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Photography Course Levels Explained

No matter what your photography level is, or what your preferred photography style is, we have a photographic course, workshop, online class, outdoor classroom or holiday that will suit your digital photographic needs. From a beginner, who has just purchased a new camera to a more experienced shooter, we have something for everyone.

All DPS photography courses, offsite location shoots and online classes are broken down into levels and categories. Find out which one suits you.

LEVEL 1 Courses

These courses are short, part time photography courses that take place at DPS HQ in Dublin City Centre, or via our online campus. They are designed to get you up to speed, not just with your camera, but with the principals of photography. They cover everything from complete basics, to more advanced concepts. Our level 1 courses form the back bone for all future learning in photography. They do this by helping you get the basics in place, by dispelling myths, by busting jargon and getting you comfortable with the manual side of your camera. As we say here at Dublin Photography School, “you can’t learn to drive just by reading the rules of the road”.

Level: Complete beginners, experienced novices who may be struggling to get out of automatic, self taught photographers looking to formalise their photography knowledge and photographers returning after a long break.

Course Frequency : Our start dates and frequency will depend on the time of the the year. Below is an indication of how often they run.

7 week level 1  (includes two location shoots) – six start dates a year

1 day level 1 – one course a month

4 week online level 1 – one course every two months

Equipment Needed:

DSLR Camera, Mirrorless Camera, Tripod, Remote Control.

LEVEL 2 Courses

These courses are short, part time photography courses that take place at DPS HQ in Dublin City Centre, or via our online campus. The courses will helpp you move beyond the basics and look deeper into the fine tuning of your camera. They are ideal for anyone looking to get a deeper understanding of the correct metering and focus modes, the benefits of shutter and aperture priority and why it is better to shoot RAW over JPEG.  You will become a more confident shooter by learning the right techniques for different situations.  Level 2 courses follow directly on from our level 1 courses.

Level: Anyone who has completed our 7 week or 1 day level 1 course or anyone who is comfortable in the manual side of their camera.

Course Frequency : Our start dates and frequency will depend on the time of the the year. Below is an indication of how often they run.

5 week level 2  (includes two location shoots) – three start dates a year

4 week Visual Story Telling (level 1 & 2) – two course a year

4 week online level 2 – one course every three months

Equipment Needed:

DSLR Camera, Mirrorless Camera, Tripod, Remote Control.

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4-5-7 Week  Classroom Based Photography Courses

These are short, part time evening photography courses that take place one night a week at DPS HQ in Dublin City Centre,  or via our online campus. Our 5 and 7 week courses include two location shoots.

Level: The level will depend on which course you are signing up to

Course Frequency : This will depend on the course you are signing up to

Equipment Needed: DSLR Camera, Mirrorless Camera, Tripod, Remote Control.

Online Interactive Photography Courses

Are you looking to do an online photography course or classroom session? Are you working from home? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. You can now take a photography course via our online campus from the safety and comfort of your own home, and no matter where you are in the world.

At Dublin Photography School we have taken our vast experience and knowledge with delivering premium photography courses and workshops, and are now bringing that experience to you online. Our trainers provide an online classroom, complete with interaction with fellow students and real time questions.

Our online classroom sessions cater for all levels  (unless stated that they are level 1 or level 2) and they come complete with online access to downloadable E-Notes.

Level: All levels (unless stated that they are level 1 or level 2)

Course Frequency : This depends on the course you are signing up to.

Equipment Needed: Desktop, laptop, tablet of smartphone with Zoom

1 Day Photography Courses

We run a variety of one day courses (1oam to 5pm) that cover a number of photography genres. These course take place either at DPS HQ or at an offsite location.

Example One Day Courses Include:

1 Day Photography Course (Level 1)

1 day Studio Course (on studio location)

1 Day Video Course (on studio location)

1 Day Photoshop

Level: The course level will depend on the one day course that you sign up.

Course Frequency : This is course dependent and each course may differ in frequency

Equipment Needed: DSLR Camera, Mirrorless Camera

Photography Workshops

We run a variety of photography workshops that cover specific genres of photography. These workshops take place either at DPS HQ or at an offsite location. Our workshops tend to be a shorter day than our one day courses and  run anywhere from 4 to 5 hours depending on the workshop.

Example Workshops Include:

Flash Photography

Travel Photography

Black & White Photography

Smartphone photography

Wedding Photography

Level: The level will depend on what workshop you sign up

Workshop Frequency : This is workshop dependent and each may differ in frequency

Equipment Needed: DSLR Camera, Mirrorless Camera

Outdoor Classrooms

Outdoor classrooms introduce you to the fundamentals of photography by combining both the theory and practical skills needed to get you started. You learn everything from what apertures, shutter speeds, ISO and equipment to use and how to best compose your photographs. These classrooms are a fantastic opportunity for photographers of all levels to get out and about shooting, while learning.We run a variety of outdoor classrooms that cover specific genres of photography.

Outdoor Classroom Examples Include:

Landscape photography

Macro Photography

Street Photography

Long Exposure & Misty Waters Photography

Level: This will be outdoor classroom dependent. However, many of them are suitable for all levels

Outdoor Classroom Frequency : This will depend of the outdoor classroom you sign up to

Equipment Needed: DSLR Camera, Mirrorless Camera

Photography Talks

At DPS we run a series of FREE online photography talks called Thursday Talks . These lecture led talks are brought to you by a mix of in house tutors and guest speakers. They cover a wide variety of photography topics and geners.  These free talks are brought to you via our online campus. You can escape into the wonderful world of photography, from the safety and comfort of your own home, and no matter where you are in the world.  Our talks are always very popular and we run them on a first booked basis.

Level: All Levels

Photography Talk Frequency : Up to 4 times per year

Equipment Needed: Computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone with Zoom

Photography Masterclasses

A photography masterclass is an intensive short class that will solely focus on a single topic/genre of photography. Step out of your comfort zone and master new techniques – from composition and lighting to semiotics and visual metaphors.  These classes are lecture based, with a focus on refining work, showing samples of how, when and where to use techniques, as well as identifying and fine tuning work already produced.

Level: Experienced novices, experienced photographers, camera club members and students whoo have completed any of our level 1 courses DPS. All levels above beginner.

Class Frequency : There are 3 masterclasses scheduled for 2022

Equipment Needed: DSLR Camera, Mirrorless Camera,

Photography Holidays

In 2013 we teamed up with Travel Department & TDactive to bring you a series of photography holidays to some of the most stunning photographic locations in the world.

The DPS crew pride themselves on creating a warm, fun and inclusive atmosphere where photographers of all levels can flourish and take advantage of the ultimate outdoor classroom. With handpicked destinations such as, Romania, Italy, Croatia, Iceland, Morocco and India, there is something for everyone.

Level: All Levels

Course Frequency : There are three photography holidays available in 2022

Equipment Needed: DSLR Camera, Mirrorless Camera, Tripod, Remote Control.

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It is great to see that the days are getting milde It is great to see that the days are getting milder, sunnier and longer and for us at DPS that means.... it's time for some Macro Photography!!

We have added 2 NEW DATES for our Macro & Close Up Photography Outdoor Classrooms with DPS tutor and Macro Queen @hunt4andrea 😄

Join us on either June 17th or July 1st in the beautiful walled gardens and grounds of @duckettsgrove.ie and learn how to navigate the challenging but rewarding genre of macro and close up photography. 

This outdoor classroom is a mix of theory and practical, which will cover a wide range of topics from equipment (lenses and accessories) and techniques, shooting modes, focusing and composition, lighting, both natural and artificial and still life photograph, all helping you to produce amazing images that will enable you to see and appreciate the design and beauty of miniature things.

We cover a wide range on the day and you will learn about the following:
Semi Automatic modes
ISO/Aperture/ Shutter Speeds
Tripods
ND & ND Grad Filters
Circ Pol Filter
Composition
Misty Water Effect
Creating a “velvia look”
EV Comp
and Much More

Check out the full details at www.dublinphotographyschool.ie and get your place booked today.

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April 22nd 2023 is a new date added for our next F April 22nd 2023 is a new date added for our next Flash Photography Workshop with tutor @justsean.ie 

This workshop is designed for you to get the most of your external flash gun. It is aimed at photographers who want to learn how to use their external flash gun or off camera portable flash correctly, allowing them to create and achieve well lit and clean images, under many different and difficult lighting situations.

Learn everything from common flash terminology, the basic techniques of flash, to bounced flash and manual use of your off camera flash gun, in both daylight and night time. Create beautiful portrait images in low light situations using your flash gun combined with your ISO settings, both indoors and outdoors.

This workshop is suitable for photographers who are comfortable shooting in the manual modes on their camera, or are at an improver level.

On This Flash Workshop You Will Learn:

The basics of flash photography
Common flash terminology
The benefits of flash & speed-lite photography
Flash modes
Flash techniques
Softening light
Combining ISO & flash correctly
Introduction to off camera flash
Working around common flash issues
Combining  flash & natural light
Types of light
Practical set-ups

For full details and to book your place, pop on over to dublinphotographyschool.ie 

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Was Santa good to you this Christmas? Were you luc Was Santa good to you this Christmas? Were you lucky to be gifted a new camera & now want to get to grips with all that the camera has to offer?

We have something for every type of beginner photographer, for any lifestyle and for photographers nationwide 😁

7 Week Photography Course (one evening a week)
1 Day Photography Course
4 Week Online Photography Course (one evening a week)

All three courses are considered Level 1 - This means they are ideal for a beginner who is looking to get out of auto & start their introduction to photography fundamentals & the basics of camera techniques, like aperture, shutter speed & ISO. 

The courses will teach you how to use all the settings on your camera properly & at the end you will come away with tips & techniques on how to photograph in full manual mode, enhance your photographs & make them stand out.

They are also suited to those who wish to return to photography after a break or a photographer who is self taught & is looking to fill in the gaps in their photography knowledge.

ALL January dates are almost full. Pop on over to www.dublinphotographyschool.ie for full details & dates & book you place today!

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We have added two 2023 dates (June 17th & July 1st We have added two 2023 dates (June 17th & July 1st) for our popular 'Macro & Close Up Photography' Outdoor Classroom in the beautiful walled gardens and grounds at @duckettsgrove.ie with our very own 'macro queen' @hunt4andrea 👊

You will learn how to navigate the challenging but rewarding genre of macro and close up photography. This outdoor classroom is a mix of theory and practical, which will cover a wide range of topics from equipment (lenses and accessories) and techniques, shooting modes, focusing and composition, lighting, both natural and artificial and still life photograph, all helping you to produce amazing images that will enable you to see and appreciate the design and beauty of miniature things.

This outdoor classroom would make an ideal Christmas gift for the photographer in your life. Pop on over to dublinphotographyschool.ie and get a place booked today 🤘

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Beginners Photography Courses

  • 7 Week Photography Course Level 1
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Intermediate Photography Courses

  • 5 Week Photography Course Level 2
  • 4 Week Visual Story Telling Course

Online Photography Courses

  • 4 Week Online Photography Course: Level 1
  • 4 Week Online Photography Course: Level 2
  • Introduction To Lightroom

Weekend Photography Courses

  • 1 Day Beginners Photography Course - Level 1
  • 1 Day Studio Photography Course
  • Introduction To Video Course

Outdoor Photography Courses

  • Introduction To Street Photography
  • Introduction To Landscape Photography
  • Introduction To Macro & Close Up Photography
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