London Photography Courses
Photography Courses in London – Expert and Experienced Tuition by Lou Smith
Lou Smith delivers photography courses and workshops in London with experienced and professional tuition. Lou has over 25 years teaching experience in visual arts. Since 2005, Lou has shared her passion for photography with photography enthusiasts from around the world.
What makes Lou’s teaching so unique is her background in Fine Art. Her understanding of colour, textures and shapes are an inspirational springboard to learning how to compose and create unique, impressive images.
Lou delivers a wide ranging programme of short one day photography courses to inspire the creative within you.
Improve your photography skills with Lou Smith and learn photography enriched with new ways of seeing and interpretation.
Book today with Lou and empower your photography with passion.
Short London Photography Courses
Beginners Photography Course
This course is perfect for beginners who are new to photography and want to learn the basics of using their camera. You’ll build confidence step by step, understand key settings, and put it into practice right away.
London Night Photography
This workshop will take you on an exciting night-time photography tour of London, capturing the city’s iconic landmarks illuminated after dark—learning how to bring the atmosphere to life with your camera along the way.
Night Street Photography
This course will teach you how to capture stunning images of the city and people at night—turning streetlights into atmosphere, mastering exposure after dark, and creating bold, evocative night street photographs.
Street Photography Course
London moves fast—so should your eye. Join Fine Art photographer Lou Smith for a street photography course where light, lines, and character turn everyday scenes into bold art.
Shoreditch Street Course
This course will take you on a journey through the vibrant streets of Shoreditch and Brick Lane, one of London’s most creative neighbourhoods.
Creative Expression Course
Explore creative expression photography with Lou Smith—discover new ways to see, try thoughtful prompts, and shape your ideas into something uniquely yours.
Long Exposure Course
Turn blur, water and traffic into intentional, resonant images—learn the art of long exposure, control the light, and develop your own creative style.
Photography Masterclass
Join this intensive masterclass with Lou Smith and elevate your photography. Work hands-on with manual mode, then put it to use across travel photography and street photography—developing confidence, refining your eye, and creating images you’ll be proud to call your own.
Travel Photography Course
From illuminated streets to hidden corners—capturing stories through light, rhythm, and texture. Learn to see beyond postcards and turn every journey into a dynamic, unforgettable frame.
Lightroom Course
Adobe Lightroom is power packed software for photographers who want to use it to edit, organise, view and share their images.
Our Adobe Lightroom Course will show you how to achieve great results and maximise the use of Lightroom for creative output.
Photography Gift Vouchers
This photography gift voucher is the perfect gift for individuals who want to learn more about photography
Portfolio Review
Portfolio review service for individuals who want to receive professional feedback on their work.
Mentoring by Theme
A learning opportunity for photographers who want to develop their skills in a focused way.
Find out how our London Photography Courses improve your photography skills
Photography courses are taken outdoors, using dynamic Central London locations as vibrant backdrops to learning photography. Photography courses run all year round and are suitable for beginners, intermediate and advanced photographers. Lou provides one to one photography tuition for an individual or private courses for a group of friends or colleagues.
Private photography courses with one to one tuition or exclusive to your group is an intensive and rewarding photography experience.
To book a photography course or workshop with Lou Smith, please explore our courses. You can check dates and book directly online to secure your place. See you soon…
Learn the Creative Art of Photography with Lou Smith : London Photography Courses with One to One Tuition
Lou Smith also delivers small group photography courses with London Photo Tours and Workshops