image copyright Tobias James
I am a firm believer that photography is both an incredible way to respond to the world as well as an open doorway to creativity! My ONLINE photography courses run for 10 weeks and each course explores different aspect of photography. They are aimed at semi confident camera users, photographers that want to learn the language of photography and become more creative. Engaging in photography and visual language helps with cognitive development, problem-solving skills, and emotional intelligence. As individuals grow older, art continues to play a vital role in supporting our mental health. Creating and appreciating art have been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. It allows individuals to process and express their emotions in a healthy way, while also fostering a sense of purpose and accomplishment. Photography is a wonderful way to indulge in the power of art. Learn how to see and how the camera sees and take pleasure from the all that is visual.
Take one of my photography courses across you will get to know your camera better and understand the rich variety of possibilities that are open to you as a photographer.
Autumn Courses for 2026
image by kind permission of student photographer Kevin H
The PHOTOGRAPHER’S Playground
14th September 2026
ONLINE.Monday Evenings 6.30 to 8.30 pm GMT Starting September
Develop your creative photography is a series of fun assignments inspired by great photographers of both 20th and 21st Centuries.
Assignments undertaken will include the Photographer’s Garden and the Creative Surrealist.
10 week course cost £140.00
image by kind permission of student photographer Jackie H
Motion and Photography
15th September 2026
ONLINE.Tuesday Mornings 10.30 to 12.30 pm GMT Starting September
This course is ideal for early stage photographers. Learn how to creatively master your shutter. Not only to control exposure but to control time. From frozen action to the decisive moments of Cartier Bresson, to the suspended moment and the ongoing moment. Take full creative control of the shutter and explore creative techniques such as ICM, motion blur, panning and storytelling.
Learn how creative shutter techniques can be applied to a wide range of different photography genres and take your own photography interests to the next level!
10 week course cost £140.00
image by kind permission of student photographer Helen S
The PHOTOGRAPHER’S Playground
15th Septemeber 2026
ONLINE. Tuesday Evenings 6.30 to 8.30 pm Starting September 2026
Develop your creative photography is a series of fun assignments inspired by great photographers of both 20th and 21st Centuries.
Assignments undertaken will include the Photographer’s Garden and the Creative Surrealist.
10 week course cost £140.00
image by kind permission of student photographer Alina L
PHOTOGRAPHY: The Momentary Art
16th September 2026
ONLINE UK.Wednesday Evenings 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm GMT Starting September.
Full Program and Dates to be Announced
Explore three assignments designed to develop your existing folios, build on photography skills and develop your visual language.
Lessons are two hours long and include an image review of the weeks assignment. Students will be expected to produce images between lessons and undertake short assignments.
10 week course cost £140.00
image by kind permission of student photographer Andy F
Creative Photography for All
6pm to 8pm 24th September
BRIGHTON SUSSEX UK
Develop your creative photography is a series of fun assignments inspired by great photographers of both 20th and 21st Centuries.
In association with Aldridge Adult Learning
11 week course cost £125.00
image by kind permission of student photographer Tony O
PHOTOGRAPHY: The Momentary Art
18th September 2026
ONLINE UK.Friday Mornings 10.30 am to 12.30 pm GMT Starting September.
Explore three assignments designed to develop your existing folios, build on photography skills and develop your visual language.
Lessons are two hours long and include an image review of the weeks assignment. Students will be expected to produce images between lessons and undertake short assignments.
10 week course cost £140.00
Why attend my photography courses?
I have over 30 years experience as a photographer and over 10 years as a teacher of photography. My photography courses are designed to develop both camera skills and creative thinking. Encouraging students to develop a photographer’s way of seeing the world and trying to get the camera out of the way of the practise of photography. I firmly believe successful photography is the result of understanding the language of light, colour, composition and storytelling and has little to do with an in depth knowledge of ALL your camera settings.
Each course is written with the enrolled student requirements in mind. The assignments become tailored to student needs as the course progresses to facilitate each student getting the most out rhe course. These courses are NOT simply written and then trotted out year after year. They are bespoke to the group and constantly updated to keep up with current changes in technology and photographic pedagogical thinking.
Above all they are designed to be engaging. creative and fun. Motivating photographers to be their best creative selves and exploring the rich world of photography.
“I’ve wanted to learn more about photography for years. Signing up for Toby’s classes has been a great learning experience and a joy to do. His teaching style is thorough, logical but relaxed and fun, and took me from camera basics to thinking more like a ‘photographer’! I’ve surprised myself with the amount I’ve learned. Thoroughly recommended.”
-Tina
