials, such as textured papers, fabrics, and scanned objects. The workshop also covers adding creative edges to your files. Sample files linked to the techniques will be provided, allowing you to practice during or after the session.
Book Arts – The Pamphlet book with Lynne Connolly
24 Mar, 16:00 - 18:00, Online
Non-Member £35 / RPS Member £26
This online workshop will give you the skills and planning to make your own unique handmade pamphlets. The session will be a mixture of demonstration, discussion and guided techniques for making a finished piece. Lynne will also discuss how you might develop a series of your own work and make limited editions in pamphlet form. No prior knowledge required for this workshop, just an interest in arts & crafts.
The Zine Project with Tim Daly
24 Mar - 09 June, 19:00 - 21:00, Online
Non-Member £53 / RPS Member £40
In this online course, Tim will present a wide range of inspiring photozines and show how easy it is to put one together using Lightroom, Affinity Publisher or Photoshop. You'll also receive a written critique on your draft zine containing advice and comments that will help you refine and complete your project.
Advanced Composition: Gestalt Theory with Simon Ellingworth
24 Mar, 10:00 - 16:30, Online
Non-Member £98 / RPS Member £73
Create compelling images that immediately draw the eye and hold the viewer's attention. In this workshop, you'll learn to see composition in a fresh, simple way, add impact to make your subject stand out, draw the eye instantly, and quickly build narrative. You'll master capturing patterns and textures, create playful compositions, use subtle clues to spark imagination, and boost viewer engagement with your images.
Mobile Phone Night Shoot with Nigel Wilson
25 Mar, 18:00 - 21:00, London
Non-Member £71 / RPS Member £53
Learn how to get the most out of your phone’s camera on a night shoot along the Thames. With simple settings, hands-on guidance, and stops at some of the river’s most photogenic spots, including that classic St Paul’s reflection. You’ll discover just how much your smartphone can do.
How to Plan Photographing the Milky Way with Lilian Hobbs
26 Mar, 19:30 - 21:00, Online
Non-Member £20 / RPS Member £15
We have all seen those wonderful pictures of the Milky Way but how do you do it from the UK? Milky Way season starts soon and Lilian believes that the key is good planning. Have you tried to photograph the Milky Way, but all you have is a washed up image and not much detail? Let Lilian show you how to avoid that situation, she will discuss software, equipment, processing, everything you need to know so that you come home with a rewarding photograph.
Photobook Design with Affinity Layout Studio with Tim Daly
28 Mar, 10:00 - 16:30, Online
Non-Member £98 / RPS Member £73
Join our online course designed to unleash your creative potential with the brand new Affinity 3.0. Whether you're a beginner or seeking a refresher, this workshop introduces you to Affinity Layout Studio (formerly know as Affinity Publisher) which is a free alternative to Adobe InDesign and ideal for creating high-quality photobooks.