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PHOTOGRAPHY COURSES
Course	Type	Duration	Next Course	Fee
BEGINNERS DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Aimed at those who use their camera mainly on auto. Detailed, illustrated, full colour notes are provided to show help show you how to get the best shots from your camera. Windows based software is also supplied where we will show you how to correct, print and email shots directly from your computer.	Night Course	8 Weeks, 1 Night a week	City Centre - Thu 17 May Leopardstown - Mon 27 Aug Balbriggan - Tue 28 Aug	€250
	Daytime Course	8 Weeks, 1 Day a week	City Centre - Tue 28 Aug	€250
	3 Day Course	3 Afternoons	City Centre - Tue 12 to Thu 14 Jun	€250
	Weekend Course	1 Weekend	City Centre - Sat 16/ Sun 17 Jun	€350
LEVEL 1 - IMPROVERS DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY For those wishing to improve their basic knowledge of photography. This course concentrates on the numbers; shutter numbers, aperture numbers and ISO numbers. It also covers external flash and portraiture...more>>	Night Course	8 Weeks, 1 Night a week	City Centre - Thu 17 May Leopardstown - Mon 27 Aug Balbriggan - Tue 28 Aug	€250
	Daytime Course	8 Weeks, 1 Day a week	City Centre - Mon 27 aug	€250
	3 Day Course	3 Afternoons	City Centre - Tue 19 to Thu 21 Jun	€250
	Weekend Course	1 Weekend	City Centre - Sat 19/20 May	€350
Not sure if the Beginners or the Improvers Level 1 Course is suitable for you? Click here to see the Camera Modules of course each compared side by side.
ONE DAY BEGINNERS DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE This Introduction to Digital SLRs Course is aimed at those who want to learn more about the settings on and inside their camera. Any brand of Digital SLR is suitable for this course.	One Day	1 full day	City Centre - Sun 10 June	€175
ONE DAY INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL SLRs This Introduction to Digital SLRs Course is aimed at those who want to learn more about the settings on and inside their camera. Any brand of Digital SLR is suitable for this course.	One Day	1 full day	City Centre - Sat 23 Jun	€175
LEVEL 2 - IMPROVERS DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY This Level 2 Improvers Digital Photography Night Course is aimed at those who have been taking photographs with a digital SLR for at least 18 months and now want to get deep under the bonnet of the Camera and of either Elements or Photoshop Image Editing Programmes. To get the most out of this course you must have a digital SLR and either Photoshop or Photoshop Elements.	Night Course	8 Weeks, 1 Night a week	City Centre - Wed 16 May	€250
CREATIVE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Based around 5 Photo Field Trips this 6 week Creative Digital Photography Course is aimed at those who really want to push the limits of their photography. Topics covered include: Landscape, Street Photography, Off-Camera Flash, Macro Photography &...more>>	Night Course	6 Weeks	City Centre - Tue 4 Sep	€395
MASTERCLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
Course	Type	Duration	Next Course	Fee
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS Ever wished you could practice taking wedding shots with out the pressure? Ever wished you could get the bride to go back up the isle so you could take that ring shot again? Now you can. We have put together a unique half day course aimed... more>>	Half Day Course	Half Day	City Centre - Sat 7 July	€175
POSING THE WEDDING COUPLE Let's be honest, brides don't choose photographers based on their shots inside the church. It's the ones outside that matter, the ones that make her look like a princess, the ones that show the couple in an idealised, romantic way... more>>	Half Day Course	Half Day	City Centre - Sat 7 July	€175
PHOTOGRAPHY SUMMER SCHOOL Our Photography Summer School is aimed at those who really want to push the limits of their photography and want to do it all in a week!... more>>	Week Long Workshop	5 Days	City Centre - Mon 13 Aug 2012	€595
A DUSK PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS Learn the professional photographer’s tips and techniques on how to set the camera up to ensure you get pin sharp shots every time... more>>	Masterclass	2 hours	City Centre - Sat 9 Jun	€30/40
A STREET PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS People's expressions are fleeting and situation's compositional opportunities always are in a state of flux. Catching the right moment... more>>	Masterclass	2 hours	City Centre - Sun 17 Jun	€30/40
A HDR PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS HDR (or High Dynamic Range) is an exciting new way to take and process photographs. The effects can be used to great effect on single photos... more>>	Masterclass	2 hours	City Centre - Sun 17 Jun	€30/40
NIKON D7000, D700, D300 & D90 WORKSHOP This workshop will explore the many creative ways to use the Nikon D7000, D700, D300 & D90's exposure modes, focus controls, custom menu items and flash options.... more>>	Workshop	1 Day	City Centre - Sun 29 May	€150 /175
CANON EOS 60D, 7D & 5D Mark II/III WORKSHOP This workshop is designed to show you how to make the most of your Canon EOS 60D, 7D or 5D Mark II/III. Due to the similarities of the very advanced features of these cameras this workshop will cover these 3, top of the range Canon SLRs. Learn how to use the many options and custom functions of your camera to take fantastic... more>>	Workshop	1 Day	City Centre - Sat 16 June	€150 /175
CANON EOS 600D, 1100D & 550D WORKSHOP This workshop is designed to show you how to make the most of your Canon EOS 550D/600D and its advanced photography features. Learn how to use the many options and custom functions of your camera to take fantastic photos... more>>	Workshop	1 Day	City Centre - Sat 9 June	€150 /175
LIGHTING COURSES
Course	Type	Duration	Next Course	Fee
STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS A studio photography taster course for those who might have a little interest in this area but are not sure if it might be over their head. Models will sign model release forms so you can use any shots you take on a commercial basis.	Night Course 	2 Weeks, 1 Night a week	City Centre - Mon 11 Jun	€125
	Half Day Course 	Half Day	City Centre - Sat 26 May	€125
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS Flash photography is one of the most mis-understood and feared areas of photography, yet it has the power to immediately take your photography to a higher quality level.	Night Course	2 Weeks, 1 Night a week	City Centre - Mon 16 Jul	€100
	Weekend Course	Half Day	City Centre - Sun 10 Jun	€100
WIRELESS & OFF-CAMERA FLASH FOR BEGINNERS Interesting photography is all about shadows. Shadows help show 3 dimensions, shadows give mood. The main problem with direct flash from you cameras hot shoe is that it gives none of these. This course, with a professional model, will show you how to get much more interesting flash shots by taking the flash off the camera...more>>	Night Course	2 Weeks, 1 Night a week	City Centre - Mon 2 Jul	€125
	Half Day Course	Half Day	City Centre - Sun 2 Sep	€125
SOFTWARE COURSES
Course	Type	Duration	Next Course	Fee
ADOBE CAMERA RAW FOR BEGINNERS The big leap for many photography enthusiasts is usually the decision to shoot Raw photos. You probably already know that Raw files contain much better detail, but initially many photographers struggle to get the same quality that they’re getting with Jpegs... more>>	Night Course	2 Weeks, 1 Night a week	City Centre - Mon 2 Jul	€100
	Half Day Course	Half Day	City Centre - Sun 10 Jun	€100
PHOTOSHOP/ELEMENTS FOR BEGINNERS This Photoshop for Beginners Course aims to show the complete beginner how to properly use Photoshop® or Photoshop Elements® to make sure your digital photographs come out looking their best... more>>	Night-time Course	6 Weeks, 1 Night a week	City Centre - Tue 29 May	€200
	Day-time Course	6 Weeks, 1 Day a week	City Centre - Wed 27 Jun	€200
	One Day Course	1 Day	City Centre - Sat 26 May	€200
LIGHTROOM FOR BEGINNERS Adobe Photoshop Lightroom® is the professional photographer's essential toolbox, providing one easy application for managing, adjusting, and presenting large volumes of Raw, Jpeg and Tiff images... more>>	Night Course	6 Weeks, 1 Night a week	City Centre - Tue 29 May	€200
FREE PHOTO SHOOTS
Course	Type	Duration	Next Course	Fee
FREE SCREENINGS OF PHOTOGRAPHY DOCUMENTARIES The Institute of Photography will be hosting a series of free screenings of documentaries on photographers and photography.Theses free screenings are open to all but there is a limit of 24 places at each on... more>>	Free Session	2 hours	- Fri 8 Jun	Free
FREE DUSK SHOOT The Institute of Photography are hosting another free dusk shoot where you're invited to bring your camera and tripod along and enjoy the visual feast that is City at dusk... more>>	Free Session	1 hour	- Sat 9 Jun	Free
FREE STREET PHOTOGRAPHY SHOOT The Institute of Photography are hosting a special free HDR shoot to help introduce you to the wonders of HDR photography... more>>	Free Session	1 hour	- Sun 17 Jun	Free
FREE HDR SHOOT The Institute of Photography are hosting a special free Street Photography shoot to help introduce you to the rigours, and joys, of Street Photography... more>>	Free Session	1 hour	- Sun 17 Jun	Free
FREE COURSES FOR CANON CAMERAS BOUGHT IN THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Course	Type	Duration	Next Course	Fee
INTRODUCTION TO THE CANON EOS DIGITAL SLR SYSTEM Aimed at showing new and upgrading users of Canon EOS 600/550/500/450/1100/1000D and EOS 60/50/7D & 5DMkII/III Digital SLR's great ways of getting better shots from their new cameras.	Weekend	Half Day	Dublin Sat 26 May	Free if SLR bought from certain dealers
Gift Vouchers are available which can be used against the fees of any of our courses. Click here for details

Want to start your own Photography Business or need tailored Photography One-to-One Training?
Half day sessions are available in our Training Facility in the City Centre (or your own office) where we cover only the areas you feel are relevant to your needs. This training is also ideal for companies who wish to bring their photography in-house. Rate start at €400 per half day, one on one.Click here for more details or to book a session.

Design your own Digital Photography Course
Aimed at teaching companies or groups of individuals the photography tips they need

All of our courses are available to companies or groups of individuals. The courses can be run in your own premises or, a location suitable for you. For example, we could run our Improvers Course in your company’s boardroom on 8 Thursday afternoons from 3pm to 4.30pm or our Beginners Course in a local hotel for your Ladies Club, or even for for a group of friends in our training facility in City Centre. Minimum numbers would apply and a suitable time would be discussed beforehand.

If you think that your requirements are more specific we would be happy to add or delete modules to suit, e.g. use some of the Improvers Modules to replace some of the Beginners Modules that you feel might not be suitable for your needs. Send us anemail or call us on +353 1 633 9089 to discuss your requirements.