Our Documentary Photography courses are perfect for photographers to develop their documentary storytelling and photojournalism and produce strong reportage work.
The main focus of our course is to produce a photo essay on a given theme, based on current affairs and social issues in London. Throughout the workshop, you will be mentored by our documentary photographer with significant curatorial experience who will guide you through hints, tips and practical advice.
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On location with your tutor, you will receive hints, tips and practical advice covering:
Documentary photography focuses on capturing events or environments which are significant and relevant to historical events as well as everyday life.
It is recommended you bring your own DSLR or Camera with full manual controls. If you don't have a camera you can borrow one from us.
You should come with the following equipment
Not sure if you have the right camera? Why not call our office to check on 0207 042 8833 or email info@city-academy.com.
Excellent Documentary photography Course, a very inspiring and knowledgable teacher.
DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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8 Feb 2025 | Sat | 10:30-16:00 | 1 day | Richard Morgan | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £150.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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6 Mar 2025 | Thu | 10:30-16:00 | 1 day | Alice Marcelino | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £150.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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8 May 2025 | Thu | 10:30-16:00 | 1 day | Richard Morgan | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £150.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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7 Jun 2025 | Sat | 10:30-16:00 | 1 day | Alice Marcelino | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £150.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
Our students talk us through what they learnt over the 5 days, about their camera, and themselves!
DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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8 Feb 2025 | Sat | 10:30-16:00 | 1 day | Richard Morgan | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £150.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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6 Mar 2025 | Thu | 10:30-16:00 | 1 day | Alice Marcelino | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £150.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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8 May 2025 | Thu | 10:30-16:00 | 1 day | Richard Morgan | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £150.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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7 Jun 2025 | Sat | 10:30-16:00 | 1 day | Alice Marcelino | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £150.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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8 Feb 2025 | Sat | 10:30-16:00 | 1 day | Richard Morgan | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £150.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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6 Mar 2025 | Thu | 10:30-16:00 | 1 day | Alice Marcelino | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £150.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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8 May 2025 | Thu | 10:30-16:00 | 1 day | Richard Morgan | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £150.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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7 Jun 2025 | Sat | 10:30-16:00 | 1 day | Alice Marcelino | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £150.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.
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