The Professional Photography Course

Start an Exciting New Hobby or Career

Features of the Course

The Professional Photography Course is provided online.
You study at home, in your own time and at your own pace.

Diploma Course

Cutting edge diploma course in Professional Photography

Leading Photographers

Leading photographers contribute their knowledge

24/7 Support

Ask for assistance at any time

Exclusive Facebook Group

Connect with over 20,000 students worldwide

Product Discounts

Discounts on Adobe products

Payment Options

Flexible payment options

Portfolio

Free website portfolio to display your work

Guarantee

7 day money back guarantee

Personal Tutor

Personal tutor to assist you and mark your assignments

Excellent

Rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 202 reviews.

  • Emmanuel Adegboye

  • 26-Mar-2023

Great Improvement.My understanding of the how and why of…

My understanding of the how and why of photography has greatly increased. I look forward to each module with enthusiasm.

  • Stephen Elliott

  • 20-Mar-2023

There is nothing negative that I can…

There is nothing negative that I can say. I have been taking my photography seriously for a few years now....

  • Alain Groleau

  • 18-Mar-2023

I definitely recommend The Photography…

I definitely recommend The Photography Institute course. Each class is well presented, documented and set for your own pace. With...

  • Andre Lapierre

  • 26-Feb-2023

So far i love this course i am learning…

So far i love this course i am learning so much and my teacher Steven Vote give me a lot...

  • Philippe Durand

  • 19-Feb-2023

I love the course and the material

I love the course and the material. My growth as a photographer has been possible because of all the skills...

  • DM Samuels

  • 6-Jan-2023

Keep going

Taking this course has been a great experience and I have learned so much. Every assignment is challenging but so...

  • Nicole Eliuk

  • 29-Dec-2022

It’s just been incredible.

It’s just been incredible the tutors are nice and amazing. The courses were easy to understand and where I didn’t...

  • Monique Furlan

  • 10-Dec-2022

This course makes you go further in the…

This course makes you go further in the photography craft. It definately help making sense of all the notions learn

  • Nancy

  • 10-Dec-2022

Couldn’t have done it without this course

Today I did my black and white conversions for module 5. I was so proud of my work and the...

  • Kaelynn Arsenault

  • 29-Nov-2022

i couldn’t be more happy in this…

i couldn’t be more happy in this course. George has been an amazing tutor and even though i have been...

  • Thea L

  • 4-Nov-2022

Photography course with fantastic supporting tutors.

Great advice and feedback on assignments. Quick response time on questions and assignments. Up to date information in the modules.

  • Ike entz

  • 25-Oct-2022

The company is doing well with…

The company is doing well with everything and I love that modules go deep into photography learning and I have...

  • Janette Urquhart

  • 12-Oct-2022

My experience with The Photography…

My experience with The Photography Institute has been amazing! The modules were easy to read and very well explained. Also,...

  • Sarah F

  • 3-Oct-2022

Glad I took this course!

I was very undecided on if I should take this course or not but I am very glad I did....

  • Katharina Guenther

  • 30-Aug-2022

Love the help you give

Love the quick replies I get!! And the help is amazing!! Thankyou so much

The Course

This is a cutting edge professional photography course written and directed by some of the best working photographers in their field. The aim of the course is to provide you with the knowledge and skills required for a career as a professional photographer or as a keen hobbyist. This is an up-to-date and comprehensive course covering every aspect of photography.

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Course Outline

The Professional Photography Course is delivered online, consisting of 12 comprehensive modules and 12 corresponding assignments. The course is designed to be self-paced. Normally you would expect to be dedicating on average about 4-6 hours per week for 24 weeks. However, many students take up to one year to complete their studies because of family or work commitments.

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Advanced Modules

Students have the opportunity to delve deeper into specific areas of interest in photography by purchasing Advanced Modules. These are similar to short courses and are specially formulated materials to challenge motivated students to achieve more.

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The Institute

The Photography Institute offers you the most advanced and comprehensive online solution to learning available today. We offer the most thorough home study course in photography using the very latest online learning techniques. Our commitment to providing the highest quality training program has resulted in unique teaching and student support systems, which produce unparalleled results.

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Accreditation

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The Author

George Seper began his photographic career in New York City in the early 1970's and has had a long and illustrious career shooting in a variety of photography genres. George has an enormous wealth of knowledge in all aspects of photography, both practical and theoretical. George nowadays still shoots professionally while focusing on The Photography Institute as the vehicle for teaching his unique skills.

George's work has appeared in publications in over 30 countries.


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Our Tutors

Our handpicked tutors are not only great teachers but experts in their fields.

Steven Vote

Internationally recognised and acclaimed, Steven Vote is a photographer, storyteller, director, twice published author, mentor, fine artist, and filmmaker.

Gary Wallis

Gary Wallis has been a freelance photographer for over 20 years working mainly in fashion and portraiture.

George Seper

Internationally respected, George Seper has been photographing food for over 30 years.

Justin Aitken

Justin has had his work published in many magazines, books, and websites. He has photographed international & local celebrities and acts, including Metallica, Santana, Dave Dobbyn, Fat Freddy's Drop and Coldplay.

Student Testimonials

Take a moment to read some of our graduate testimonials.
Yves Gagnon

Calgary, AB, Canada

This is not a short-cut approach to photography but a well-rounded photography program to help you grow.

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William J. G. Reilly

St. Catharines, ON

This course helps you build confidence and the skills needed to stand out against the thousands of Photographers out there!

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Catheryne Bossé

Golden, BC

The modules were getting easier to read and understand through the course, and my practice behind the camera was getting much more enjoyable knowing what I was doing this time.

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Jorge Sanz

Edmonton, AB

The program helped me get out of my comfort zone, which at the time was wildlife photography. I have now done anything from portrait to product photography, and I feel way more confident with my camera.

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Amy Wall

Charlottetown, PEI

When I stumbled upon The Photography Institute, I could tell it was perfect for my learning style and for what I wanted to achieve as a photographer! I messaged previous students asking their opinion and read through the testimonials and was convinced it was the right move!

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Teddy D. Marron

Scarborough, ON

This course definitely took learning photography to a new level for me. Now, I can proudly say that I am able to create images rather than just snapshots.

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Student Portfolios

All of our students are provided a free portfolio website to display their work.

Course Fees

We offer a number of flexible payment options.

Pay in Full

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$999.00

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Weekly Plan

24 Weekly Payments

$1,099.00

$45.79

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Monthly Plan

6 Monthly Payments

$1,099.00

$183.17

per month

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Money Back Guarantee

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The Photography Institute

701 West Georgia Street, Suite 1500
Vancouver, BC V7Y 1C6

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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International locations

We offer our course in over 30 countries around the world.

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