May Workshops
Long Exposure Photography London with Nigel Wilson
31 May, 15:30 – 21:30, 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 photography. This session offers personalised guidance and expert tuition. By the end, you will have an understanding of the use of Neutral Density filters, proper workflow for long exposure photography and learn how to leverage magical lighting conditions to enhance your photography.
June Workshops
The Art of Abstraction with Simon Ellingworth
02 June, 18:00 – 21:00, Online
Non-Member £53 / RPS Member £40
In this workshop we will explore the art of using abstraction to make your images stronger, more creative, and engaging. This interactive Zoom workshop is designed to provide you with a range of creative techniques and practical tips to elevate your photography. While the focus will be on street photography, the principles and techniques discussed are applicable to various genres.
Project - Still Life and Illustration with Lynne Connolly
05 June - 31 July, 18:00 – 20:00, Online
Non-Member £214 / RPS Member £160
This workshop will help develop skills and ideas which will allow you to create beautiful still life images over a period of time with support, and feedback from your tutor. The workshop will look at the use of symbolism and the development of ideas from concepts and interests. You'll be spending time exploring different approaches to composition and use of empty space inspired by examples of other artists and photographers work while exploring how to use available objects and light sources you may have at home.
Introduction to Still Life with Lynne Connolly
06 June, 13:00 – 15:00, Online
Non-Member £35 / RPS Member £26
This workshop will guide you in setting up a home-based still life using available light, 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.
SEO and Online Marketing for Photographers with Allie Astell
12 June, 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.
Introduction to Printing Workshop with Tim Jones
13 May, 10:00 – 16:40, RPS Bristol
Non-Member £104 / RPS Member £78
The print is the perfect conclusion in the image making process and there is huge satisfaction in personally crafting your own. This workshop will take you through the workflow for processing your RAW files with a view to creating fine art, exhibition or panel quality prints starting in camera and moving through colour management. We will have both Canon and Epson printers running throughout the day to compare systems and testing different Fotospeed paper types.
Long Exposure Photography Brighton with Nigel Wilson
14 June, 16:30 – 21:30, Brighton
Non-Member £104 / RPS Member £78
Join Nigel Wilson for a one-day coastal workshop in Brighton, focusing on dream-like long exposure photography. 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.
Photoshop Creative Layering and Blending with Tim Daly
14 June, 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.
Finding Inspiration in Abstract with Tony Worobiec
14 June, 10:00 – 16:00, RPS Bristol
Non-Member £98 / RPS Member £73
This workshop at RPS House includes exploring surrounding area that will help you with viewing the world in terms of the visual elements so you can find inspiration in lines, tones, texture, colour, pattern, shape, form and movement. You also will be covering a range of techniques, both in-camera and post-camera which will help you further develop the notion of "abstract".
Street Photography Taster with Simon Ellingworth
16 June, 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.
Macro Photography with Nigel Wilson
17 June, 10:00 – 16:00, Online
Non-Member £98 / RPS Member £73
Join Nigel Wilson for an engaging and informative workshop on macro photography. This workshop is designed for photographers who want to learn how to make technically superb and arresting macro images. Limited to 10 places, no prior knowledge is required. This session will provide detailed guidance on camera set-up, lighting recommendations, and focus stacking with practical shooting session later in the day.
Practical Flower Photography: Emmetts Gardens - Polina Plotnikova
17 June - 01 July, 18:00 – 19:30, Hybrid
Non-Member £174 / RPS Member £130
This hybrid workshop combines an online introductory session, a practical outdoor photography session at Emmetts Gardens, 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.
Writing for Photographers - Titles/Captions/Text with Andy Golding
19 June, 18:00 – 20:00, Online
Non-Member £35 / RPS Member £26
This workshop is designed to empower you with the skills to write compelling titles, captions, and texts that elevate your images for any genre and context. No prior skills are necessary. Taking control of language accompanying images gives you authority and the power to communicate most effectively.
New Angles on Flowers with John Humphrey FRPS
20 June, 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.
Skills: Image Editing Essentials with Tim Daly
21 June, 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. Tim 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.
Architectural Photography with Martine Hamilton Knight FRPS
27 June, 09:45 – 16:30, Nottingham
Non-Member £155 / RPS Member £116
Join one of the UK’s most well-known architectural photographers, Martine Hamilton Knight D Litt(hon), FHEA, FRPS at the multi award winning Nottingham Trent University’s City Campus for a great day learning how to shoot truly memorable photographs of buildings. With a hands-on, informal approach, Martine takes you through planning and executing a creative approach to this technical subject matter with your DSLR/CSC kit.
Female Art Figure Studio Lighting with Jon Gray
29 June, 10:00 – 17:00, Barking
Non-Member £240 / RPS Member £180
This workshop will cover creative lighting techniques for photographing the body. Working with a professional model, you will learn how to achieve great art figure shapes. You will need a basic understanding of camera functions in manual mode. No previous lighting experience necessary. On completion of this workshop you will have more confidence when working with a model, as well as a deeper understanding of professional photography practice.
Photograph Galaxies with Smart Telescope/Camera-Lilian Hobbs ARPS
30 June, 19:30 – 20:30, Online
Non-Member £20 / RPS Member £15
Have you seen some of those amazing photographs from the Hubble Telescope, but did you know there are some bright galaxies you can photograph with your camera or easily with the latest smart telescopes. This session will cover what equipment you need, which nebula and galaxies to try such as the Andromeda Galaxy, how to find them and most importantly how to process the images afterwards.