London Institute of Photography

Just took the beginner's course over the weekend and really enjoyed it. I had no previous experience with photography beyond auto mode, but now I feel a lot more confident in the basics and excited to use my camera more. Our teacher, Holger, was knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging. Can't wait to come back for the intermediate course!

The course was absolutely life changing. I now feel so equipped to enter the world of professional photography and I have really come to understand my own style and vision as an individual photographer.Each module enhanced my technical knowledge hugely but was also artistically inspiring. We learnt a breadth of skills and then were given time and support to develop our own concept and therefore express our own identity as photographers in each module, working with professional equipment and models. All our final outcomes were completely different but based on the knowledge we were given.I would thoroughly recommend the full Professional Photography Course as this is where you can really push yourself and build on your individual style during and after these modules and learn how to flourish independently as a creative. The advice and mentoring sessions received from Holger were invaluable and have helped me understand my own style and build my confidence in it. The PPC allows you to truly connect the dots between all the skills you have learnt. You also leave with a professional website and portfolio. Giving you the confidence to enter the world of professional photography.Holger and the whole team are experts in their field and so generous with their knowledge. Holger went above and beyond to support his students in and out of hours. He has built an incredibly supportive community as well as a school.I would highly recommend this course not only for its generous technical and professional expertise in photography but for its creative inspiration and community atmosphere. I’m extremely grateful to Holger and the team and will definitely consider PPC 2!!I am excited that this is just the beginning of my journey as a professional photographer and I can keep in touch with the team!

I just graduated from the Professional Photography Course (PPC) at LIOP and think it was brilliant. The content across the 10 modules, well thought out materials, photographer references, opportunities to grow, expertise from every tutor (who are current, working photographers themselves) - all great. The most impressive part is the mentoring each student receives. I do not believe there's another course out there providing this type of invaluable advice. Holger's knowledge is truly impressive. He shares this with students throughout the PPC and strives to help every student to success. I feel its given me the best platform to kick off my life as a freelance photographer.

I began the flexible PPC a year ago, knowing practically nothing about what makes a good photograph. One year on, I now have a solid grounding in the core photography genres and post-production processes. I feel incredibly grateful to all the course tutors and, in particular, to course director Holger Pooten, who is a truly dedicated mentor and coach. It is a demanding course, and you will be pushed to your limits to achieve your potential, but it is well worth it.

The Professional Photography Course (PPC) at LIoP is honestly the most comprehensive and practically equipping course for anyone looking to become a professional photographer. There is nothing like it anywhere else in the UK. I constantly found that I was learning more than I expected, and the course design really enables each student to explore and gain practical experience in the most sought after areas of photography, and set them up for professional practice in whichever area they choose to focus. Even before I completed the course, I had gained the skills to set up my own shoots, engage with model agencies and studios, and assist on a professional shoot.As well as the course itself being hugely informative and applicable, Holger and his team are all so warm, helpful and insightful. They really encourage each student to reach out with any questions they have, and will provide great direction and advice. I'm so happy that I took the leap and signed up for PPC. It has really put me in the best position to move forward in the world of photography with confidence.

I had an amazing experience at the London Institute of Photography. I completed the flexible Professional Photography course in 2022, I found the course was really well structured and executed. The teaches for each module had immense knowledge, they were kind and patient with all students in our small classes. Starting the course I enjoyed street and documentary photography, I came out of it with a new found love for fashion photography after enjoying planning our own shoot, then shooting in the studio using the equipment. An amazing hands on experience. I would 100% recommend this course to anyone at any stage of their photography journey.

I gave the LiOP a 5 star review because the course really was eye opening for me. I took the Beginners Photography course and truthfully learned a lot in the short time, even after watching some photography videos on YouTube. This is because the course is very hands on. You are constantly practising with your camera, building up muscle memory. In the course you are given scenarios, what you are trying to achieve in a shoot and then what settings you would use to achieve the desired photo. For me the homework on the 1st night using the elements for the triangle of exposure was the 'light bulb' moment, showing me what you can achieve and the control you actually have with your camera. It's a very well developed and professionally delivered course. The focus of the LiOP is truly on the client to help them in achieving their goals whether it's a basic understanding of manual photo mode or those that are looking at a career in photography. I would truly recommend the courses that the LiOP have for anyone with an interest in photography and wanting to further develop their skills or increase their contacts in the photography community

This course has changed the way I look at photography and made me a better photographer. I began with a good understanding of how to use a camera and create my own work, but this course took my skills and knowledge to the next level. The teachers are desperately supportive and inspiring with a real 'on the ground' understanding of the work load, how to market yourself, who to call and how to get started in the professional world. I could not recommend this course enough for beginner, amateur/professional, the PPC really helped reignite my love for photography.

Most amazing experience on the Professional Photography Course at LIoP! Learnt so much!I recently did the full time Professional Photography Course at LIoP and cannot recommend it highly enough. If you're thinking about going into photography professionally and are looking for a practical, creative and intense course that won't break the bank, and will prepare you for the real working world then this is 100% the course for you. I started as a complete beginner, and am now in a position where I feel confident in making Photography my full time career.Thank you to the inspiring LIoP teachers, amazing founder Holger, and the talented students on my course! I will remember the experience very fondly.

My experience in London institute of photography has been amazing. I have done two modules and in both I have learnt a lot and felt choosing this school was the best decision! Holger is an amazing teacher and everyone in the school is very nice and always ready to help!