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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Q: Do I need photography experience?
Not at all. This class is designed for complete beginners and curious improvers alike. If you can press a shutter button, you're ready.
Q: Can I come alone?
This class is designed to be taken in pairs, as you'll be photographing each other. If you'd like to come solo, get in touch before booking and we'll see what we can arrange.
Q: Is the studio accessible?
The studio has limited accessibility, particularly at weekends when ramps may not be available. If you have specific accessibility requirements, please get in touch before booking and I'll do my best to find a solution or suggest the most suitable day for your visit.
Q: What's the cancellation policy?
A: Free to cancel or reschedule up until 3 days before the class
Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 2 hours, £70 per guest
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Discover the magic that happens between people at this portrait photography class in London.
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arrow_right_alt arrow_downward- Reading and working with natural light – Understand how to use the light around you to create flattering, professional-looking images.
- Composition and framing for portraits – Learn how to position your subject within the frame for maximum impact.
- How to direct your subject – Master the art of helping people feel relaxed, natural, and confident.
- Camera settings demystified – Get to grips with aperture, shutter speed, and knowing exactly when to use each one.
- Capturing genuine emotion – Focus on catching real moments rather than stiff, artificial poses.
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What you'll get
Hands-on portrait skills, genuine confidence behind the lens, and a set of images you actually love.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly
What to bring
DSLR, mirrorless, phone, film camera fully charged.
FAQ
Do I need photography experience?
Not at all. This class is designed for complete beginners and curious improvers alike. If you can press a shutter button, you're ready.
Can I come alone?
This class is designed to be taken in pairs, as you'll be photographing each other. If you'd like to come solo, get in touch before booking and we'll see what we can arrange.
Is the studio accessible?
The studio has limited accessibility, particularly at weekends when ramps may not be available. If you have specific accessibility requirements, please get in touch before booking and I'll do my best to find a solution or suggest the most suitable day for your visit.
Location
Hepburn Studios - 241 Ferndale Rd, London SW9 8BJ
Hepburn Studios is located inside the Bon Marché Centre at 241-251 Ferndale Road, Brixton, SW9 8BJ — just a 5-minute walk from Brixton Underground and Overground station. Head down Brixton Road, turn onto Ferndale Road, and look for the building on the corner next to TK Maxx.
Your teacher
Photography found me before I really understood what it meant, but the moment I picked up a camera, something clicked. I've been working professionally since 2012, and over a decade later I'm still just as in love with the process as I was at the beginning.I'm Giulia, a London-based photographer and videographer originally from Italy. I work across portraiture, fashion, commercial and editorial photography from my studio in Brixton, a space I built not just as a place to shoot, but as a place where people feel genuinely comfortable being themselves. That's really at the heart of everything I do: photography as a relationship. Not just pressing a shutter, but creating the kind of trust and presence that lets someone relax, open up, and be truly seen.My work has taken me some wonderful places, I've been published in PhotoVogue and Glamour Italy, exhibited internationally, and had work featured in Terrific Fashion by Rizzoli. In 2025, Hypebae named me one of their "Cool & Queer Photographers to Follow." I also shoot on film alongside digital, because slowing down and being intentional with every frame is something I genuinely believe in.But honestly? Teaching might be my favourite thing.There's a moment I live for in every workshop, when someone who walked in nervous and unsure suddenly takes a photograph that surprises even themselves. That shift in confidence, that "wait, I can actually do this" moment, is why I love teaching so much. I don't believe in making photography feel complicated or intimidating. I believe in meeting people where they are, listening to what they actually want to learn, and creating a space where curiosity is more important than perfection.Whether you're picking up a camera for the first time or trying to unlock more of what your camera can do, you'll leave my class with real skills, real confidence, and, I hope, a real love for the craft.Come as you are. We'll figure out the rest together.
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