Shoot your first roll of black-and-white film, with the theory and hands-on practice to expose it confidently.
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10+ years' experience
Every GPP class is led by a working photographer with years inside the GPP studio — they've seen where students get stuck, and walked hundreds of people through it.
4.9 ★ · 1,178 reviews on Google
A sample of what people who walked into a GPP workshop walked out saying — every one a real five-star Google review. Read them all on Google →
Highly recommended! I attended the Level 1 Photography Workshop and absolutely loved it. Perfectly structured for beginners — clear, hands-on, super engaging. The instructor explained everything with patience and made even the technical parts feel easy. I walked away much more confident using my camera and understanding light, framing and composition. Can't wait to join Level 2!
Marinell LumioA class on the basics of photography — really informative, with easy-to-follow instructions. I'd recommend it for amateurs and hobbyists alike.
Love the Level 1 photography workshop with Laura. Exactly the level of information I needed to start getting more value from my camera. I 100% recommend it and will for sure be doing Level 2 and the smartphone photography workshop. Thank you Laura!
Rachel GonsalvesA really informative and interactive Level 1 photography class, and Laura was an amazing teacher. Not too fast, very interesting, and quick to pick up — it was fun to shoot and learn to do it the right way. Highly recommend, you won't regret it!
Görkem AkyavuzI absolutely loved this photo workshop! Even the smallest tips made a huge difference in how I see and take photos. She's incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and explains everything in such a simple, inspiring way. I left feeling much more confident and creative. Highly recommended!
Emma Louise Waltham-MalcolmHaving searched for the perfect photography course in Dubai for a while, I can now personally advocate for GPP being the go-to educational institution for all your photography needs in the UAE. Laura is an exceptional lecturer, breaking down her vast knowledge with an encouraging approach for all levels. Many thanks!
Amazing workshop! Highly recommend it to any photography enthusiast. Super beginner friendly!
Afrooz ElyasI had the pleasure of joining Laura's photography class and it's truly been an amazing experience. Laura is incredibly knowledgeable, and has a wonderful way of explaining concepts like lighting, composition and camera settings in a way that's easy to understand and apply. Thank you Laura!
Nazely MardirossianThe workshop was amazing — I've learned so much and I'm so excited now to buy my camera and put everything into practice and move to the next level. Thank you so much Laura, you're an amazing instructor!
Great workshop! Exactly what I needed to learn how to use my camera properly and build a solid foundation. I'm excited to start practising and take better photos on my next trip!
Laura totally smashed the workshop! Loved and learned every minute of it. Time went by in a breeze and I met some very nice people.
This quick workshop is an eye-opener! I've been using an iPhone since 2007 but never knew how to use its camera properly. Many thanks Laura — great energy and cool slides!
The iPhone photography workshop by Laura was totally worth it! Learned new tips and tricks for getting the most out of my iPhone — wish I'd known these sooner.
Had a fun time at the smartphone photography and editing workshop. Laura was awesome — she helped us develop a vision and tell stories with pictures. Never looking at objects the same way again!
Had an amazing workshop session on mobile photography and editing at Gulf Photo Plus.
Alia LopezI went to the mobile photography workshop with Laura and I strongly recommend it. It solved my doubts and highlighted the foundations of photography you can use for social media too. We went through different styles — portrait, landscape, abstract. I enjoyed the practical side. This will be my place for photography courses!
Nina ZatschA great experience at the smartphone photography and editing workshop. Laura taught us so many things and gave us tools for enhancing day-to-day photos taken with our phones. Thank you!
Had a lot of fun at the workshop — didn't realise I could take better pictures with just a small adjustment to the settings. Laura also made me start looking at normal things from a different perspective. Looking forward to taking better pictures with my phone going forward.
Shiv CharanLaura was very knowledgeable and lively. Would definitely recommend the photography class for beginners and anybody with a decent smartphone.
Had such a fun time at Laura's photography workshop! Learned so many little tricks about editing and capturing the right light — makes everything so easy and inspiring.
Just wrapped up a photography workshop with Laura. Learned so much about taking better photos and editing from my iPhone. Great experience — strongly recommend.
Thank you Laura for the way you presented this class. I'll be back for more!
Visited GPP for a cyanotype workshop. It was very informative and the process was super enjoyable! Arnold was a great instructor.
Attended the cyanotype workshop hosted by Arnold and had an amazing time. A very insightful and fun experience — got me really interested in the sun-printing process!
I recently did a cyan-print workshop at Gulf Photo Plus and it was such an engaging and interesting experience! Arnold was super friendly and knowledgeable, making the whole process easy to follow and fun. I loved how hands-on it was, and got to create some really cool prints.
I thoroughly enjoyed the cyanotype workshop. The space is lovely and Arnold was very patient and kind in guiding us through the process. Would definitely love to be part of more workshops like these.
If you can, join a day of Gulf Photo Plus workshops — they're fantastic. Loads of knowledge and hands-on exercises, plus plenty of theory delivered in a simple way. Recommending to anyone!
Laura is a fantastic workshop lead and has so much to share from her own experience — it makes it all the more worth attending!
Best workshop ever! Loved it, thank you — bringing my kid next time.
I will definitely look for other workshops here for sure!
I will certainly come back for the Level II workshop!
Located in Alserkal Avenue
Free loan camera
Film bodies are personal, and analog gear is too varied to standardise — but if you don't have one, we've got you. Tick the box at checkout and we'll set you up with a 35mm film body from the GPP loan fleet. Or bring your own if you've got one.
Good to know
You'll need to pay before class to lock in your seat. Book online, or visit GPP during open hours and we'll process it for you.
We're not an accredited institution, but we're happy to prepare a custom certificate of completion. Email us at least 3 days before your workshop and it'll be ready at the end of class.
Yes — we have a limited number of loan cameras, free of charge. Just tick the loan-camera box at checkout to reserve one, subject to availability.
Workshops are capped at 8 students so every person gets real attention from the instructor. Many of our classes run with fewer than that.
Yes — every GPP workshop is hands-on. You'll spend the majority of your time practising with a camera, getting feedback on the spot, and applying each concept as soon as it's introduced. We don't run pure-lecture classes.
Gulf Photo Plus is at Warehouse D36, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai — inside Dubai's contemporary art district. RTA parking all around Alserkal Avenue; about an 8-minute walk from the metro station.
Yes. All our workshops can be taken privately — solo, with a friend, or as a small group of your choosing — with a fully customisable curriculum. Pricing starts from AED 500 / hour. Email info@gulfphotoplus.com to enquire.
All public workshops are taught in English. Arabic-language private workshops are available on request — just mention it when you reach out.
If we cancel a session for any reason (low enrolment, instructor unavailability, force majeure), you'll receive either a full refund or first-priority transfer to the next available date — your choice.
