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Master essential skills in Digital Photography. Learn from our experts how to capture, edit and craft stunning images for all purposes.

1 day course     10am - 5pm     Live Online or Classroom-based

What you will learn

  • Understanding the fundamentals of digital photography, enabling you to capture striking images with confidence and creativity.
  • How to use camera settings and modes effectively, empowering you to control exposure, focus and composition in every shot.
  • Exploring lighting techniques and natural light, helping you enhance the mood and quality of your photographs in any environment.
  • How to compose visually engaging images, enabling you to apply the rule of thirds, framing and perspective for professional results.
  • Learning essential photo editing skills, helping you enhance, retouch and optimise your images for both print and digital use.
  • How to organise and manage your digital photo library, empowering you to work efficiently and retrieve images quickly for projects.
  • Mastering practical shooting exercises and assignments, enabling you to apply new skills and build a versatile photography portfolio.
  • How to troubleshoot common photography challenges, helping you deliver higher quality images and improve your professional capabilities.

We can tailor this course to you

If you have specific requirements, talk to us about customising this course to meet your exact needs.

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    Kingfisher Drinks
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  • My Figma course was great, definitely feel more confident and can even create great prototypes in it with no issues. Would recommend to anyone struggling to understand how Figma works!

    Cancer Research
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  • Outstanding bespoke training delivered by Nick at Transmedia. Nick's level of knowledge on FileMaker Pro teamed with his incredible teaching skills have set my colleague and I up for success.

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    May 2026
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    July 2026
  • Thanks for a fab couple of days. I learned a lot and really appreciated the welcoming atmosphere in the office.

    Jessica R
    April 2026
  • We had a brilliant day yesterday. Our trainer was especially great at making the material bespoke to our needs. Thanks for catering to our needs, yesterday was a great day of learning!

    Agile Business Consortium
    April 2026
  • Absolutely loved my InDesign training session with Tony. His style of teaching really told a story and helped me see things in a real-life context. I'd 100% come back for further training!

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    July 2026
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    European Space Agency
    April 2026
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    June 2026
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    June 2026
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    Easyfairs UK Limited
    March 2026
  • We use Transmedia all the time and this course was as good as always. Lee is a wonderful trainer, very patient and answered all my extra questions. Thank you!

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    April 2026

This Digital Photography Introduction course includes

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  • bullet point icon Latest Mac or PC ready to go
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We offer Digital Photography Introduction as a private course.

You can select a date which suits you or your team.

The course content can be fully customised to your exact learning requirements.

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Course Outline for Digital Photography Introduction

Introduction

  • Capturing Photographs
  • Storing and Organising Photographs
  • Editing Photographs
  • Sharing Photographs

Image Formats

  • Formats
  • File Compression
  • Colour Depth
  • Choosing a Format

In-Camera Image Storage Devices

  • SD cards
  • Memory sticks
  • SmartMedia cards

How Photos Are Stored in your Camera and Computer

  • Drives
  • Folders
  • File Names
  • Trees
  • Paths

Transferring Images

  • Card Readers and Slots
  • Cable connections
  • Wireless connections

Storing Images - On Your System

  • Hard drives
  • Optical discs
  • CD/DVD burning software
  • Labelling CD/DVD discs

Storing Images - On the Road

  • Micro SD cards
  • External hard disks, portable drives and flash drives
  • Saving to the cloud

Organising Your Photo Files

  • Libraries
  • Tracking
  • Watched folders
  • Sorting
  • Ranking
  • Keywording
  • Filters
  • Metadata
  • Previews
  • Collections
  • Stacks
  • Light Table
  • Exporting
  • XMP
  • Archiving
  • Using all of the features - the workflow

Evaluating Your Images - Basics

  • Evaluating image size and orientation
  • Evaluating the tonal range
  • Evaluating colours
  • Evaluating details
  • Evaluating sharpness
  • Evaluating noise
  • Global vs local editing

Evaluating Your Images - Histograms

  • Evaluating Histograms
  • Highlight Warning
  • Clipped pixels
  • Sample Histograms

Photo-editing - Global Editing

  • The anatomy of Lightroom
  • The Library Module
  • The Develop Module
  • Developing Images
  • Other Modules
  • Exporting
  • Automation

Photo-editing - Local Editing

  • Selection techniques
  • Compositing
  • Healing and cloning
  • Dodging and burning
  • Layers and Masks

Colour Management - Colour Models and Colour Spaces

  • Colour Models
  • Colour Spaces

Colour Management - The Workflow

  • Creating profiles for colour management
  • Using Profiles in Photoshop
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FAQs about the Digital Photography Introduction course

How is the content taught throughout the Digital Photography Introduction course?

The course content is delivered through a combination of engaging presentations, practical demonstrations and hands-on exercises. You'll explore key concepts such as capturing and editing photographs organising files and managing colour workflows while applying your skills to real-world challenges for a comprehensive learning experience.

Is this Digital Photography Introduction course suitable for me?

This course is designed for people who are new to Digital Photography or have been using Digital Photography for a while but have never had formal training or who would like to learn best practice in Digital Photography. If you are have any questions about whether the course could meet your needs, please speak to our customer service team, who will be delighted to advise you.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my Digital Photography Introduction course?

Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our Digital Photography Introduction course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.

What is the recommended number of people for the class when I attend the Digital Photography Introduction course?

For private classes in Digital Photography Introduction, we recommend a maximum of 8 to 10 people from the same company in the class. Please ask our customer service team to help you find the right balance of people per class and the number of days training you need.

Should I attend the Digital Photography Introduction course in person or live online?

For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.

What support is available after I attend the Digital Photography Introduction course?

We offer ongoing support to our Digital Photography Introduction course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.

Digital Photography Introduction — Team and Bespoke Training

Booking a private training session allows you to focus on your exact needs on dates that work best for you or your team.

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  • Our expert trainers will first understand your requirements and then tailor each session to your exact specification.
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