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Creative Photography

Tutors: Natasha Lythgoe / Jackie Raybone / Sam Bland

Take your camera off auto

Do you want to understand what makes a good photograph and how to replicate one? Do you want creative input and inspiration? Are you interested in exploring significant photographers and their images? If the answer is yes then this is the course for you. Creative and technical possibilities of photography are explored and applied within a supportive environment, enabling students to acquire the necessary skills and confidence to become competent photographers. Between classes you will be encouraged to complete tasks designed to embed your new technical knowledge and expand your appreciation of all aspects of photography.

About the tutors

Natasha trained in fine art at Chelsea School of Art. She has worked as a professional photographer since 1995, has exhibited internationally and continues to develop her fine-art photographic practice.

Jackie trained in Painting and Photography at Bradford College and is currently studying a part-time MA in Fine Art at Wimbledon College of Art. She trained as a teacher of Art and Design in 2000, and teaches Photography and Fine Art in a sixth-form college, alongside developing her art practice.

Sam is a freelance photographer with 15 years’ experience. He is currently undertaking an MA in Photojournalism at London College of Communication.

Testimonials

I thought the course was excellent. Very well structured. Made a subject that I felt particularly daunted about open up in terms of accessibility. I travelled from Salisbury each week to participate in the class, the two hour drive was always well worth it! Lauren Greenwood

It did wake up my inner creativity, waking up interests on exciting side of my life. I feel more on track, happy with my life pursuing goals I want do. Anna Edart

I feel inspired to take more photographs - a lovely creative outlet outside work. Rosemary Ezewizie