Content Hub

Welcome to the LIoP Content Hub — a place where we share what really makes a great photography school. From student success stories to expert tips from our tutors, see how we help photographers grow their skills and find their voice.

AdobeStock_426754000 retouched 1080 x 1350 with yellow text

What Equipment do I need to start a Portrait Photography Studio?

19/08/26 – Tutorials

Starting a career in Portrait Photography involves more than just a camera and a subject. The right equipment is important ...

LIoP Show 24/26 – Open Days and Student exhibition

11/06/26 – News

Exhibition and Open Days: 17 – 19 July 2026, 11am – 5pm We are delighted to invite you to our ...

5. Isy Imarni Lady in Cornfield with Red Wooden Horses 1600px

Alumni Isy Imarni – Where Photography meets AI

20/04/26 – Inspiration

Isy Imarni completed the Professional Photography Course in 2023 and has since developed a practice that sits at the intersection ...

Alumni Adrien Dubost – From PPC to Still Life Shooting Star

14/04/26 – Inspiration

Originally from France, after studying business and completing a Master’s in marketing, Adrien began his career in the advertising world, ...

Alumni Julia Hawkins – Connecting with Humans and their Stories

09/04/26 – Inspiration

Julia Hawkins graduated from the Professional Photography Course in 2020 and has since built a distinctive practice centred on portrait ...

What makes a great Photography School in London?

05/11/25 – Inspiration

It might sound a little cheeky for a photography school to write about what makes a great photography school, but ...

Why the Professional Photography Course (PPC) outshines a University Degree

21/09/25 – Tutorials

If you’re passionate about becoming a professional photographer, it’s natural to wonder whether you need a university degree to succeed. ...

How to spot a Great Photography Course

02/08/25 – Inspiration

There are hundreds of photography courses out there and on paper they all sound fantastic. But how do you know ...

Learning from Working Professionals: why experience makes the difference

14/07/25 – Inspiration

Photography is best learned from those who live it every day. At the London Institute of Photography, all our tutors ...

Abby Zihler 25-07-2024044 2000px for Eventbrite

LIoP Open Days 2025 – Join Us This July at the Truman Brewery

05/06/25 – News

Whether you’re just starting out with photography or considering your next step, the London Institute of Photography is opening its ...

LIoP Alumni Julia Hawkins and Ruth Samuels win prestigious Photography Awards

14/01/25 – News

At the London Institute of Photography we’re incredibly proud of the successes of our Professional Photography Course alumni, whose talents ...

How-to-run-your-own-photography-portrait-studio-AdobeStock_167752459

How to run your own Portrait Photography Studio?

30/06/24 – Tutorials

Being a portrait photographer and deciding to take the leap of having your own studio really represents that transition from ...

LIoP Show 23/24 – Open Days and Student Exhibition

24/05/24 – News

We are excited to invite you to our annual Student Exhibition and Open Days at: Gallery 11 (Opposite Big Chill ...