PRACTICAL ONLINE COURSES.
Finally Take the Sharp, Confident Photos You Know You're Capable Of
Practical online photography courses taught by Paul and Kate Cooper, Fellows of the BIPP and MPA, with over 250 professional awards between them. Whether you shoot on a camera or a phone, we'll show you exactly what's going wrong and how to fix it.
Who we are
Two of the UK's most successful photographers, teaching you
Paul and Kate Cooper have been professional photographers since 1995. Between them they hold Fellowships from both the British Institute of Professional Photography and the Master Photographers Association — the two highest honours in UK professional photography. Kate also holds a Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society.
They've won over 250 professional awards, including UK Photographer of the Year twice. Paul has served as Director of Qualifications for both the BIPP and MPA, and helped define the current UK photography apprenticeship standard.
They know exactly what holds photographers back, because they've spent 30 years helping them move past it.
More about Paul and KateWhat we teach
Online Courses
Practical, jargon-free courses built around real results — learn at your own pace, on any device.
Camera Kickstart
Get up and running with your new camera — fast
Master Your Mobile
Take stunning photos with the camera in your pocket
Turn Your Photos Into Income
A practical guide to selling your photos as stock images
Hands-on learning
In-Person Sessions
Real-world photography experience with expert guidance — book your place and we'll arrange a date that works for you.
Studio Portrait Experience (for Two)
A hands-on studio portrait session where two people learn lighting by photographing each other
Our photography
Photography taught by working professionals
Every image on this site is our own work, taken with the same cameras and phones we teach you to use.
Student results
What our students say
"In just one hour, I went from feeling frustrated and held back by my lack of photography skills to feeling confident and excited to take more photos."
— R.B., photography student"2 hours with Paul and I'm happy as Larry with manual mode, and ready to experiment with my newly acquired knowledge."
— J.L., photography student"I was amazed at how much I learned in such a short time — it's already made a noticeable difference in my photography skills."
— L.B., photography studentWhy learn with us
We teach the things that actually make your photos better
Most photography frustration comes down to a handful of fixable problems; soft focus, missed exposure, blurry shots in low light. We've taught over 1,000 photographers to understand exactly why these things happen and how to stop them.
Our courses are built around your camera and your real-world situations - not abstract theory. Every lesson has a clear, practical takeaway you can use on your next shoot.
Meet Paul and KateFixes real problems
Soft focus, blur, poor exposure — we cover exactly what's going wrong and why.
Learn at your pace
Lifetime access — revisit any lesson whenever you need a refresher.
PDF downloads
Every course includes reference sheets and cheat cards to keep by your camera.
7-day guarantee
Not happy? Full refund within 7 days — no questions asked.
Free Guide: Top Ten Photography Mistakes — and How to Avoid Them
Not ready to buy a course yet? Start here. This free PDF covers the most common mistakes photographers make — and exactly how to fix them.
- Why your photos look soft even when the focus seems right
- The lighting mistakes that affect every camera, from phone to DSLR
- How a dirty lens and messy background can ruin a perfect moment
- The histogram — the tool most photographers ignore but pros swear by
- Plus a bonus 11th mistake that almost everyone makes but few admit!
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