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Hi Everyone, a big thank you for submitting your pictures to our Architecture Photography competition.The winning shot was awarded to Alan Cartright. Congratulations!Selected pictures from all submitted David SealeStephanie ClaireKaren HatherlySarah BairdMichael SeizanisGiles LuryJef SenorzorroKaren BrickleyCongratulations to all who submitted their entries!It is really important to go out and practice. Our photography...

Hi Everyone, it's time for another photo competition! When I started working on the "SPRINGTIME" theme on Saturday I was so optimistic... 18 degrees, beautiful sunny weather, clear blue sky... I was going to say that spring is finally here! And now today... 9 degrees, thick clouds, cold and rainy... well let's just hope NOT for too long :) Ok, so the official date was 20th March, but it all really happens in April, when magnolias and cherry trees are blossoming, azaleas, tulips, daffodils,...

Hi Everyone, a big thank you for submitting your pictures to our Rule of Thirds Photography competition!The winning shot was awarded to Clair Butler (Instagram)Clair Butler photography. Congratulations!!!Selected pictures from all submitted Patrizia-PedaceKaren BrickleyMark-TilburyRamzan-CirakogluAfrica MiraKatie-GreenwoodRenu-KumarSarah-WoodwardCongratulations to all who submitted their entries!It is really important to go out and practice....

Hi Everyone, it's time for another photo competition! Spring is almost here... but not yet... so we will keep that theme for another time. (April?) While scouting for the best locations to run a new edition of our Travel Photography course I've spent a lot of time around London Bridge, Tower Hill, Monument, Covent Garden, and WOW I have to say that architecture in London is really amazing! Well, we kind of know it, but also take it for granted. It's the city where we work, 9 to 5, daily...

Hi Everyone, a big thank you for submitting your pictures to our City Lights Photography competition!The winning shot was awarded to Chris Gillman. Congratulations!!!Chris Gillman - Instagram @christagman "London Eye, blue hour", settings: ISO 100, 50mm, f/16, 30 second exposure. I had spent a long time on the side of the river as the sun was going down. I had been hoping for an interesting sunset being the houses of parliament but it wasn't amounting to much so I crossed over to...

Hi Everyone, it's time for another photo competition.We've already done all the different technical bits, aperture, shutter speeds, depth of field; now, let's try composition! And start with the "Rule of Thirds" (Wikipedia link).Ok, if you know how to get your exposure right, sharp focus, colours, but still, it feels like your pictures look a bit "ordinary"... changing a viewpoint, or following some simple composition rules can make them more visually appealing. Rule of thirds is...

Hi Everyone, a big thank you for submitting your pictures to our Festive Spirit Photography competition!The winning shot was awarded to Ewa Zdunska. Congratulations!!!Ewa ZdunskaSelected pictures from all submittedKaren BrickleyClifford BrianClair ButlerClaire ScullinAlan BloorCongratulations to all who submitted their entries!It is really important to go out and practice. Our photography courses can give you all the technical...

Hi Everyone! We are finally back after a Christmas break, and already in 2019!Hope 2018 was a good year for everyone, and let's make 2019 even better photographically :)For our January competition, I suggested a theme "City Lights".A few days ago, I went to central London to photograph the displays of Christmas lights. Oxford Street, Bond Street, Carnaby Street... I left home just after 6pm with a thought that I will stay for max couple of hours, ... well, I got back shortly...

Hi Everyone, a big thank you for submitting your pictures to our Abstract Photography competition!We've received a great variety of images. The winning shot was awarded to David Seale. Congratulations!!!David Seale - https://www.flickr.com/photos/seale50/ The title I gave to the photograph is "When Worlds Collide", because to me, the spheres look like planets. The image is made from cooking oil on water. The water is in a glass bowl and the bowl is on a glass table. The colour was...

Hi Everyone! Yes, it’s time for our next Photography Competition. And yes, you probably guessed it! The festive season is approaching fast - Festive Spirit is our theme. Christmas, New Year, Diwali ... take some new shots or dig out your last year favourites! As before, we have a Pinterest board, but you are the artist, get creative!Remember that the winner will receive £50 in course vouchers. Please submit maximum three of your best pictures. We’ll choose the winner and...