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COURSES FOR ALL CAMERA MAKES AND TYPESPHOTO COURSESCamera Specific Workshops
Canon 550D & 600D
Sun 25 Mar
Canon 60D, 7D &
5D Mark II
Sat 14 Apr
Nikon D7000, D700, D300 & D90

Sat 21 Apr
Beginners Photography
NIGHT COURSE
Dublin City Centre
Thu 15 Mar Leopardstown
Tue 13 Mar
DAYTIME COURSE
Dublin City Centre
Wed 14 Mar
WEEKEND COURSE
Dublin City Centre
Sat 25/Sun 26 Feb One Day Beginners Photography Course
Dublin City Centre
Sun 5 February
Level 1 - Improvers Photography

NIGHT COURSE
Dublin City Centre Thu 15 Mar Leopardstown
Tue 13 Mar DAYTIME COURSE
Dublin City Centre
Tue 13 Mar
WEEKEND COURSE
Dublin City Centre
Sat 24/Sun 25 Mar
Level 2 - Improvers Photography
NIGHT COURSE
Dublin City Centre
Tue 13 Mar
DAY COURSE
Dublin City Centre
Thu 19 Apr
One Day Introduction to Digital SLRs
Dublin City Centre
Sat 18 Feb
Creative Photography

NIGHT COURSE
Dublin City Centre
Tue 20 Mar
Flash Photography for Beginners
NIGHT COURSE
Dublin City Centre
Mon 6 Feb
HALF DAY COURSE
Dublin City Centre
Sat 14 Apr
Wireless & Off-Camera Flash for Beginners
NIGHT COURSE
Dublin City Centre
Mon 5 Mar HALF DAY COURSE
Dublin City Centre
Sun 1 Apr Wedding Photography for Beginners
HALF DAY COURSE
Lucan
Sat 31 Mar
Posing the Wedding Couple
HALF DAY COURSE
Lucan
Sat 31 Mar
Studio Photography for Beginners

NIGHT COURSE
Dublin City Centre
Mon 26 Mar
HALF DAY COURSE
Dublin City Centre
Sun 1 Apr
Dusk Photography Workshop
Dublin City Centre
Sun 12 Feb Free Dusk Shoot Dublin Castle
Sun 12 Feb
HDR Workshop
Dublin City Centre
Sun 11 Mar
Free HDR Shoot
St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin
Sun 11 Mar
Street Photography Workshop
Dublin City Centre
Sat 10 Mar
Free Street Photography Shoot
Grafton St, Dublin
Sat 10 Mar
FREE CANON SLR TRAINING
HALF DAY COURSE
Dublin 11 Feb
SOFTWARE COURSES
Photoshop/ Elements for Beginners
NIGHT COURSE
Dublin City Centre
Wed 14 Mar DAY COURSE
Dublin City Centre
Mon 16 Apr
ONE DAY COURSE
Dublin City Centre
Sat 4 Feb

Lightroom for Beginners
NIGHT COURSE
Dublin City Centre
Wed 21 Mar Adobe Camera Raw for Beginners
NIGHT COURSE
Dublin City Centre
Mon 2 Mar HALF DAY COURSE
Dublin City Centre
Sat 14 Apr

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FOUNDATION, INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY COURSES
Course
Type
Duration
Next Course
Fee
Intro to Digitlal SLRs ONE DAY INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL SLRs

This Introduction to Digital SLRs Course is aimed at those who want to learn more about the settings on and inside their camera. Any brand of Digital SLR is suitable for this course.
1 full day
Dublin City Centre
- Sat 18 Feb
€175
ONE DAY BEGINNERS DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE

This Introduction to Digital SLRs Course is aimed at those who want to learn more about the settings on and inside their camera. Any brand of Digital SLR is suitable for this course.
1 full day
Dublin City Centre
- Sun 5 Feb
€175
BEGINNERS DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Aimed at those who use their camera mainly on auto. Detailed, illustrated, full colour notes are provided to show help show you how to get the best shots from your camera. Windows based software is also supplied where we will show you how to correct, print and email shots directly from your computer.
8 Weeks,
1 Night a week
Dublin City Centre
- Thu 15 Mar
Leopardstown
- Tue 13 Mar
€250
8 Weeks,
1 Day a week
Dublin City Centre
- Wed 14 Mar
€250
1 Weekend
Dublin City Centre
- Sat 25/
Sun 26 Feb
€350
LEVEL 1 - IMPROVERS DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
For those wishing to improve their basic knowledge of photography. This course concentrates on the numbers; shutter numbers, aperture numbers and ISO numbers. It also covers external flash and portraiture...more>>
8 Weeks,
1 Night a week
Dublin City Centre
- Thu 15 Mar
Leopardstown
- Mon 16 Jan
€250
8 Weeks,
1 Day a week
Dublin City Centre
- Tue 13 Mar
€250
1 Weekend
Dublin City Centre
- Sat 24/
Sun 25 Mar
€350
Not sure if the Beginners or the Improvers Level 1 Course is suitable for you?
Click here to see the Camera Modules of course each compared side by side.
Camera Aperture LEVEL 2 - IMPROVERS DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
This Level 2 Improvers Digital Photography Night Course is aimed at those who have been taking photographs with a digital SLR for at least 18 months and now want to get deep under the bonnet of the Camera and of either Elements or Photoshop Image Editing Programmes. To get the most out of this course you must have a digital SLR and either Photoshop or Photoshop Elements.
8 Weeks,
1 Night a week
Dublin City Centre
- Tue 13 Mar
€250
8 Weeks,
1 Day a week
Dublin City Centre
- Thu 19 Apr
€250
Macro Photograpy Tutorial CREATIVE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Based around 5 Photo Field Trips this 6 week Creative Digital Photography Course is aimed at those who really want to push the limits of their photography. Topics covered include: Landscape, Street Photography, Off-Camera Flash, Macro Photography &...more>>
6 Weeks
Dublin City Centre
- Tue 20 Mar
€395
Sunken Trawler at Balbriggan
PHOTOGRAPHY SUMMER SCHOOL
Our Photography Summer School is aimed at those who really want to push the limits of their photography and want to do it all in a week!...more>>
5 Days
Dublin City Centre
- Mon 13 Aug 2012
€595
Flash Photography Course FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS
Flash photography is one of the most mis-understood and feared areas of photography, yet it has the power to immediately take your photography to a higher quality level.
2 Weeks,
1 Night a week
Dublin City Centre
- Mon 6 Feb
€100
Half Day
Dublin City Centre
- Sat 14 Apr
€100
Wireless and Off-Camera Flash for Beginners WIRELESS & OFF-CAMERA FLASH FOR BEGINNERS
Interesting photography is all about shadows. Shadows help show 3 dimensions, shadows give mood. The main problem with direct flash from you cameras hot shoe is that it gives none of these.

This course, with a professional model, will show you how to get much more interesting flash shots by taking the flash off the camera...more>>

Half Day
Dublin City Centre
- Sun 1 Apr
€125
2 Weeks,
1 Night a week
Dublin City Centre
- Mon 5 Mar
€125
Wedding Course Photo by Brian Egan WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS
Aimed at those planning to charge for photographing weddings. Our Bride and Groom (both models in full wedding clothes) will patiently let you take those important shots, again and again and again, until you're happy...more>>
Half Day
Lucan,
Co. Dublin
- Sat 31 Mar
€175
Posing the Wedding Couple POSING THE WEDDING COUPLE
Let's be honest, brides don't choose photographers based on their shots inside the church. It's the ones outside that matter, the ones that make her look like a princess, the ones that show the couple in an idealised, romantic way...more>>
Half Day
Lucan,
Co. Dublin
- Sat 31 Mar
€175
STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS
A studio photography taster course for those who might have a little interest in this area but are not sure if it might be over their head. Models will sign model release forms so you can use any shots you take on a commercial basis.
Half Day
Dublin City Centre
- Sun 1 Apr
€125
2 Weeks,
1 Night a week
Dublin City Centre
- Mon 26 Mar
€125
SOFTWARE COURSES
Course
Type
Duration
Next Course
Fee
ADOBE CAMERA RAW FOR BEGINNERS
The big leap for many photography enthusiasts is usually the decision to shoot Raw photos. You probably already know that Raw files contain much better detail, but initially many photographers struggle to get the same quality that they’re getting with Jpegs.
2 Weeks,
1 Night a week
Dublin City Centre
- Mon 5 Mar
€100
Half Day
Dublin City Centre
- Sat 14 Apr
€100
PHOTOSHOP/ELEMENTS FOR BEGINNERS
This Image Editing Course aims to show the complete beginner how to properly use Photoshop® or Photoshop Elements® to make sure your digital photographs come out looking their best.
6 Weeks,
1 Night a week
Dublin City Centre
- Wed 14 Mar
€250
6 Weeks,
1 Day a week
Dublin City Centre
- Mon 16 Apr
€250
1 Day
Dublin City Centre
- Sat 4 Feb
€250
Lightroom for Beginners LIGHTROOM FOR BEGINNERS
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom® is the professional photographer's essential toolbox, providing one easy application for managing, adjusting, and presenting large volumes of Raw, Jpeg and Tiff images...more>>
6 Weeks,
1 Night a week
Dublin City Centre
- Wed 21 Mar
€250
TECHNIQUE WORKSHOPS
Course
Type
Duration
Next Course
Fee
GPO Dublin A DUSK PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

Learn the professional photographer’s tips and techniques on how to set the camera up to ensure you get pin sharp shots every time...more>>
2 hours
Dublin City Centre
- Sun 12 Feb
€60/80
Fire Eaters A STREET PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

People's expressions are fleeting and situation's compositional opportunities always are in a state of flux. Catching the right moment...more>>
2 hours
Dublin City Centre
- Sat 10 Mar
€60/80
HDR Workshop AN HDR WORKSHOP

The idea of HDR is to extend the range of detail that a single photo can capture...more>>
2 hours
Dublin City Centre
- Sun 11 Mar
€60/€80
CAMERA SPECIFIC WORKSHOPS
Course
Type
Duration
Next Course
Fee
Nikon D300 NIKON D7000, D700, D300 & D90 WORKSHOP
This workshop will explore the many creative ways to use the Nikon D7000, D700, D300 & D90's exposure modes, focus controls, custom menu items and flash options....more>>
1 Day
Dublin City Centre
- Sat 21 Apr
€150
/175
7D CANON EOS 60D, 7D & 5D Mark II WORKSHOP
This workshop is designed to show you how to make the most of your Canon EOS 60D, 7D or 5D mark II. Due to the similarities of the very advanced features of these cameras this workshop will cover these 3, top of the range Canon SLRs. Learn how to use the many options and custom functions of your camera to take fantastic photos...more>>
1 Day
Dublin City Centre
- Sat 14 Apr
€150
/175
550D CANON EOS 550D & 600D WORKSHOP
This workshop is designed to show you how to make the most of your Canon EOS 550D/600D and its advanced photography features. Learn how to use the many options and custom functions of your camera to take fantastic photos...more>>
1 Day
Dublin City Centre
- Sun 25 Mar
€150
/175
FREE PHOTO SHOOTS
Course
Type
Duration
Next Course
Fee
Dublin Castle FREE DUSK SHOOT
The Institute of Photography are hosting another free dusk shoot where you're invited to bring your camera and tripod along and enjoy the visual feast that is Dublin City at dusk.
1 hour
Dublin Castle
- Sun 12 Feb
Free
Free Street Photography Field Trip FREE STREET PHOTOGRAPHY FIELD TRIP

The Institute of Photography are hosting a special free Street Photography shoot to help introduce you to the excitement, and joys, of Street Photography...more>>
1 hour
Dublin City Centre
- Sat 10 Mar
Free
Free HDR Field Trip FREE HDR FIELD TRIP

The Institute of Photography are hosting a special free HDR shoot to help introduce you to the wonders of HDR photography...more>>
1 hour
Dublin City Centre
- Sun 11 Mar
Free
FREE COURSES FOR CANON CAMERAS BOUGHT IN THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Course
Type
Duration
Next Course
Fee
INTRODUCTION TO THE CANON EOS DIGITAL SLR SYSTEM
Aimed at showing new and upgrading users of Canon EOS 600/550/500/450/1100/1000D and EOS 60/50/7D & 5DMkII Digital SLR's great ways of getting better shots from their new cameras.
Half Day
Dublin
Sat 11 Feb
Free if SLR bought from certain dealers
Gift Vouchers are available which can be used against the fees of any of our courses.
Click here for details

Want to start your own Photography Business or need tailored Photography One-to-One Training?
Half day sessions are available in our Training Facility in the City Centre (or your own office) where we cover only the areas you feel are relevant to your needs. This training is also ideal for companies who wish to bring their photography in-house. Rate start at €400 per half day, one on one.Click here for more details or to book a session.


Design your own Digital Photography Course
Aimed at teaching companies or groups of individuals the photography tips they need

All of our courses are available to companies or groups of individuals. The courses can be run in your own premises or, a location suitable for you. For example, we could run our Improvers Course in your company’s boardroom on 8 Thursday afternoons from 3pm to 4.30pm or our Beginners Course in a local hotel for your Ladies Club, or even for for a group of friends in our training facility in Dublin City Centre. Minimum numbers would apply and a suitable time would be discussed beforehand.

If you think that your requirements are more specific we would be happy to add or delete modules to suit, e.g. use some of the Improvers Modules to replace some of the Beginners Modules that you feel might not be suitable for your needs. Send us anemail or call us on +353 1 633 9089 to discuss your requirements.

 

 
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