London Institute of Photography Reviews 

Holger & his team are an amazing group of photographers and teachers. All have worked in the industry and are very supportive throughout the program. Even throughout the COVID-19 crisis, classes that could be moved online were offered to students. You graduate from the course with a great body of work, and the tools to keep working on your own.

As the PPC course is quite intensive, you get out of it what you put into it. The teachers are great, but you have to put in the work outside class.

That being said, I was able to secure a full-time job in a studio after the course and couldn't have done it without LIOP! Thank you so much for everything!

I’ve completed two courses with these guys now and they have been great. They are really knowledgeable, fun and professional and they go above and beyond to make sure you get the most out of your time with them. The courses are very hands on and you get plenty of chances to get stuck in. Great for novices and more advanced photographers alike.

Really profesional and human team. The courses are very well designed and students get close attention from teachers. I hope to have the chance to study again at LIoP. The course I did exceeded my expectations.

I did my Professional Photography course at LIoP and can only recommend it. You will get a taste of everything and it makes you have a clearer picture which direction to go. Holger is a great mentor and the environment is very friendly.

I was a student in two courses at the London Institute of Photography. After completing the courses, I have the most positive experience and I can recommend everyone interested in the world of photography. Theoretical and practical teaching is interesting, proactive and full of challenges. The most important thing is that you learn about all the elements of photography. After that, your camera will always be in Manual mode. In LIoP you can forget the boredom while listening to the theoretical part of the training. Every detail and part of the lesson is perfectly planned. Lecturers are top photographers with whom you will not be at a distance - they treat you as a member of a family. In LIoP we are all one big family of photo lovers. That's why many thanks to Holger Pooten and Katerina! The final part of the course was in a professional photo studio. Every student had a photo set with a professional model, stylist, makeup artist and hairdresser. Since I spent most of my business life in the TV studio, I can say that the last part of the course on the photo set is extremely professionally designed. It is not an imitation of similar situations, it is a serious story that has a beginning and an end. I recommend all courses in LIoP and I know you will not make a mistake.

This course has totally exceeded all my expectations. Holger is really thorough in his explanations and his experience in the field transpires in his teachings. I recommend this course to anyone who would like to venture in the photography world. The course covered all the basics to allow one to use the camera manually.

I wanna express my full enthusiasm for this course and the way the teacher dealt with each topic.
Waiting for the course I wrote a page full of questions about the business, the rates and the market and he answered to all during the first 2 hours without even be asked.
We also received the recording of the course .

The Complete Foundation Course was well-paced, interesting and inspiring. Jenny and Holger were unbelievably knowledgable, supportive and constructive and I walked away from the four days knowing my camera and it’s functions far better and able to use Manual Mode with confidence and far more control. The field exercises in Shoreditch and the city were challenging but fun and took me out of my comfort zone but of course that’s where valuable growth happens! For anyone starting out in photography or wanting to feel more in command of their camera and images, this course is perfect!

I m so grateful to LIOP. I've tried other schools in London before and they have left me clueless. LIOP teaches the art of photography in an approachable way while keeping it advanced relevant & elevated. The first day Holger asked if we understood and if we had any questions I immediately did and he was so patient and wanted to make sure I understood. That was the first teacher in a photography school that I came across that the teacher cares.
you can feel their passion vibrating and they translate it into their courses and into their welcoming, clean, and professional environment. You are being taught by professionals who are making money in Photography and they are sharing with you their secrets. Anybody who wants to further or pick up the Art of Photography can benefit from taking a class here. I took a professional Photography course because of my desire to work in the photography industry. I'm so glad I did. With the mentoring session, I was able to hon in on my personal style. As of January 2019, I've been based in Miami London, and DK all while I was trying to complete my Professional course. Holger and Misao were able to work with my schedule so I could complete all the modules. I'm so happy for Misao finding courses to fit my schedule. Because I was able to learn the art and science of photography in a way that a YouTube tutorial simply can't do. Holgar is so sincere, talented and he doesn't judge. He doesn't teach a selected few like so many photography courses do. He teaches the whole class. He has a great team of instructors who are there to assist you. No matter your situation Go give them a call just do it. You won't regret it. No one paid me I didn't receive a discount. I'm saying this on my own merit. I am happy I got to grow my creative Photography skillset with the London Institute of Photography.

It has been absolutely amazing doing the professional photography course at LIOP. It's hard to put it into words but I feel like my brain has been rewired and a whole new world has opened up to me! Holger, the course director, puts a lot of care and attention into providing a really good experience for all the students. I thoroughly recommend doing this course.

The Photography Careers course really helped me separate the business from the art to give directions on strategies to get to the next step. The course was really insightful in the different routes and opportunities available as a photographer. Would highly recommend

I started the Professional Photography Course at the LIoP without having formal training in photography but with around 4 years experience around a camera and a goal of becoming a professional working photographer. From the start I felt I had made the right decision in joining, with kind and knowledgable tutors, and the clear consistent pace of the course, I have felt my confidence build into a clear photographic direction.
The course at LIoP is a definite aid to anyone trying to improve their work and constant source of advice on how to navigate in the photographic world. I would very much highly recommend it.

I cannot recommend enough the LIoP!
I took the whole professional course and it has been an amazing experience!. I have learnt many new skills on different aspects of photography and now I definitely feel more confident to try to make it as a photographer.
Holger and the teacher's team are fantastic, very knowledgeable and engaging and always very helpful.
One of the best features of the professional course is also the mentoring sessions with Holger that helps you develop a personal project and as a photographer

This course has transformed my photography! My photography skills have improved incredibly and I feel really confident to start offering professional service. All the teachers are extremely talented, friendly and helpful; making each and every module engaging and fun.
I would recommend the Professional Photography Course to anyone who wants to get their foot into the photography world. You will be surprised at how easy they make it to grasp the technical skills and how to make a career out of it. Highly recommend!

Fabulous teacher, great set up and hands on learning! I'm adding the Intermediate course on as I enjoyed the Beginners Course immensely.

LIoP course is complete and very easy to understand. I had the pleasure to have Joana as a teacher: she is funny and explained even complex concept in an easy way, showing real work examples and great photographer technique in addition to interesting movie and documentaries about photography. Furthermore, following the theory in class, there is the practice outside, in the very picturesque Brick Lane. I attended the Beginner course, and I am now more confident in using my camera. I already booked the Intermediate course :)

The Professional Photography Course at the London Institute of Photography has been an outstanding experience for me and has definitely exceeded my expectations. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or an experienced photographer, Holger and his team are aiming to take your work to the next level.
The LIoP has not only taught me how to take good photographs, it has also inspired me in so many ways and given me the confidence to
start a career in Photography. Thank you!

I recently completed the 1 day per week Professional Photography Course (PPC) which is made up of 10 modules of 2-4 weeks each. The course is very commercially focussed, with the goal of fast tracking students into a working environment. The modules were all really well programmed so that lessons learnt could be used in the subsequent classes. Stand out modules for me were the fashion, still life and careers modules along with the personal mentoring sessions. Being one day per week was great as it not only allowed me to continue to work my normal full time job but it slowed it down to give time to reflect and prepare between classes. Holger is a fantastic teacher and for some of the more specialist modules we had great support from the other tutors who are all also professional photographers. An added bonus of this course is aside from the course fees (and bringing your camera) there was no additional unseen costs at all – including walking away with a great looking printed portfolio. I’d recommend this course for anyone as even though our group was all varied in ability, goals and style we all made good progress and complimented each other in our own strengths and weaknesses. I was sad when it ended!

LIoP was the perfect learning and insight I needed to continue on my photography journey. Well worth the investment.

The best course ever.

Not many photographers share the true secrets of the industry.

Through Holger and his team you will leave satisfied and filled with new knowledge.

Thank you for everything 🙂.