Photo Bootcamp - Full-Time Course
Pricing August 2026: Was R37 500 | Now R35 000
Pricing as from January 2027: R40 000
A Deposit of R5 000 is payable in order to secure course attendance. The remainder of the course fees will be payable post arrangement with our Cape Town School of Photography course consultant. Your payment can also be structured with Mobicred. Please speak with our consultant for further information.
Our intensive four-month course is structured to develop technically capable and creative photographers, who are able to explore and define their goals, situate their work within a broad meaningful context, and establish a foundation from which to build their careers. The course curriculum is content driven and student-centred, drawing on the participation of both the individual and the group.- 5 x Three-hour classes per week for twelve weeks followed by two three-hour consultation sessions a week for four weeks
- Participants will need to complete homework projects in their own time
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Pricing August 2026: Was R37 500 | Now R35 000
Pricing as from January 2027: R40 000
A Deposit of R5 000 is payable in order to secure course attendance. The remainder of the course fees will be payable post arrangement with our Cape Town School of Photography course consultant. Your payment can also be structured with Mobicred. Please speak with our consultant for further information.
Our intensive four-month course is structured to develop technically capable and creative photographers, who are able to explore and define their goals, situate their work within a broad meaningful context, and establish a foundation from which to build their careers. The course curriculum is content driven and student-centred, drawing on the participation of both the individual and the group.- 5 x Three-hour classes per week for twelve weeks followed by two three-hour consultation sessions a week for four weeks
- Participants will need to complete homework projects in their own time
Pricing August 2026: Was R37 500 | Now R35 000
Pricing as from January 2027: R40 000
A Deposit of R5 000 is payable in order to secure course attendance. The remainder of the course fees will be payable post arrangement with our Cape Town School of Photography course consultant. Your payment can also be structured with Mobicred. Please speak with our consultant for further information.
Our intensive four-month course is structured to develop technically capable and creative photographers, who are able to explore and define their goals, situate their work within a broad meaningful context, and establish a foundation from which to build their careers. The course curriculum is content driven and student-centred, drawing on the participation of both the individual and the group.- 5 x Three-hour classes per week for twelve weeks followed by two three-hour consultation sessions a week for four weeks
- Participants will need to complete homework projects in their own time
| 1st Intake | Course Start Date |
2 March 2026 |
| Class Times | TBC | |
| Course End Date | TBC 2026 | |
| Graduation and Exhibition | TBC | |
| 2nd Intake | Course Start Date |
3 August 2026 |
| Class Times | TBC | |
| Course End Date | TBC 2026 | |
| Graduation and Exhibition | TBC |
Creative Process
Every photographer needs to understand their individual creative process and develop their own visual language. Creative Process is a course specifically designed to enhance photographersâ visual literacy and assist them in discovering how their creative choices can alter the quality and meaning of their photographs. While honing their skills in practical photography, creative process teaches them to apply those skills with creative vision and intent. The course guides the process from brainstorming initial ideas to developing a concept and visual language for various projects. Making a series/body of work is an important component of this course. Playfulness and curiosity are encouraged.
Darkroom and Analogue Photography
The darkroom is an exciting space to explore the origins of photography. It lays the foundation for understanding many of the fundamentals that still underpin modern photographic technology - such as reading and understanding the use of light. This part of the course marries precision, play and science. Students will explore conventional film photography, film processing and scanning. Cyanotypes, a camera-less photographic printing process is also explored.
Creative Business
Creative Business is an introductory course for photographers assisting them in creating or streamlining their own creative enterprise. Various topics are covered from identifying your particular purpose within the photography industry and brand identity to pricing, copyright and marketing. The course bridges the gap between creating and business through selected theory, active student engagement, practical assignments and portfolio guidance are geared towards providing students with a practicable road map and structure for their creative enterprise.
- Learn analogue photography and how to work in the darkroom
- Understand the origins of photography and how to build on what has been done before
- Understanding how to develop creative concepts and the execute them
- Enhanced visual literacy (reading and understanding images better)
- Learn how to apply design elements and composition into your photography to bolster your concepts
- Your brand identity (incl. a business card and logo)
- Insight into your purpose and space within the market
- Understanding what youâre offering
- Understanding the broader picture of being the creative as well as business manager of your own business
- Creation of your own quotation and invoice templates
- Creating your own price packages
- A marketing plan
- Portfolio direction
Post-Production
The guiding principle of the post-production course is developing an understanding of photography as a refined digital process, where every editing decision directly influences the final outcome. Students are taught a comprehensive workflow that integrates Lightroom and Photoshop, from digital asset management and RAW processing to advanced retouching, compositing, colour grading, and the responsible use of AI-powered tools to enhance efficiency and precision. Emphasis is placed on non-destructive editing, tonal control, visual consistency, and efficient file handling.
Practical Photography
The guiding principle of the practical photography course is developing an understanding of photography as a complete process, where every decision made before and during capture directly influences the final image. Students are taught a comprehensive skillset, covering topics ranging from camera operation and exposure control to composition, visual storytelling, and lighting design in both location and studio environments. Particular emphasis is placed on studio photography, including controlled lighting setups, modifier selection, and working efficiently within a professional studio space.
Course Outcomes - What You'll Take Away:
- Learn how to confidently use your digital camera in manual and semi-automatic modes
- Develop a strong understanding of studio photography, including lighting setups, modifiers, and workflow in a professional studio environment
- Learn analogue photography and how to work in the darkroom
- Build a structured post-production workflow using Lightroom and Photoshop
- Develop your own photographic style and visual language
- Learn image management, RAW processing, retouching, and colour grading
- Gain practical experience working across different genres of photography
- Learn how to read and interpret photographs visually and in the context of their making
- Learn how to prepare, print, and present your work for web, exhibition, and professional applications
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I wanted to say that we were very happy with the course and felt that it was good value for money. It was a little more intensive that we thought it would be (I suppose the fact that it was called a âBootcampâ should have been a clue!), but that was actually a good thing and they got through a lot of information and skills in a short time period. The lecturers were all good at their jobs, professional in their communications with the students as well as being caring and kind. Camdyn has gained a lot of confidence in himself and his abilities even though he struggled with the pressure of deadlines and meeting his own overly high expectations of himself. We were also very impressed with the caring atmosphere at the school especially from Heather.
This course has given me a foundation to photography, and an insight to the industry. Great and helpful people throughout the course â a privilege to have gotten to know.
I am grateful to Heather for her kindness and assistance. I have been able to navigate the lessons with excellent guidance from the lecturers. The course has had a positive impact on my confidence as my abilities improve.