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RPS Workshops

Here you will find workshops run by professional photographers and educators. We keep the participant numbers low to ensure individual attention and offer something for all skill levels and interests.

December Workshops

 

Long Exposure Photography London with Nigel Wilson
06 Dec, 10:30 – 16:30, 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.

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Contemporary Photo Album (The Crown Book) with Lynne Connolly
09 Dec, 18:00 – 20:00, Online 
Non-Member £35 / RPS Member £26

In this workshop, participants will create a small, contemporary photo album based on the "Crown Book" structure, which allows images to be easily removed and replaced. Using basic materials like paper, card, and photographs or postcards, you’ll craft an interchangeable mini photo album. This course is ideal for beginners and anyone interested in creating physical book forms for displaying images, with no prior experience needed. 

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Introduction to Automotive Photography with Amy Shore
09 Dec, 19:30 – 21:30, Online
Non-Member £35 / RPS Member £26

Whether you're embarking on a solo road trip along Scotland’s famous North Coast 500 or capturing the nostalgia of the Goodwood Revival for the first time, you might be wondering how to get those perfect shots. This introductory workshop is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge to help you capture storytelling images that stand out.

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Beginners Build your Website with Squarespace with Allie Astell
11 Dec, 13:00 - 15:00, 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.

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Wildlife Photography Taster with Marc Humphrey
18 Dec, 18:00 - 20:00, Online 
Non-Member £35 / RPS Member £26

Curious about wildlife photography? Join Marc Humphrey for the Wildlife Photography Taster. Perfect for beginners, this workshop covers everything from the ethics of wildlife photography to essential gear and camera settings. Learn simple tips and tricks to capture sharp, impactful images, and discover fascinating subjects in your own backyard. Plus, get your questions answered by an expert.

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January 2026  Workshops

 

Creative Photography Project at Home with Marketa Zvelebil 
06 Jan - 17 Feb, 18:00 – 20:00, Online
Non-Member £120 / RPS Member £90

Join our four-session online workshop to master creative home photography. Ideal for beginners and intermediates, you'll explore still life, composition, lighting, and effects such as reflections and water drops. With practical assignments and feedback focusing on different techniques and editing tips, you'll learn to make compelling images using everyday items. 

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Documentary Project on Storytelling with Alixandra Fazzina
12 Jan - 09 Mar, 18:00 – 21:00, Online 
Non-Member £300 / RPS Member £225

This course is an eight-week intensive journey into visual storytelling, offers comprehensive guidance in documenting significant events, places, and stories of people. Whether you're documenting everyday moments or exploring deeper social themes, this workshop offers guidance in shaping a compelling narrative through photography. Whether you're beginning your journey in visual storytelling, seeking to enhance an ongoing project, or looking to re-shape an existing one, this course will help you achieve your goals

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Photography & Writing: Proposals to Projects with Andy Golding
12 & 19 Jan, 18:00 – 20:00, Online
Non-Member £73 / RPS Member £55

This course is for photographers aiming to create photographic series and seeking guidance in developing ideas into well defined projects. Through focused discussions and practical exercises, you will be guided from initial inspirations to a structured project outline, with a clear sense of purpose and direction. You will learn how to formulate a project brief (sometimes known as a statement of intent) and to write down your ideas with clarity and conviction.

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Skills - Essential Exposure Skills with Benedict Brain
13 Jan, 10:00 – 16:00, Online
Non-Member £75 / RPS Member £55

In this workshop you'll master the Exposure Triangle, learning to control tonality and achieve accurate exposure. The session covers how aperture, shutter speed, and ISO impact your images, along with tips for correcting exposure in Adobe Lightroom. You'll understand exposure fundamentals, control depth of field and capture motion. This course is useful to anyone considering or preparing for a Licentiate submission.

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Mono Vision: Creative Challenge Level 3 with Simon Ellingworth
13 Jan - 24 Mar, 18:00 – 20:00, Online 
Non-Member £153 / RPS Member £115

Embark on a creative journey that will challenge and elevate your skills in this interactive Zoom workshop. This interactive zoom workshop consists of 6 x 2-hour sessions with 5 x shooting challenges over a 11-week period accompanied by personalised feedback from Simon. Throughout the course, you'll explore the work of pioneering monochrome photographers for inspiration. Each session also offers a chance to share and review images you've captured since the previous workshop, helping you grow through constructive critique and community engagement.

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Fujifilm Magic: No Post Processing with Simon Ellingworth
13 Jan, 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.

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Introduction to Still Life with Lynne Connolly
14 Jan, 18:00 - 20:00, Online 
Non-Member £35 / RPS Member £26

This workshop will guide you in setting up a home-based still life, showing how creativity and resourcefulness can produce stunning results. You'll learn to work with everyday objects and natural light sources, as well as how to use improvised reflectors to enhance lighting and add depth to your compositions.

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Artist Development 3: Street Photography with Simon Ellingworth
14 Jan - 22 Apr, 18:00 - 20:00, Online 
Non-Member £206 / RPS Member £155

This 16-Week programme will help develop your own signature look and artistic voice in Street Photography. You’ll complete tasks to explore which elements of the style and philosophy of seven iconic street photographers resonate with you as an artist. Over a two-week period, you’ll create bodies of work to receive constructive, insightful, and personalised feedback from Simon.

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Beginners Build your Website with Squarespace with Allie Astell
15 Jan, 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. 

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Skills - The Art of Composition with Benedict Brain
15 Jan, 10:00 - 16:00, Online 
Non-Member £75 / RPS Member £55

This workshop covers the essentials of composition and visual awareness, equipping you with the skills to confidently frame your photographs. You’ll learn how to decide what to include or exclude in your shots, and how to arrange elements within the frame. By exploring established rules, guidelines, and theories, you'll refine your understanding of composition while also unleashing your creativity.

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Developing your Mono Vision with Simon Ellingworth
19 Jan - 23 Feb, 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.

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London Night Shoot: South Bank with Nigel Wilson
20 Jan, 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.

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Skills - Creative Photography with Benedict Brain
20 Jan, 10:00 - 16:00, Online 
Non-Member £75 / RPS Member £55

This creative photography workshop is designed for enthusiasts and seasoned photographers alike to refine their artistic approach. The course covers key concepts like tonality, colour, composition, and timing to enhance your visual storytelling. You'll explore photography techniques, photo history, and creative exercises to expand your skills. The day offers personalised feedback, helping you refine your vision and build a cohesive body of work. This course is useful to anyone considering or preparing for a Licentiate submission.

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Advanced Composition: Gestalt Theory with Simon Ellingworth
20 Jan, 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.

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Compelling Street Photography with Simon Ellingworth
21 Jan - 01 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.

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Ecological and Experimental Photography with Elizabeth Woodger
22 Jan - 12 Feb, 18:30 - 20:30, Online 
Non-Member £194 / RPS Member £145

In this four session workshop we’ll explore alternative and innovative approaches to addressing ecological issues in a fun and creative way. We’ll investigate the relationship between photography and the environment by examining both traditional and contemporary images. You’ll discover the potential of experimental, hybrid processes to create fascinating photographic artworks of your own. And we’ll discuss practical methods of reducing our environmental impact and shaping a sustainable future.

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Phone Photography: Beyond the Basics with Benedict Brain
23 Jan, 10:00 - 12:00, Online 
Non-Member £35 / RPS Member £26

Your smartphone isn't just convenient - it's a sophisticated imaging tool capable of remarkable results when you know how to exploit its potential. This is a demonstration-based session where Ben will share his screen and walk through real-world techniques and plenty of opportunities for questions and discussion. You’ll learn how to make the most of light, find your own style, and use editing apps to make your pictures stand out.

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Creative Photo Editing with John Humphrey FRPS
23 Jan, 10:00 - 16:30, Online 
Non-Member £98 / RPS Member £73

Most of us have great photos hidden on our phones or hard drives. This workshop shows you how to give them a second life - using simple editing techniques to turn everyday images into creative, display-worthy pieces. You’ll finish with fresh ideas and the skills to rediscover the potential in your own archive. No specialist knowledge needed.

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Long Exposure Photography Brighton with Nigel Wilson
24 Jan, 12:30 - 17:30, 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.

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Street Photography Taster with Simon Ellingworth
26 Jan, 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.

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Visit Kempton Steam Museum with Nigel Wilson
27 Jan - 02 Feb, 10:30 - 14:30, Hanworth
Non-Member £160 / RPS Member £120

Get exclusive access to Kempton Steam Museum and photograph its huge engines at rest. With Nigel guiding you through settings, angles, and creative choices, you’ll have space to experiment and come away with truly unique shots. There will also be a review session afterward to refine your work.

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Mobile Phone Night Shoot with Nigel Wilson 
28 Jan, 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.

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Creating Personal Projects with Tim Daly & Andy Golding
29 Jan - 16 Apr, 19:00 - 21:00, Online
Non-Member £400 / RPS Member £300

This course will benefit those who are keen to take their photography to the next level. With mentor support from experienced tutors, you will devise and build your own photographic study over a period of twelve weeks. During that time you will be set weekly homework tasks to shoot, research and reflect on your progress. Each week we will meet online to look at inspiring photographers and guide your developing project. To support your progress you will receive two 1-1 tutorials with your mentor to help you review work in progress and plan your next steps. At the end of the course, you’ll submit your work for review and receive written feedback in return.

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Flower Photography Taster: Techniques & Style w/ Polina Plotnikova
29 Jan, 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.

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Skills - Image Editing Essentials with Tim Daly
31 Jan, 10:00 - 16:00, Online
Non-Member £75 / RPS Member £55

This workshop is designed for those looking to learn essential image editing to maximise image quality across a variety of software programs. Your tutor will demonstrate key techniques such as exposure adjustment, white Balance/colour correction, retouching and cloning, sharpening and noise reduction, lens corrections, black and white conversion.

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