If you want to expand your skillset to create artistic and interesting effects, our Long Exposure Photography courses offer you the perfect chance to do this. Our enthusiastic and experienced tutor will take you to iconic locations across the Southbank so you can capture London’s most famous landmarks in a unique way.
You will learn all the essential tips and techniques for long exposure photography so you can become confident with this style and use it to expand your portfolio. Like all our photography sessions, this workshop is taught in a small group so you’ll receive individual attention and feedback.
LONG EXPOSURE PHOTOGRAPHY COURSES - CONTENT
During this photography lesson, you will learn:
- Filters, accessories, and equipment – firstly you will learn how to use ND, ND graduated and colour filters to achieve dramatic effects. You will also gain experience using a remote shutter releaser
- Calculating shutter speeds – learn how to correctly expose your images for long periods of time in bright light
- Extra long exposure times (shutter speeds) – how to achieve interesting motion blur effects of clouds and water
- Focussing – how to achieve sharp images while using these techniques
- Subjects – what kind of photography is the long exposure technique suited to? On the workshop you will learn how to put this into practice with cityscape, architecture and urban photography
- Composition – practice the techniques required to achieve balanced components in the frame
Level
A good understanding of basic exposure and your camera’s manual settings is advised.
Size
Courses limited to 8 students
Equipment
This course requires a digital DSLR or mirrorless camera with full manual controls. If you do not have access to either of these, we can provide you with a DSLR camera. We will also provide all other necessary props and accessories.
YOU WILL NEED
We recommend you bring the following equipment with you to the course:
- DSLR or mirrorless camera with full manual controls
- Your camera’s manual
- Fully charged battery
- An empty memory card
- Comfortable shoes
- External flash (for some classes, if owned)
This course requires a digital DSLR or mirrorless camera with full manual controls. If you do not have access to either of these, we can provide you with a DSLR camera. We will also provide all other necessary props and accessories.
You’ll also need a basic knowledge of aperture, camera lenses, shutter speed and ISO including exposure modes. If you’re a photography novice, then you may find it helpful to sign up to one of our Beginner Courses first.
Get involved
If you want to get to know other students, read tips and tricks from industry professionals, and get your own work reposted, follow the City Academy Photography Instagram.
Register your interest
We will be publishing new class dates soon - please register your interest and we will be in touch with more information.
Register your interest
We will be publishing new class dates soon - please register your interest and we will be in touch with more information.
No Venue
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.
No Tutor
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City Academy delivers bespoke workshops for groups and teams! Enjoy this course at a time and place to suit you. Whether you're a group of friends or a team looking for a creative activity, get in touch to explore ideas today.
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