Antonio Leanza MA - LSP Founder & Director Antonio has been an active photographer for three decades. An artist, coach and teacher, he has developed a unique educational philosophy centered on the Creative Process and the Transformational Learning Experience.  Antonio taught Photography and Digital Imaging at The School of Media of LCC (The University of The Arts London) for more then ten years and for Ilford Film throughout England. He has trained and coached people from all over the world to the highly professional standards of National Geographic  and he is currently developing new educational projects on the subjects of Image Making and Creative Development. www.antonioleanza.net - www.antonioleanza.org

Luciana Franzolin MA - LSP Director of Training Luciana was born in Brazil from Italian origins and started a successful career in photography in 1996. Very passionate about life, people and communication, she has been working in a wide range of environments and assignments and completed her MA in Photojournalism at the University of Westminster in 2009. Her work  has been published in several books and magazines, online publications and has been exhibited in Brazil and London. Luciana is a highly trained and inspiring teacher, with a personal approach that brings an exciting new style to the London School of Photography. In all her Photography Courses and Workshops at LSP, Creativity and Fun Learning is a must, regardless of your age, level of experience and background.    www.LucianaFranzolin.co.uk

Alex Mita MA - LSP Senior Trainer - AFP Photographer Alex Mita is a photojournalist working with Agence-France-Presse (AFP), one of the world’s leading news agencies. Born in Cyprus, Alex began working as a reporter for the Cyprus Mail newspaper in 2001, and has covered assignments for the Irish Independent, the Daily Record and the Sunday Mail. In July 2006, Alex was hired by AFP’s Middle East Bureau to cover one of the biggest stories of the year – the Israeli war on Lebanon and the subsequent flow of refugees into Cyprus from the war. His pictures have been published in media giants like the Guardian, the New York Times, Daily Telegraph, Stern, Le Monde and many more. Alex has completed his MA in Photojournalism at the University of Westminster and he is currently running our evening workshops and our Master Class in Photojournalism and Street Photography.  www.alexmita.com

Asimina Giagoudaki MA - LSP Senior Trainer - Professional Photographer Asimina Giagoudaki is a London based Professional Photographer and Trainer. Born in Athens (Greece), she began her studies at Focus School of Photography and Visual Art. In 1998 she moved to the UK to attend a BA in Photography & Digital Media at ARU (Cambridge). Since then, Mina has worked for prestigious names like: Magnum Agency, Millennium Images and the Photographic  Department of The National Gallery in London, while covering several freelance assignments. Her work has been published in Newspapers, Magazines and Book Covers in the UK and abroad. She completed successfully her MA in Photojournalism at the University of Westminster and she is currently developing Photo Educational Projects for children and adults at the London School of Photography.  www.asiminaphoto.com - www.asiminaphotography.com

Alison Baskerville MA - LSP Trainer - Professional Photographer Alison Baskerville is a professional photographer living and working in the Greater London area.  Born in Staffordshire she began her photographic career after twelve years in the Royal Air Force.  Her time in the military sparked her interest in photography, as she wanted to document her experiences that include deployments in Bosnia and Iraq.  She has recently completed an MA in Photojournalism at the University of Westminster and is currently involved in commissions for disabled theatre groups and the charities Raleigh and Shelter.   Her work has been published in The Stage, Channel 4, The Big Issue and various local papers within London.

Peter Richardson MA - Professional Photographer Peter Richardson specialises in travel and documentary photography. Within his latest reportage we can see a portrait of people's life in the extreme and hard to survive region of Brazil. A very committed and dedicated photojournalist, he has just started a long term project on the theme of ‘Peace’ which he is publishing as a major for his MA in Photography. Peter is also an accomplished trainer and writer, eager to share all his knowledge and experience.  He will help you master your camera and guide you through a very creative journey into Photography with ease and a lot of passion.   www.peterrichardsonphotography.com

Chamelia Liparoti - Extreme Sports Photographer Chamelia Liparoti is a professional photographer based in Chamonix, specialising in extreme sports,  travel and adventure photography. She was personally trained and coached by Antonio Leanza in 1998  to become a leading name in her field. With international publications like National Geographic, exhibitions throughout Europe and assignments  in the most exotic and remote parts of the world, she enjoys a very successful career as a freelance  photographer and occasionally loves to share her knowledge and passion for photography as a London School of Photography trainer.   www.chamelix.com