Photography Basics Course in Amsterdam

Would you like to learn how to use your camera to take better photos? We host the most hands-on photography course in Amsterdam for over 14 years.

Photography Basics Course in Amsterdam. Student's camera taking a photo of the teacher

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

This Amsterdam-based Photography Course will teach you how to get the most from your camera by understanding the basics of photography.  The mission of this course is not only for you to learn theory, but to put that theory into practice.  Be more in control of your camera and get the results you want.

  • Create photos at every lesson.
  • Learn how to use composition techniques to create unique images.
  • Understand the basic concepts of Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO
  • Learn to create an exposure in the manual mode
  • Create images using depth of field and movement control
  • Learn how to deal with bright light and lack of light situations, including night photography.

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AMSTERDAM SPRING, 2025
€597
6 Lessons:
Dates: May 14th, May 21st, May 28th, Jun. 4th, [Field Trip Jun. 11th] Jun. 18th
Times: 19:00-21:00 [The Field Trip for this course is also on a Wednesday, June 11th 19:00-21:00]
Location: Oudeschans 21, 1011KS Amsterdam

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AMSTERDAM FALL, 2025
€597
6 Lessons:
Dates:Oct. 8th, Oct. 15th, Oct. 29th, Nov. 5th, [Field Trip Nov. 9th] Nov. 19th
Times: 19:00-21:00 [Field Trip on Nov. 9th is 15:00-17:00]
Location: Oudeschans 21, 1011KS Amsterdam

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AMSTERDAM WINTER, 2025
6 Lessons:
€597
Dates: Jan. 29th, Feb. 5th, Feb. 12th, Feb. 26th, [Field Trip Mar. 2nd] Mar. 12th
Times: 19:00-21:00
[Field Trip on Mar. 2nd is 16:00-18:00]
Location: Oudeschans 21, 1011KS Amsterdam

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HOW IT WORKS

  • Learn by doing

    In every class, you will do shooting exercises with your camera.

  • Weekly Photo Reviews

    Receive feedback on your images every week, discuss the images, and learn from each other in a supportive group.

  • Course Photo Shoot

    During the course field trip, you will photograph on-location at NDSM Werf together with your fellow classmates and your instructor.

  • Creative Community & Educational Portal

    Each course has a WhatsApp group so you can communicate with your classmates & Instructor as well as a google classroom where you can access all the course material on video. We want to support you and watch your work develop.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Knowledge: This course is appropriate for everyone looking to improve their photography; no previous knowledge is required.
  • Equipment: A camera that has options to adjust aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Or a camera phone paired with an app that allows for manual settings adjustments. Don’t have a camera yet? Download our Camera Buying Guide

DETAILS

Course: 6 class course (5 classes & 1 Saturday Field Trip)
Instructor: Megan / Michele
Class Size: 16 students
Language: English
Gift Certificates Available: Yes
*Check as many employers cover the course costs with your educational budget.

 

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WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING?

Megan, I wanted to tell you we absolutely loved the course, it was fantastic. I went from being scared of my new camera to having creative oceans of ideas, experimenting with different techniques and basically having a huge jump in composition. So thank you for creating the material! I definitely want to join next ones. We say in touch 😊.
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