ISSOS - International Summer Schools For 13-18 Year Olds
Photography Summer School Program at Cambridge
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Summer Course
DURATION
3 weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
31 May 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
08 Jul 2026
TUITION FEES
GBP 7,900 / per course
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Photography Summer School Programme
Learn and develop the art of photography this summer and explore your creativity through your camera lens. Whether you're a complete beginner or already have some experience, our photography summer programme will help you develop your skills in a fun and supportive environment.
With expert tuition from professional photographers, you'll cover a variety of styles and techniques, from landscapes and portraits to abstract and street photography.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a personal portfolio to showcase at our Photography Exhibition, capturing your unique perspective of the world around you.
Benefits of Photography at ISSOS
- Expert tuition from professional photographers
- Develop skills in different photography styles, including nature, portrait, and street photography
- Learn techniques to take and edit photos for the effect you want
- Discover your creative talent and produce photography to tell your own story
- Varied and exciting lessons with new topics every day
- Build a portfolio of work to showcase at the Photography Exhibition
- Engaged community of students from over 100 nationalities
- Balanced programme designed to educate hearts and minds
- Elective classes are combined with one of our exciting Academic options
What Students Will Learn
Our three-week summer Photography course is designed for students of all levels – whether they’re picking up a camera for the first time or looking to take their skills to the next stage. With tailored guidance from working photographers to suit each student’s experience, this course offers the chance to explore photography in a fun and supportive environment.
Beginners will get to grips with the essentials, learning how to use their camera effectively and understanding the basics of composition, shutter speed, and aperture. More experienced students will be challenged with advanced techniques like long exposure, intentional blur, and tilt shift, helping them refine their technical skills.
Throughout the course, students will experiment with a wide range of photographic styles, from street and documentary photography to studio portraits and nature shots.
By the end of the programme, each student will have built a portfolio of their best work, which will be proudly displayed in the final Photography Exhibition – a celebration of everything they’ve learned and created over the three weeks.
Our elective classes run for 3 hours every weekday afternoon (except Wednesdays) and are paired with an academic class, allowing students to explore different interests and create a well-rounded academic profile.