Photography course · Haarlem · English & Spanish
Photography Course for Beginners in Haarlem
Learn to use your camera, in a small and relaxed group.
Do you have a camera you’ve never really learned to use? Or do you keep shooting on auto and wondering why your photos don’t look the way you imagined? This course is for you.
No experience needed · Max. 6 people · From €225
Is it for me?
Who is this course for?
- Complete beginners who just bought a camera (or have one gathering dust)
- People who always shoot on auto and want to understand what the buttons do
- Parents who want better photos of their children
- Entrepreneurs who want to create their own content
- Expats who’d love to learn in English or Spanish instead of Dutch
The programme
What you’ll learn
Six modules, from the very first click to editing your best shots. Theory and lots of practice outdoors.
01
Light and your camera
How a camera works and how to hold it.
02
Exposure
Aperture, shutter speed and ISO, finally explained simply.
03
Focus and lenses
Sharp photos and choosing the right focal length.
04
Light
Soft and hard light, direction, the best time of day, white balance.
05
Composition
Simple rules to make any photo stronger (and when to break them).
06
Editing
A simple step-by-step process in Lightroom or Snapseed.
Formats & prices
How the course works
In a small group
Group course
€225 per person
The full programme, step by step, with other beginners.
- 3 Saturday mornings of 2 hours in Haarlem
- Maximum 6 people (we start from 2)
- Theory and practice outdoors
- Course guide and personal feedback on your assignments
- Groups in English and in Spanish
1-to-1 in Haarlem
Private lessons
from €195
Your camera, your questions, your pace.
- 2-hour lesson: €195
- Pack of 3 lessons (6 hours): €525
- Minimum 2 hours, so there’s real time to practise
- Travel: free in Haarlem, Bloemendaal and Heemstede · €15 elsewhere in Kennemerland and Haarlemmermeer · €25 to Amsterdam and Leiden
From anywhere
Online lessons
from €85
Live video lessons with your camera in hand.
- 1 hour: €85 · 1.5 hours: €120
- Pack of 3 lessons of 1.5 h: €325
- Feedback on the photos you take between lessons
- Great for camera settings and editing
All prices are final: no VAT is charged (small business scheme, KOR). New group dates are set as soon as a group is formed: ask for the next dates.
Your teacher
Why learn with me?
I’m Pau, a documentary photographer based in Haarlem. Before living in the Netherlands, I taught photography to beginners in Buenos Aires and online for years, and I know exactly where people get stuck.
That’s why my approach is simple: no complicated jargon, lots of practice, and a safe space to make mistakes. You’ll leave not only knowing your settings, but seeing the world a little differently.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Something else on your mind? Message me on WhatsApp and I’ll reply within 24 hours.
What camera do I need?
Any camera with manual settings: a DSLR, mirrorless or advanced compact. We work with Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm and more. If you only have a phone, send me a message and we’ll see if private lessons are a better fit. I also have extra cameras that I can lend during the classes.
Do I need any experience?
None at all. We start from scratch.
In which language is the course?
There are separate groups in English and in Spanish, so you can learn in the language you feel most comfortable with.
What if I miss a session?
Let me know in advance and we’ll find a way to catch up, either in the next group or in a short private session.
What’s the difference between the group course and private lessons?
The group course follows the full programme step by step with other beginners, at a lower price. Private lessons are fully tailored to you: your camera, your questions and your pace, so you progress faster.
Can I give the course as a gift?
Yes, of course. Just contact me and we can talk about it.
Can I take lessons online?
Yes. Online private lessons work great for learning your camera settings and editing. You practise between lessons and send me your photos, and we review them together in the next session.
Ready to join a photography course in Haarlem?
Because groups are small, spots fill up quickly. Send me a message and I’ll send you the next dates.
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