Online Photography Courses for Beginners – iPhotography
Photography courses

Learn photography — cameras, light, every genre.

Ten full-length online photography courses, each one focused on a specific genre. Taught by real iPhotography tutors, CPD-accredited, at your own pace.

CPD-accredited Online & self-paced Beginner-friendly Real tutors
10 photography courses

Cameras, light, composition — on every subject.

Pick the course that fits where you are now — from absolute first-timer to working photographer adding a new genre.

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★★★★★ 4.785,643 members

Photography for Beginners

Confused by your camera? We'll get you off Auto mode and confidently shooting portraits, pets, or anything else in just a few lessons.

9 assignmentsCPD-accredited
★★★★★ 4.8Chris Sale

Landscape Photography

From planning to shooting to post-production — capture landscape scenes that work, with tutor Chris Sale.

1 assignmentCPD-accredited
★★★★★ 4.913,598 members

Portrait Photography

Real portrait photography that flatters — families, friends, children, pets, models. Learn to direct, light and finish.

10 assignmentsCPD-accredited
★★★★★ 4.731,276 members

Food & Still Life Photography

Shoot beautiful food photos in your own kitchen with just natural light. Built for blogs, social media and product work.

70+ HD video lessons
★★★★★ 4.9Rachel Sinclair

Safari Photography

Photographing animals on safari — settings, kit, planning. With tutor Rachel Sinclair, shot on the plains of Kenya.

Settings & equipment
★★★★★ 5.01,453 members

Wedding Photography

A full simulated wedding shoot from start to finish — the only one of its kind. Built for new wedding photographers.

80+ preset pack
Accredited CPD Training Provider Since 2012
A certified course you can be proud of

Real qualifications. Real proof you did the work.

Every certified iPhotography photography course awards a CPD-accredited certificate on completion — an independently-recognised qualification that says you've taken the time to invest in your craft.

Backed by a decade-plus of teaching and 100,000+ members across 187 countries since 2012.

Pairs with any paid course

Go further with PLUS+.

Once you're a course member, PLUS+ adds the bits that make the club feel like a club — personal feedback on your photos, exclusive video training, monthly contests, and the SkillTrack™ adaptive course only PLUS+ members can access.

  • Real, friendly feedback on your gallery photos
  • SkillTrack™ — the PLUS+ exclusive course
  • Monthly photo contests with prizes
  • Live streams & monthly critique videos
  • Private members-only Facebook community
  • Priority tutor responses

iPhotography PLUS+

Pairs alongside any paid course. Cancel anytime — no commitment.

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