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Photography Workshops

Beginners - Intermediate - Advanced


Our Workshops

Hands-on evening and weekend workshops, run by a professional photographer in a working studio. based in Barlaston, Staffordshire.

Beginners Photography Workshop

Experience a professionally led course that delves into the essential principles of photography with various course options to fit your needs.

  • Duration : 8 hours - over various options

  • Price : £120 for 8 hours tuition

  • Class size : Maximum 4

  • Experience : Beginners & Hobbyists

  • Aim : Utilise your camera to its full potential. We aim to have you shooting on Manual mode by the end of our beginners course! - and using flash creatively to enhance your images

  • Kit required : Ideally own a camera with interchangeable lenses, either mirrorless or DSLR, if needed cameras are available to use during your lessons (free of charge)

  • Location : Paolo Loraso Photography workshop Studio in Barlaston, Staffordshire

  • Course Options : Option 1: One full day - (Saturday or Sunday) 9-5pm

    Option 2: Two 4 hour sessions - (Saturday or Sunday) 10-2pm or 1-5pm

    Option 3: Two sessions -Evening 6-9pm(3hr) + Sat or Sun(5hr)


Intermediate Photography Workshop

  • Duration : 2 hours - Various evenings 7-9pm

  • Experience : All Levels

  • Class size : Maximum 4

  • Class Options : Various specialist workshops either Studio Portraits including lighting for models or Product/Hero Photography including amazing effects with water droplets and creative lighting or Photoshop Skills

  • Kit required : Ideally own a camera with interchangeable lenses, either mirrorless or DSLR, if needed cameras are available to use during your lessons (free of charge)

  • Location : Paolo Loraso Photography Workshop Studio in Barlaston, Staffordshire

  • Price : £50 per session

Advanced Photography Workshops

  • Duration : 2 hours - Various evenings 7-9pm or Weekends 10-12pm, 1-3pm, 4-6pm

  • Experience : Advanced

  • Class size : Maximum 4

  • Subject : Advanced Studio work - Portraiture, Fashion, Boudoir or Art Nude

  • Skills : Advanced lighting, posing techniques and use of props in fully working professional studio using the latest studio lighting

  • Kit required : Ideally own a camera with interchangeable lenses, either mirrorless or DSLR, if needed cameras are available to use during your lessons (free of charge)

  • Location : Paolo Loraso Photography Workshop Studio in Barlaston, Staffordshire

  • Price : £50 per session


Paolo Loraso

Paolo is a professional photographer with over 38 years experience and has had a successful photography studio and lab since 1992, covering all aspects of photography.

These workshops are the perfect opportunity for Paolo to share his enthusiasm, knowledge and many years of experience in photography.

Paolo has now been teaching for over 10 years and helping people to fully utilise their cameras to achieve great results. His enthusiasm and knowledge has inspired others, leading to some starting their own Photography business.