Photography Short Courses

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. ​ 

​​Study one of our Photography short courses at Falmouth

Explore our Photography short courses

Photography short courses

Alternative Photography Workshop Series

Push the boundaries of traditional photography.

Alternative Photography Workshop Series
Dark Room
Dark Room

Introduction to the Darkroom

Explore the possibilities of a B&W darkroom in this practical two-day course, based in our professio...

Introduction to the Darkroom
Professional photography studio

Studio Photography Fundamentals

Get familiar with a professional photography studio in this one-day introduction.

Studio Photography Fundamentals

Upcoming Photography Short Courses

Alternative Photography techniques in 3 separate images
Alternative Photography workshop event image

Mon 09 Jun 2025

9 - 13 June | Price: £425

Alternative Photography workshop series June 2025

In-person

5 day hands-on course in a variety of alternative photography techniques.

Alternative Photography workshop series June 2025
Photo of a photography studio with equipment
Photography studio

Fri 15 Aug 2025

Price: £200

Studio Photography Fundamentals

In-person

This quick-start practical introduction to studio photography will familiarise you with the equipmen...

Studio Photography Fundamentals

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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