Basic Photography Course in Amsterdam

From: € 650,00

Go from “Auto” to “Artistic” in four Saturdays. You master manual mode, composition and light in a private studio and along the canals, then finish with a sunset shoot.

4Saturdays
5 hPer session, incl. break
5Max people
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Description

Basic photography course in Amsterdam: four Saturdays, small group

A 4-week basic photography course in Amsterdam for beginners who want to go from Auto to manual mode. You learn aperture, shutter speed, ISO, composition and light in a private studio and along the canals. I teach it in English. The price is €650 per person excl. VAT.

Book together and save 10%: two or more people booking the same date pay €585 each excl. VAT. The discount is applied automatically in the calendar.

What you will learn

  • The technical foundation: full control over aperture, shutter speed and ISO.
  • Composition: framing techniques that make your photos look deliberate.
  • Light: from studio lighting to Amsterdam at night.
  • Workflow: my settings and habits for a consistent, professional result.

The 4-week itinerary

Lessons take place every Saturday. The final outdoor session starts later in the day.

  • Week 1, indoor (9:30-14:30): welcome breakfast in the studio. Master the exposure triangle with hands-on exercises.
  • Week 2, outdoor (9:30-14:30): we shoot in the Jordaan. Learn framing and how to handle bright midday sun.
  • Week 3, indoor (9:30-14:30): review your progress over coffee. Compare studio light with natural window light and learn to direct subjects.
  • Week 4, outdoor (17:00-22:00): golden hour, low light and long exposure at the Amsterdam canals, then a sunset photoshoot and the certificate ceremony.

What is included

  • 4 Saturdays, 5 hours each including a 30-minute break.
  • Studio access for 2 indoor sessions, with a welcome breakfast.
  • A small group of maximum 5 students, so you get personal feedback.
  • My cheat sheet: a digital PDF with go-to settings for any situation.
  • 5 weeks of support in a WhatsApp group.
  • A signed certificate of completion.

Want to go deeper?

Keep growing after the course with a 1:1 Photography Mentorship or join the Amsterdam Photo Walk.

What to expect

1

Book your date

Pick a day and time in the calendar and pay online.

2

Get your Client Portal

A questionnaire, call sheet, moodboard and wardrobe and location guides.

3

Enjoy your shoot

I guide you every step, so there is no posing stress.

4

Choose your favourites

A private online gallery where you pick the photos you love.

5

Receive your photos

Your retouched photos arrive within 5-7 working days.

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