Whether you’re using a smartphone or digital camera, everyone has the ability to take a great photograph. We met up with a couple of our past learners, Ashely Meerloo and Leisl Febbraio, to see where their Photography skills have taken them.
Ashley has felt re-invigorated after his course and his passion for capturing life’s moments has been found again. He has been exercising his street smarts in photo locations across London.
“Street photography is a brilliant aspect of photography and can be candid or posed. I find it really gets to the heart of life.”
Ashley Meerloo on his photography in London.

We also met with Leisl Febbraio who after achieving a Distinction in 2016, showing great skill in shooting a range of subjects from still life product shots to portraits, was able to set up her own Photography business. She has photographed a wedding in Venice, shooting in a documentary style with subtle control, making the bride, groom and guests look fantastic while incorporating the Venice ambience to great effect.
Leisl is a great example of someone who was a beginner at the start of the course going on to make professional use of her learning.

Discovering new and exciting skills whilst exploring your creative side and sharing inspirational moments with others. We have a fantastic range of courses including:
- Photography for Beginners
- Photoshop
- Landscape
- Portrait
View full range of Photography courses and enrol
We also offer accredited courses for people looking to turn their passion into a career. View the full list of Creative Qualification courses
We love to hear about your experiences.
If you would like to share your experiences about what you’ve achieved, gained, and developed whilst studying with us, we would love to hear from you.
Contact us to share your story – acl.nostoppingme@essex.gov.uk