Professional Photography Course
Turn your passion into a profession with LIoP’s Professional Photography Course in London. Over 10 hands-on modules you’ll learn commercial skills, get personal mentoring, and develop your signature style, portfolio and website. Taught in small groups (max 6-8) by working photographers, it suits beginners and intermediate students aiming to be market-ready.
Course dates
Complete the PPC Full-Time (10 weeks), One-day-a-week (Fridays, ~9 months), Weekends (~5 months), or Flexible (2–9 months) at our Brick Lane, East London studios.
Full Time
£3,795
The 10-week Full Time PPC alternates between daytime and evening modules. It’s ideal for students looking to pack their learnings into the shortest space of time.
The first week is a daytime module (Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu, 10am – 4pm) and the second week an evening module (Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu, 6.30 – 9.00pm), and so on.
In the weeks when modules are taught in the evening, students are encouraged to do personal work during the day.
Download a sample Full Time Professional Photography Course schedule HERE.
Weekend Course
£3,795
The Weekend PPC allows students to complete the entire programme on 15 weekends, spread in regular intervals over the course of about 5 months. This schedule option is especially popular with students who work full time.
You can download a sample Weekend Professional Photography Course schedule HERE.
Flexible Course
£3,995
This course gives students the complete flexibility to tailor their schedule to study modules at weekends, weekdays and evenings. Download the Flexible PPC timetable guideline HERE and simply select the module dates from the menu below.
Who is this course for?
For beginners, career-changers and international students who want to reach a professional standard and make photography their career. You’ll build creative vision and master all technical aspects of photography, with schedules that fit around work or family.
Do you have further questions? Please check our FAQ page or send an email to bookings@liop.co.uk to book a call with us.
What can I expect?
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Master studio, portrait, fashion and product photography, plus editing & business basics
During the PPC you will explore and master a diverse range of photography genres and editing techniques, while gaining essential business acumen to excel in the industry.
Each of the 10 modules equips you with genre-specific knowledge, from directing subjects, conducting your own photoshoots to mastering various lighting techniques.
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Learn from established, working professional photographers
London Institute of Photography is run entirely by established professional photographers, teaching in their field of expertise.
Our hand-selected team of tutors will share their experience and industry knowledge, providing constant support throughout your course journey.
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Progress from beginner/intermediate to market-ready
The PPC is perfect for both Beginners and Intermediate students, regardless of prior experience. With a clearly structured curriculum starting from the basics, small class sizes, and a practice-driven approach, we accelerate your journey to a professional level in the shortest time possible.
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Choose a Full-Time, One-day-a-week, Weekend, or Flexible schedule
The PPC is available with 4 schedule options to accommodate the diverse requirements and busy lifestyle of our students.
The Full-Time PPC runs over 10 weeks, alternating between day-time and evening modules and allows students to develop their skills and reach an industry-ready level within two and a half months.
For those looking for part-time options, we recommend the One Day a Week PPC which runs every Friday for 9 months and omits English school holidays, and the Weekend PPC with a duration of about 5 months.
For students requiring maximum flexibility, we offer the Flexible PPC which allows you to tailor your schedule module by module over a 2 to 9-month period.
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Develop your signature style with mentoring
Having your own style or brand is crucial to succeed as a professional photographer. By exploring of all fields of digital photography and personalised guidance in a series of mentoring sessions, the PPC enables you to develop your own signature style, turn it into a brand and career.
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Emphasis on preparing you for the market
The PPC equips students with all the skills necessary to begin working immediately after the course. We help students develop both short-term and long-term business strategies, enabling them to enter high-demand, low-competition sectors right away while simultaneously establishing their long-term brand.
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Graduate with a portfolio book and live website
During the course, you’ll develop your own website and printed portfolio that showcase your unique style and brand . These essential tools will help you make a powerful entrance into the professional market and provide a solid foundation to build upon after completion.
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Receive a Professional Photography Course certificate
After completion, you will receive a printed version of our prestigious certificate, stating your successful completion of the Professional Photography Course.
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Access after-course support and alumni community
This course is designed to support you at every stage of their career. You will be able to join our PPC WhatsApp Group which is an informal platform for current PPC students and alumni to mingle, ask questions, help each other, join forces and exchange knowledge. After the PPC, we are always available to provide a helping hand as you continue to navigate the fascinating, ever-changing world of photography.
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Do you have any other questions about the PPC?
Please check our FAQ page or send an email to bookings@liop.co.uk to book a call with us
What do I need?
Digital Camera (DSLR or Mirrorless) with Manual Exposure Mode, an external hard drive, a laptop with Adobe Lightroom Classic and Photoshop installed.
If you’re planning to purchase your own camera, why not check out our article on Which cameras and lenses we recommend for Beginners?
The 10 modules
The Professional Photography Course encompasses a diverse range of photography genres, including fashion, still life, portrait, and documentary photography, as well as post-production and business aspects.
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Students have picked the London Institute of Photography to launch their professional careers
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Countries our students have come from to study on the PPC
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Years LIoP has been dedicated to guiding the careers of our students
Here are 3 PPC Alumni success stories
Meet your course leader, Holger Pooten
With 30 years in advertising photography, Holger Pooten brings extensive industry experience to the course. A former lecturer at Central Saint Martins, he founded London Institute of Photography in 2016. In this video, he explains what sets the Professional Photography Course apart from other photography programmes.