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Leica Akademie Series

Photobook
Pathway

From First Frame to
Published Photobook

Embark on a transformative photographic journey with the Leica Akademie Series: Photobook Pathway, a comprehensive three-month programme designed for photographers who aspire to develop their visual storytelling skills and bring their work to life in print.

Course Fee
$1,800 / pax
3 months  •  6 guided lessons (2 hrs/lesson)
(Min. of 2 and maximum 5 pax)
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Course Fee Includes
  • Six instructor-led Leica Akademie sessions
  • Personalised project guidance and feedback
  • Photobook editing and sequencing mentorship
  • Production of two photobooks per participant
More Than Photographs

A Meaningful
Journey

Spanning six carefully structured lessons, this immersive pathway begins with a strong foundation in photographic fundamentals before guiding participants through intermediate techniques, visual narrative development, sequencing, editing, and photobook creation. By the end of the programme, participants will graduate with not only enhanced photographic skills, but also a completed body of work presented in their very own photobook.

This course is ideal for photographers who wish to move beyond individual images and learn how to create a cohesive visual story with purpose and impact.

Hands turning the pages of a photobook
Build Skills. Find Your Vision. Tell Your Story.

What You
Will Learn

Throughout the programme, participants will:

  • Build a solid foundation in photography fundamentals
  • Develop a deeper understanding of composition, light, and visual language
  • Strengthen their photographic vision and storytelling approach
  • Learn how to edit and sequence images into a cohesive narrative
  • Gain insight into the photobook creation and design process
  • Receive guidance and feedback from experienced Leica Akademie tutors
  • Produce and publish their own photobook project
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  • Duration3 Months
  • Format6 Guided Lessons (2 hrs/lesson)
  • LevelBasic to Intermediate

The curriculum is structured to progressively develop both technical and creative capabilities, culminating in a final photobook project that showcases each participant's unique photographic journey.

Programme Structure

6 Lessons
Over 3 Months

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  1. 10 NOVLesson 1: Fundamentals of Photography4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  2. 24 NOVLesson 2: Basics of Composition4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  3. 8 DECLesson 3: Lightroom Essentials4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  4. 22 DECLesson 4: Deep Dive into In-camera Adjustments4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  5. 6 JANLesson 5: Principles of Light and Shadow4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  6. 27 JANLesson 6: Advanced Editing and Publishing4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Your Story in Print

Graduation
Project

As part of the programme, every participant will create a professionally produced photobook featuring their final body of work. Upon successful completion of the course:

One photobookwill be presented to the participant as a lasting keepsake of their achievement.
One photobookwill be exhibited at Leica Store South Beach Quarter, allowing participants to share their vision with the wider Leica community.

All photobook production costs are included in the course fee.

Hardcover photobook on a wooden surface
For Photographers Ready to Go Further

Who Should
Attend

This programme is suitable for:

  • New photographers seeking a structured learning pathway
  • Enthusiasts looking to strengthen their technical and creative foundations
  • Photographers interested in visual storytelling and photobook creation
  • Individuals who wish to develop a long-term personal project with expert guidance
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Photographer at sunset checking a camera
Learn. Create. Publish. Exhibit.

A Journey
Beyond Photography

Photography does not end when the shutter closes. Through the Leica Akademie Series: Photobook Pathway, participants will learn to transform photographs into meaningful stories and leave with a tangible publication that celebrates their growth as image-makers.

Your photographic journey starts here.