Why Choose Lens School?

We love photography

All kinds of photography.  Whether you’re interested in studio, landscape, portraits or abstracts, Lens School has a course dedicated to the art that you want to create.

We create intelligent courses that meet your needs

All Lens School courses are written and designed by a professional curriculum designer.  They are carefully structured to guide you through a learning process, build on existing knowledge and deepen your understanding. 

Lens School courses can offer you support in any aspect of photography, from composition and shooting to studio, processing, printing and exhibiting.   

We know that everyone is different

Whether you feel ready to devote a day, weekend, a week, or a year to your photography, Lens School has a course which will challenge and inspire you.

From weekend workshops to remote wilderness tours over a week long, Lens School offers practical, intimate courses and tours for anyone who wants to take their photography to the next level.

We care about community

Lens School students are a community of passionate, supportive and inspiring photography-lovers.

When you enrol in a course with us you will gain access to private online forums and be invited to exhibit your work in our annual exhibition.

We care about our students

Your tutor Len Metcalf is well known for his gentle, supportive teaching style.  Guided by 25 years of teaching and mentoring experience, Len’s nurturing, practical approach draws out each student’s creativity, helping them realize their vision.

Len is an internationally collected fine art photographer and trained art educator.  You can read more about Len’s credentials here.