THE FINAL 15 IN OUR FORESTRY PHOTO COMPETITION ARE NOW ONLINE Our Forestry Photo Competition was a massive success which we were very please with. Over 100 photographers submitted over 450 shots and we would like to thank each and everyone of you who took part. The shortlisted 15 are now available to view so why not click through and have a good look?... more>>
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS COURSE We are currently taking bookings for our next Wedding Photography for Beginners course. This course is ideal for those who would are thinking of shooting weddings for a little more income or those who have been 'roped ' into taking a friend's or relative's wedding... more>> Photo by Wedding Photography Student - Brian Egan	NEW COURSE - ADOBE CAMERA RAW FOR BEGINNERS The big leap for many photography enthusiasts is usually the decision to shoot Raw photos. Raw files contain much better detail, but many photographers struggle to get the same quality that they’re getting with Jpegs... more>>
	SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE DUSK SHOOT IN DUBLIN CITY CENTRE 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... more>>
NEW ONE DAY COURSE: INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL SLR'S This course is aimed at those who have been using a Digital SLR for at least 6 months and want to learn more about the settings on and inside their camera. Any brand of Digital SLR is suitable for this course... more>>	ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE Delve deep into your camera with this in-depth course! This 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... more>>
AN HDR MASTERCLASS WITH DAVE McKANE HDR (or High Dynamic Range) is an exciting new way to take and process photographs. The effects can be used to great effect on single photos or, better yet, processed using a series of exposure bracketed shots ranging from very dark to very bright. The idea of HDR is to extend the range of detail that a single photo can capture.... more>>	DUSK PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS Through Dave’s examples of his own dusk photography from around Europe, you will learn how to research and identify special locations that are likely to result in great dusk shots. You will also learn the professional photographer’s tips and techniques on how to set the... more>>

See us on TV!
"The Afternoon Show", RTE's premier afternoon television show, sent one of their journalists, Bairbre Power, on our 8 Week Beginners Digital Photography Night Course >>more.

Welcome to a new concept in Digital Photo Courses

The Institute of Photography are Ireland's only dedicated Digital Photography School. It was set up as a response to the need for specialised training in this exciting new area of photography. The explosion in Digital Camera ownership in Ireland in recent years means that many people are coming into digital photography with little or no formal training behind them. As a result we only teach digital photography, full stop.

Our school is built on the philosophy of keeping the technical concepts simple so that our students can find it easier to understand and remember the key principles of photography and digital camera usage.

A unique aspect of the Institute of Photography Courses are the specially produced handouts. All of our notes are written in plain English and are illustrated with full colour photographs and drawings to show you exactly what you need to know. The handouts have all been fine-tuned in a classroom setting, so that each of our tips are guaranteed to work in the real world.

As trainers we realise that the human brain can only take in a little information at a time. Our specially produced notes are a key way to extend the amount of knowledge our students can retain. Not only that, but days and weeks later it is still possible to continue the learning process by simply re-reading the handouts.

Experienced Tutors
The tutors at the Institute of Photography know exactly what they are talking about. Not only have they long experience in teaching Digital Photo and Photo Software Courses, but are professionals in each of the areas they tutor in. They also have buckets of patience and good humour to boot!

Our Courses - designed to make photography easier
If you are interested in taking one of our courses please go to the List of Courses page, if you want to choose a venue that is nearest to you then go to the Course Locations page and if you want to see what the quality of the training material is like then go to the Sample Handout page. You can book a place on one of our courses by going to the Contact Us page.

Apart from training we also have a Photo Doctor page which might help you to figure out why a particular photo did not turn out the way you expected. This section has information and visuals to help you out free of charge. There is even a page showing some of the basic decisions you need to make before Buying a Digital Camera.

The Institute of Photography, helping you take great pictures!

Further Information
If you have any further queries please don't hesitate to contact us at info@instituteofphotography.ie, or call us on +353 1 633 9089.

If you're a member of Facebook you can now become a fan of the Institute of Photography. Follow this link to have a look at our special Facebook page. We've also set up a special Twitter account so you can follow what we're doing between newsletters. Follow this link for our Twitter page.