Photography Basics Course in Amsterdam

Amsterdam photography course students shooting on the street in Amsterdam

We host the most hands-on photography course in Amsterdam for over 16 years.

Would you like to learn how to use your camera to take better photos?

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 exposure in the manual mode
  • Create images using depth of field and movement control
  • Learn how to deal with situations involving bright light and lack of light, including night photography.
Close-up of a student's camera taking a photo of the teacher

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 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 suitable for anyone looking to enhance their photography skills; no prior 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

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

  • Even after the first 2 classes, I felt so much more empowered to get the results I wanted.
    Jen Orum, Photography Basics Course student
    Jen Orum
    Photography Basics Student ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • The field trip was a great experience. I now feel more confident with my camera.
    Sonia Greco, Photography Basics Course student
    Sonia Greco
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  • The course completely changed my approach to taking photos.
    Now, I think about the desired result and know all the options I can use.
    Gavin Malone, Photography Basics Course student
    Gavin Malone
    Photography Basics Student ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

COURSE DETAILS

Course: 6-lesson course (5 lessons & 1 Field Trip)
Instructor: Megan & Michele
Class Size: 16 students
Language: English
Gift Certificates Available: Yes
Price: €597 *Check as many employers cover the course costs with your educational budget.


COURSE SCHEDULE

Dates: Oct. 20th, Oct. 27th, Nov. 3rd, [Field Trip Nov. 8th] Nov. 10th, Nov. 17th
Times: 19:00-21:00 [Field Trip on Nov. 8th is 15:00-17:00]
Location: Oudeschans 21, 1011KS Amsterdam

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Location: Oudeschans 21, 1011KS Amsterdam

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Times: TBA
Location: Oudeschans 21, 1011KS Amsterdam