Professional Photography

Professional photographers use photo and video to bring a client’s story to life. In this two-year diploma program, you: 

• Develop your own creative vision and learn artistic, technical and entrepreneurial skills that will position you for success. 

• Receive hands-on instruction using professional equipment and technology and participate in photo shoots both in studio and on location while collaborating with clients and classmates. 

• Build essential skills in composition, lighting, audio and editing while shooting photo and video across a variety of subject areas. 

• Learn to format images to meet client specifications.

• Develop your communications and problem-solving skills. 

• Cultivate professional, sustainable relationships with clients to build your professional network. 

• Explore the many areas of activity in the photography industry, including but not limited to:

  • Commercial & Advertising: portraiture, food, product, architecture

  • Corporate Communications: corporate branding content, event coverage

  • Social Media content creation

  • Lifestyle – family portraiture, weddings, personal branding photography

Whether you plan to launch your own business or work in industry, you graduate with a professional portfolio of work and the skills needed to turn your passion for photography and video into a career.