Frequently Asked Questions
1) Which Courses and Workshops does London School of Photography offer?
PART TIME PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE
Classes run every Wednesday from
10:30 to 16:30, starting on Wednesday 29th February 2012 and ending
on 25th July 2012. In August,
students will prepare for an exhibition of their work. (Early booking is recommended)
4 DAYS DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE
Every week: Monday to Friday from 10:30 to 16:30
(Monday & Tuesday: Level 1, Thursday & Friday: Level 2).
On Wednesday you are off with
home-work and practical assignments.
LEVEL 1 PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Every Weekend: (Saturday & Sunday from 10:30 to 16:30)
Evenings (Monday to Friday from 18:30
to 21:00 - Wednesday off with assignment).
LEVEL 2 PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Weekends: (Saturday & Sunday from 10:30 to 16:30)
Evenings (Monday to Friday from 18:30 to 21:00 - Wednesday off with assignment).
PHOTOJOURNALISM & STREET PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE
Once a month: Monday to Friday
from 10:30 to 16:30.
On Wednesday you are off with home-work and practical assignments.
PORTRAIT
PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE
Once
a month: Monday to Friday from 10:30 to 16:30.
On Wednesday you are off with home-work and practical assignments.
STUDIO LIGHTING COURSE
Once a month: Monday to Friday from 10:30 to 16:30.
On Wednesday you are off with home-work and practical
assignments.
FOOD & PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE
Once a month (starting in January 2012): Monday to Friday from 10:30 to 16:30.
On Wednesday
you are off with home-work and practical assignments.
CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Evenings (Monday to Friday from 18:30
to 21:00 - Wednesday off with assignment).
PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS LEVEL 1
Evenings (Monday to Friday from 18:30 to 21:00 - Wednesday off with assignment).
PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS LEVEL 2
Evenings (Monday to Friday from 18:30
to 21:00 - Wednesday off with assignment).
CAREER COACHING IN PHOTOGRAPHY
Evenings (Monday to Friday from 18:30 to 21:00 - Wednesday off with assignment).
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GROUPS
2) How do I enrol for one of your Courses? Do I need a student Visa?
LSP is a private Photography Training Centre and students from all nationalities are welcome to join our courses
and workshops. You do not need a Student Visa to attend our courses. As long as you are legally in the UK
(i.e.: Tourist Visa), you are eligible to attend. We do not send invitation letters or help with Visa applications.
All classes are taught in English. To join our workshops,
simply follow the steps:
1) Fill in the Online
Booking Form,
2) Make a payment using details provided on “Book Now” link found on our website,
3)
Upon reception of full payment we will send you an e-mail with confirmation and full instructions.
Please
check the level requirements before booking for advanced workshops as it is your total responsibility
to book the right
level. You can contact us at any time by phone or e-mail to be assessed on your photography
level.
The minimum
age to join our workshops is 18 years old (younger students can join with written authorisation
from parent/guardian,
please contact us before booking)
3)
Can I get a Certificate after your workshops? Is your Certificate an accredited qualification?
You can request a Certificate after completing all our courses and workshops.
If you do well with your assignments, it will state you have completed the workshop to satisfaction.
Our Certificate is one of the most prestigious and highly
recognised throughout the world and we do reserve
the right to deny Applications
for a Certificate if you do not achieve the required standards.
To work as a Professional Photographer, the only “Accreditation” you will ever need is a very strong
portfolio
of images and this is what we, at LSP, will help you to build. Our Courses and Workshops emphasise
the
importance of practice and if you are really passionate about photography, keep up the good work, and
build confidence,
in a very short time you will have what it takes to break in the business of photography.
Some of our success stories:
Camelia Liparoti: www.chamelix.com
Roberto
Cambusano (Street Photography): www.robertocambusano.co.uk
Fabrice
Rizzato (Alt & Ego Studios: www.altandego.com
John Saint (Photojournalist): www.johnsaintphotography.co.uk
Romy Rodiek: www.romyrodiek.com
4) I
am a complete beginner; which workshop shall I attend?
The Digital Photography
Workshops Levels 1 and 2 (or 4 Days Digital Photography).
By attending both,
Digital Photography Workshops Level 1 and Level 2, you will gain a full understanding of
the Fundamental Principles
of Photography "FOCUS, EXPOSURE and COMPOSITION".
On Level 1 you will get to know your camera, your lenses, you will
learn how to use it in fully Manual
Exposure Mode and be confident with all menus and settings that are important to
capture better images.
On Level 2 you will develop your eyes learning about Elements of Design, Composition, White Balance,
Theme Photography and Photographing People & Places.
You can complete the Digital Photography Workshops Level 1 and 2 in the following
ways:
4 Days: Monday to Friday (Wednesday off), 10:30am
to 4:30 pm
8 Evenings: Level 1 and Level 2: Monday to Friday
(Wednesdays off), 6:30pm to 9:00pm
2 Weekends: Level 1 and Level 2: Saturday and Sunday, 10:30am
to 4:30 pm
Workshops Syllabus Dates and Prices
5) I
am a keen amateur and have been taking pictures for many years, which course shall I attend?
We recommend starting with Digital Photography Level 1 for most students, even if you think you know your
camera very
well. On this workshop you will learn to use the MANUAL Settings on your camera and really
understand all
the shortcut buttons and functions properly. If you have been taking
pictures for a long time,
but still use AUTO mode,
P mode or SCENE modes, The Digital Photography Level 1 will be very good for
you. Even if you
have some knowledge, but are still unsure or need confirmation, well, you will be amazed
on how much more there is to
learn on what we think we know.
6) I think I am a good photographer; can I
book on Digital Photography Level 2 without having done Level 1 before?
Yes, if you can use you camera
in fully Manual mode and have a complete understanding of Lenses, Image
Size and Quality, Advanced Exposure, Bracketing, Depth of Field, Motion Blur, Priority Modes and Focus
you can come
straight to Level 2.
Most people who come for Level 2 have done Level 1 before, and
we’ll expect you to be fluent with the
Level 1 Syllabus
7) What camera do I need to have?
You must have a Digital SLR Camera (DSLR) or a Pro-Compact
camera with FULLY MANUAL
EXPOSURE MODE "being able to control ISO, Shutter Speeds and Apertures manually".
Examples:
DSLR cameras:
Canon:
600D, 1100D, 60D, 5D Mark II, 7D, 1D.
Nikon: D7000, D3100, D5100, D90, D300S, D3.
Sony: a900, a77, a55, a35.
Olympus: E-5
Pentax K-5 and Kr
Leica DSLR and Pro-Compact Cameras: M8, M9, V-Lux and D-Lux
Pro-Compact Cameras:
Canon
Powershot G12, G11
Nikon: 1V1 and 1J1
Panasonic DMC
cameras (With MANUAL EXPOSURE MODE)
Olympus PEN cameras
8) I have just got my camera and know nothing about it; can I still enrol on your workshops?
Yes, some of our students bring the camera still in the box. It is great to learn the right way from
scratch, so don’t worry about knowing nothing before
the course. You will only need to charge the battery and also bring a memory card.
9) I don’t have a camera yet. Can I still
do the course?
Ideally
you would learn with your own camera, because different models vary a lot.
When
buying a camera you have to think about
the size, weight, design, etc… We have
DSLR cameras
which you can use during your course. Please confirm
availability before booking the course calling us on
+44 (0)
207 659 2085.
You will be able to use the camera free of charge during the workshop hours at our studio.
If
you would like to take the camera home for the assignments during your course, a refundable deposit of
£500
plus £50 a day fee will be charged in advance.
10) Which camera do you recommend buying?
We recommend the following cameras kits on an entry level:
CANON 600D body + 18-200mm lens (Canon or Sigma) or Standard 18 to 55mm lens.
NIKON D5100 body + 18-200mm
lens (Nikon or Sigma) or Standard 18
to 55mm lens.
The cameras and lenses above meet all the requirements for great pictures, they are light and we
chose an
“all in one” zoom
lens that is great for General Photography. It’s a light kit, ideal for travel.
Let
us know if you intend to pursue a career in photography and we will be able to recommend the right
equipment for the field you choose.
11) What do I need to bring for the workshop?
1) Your camera, lens, fully charged battery, clean memory card, pen and paper.
2) Wear comfortable
clothing and shoes as we walk a lot to locations.
3)
Check the weather and be prepared for cold, rain, snow, and hopefully, a lot of sunshine.
4)
Travel light, we often finish or start classes on locations, but if you have any heavy luggage it
can be arranged with your trainer to leave it at our studio
before/after the classes.
12) Do we have a break during the course?
Our weekday and weekends workshops run from 10:30am to 4:30pm,
with 10 minutes coffee/tea break and
1 hour lunch break. Our evening workshops
run from 6:30pm to 9:00pm with 10
minutes coffee/tea break.
(Water - Coffee - Tea and Biscuits
in our Studios are free).
13) Do you offer accommodation?
No, but we can recommend a hotel with very easy access to our
school:
Dean Street Townhouse: www.deanstreettownhouse.com
Using our
favourite hotel booking website, search in these areas (with easy access by train or bus)
Soho, Covent Garden, Oxford Street, Fitzrovia, Piccadilly, Mayfair, Bond Street, Marble
Arch, Holborn,
Queensway, Bayswater, Kensington, Notting Hill, Russell Square, Euston Square, Camden.
Trip
advisor link:
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/
14) If I cannot make it on my workshop dates, can I book another date or get a refund?
Bookings can only be rescheduled with 14 days (2 Weeks)
notice and must be taken within three months of
the original booking. If you decide to withdraw from a workshop, you must inform
us at least 14 days
(2 Weeks) before the first day of
class; we will refund your fees, less a £95 withdrawal fee for Weekend and
Evening Workshops and £195 for
Monday to Friday daily Courses.
Our obligations to the professionals
who teach at the Centre dictate that no refund of payments will be made
to you if you do not notify us of your withdrawal 14 days (2 Weeks) before the start of the workshop.
No
refund of fees will be made for no-shows, for withdrawal after the workshop begins or for booking on
to the wrong level.
Gift Vouchers are not refundable and must be used within 3
months of their issue date.
Gift Vouchers can only
be extended 1 extra month with 15 days (2 Weeks) notice from the expiry date.
All participants will be refunded IN FULL or be offered an
alternative date or delivery method if a course
or workshop is cancelled by us or if it doesn't reach
a minimum number of participants.
Please read our Terms & Conditions for bookings, liability and refunds.
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