Personal Booking Questions:
Q. Who can book?
A. Our courses are designed for complete beginners to semi pros and pro photographers. You can have 1 months experience or 10 years. The course will suit you whether you just want to develop a hobby or want to change your career.
Q. How to book?
A. Booking a course is a simple process. Simply click on the “Buy Now” button at the top or bottom of the course page (please see movie below). Alternatively we can take payment over the phone by calling 020 7241 2816.
Q. What knowledge of photography do I need?
A. For Camera courses you don’t need any prior knowledge, we’ll teach you all you need to get started.
For lighting courses we expect students to have a basic understanding of exposure, aperture, shutter and ISO/ASA.
Q. Skill Levels of workshops explained.
Level 1 beginner
You are a complete beginner, you use your camera on Auto mode, or you are a more experienced photographer but have a new camera and would like to know how to get the best from it.
Level 2 Intermediate
You have attended our ‘Getting past auto’ camera day or have a good understanding of ‘F’ stops and speed of depth of field, ISO and exposure.
Level 3 Advanced
You have attended our ‘Getting past auto’ camera day and studio lighting workshops and or you are familiar with the key features of your camera and have a good understanding of general photographic techniques.
Level 4 Masterclasses
You are a fully competent photographer either changing style, or want to learn specific photography skills, or you need to get more studio time.
Q. Can I buy a course place as a gift for someone else?
A. Yes of course you can, many of our customers have bought a gift voucher for their partner or friend. Our online payment system makes buying gift vouchers an easy process.
Q. How to Redeem a PayPal Gift Voucher?
A. Please read this link: How to redeem a paypal photo gift voucher.
Q. Do I receive a certificate for the course?
A. Yes upon request we can send you a certificate of course completion. Certificates usually take about 5 working days in the post.
Q. Will I be able to shoot like a pro after the course?
A. Practice makes perfect as we all know, many of our students come back to hire the studio and practice their lighting techniques. Very few people are successful first time round, most of us learn from our mistakes and with a strong will and perseverance will get there.
Equipment questions:
Q. What kind of camera is best for the courses?
A. An SLR (single lens reflex) camera is best for the studio courses. An SLR camera is identifiable from its ability to detach and change lenses. If you are still unsure about your camera please contact us with camera make and model and we can tell you what type of camera you own. If you do not own a SLR we can arrange for hire for you. You can however attend the ‘Getting Past Auto Course’ if you own a Compact, Hybrid or Bridge Camera all is explained in the ‘Getting Past Auto’ page on this site.
Q. Do I need a film or digital camera?
A. You can use film or digital. The obvious advantage of digital is you get to see your results instantly.
Q. I don’t have a camera
A. We can arrange hire of a camera and lens for you. Please contact us in advance of you coming on the course.
Q. What lenses are best for studio courses?
A. For photographing people we recommend that you use a telephoto lens. A telephoto lens is anything longer than 70mm. The ideal lens range for people attending a studio course is 24mm-70mm and 70mm-200mm. For camera courses you can bring any an all of your lenses.
If you don’t own these lenses we can arrange hire for you.
Q. What other equipment do I bring to the studio courses?
A. Well first please don’t forget your camera and suitable lens. Also bring enough memory cards, and a spare battery or battery charger. The last thing you want is to run out of charge.
Bring your camera manual, In case you have a camera we are unfamiliar with or if an error message pops up in camera.
Q. Can I use the photos I take on the studio courses?
A. You are permitted to use the photos you take of the studio model for personal portfolio use only. You can not sell the photos to a third party or stock library unless payment and written permission in the form of a model release has been agreed and signed by the model.
Booking and payment questions
Q. How do I secure my place on a course
A. To secure your place on a studio course you must pay the full amount. The payment can be made online or by calling the studio on 020 7241 2816.
Q. How long does a gift voucher last?
A. Please redeem your gift voucher within 12 months of purchase. After 12 months they will no longer be valid for a course or refund.
Q. Changing my appointment date
A. To change your appointment, please contact us within five working days (120 hours) of your appointment.
Q. Cancelling my appointment.
A. To cancel your appointment please call 020 7241 2816. Please contact us within five working days (120 hours) of your appointment to receive a full refund. If you contact us within this time we are afraid we will not be able to offer you a full refund as we wont have enough time to find someone to fill your space.
If you do not show up to an event/course/workshop you have booked we will consider this a cancellation and no refund, or date change will be available to you.
Q. Paying for my course place
A. Payment can be made online using our secure website and PayPal system. Alternatively you can pay over the telephone by calling the studio on 020 7241 2816.
Full payment upfront is required on all our courses, workshops and seminars.
Q. Paying online using paypal
A. We use ‘Paypal’ for all online transactions, ‘Paypal’ is one of the worlds largest and safest online payment systems. Your financial details are kept completely private and is not shared with StudioTime. Once you have paid via ‘Paypal’ you will receive an e-mail confirming your payment, from Paypal. Paypal will inform StudioTime of your payment and we (StudioTime) will then contact you to arrange a booking date/time. All online transaction are taken using Paypal.
Your question isn’t here
A: Just ask us your question in the response box below and we’ll anwser it as soon as possible. If it is a personal question please use the contact us page.
hi
I was just wondering if the beguinners course would be suitable for me as i am only 16
Many Thanks
Anna
Hi Kathryn
We normally have 10 people max on this workshop. Although this weekend we only have 5 people coming, so if you were to join it wouldnt be a large class.
Martin
Hi there
I’m looking at doing the ‘gettin past auto’ course this Saturday but just wondering how many people you limited per class?
Thanks
Hi Natalie
The maximum amount of people on the course is 8. There will be a bit of waiting on the workshops to take a photo, but we make sure everyone has equal time.
Regards
Martin
Hello
These courses look very interesting; what is the maximum number of people you have on each course? I like participating in a group, but I find the more people in the group, the more time you spend standing around not taking photos!
Thanks
Natalie
Sorry I don’t understand are you looking to join a photography workshop or are you looking for a job?
Martin
hi
its really great see your website .. im srujan from india , im planning to fly uk in few day ..if i get any chance to work in your environment ..i would be really thankfull ,my self im BFA photography n MS communication graduate..presently working for television(ATV(atvindia.com) in india as senior creative director and production trainer.i want to share my knowledge as well want to learn from your end.
thank you.
Hi Rebecca
We have all our newest flash guns hired out on that weekend, we only have an old speedlight available that isnt great. I can recommend you a couple of places to hire from. The first is Calumet on Drummond Street Euston and the second is an online company called Camerent they can hire and deliver to you.
Regards
Martin
Hi
I’m potentially interested in the Flash Photography workshop on 23rd April. I have completed beginner and intermediate digital photography courses with my Canon 400. However I do not own a flash gun. Can you advise if you can loan/hire one on my behalf for this course and if so what the additional cost would be?
Kind regards,
Rebecca
Hi Ally
The “Getting Past Auto” camera course will refresh your knowledge of photography, exposure, focusing, depth of field and would cover all the (manual and semi auto) functions on the Canon EOS 450D.
Regards
Martin
Hi I am interested in doing your camera course. I have done a bit of photography before but need a bit of a brush up on skills. I would also like to learn the full features of my Eos 450d. Just wondering if this course covers all of the above or if there is another one you would recommend.
Many thanks
Ally