Photo course in Paris with PhotoProf: Get the most out of your smartphone, mirrorless or DSLR

Want to really sharpen your photography rather than keep your camera on auto? PhotoProf offers photography courses in Paris and across France since 2010, with a 100% practical approach: out in the field, camera in hand, guided by a real professional photographer.

Whether you shoot with a DSLR, a mirrorless, a bridge camera, a compact, or simply your smartphone, each photography workshop in Paris is designed to help you improve in real-world conditions, in small groups of 2 to 8 participants at the same level.

Unlike a photo club or a school that requires commitment over months, every PhotoProf session lasts only 3 to 4 hours, with no subscription and no year-long enrollment. You pick the date that suits you, meet us at the day’s meeting point (always just outside a metro station exit), and you progress with your camera in hand. After the session, you’ll receive your course materials, and your trainer will be available by email if you have questions.

On the agenda

• Beginner level : step out of auto mode and finally master aperture, shutter speed and ISO
• Dedicated course to smartphone photography on smartphones
• Specific techniques : light and color, night photography, black and white, cobra flash
• Composition and creativity : portrait, landscape, street photography
• Photo editing : initiation et perfectionnement sous Lightroom
• Studio : studio portrait avec des flashes professionnels
• Private lessons : a tailor-made program, on the date and at the pace of your choice

From the art of the smartphone to the subtleties of full-frame mirrorless bodies

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need expensive gear to take superb photos. Today, smartphones offer astonishing capabilities, provided you know how to use them (metering, focusing, depth of field). Workshops are accessible from age 11 on all cameras equipped with manual modes, i.e., those that let you adjust the aperture, shutter speed and ISO manually. That’s the

• A warm, accessible teaching approach: Ideal for complete beginners, curious amateurs, and older adults eager to explore new creative practices.
• Urban exploration and beautiful spots: Learn to capture Haussmannian architecture, the reflections on the Seine, the bustle of markets, and the poetry of Parisian parks.
• Small, privileged groups: A tight-knit format that guarantees personalised guidance and tailored answers to all your technical questions. Private lessons are also available.

€10 off with the code SORTIRAPARIS,
to be entered in your cart when booking your first class

Looking for a gift idea for a photographer?

Giving a gift to a photography aficionado is often a real uphill battle when you don’t know much about it yourself—especially since the gear (lenses, bodies, accessories) commands a hefty budget and calls for a fair amount of know-how to pick the right one.

To eliminate any margin for error, the PhotoProf gift card is presented as the ideal solution, starting at €85. It allows the recipient to independently choose the course or workshop that best fits their aims, level, and creative ambitions, while selecting the date of their Paris session themselves for up to 18 months.

A budget-friendly gift idea to offer lasting know-how without the risk of getting it wrong!