Founded in 2020 by artist Marc Volk, the International Photography School Berlin in 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.
Mastering Portraiture
Evening Seminar | June 11 – July 9, 2026
Award-winning photographer Mirjana Vrbaški will teach you how to create iconic portraits. Over the course of five Thursday evenings, you will study the visual components of impactful portrait styles and refine your technical skills.
Starting on: 11 June 2026
Get 10% off booking by: 25 April 2026
Generative AI for Photographers
Weekend Workshop | June 20/21, 2026
You will learn the photographer’s prompt system from David Fischer, an experienced photographer and AI specialist. He will teach you the fundamentals of generative AI and how to create structured prompts for photorealistic results.
Starting on: 20 June 2026
Get 15% off booking until: 25 April 2026
Filmmaking Fundamentals
Workshop | July 8 – 12, 2026
This unique cinematography workshop offers an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of filmmaking from two experts in the field. Director Züli Aladağ and cinematographer Frank Barbian will guide you through various exercises and help you develop your own short film.
Starting on: 8 July 2026
Get 10% off booking by: 25 April 2026
IPS Scholarship
Your next opportunity to enter the Full Study Program is in August 2026. Apply for the IPS-Scholarship by 15 May 2026 and study 3 months for free!
Framework program
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The application deadline for the IPS-Scholarship is May 15, 2026.
Further offerings can be found on the IPS Berlin Website.








