Founded in 2020 by artist Marc Volk, the International Photography School Berlin (IPS Berlin) offers English-language courses for students worldwide. Located at ufaFabrik in Berlin-Tempelhof, the school features expert faculty including photographers and gallerists, along with facilities such as a professional photo studio, a fully equipped analog B&W lab, and a diverse library of photobooks. Students have access to high-end equipment like Plaubel and Linhof cameras and a pigment printer. Read more on the IPS website.

The Magic of Light

Weekend Workshop | Oct 10 & 11, 2026

This weekend workshop held by Noga Shtainer will explore photography through some of its earliest and most magical processes. Using pinhole cameras, photograms, and cyanotype printing, you will discover how images can be created with light, time, and simple materials.

The fee for this workshop is € 360.
Starting on: 10 October 2026
Get 10% off for booking by: 30 August 2026
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Fashion and Portraiture Lighting

Weekend Workshop | Nov 7 & 8, 2026

This weekend workshop is for everyone who wants to learn how to work in a professional photo studio. You will spend 2 days together with experienced fashion photographer Lotte Thor in Studio Velt.

The fee for this workshop is EUR 360.
Starting on: 7 November 2026
Get 15% off booking until: 19 September 2026
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Digital Imaging and Commercial Photography

Basic Course | Nov 23, 2026 – Feb 19, 2027

How can you create photographs for different clients? How do you create the right light for the situation? In this course, you will learn how to photograph thematically and edit your images with modern editing programs so that they work in the context of your narrative.

The fee for this basic course is EUR 1790.
Starting on: 23 November 2026
Get 15% off booking until: 16 August 2026
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Open House

Sunday, Sep 6, 2026, 12 – 6 pm

Join us on Sunday, September 6, from 12 to 6 pm at the ufaFabrik in Berlin-Tempelhof. Come visit the school, chat with our students and faculty. You can also stroll through Boulevard, an exciting street art festival that is taking place at the ufaFabrik on the same day. We are looking forward to seeing you.

Early bird offers for the courses/workshops see above.
Further offerings can be found on the IPS Berlin Website.