Our Philosophy
Portraits and Props is more than a location, it is a collaborative ecosystem designed to elevate the photographic arts. From curated prop collections to state-of-the-art studio facilities, we provide the canvas for your next masterpiece.
Bronze Arts Award
Designed for ages 11–14 (open to 11–25). Qualification works at GCSE grades D–G / 3–1 standard.
Silver Arts Award
Designed for ages 14–16 (open to 11–25). Qualification works at GCSE grades A*–C / 9–4 standard.
Photo Walks
Refresh your analogue camera skills whilst exploring East London with an ‘eazzy.space’ guide. Gain creative inspiration and new perspectives.
Mentorship
An individually tailored package to develop your photographic eye, personal style, and conduct in-depth outcome analysis.
Institutions
Working in partnership with schools to provide group participation sessions tailored to expand curriculums into analogue photography.
Dark Room Courses
Introduction to controlled Dark Room development and printing, empowering participants to build and facilitate a “home darkroom”.
Bronze Arts Award
To achieve the Bronze Award, participants must achieve:
- Development of interests, knowledge and skills through active participation in analogue photography
- Experience of at least one photographic event/experience as an audience member
- Research into the work of a photographer that inspires them
- Experience of passing on an arts skill
Assessment Based On
- Knowledge & Understanding
- Creativity
- Communication
Hours
- 40 hours guided
- 20 hours independent
Fee
£599 + £150 film (x10 rolls) & development allowance
Total: £749
Payment
Negotiable options available upon application
Please note:
- Participant will not be expected to their own cameras. Various cameras, will be provided. . The use of cameras will be decided together based on ability and interest.
- Unused film will be refunded
Silver Arts Award
Silver Arts Award is designed for ages 14–16, but is open to anyone aged 11 to 25. Qualification involves working at the same standard as GCSE grades A*–C/9–4.
To achieve the Silver Award, the participant must achieve the following:
Unit 1: Challenge and Pathway:
- Identify and plan a photography challenge
- Implement and review the photography challenge
- Review photographic events/experiences
- Undertake photographic research
Unit 2: Leadership- Exhibition
- Identify leadership role and plan a public exhibition (at 49 Fashion Street)
- Plan the practical issues
- Demonstrate effective leadership
- Work effectively with others
- Review/critic the exhibition
Assessment Based On
- Knowledge & Understanding
- Creativity
- Planning & Review
- Communication
Hours
- 60 hours guided
- 35 hours independent
Fee
£799 + £225 film (x15 rolls) & development allowance
Total: £1024
Payment
Negotiable options available upon application
Please note:
- Participant will not be expected to their own cameras. Various cameras, will be provided. . The use of cameras will be decided together based on ability and interest.
- Unused film will be refunded
- Exhibition costs are additional
- Any equipment purchased will be heavily discounted
Photo Walks
Guided analogue explorations through East London
Refresh your analogue camera skills whilst exploring unique areas of East London. Gain creative inspiration, meet fellow photography enthusiasts, and learn hands-on camera skills
Check out our Instagram for recent photo walk outcomes:
@portraitsprops on Instagram
Mentorship
Tailored 1-on-1 development for emerging artists
An individually tailored package to develop your photographic eye and personal style. Benefit from 1-on-1 feedback and in-depth analysis of your photographic outcomes.
Institutions
Bringing hands-on photo-science back into mainstreams and academies
We understand that inspiring creativity from a young age is paramount as part of a comprehensive education. Digital and AI models are fast replacing traditional methods; however, we believe analogue photography provides something essential—a meeting point for science and creativity.
We collaborate with schools and colleges to reintroduce analogue photography into mainstream education through group participation and lectures tailored to your institution’s core values.
Dark Room Courses
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Introduction to controlled Dark Room development and printing. Learn the hands-on chemical and physical processes allowing participants to build and facilitate their own “home darkroom.”