Photography Short Courses
Study one of our Photography short courses at Falmouth and garner specialist support from our team of experts. Whether you'd like to experiment with alternative photography processes, discover darkroom techniques or improve your product photography, we provide a range of short courses to suit all levels.
Our fantastic Institute of Photography on our Penryn campus houses fully professional facilities and encompasses both traditional and digital processes. Book a Photography short course with us now and develop the expertise to further your photography journey.

Explore our Photography short courses
Alternative Photography Workshop Series
Push the boundaries of traditional photography.
Introduction to the Darkroom
Explore the possibilities of a B&W darkroom in this practical two-day course, based in our professio...
Studio Photography Fundamentals
Get familiar with a professional photography studio in this one-day introduction.
Upcoming Photography Short Courses
Mon 08 Jun 2026
5 day course 8th - 12th June | £425
Alternative Photography workshop series June 2026
In-person
June 2026 Alternative Photography short course bookings
Sat 25 Jul 2026
2-day course 25th - 26th July | £300
Introduction to the Darkroom Summer 2026
In-person
Summer 2026 darkroom short course
Fri 07 Aug 2026
1-day course | £200
Studio Photography Fundamentals Summer 2026
In-person
Summer 2026 cohort of studio photography fundamentals introductory short course
Mon 07 Sep 2026
5-day course 7th - 11th September | £425
Alternative Photography workshop series September 2026
In-person
September 2026 Alternative Photography short course bookings
Bespoke Corporate Training – anywhere any time.
We offer bespoke training courses that can be tailored to your business or organisation's needs and drive productivity through the power of creativity and technology.
Our expert-led programs are available on-campus, online, at your workplace, or any location that suits you. Empower your team with training designed to spark creativity and drive growth. Together, we’ll craft a solution tailored to your needs.
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Any questions?
If you have any questions about our Photography Short Courses, get in touch with our Short Courses Team.