The Royal Photographic Society Workshops

All workshops are open to non-members and members of The Society.

To find more information and comments about the courses please visit www.rps.org and go to www.rps.org/education.php .  

Most workshops are held at the RPS headquarters in Bath unless otherwise stated.

To book a place please call 01225 325 733 or email reception@rps.org

The list of lectures can be downloaded as a PDF file


Beginners SLR Digital Photography and PhotoShop CS - John Roe ARPS
Sat 10am – 5pm, Sun 10am – 4.30pm
Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th October

For those with basic or no understanding of their SLR digital camera but wanting to learn more about its functions: F-stops, shutter speeds and ISO settings, composition and creative picture taking. The workshop will also provide hands-on tuition with PhotoShop CS. This course will suit those who use PhotoShop on a professional basis and also creative home users. £145


Studio Portraiture - Chris Burfoot
Sat 10am – 5pm, Sun 10am – 4.30pm
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th  November
Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd December

Day 1 Starting from Scratch

Aimed at photographers with little or no studio experience. The principals of using studio flash in the portrait environment will be discussed, showing how impressive results can be achieved with minimum equipment. Everyone who attends will have the chance to shoot their own pictures with a live model.

Day 2 Intermediate

For those with more than a basic understanding of the equipment and techniques or those who have completed day 1.  Participants will be shown how more advanced lighting techniques can produce better results.                 

This workshop will take place in Lacock, Wiltshir.e   1 day £65 - both days £120

SLR Advanced Camera Raw Digital Photography and PhotoShop - John Roe ARPS
Sat 10am – 5pm Sun 10am – 4.30pm
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th November

This two day workshop is designed for those who wish to build upon their knowledge and experience of PhotoShop. It will also demonstrate the advantages of  taking images in Camera Raw format and how to use Adobe Bridge to its full potential.                      £145


Digital Monochrome, Toning And Tinting Lecture - Tony Worobiec FRPS
Sat 10.30 am – 4pm,
Saturday 25th November
Saturday 3rd February 07

Tony Worobiec FRPS will demonstrate the different ways to produce a digital monochrome file from a variety of sources. He will also be showing ways of achieving lith effects digitally. This will be followed by a demonstration of printing techniques using both colour dye and black pigment inks along with digital toning and 'hand tinting' effects. £55


Going Freelance
Wednesday 29th November

The three talks will cover:
Copyright - Gwen Thomas from the AOP
Marketing Yourself as a Freelance Photographer - Lisa Howe on behalf of Skillset
Marketing and Sales for Professional Photographers - Howard Butterfield Managing Director of theimagefile £20


PhotoShop Elements – John Roe ARPS
Sat 10 am – 5pm
Saturday 16th December

A one day introductory workshop to PhotoShop Elements for those who need basic skills in image manipulation at home or  in the office. £75


Introduction to your Digital SLR – John Roe ARPS
Sun 10 am – 5pm
Sunday 17th December

A one day course to help you with the basic functions of your SLR camera, this will include F-stops, shutter speeds, and ISO settings.   At the end of the day your images will be looked at by the tutor who will give advice and support on how to develop your picture taking skills. £75


Documentary Photography
Sat 10am – 5pm Sun 10am – 4.30pm
Saturday 13th  and Sunday 14th January 2007

This new and exciting course provides a structured exploration of the subject of documentary photography, enabling you to grasp a method of photography that seeks to record, investigate and comment on people and situations. £135



Compact Camera Course for Beginners - John Roe ARPS
Sat 10am – 5pm, Sun 10am – 4.30pm
Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th January 2007

A workshop for all those who wish to learn how to use their compact digital camera and the basics of PhotoShop Elements.  The first day will be spent learning about the functions and settings of your digital camera.  The second day will concentrate on downloading images onto a computer, opening, storing and basic manipulation of images.  A fun but informative workshop to get you going.  Although this workshop is designed specifically for compact cameras if you would like to attend using an SLR please contact the tutor at jroe@omniproductions.co.uk   £135