DPC | Digital Photography Courses

Avant Garde Themed Shoot
2026-02-16 18:00 - 21:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | DPC | Digital Photography Courses, Unit B5, One Highveld, 5 Bellingham St, Highveld, Centurion, Gauteng, 0157
Join our evening fashion shoot, guided by Danie and the DPC team!
Work with stunning models, striking lighting setups, varied backdrops, and professional make-up and styling.

What to bring:

Your camera and portrait lens
Fresh batteries, charger, and memory cards
An extra pair of socks for walking on the white studio floor

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Lightroom Classic Workshop
2026-02-21 08:30 - 2026-02-22 16:00 | DPC | Digital Photography Courses, Unit B5, One Highveld, 5 Bellingham St, Highveld, Centurion, Gauteng, 0157
Master digital workflow and retouching by learning to use Lightroom effectively
Welcome to our Lightroom Classic Course, a comprehensive course to mastering digital workflow and portfolio management in photography. Taught by expert instructors, this course covers crucial steps from importing and retouching images in various genres—travel, portraits, landscapes, architecture, food, and wildlife—to exporting them for print and online use.
With step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn efficient digital workflow practices, from image selection to secure backup. We provide sample images for hands-on practice and equip you with smart tools for managing your portfolio.
Benefit from exclusive access to 60 hours of class recordings, a unique training catalogue with sample catalogue and reference edits to reverse engineer afterwards, and 50 premium Lightroom Presets. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned photographer, this course aims to save you time and elevate the quality of your work. Join us to hone your skills and optimize your artistic practice.
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Basic Photography Course
2026-02-26 18:30 - 21:30 | DPC | Digital Photography Courses, Unit B5, One Highveld, 5 Bellingham St, Highveld, Centurion, Gauteng, 0157
Small, informal and friendly classes ensure that we focus on your individual needs.
This course is an in-person course presented at our Studio in Highveld. We take you from learning how to use your camera, to understanding what makes a good photo through to advanced creative techniques.
To ensure you get the most out of the course, you will have three practical shoots with an instructor. Even when the course ends, your learning does not. Whether you just want to do photography for fun, or you want to get on the path to becoming a professional photographer, our Basic Photography Course is for you.
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Mirrorless Camera Training
2026-02-28 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-26 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-27 09:00 - 16:00 | DPC | Digital Photography Courses, Unit B5, One Highveld, 5 Bellingham St, Highveld, Centurion, Gauteng, 0157
We know many of you would love to learn how to utilise every aspect of your mirrorless cameras. This one-day mirrorless camera training course focuses on unlocking the specialist features of the mirrorless camera and is perfect if you’ve never had mirrorless-specific training or just want a solid refresher.
Key aspects covered:
🔥 Advanced focusing techniques
⚙️ Custom settings tailored to your style
🔘Hidden tricks and features to level up your skills
🛠️ Plus, we’ll help you set up custom settings to match your individual needs.

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1-Day Speedlight Workshop
2026-03-01 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-19 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-01 09:00 - 18:00 | DPC | Digital Photography Courses, Unit B5, One Highveld, 5 Bellingham St, Highveld, Centurion, Gauteng, 0157
Master event, function and creative photography using Speedlights

Learn to shoot portraits on-location, in various lighting conditions using speedlights
Small groups with a maximum of 10 attendees who each get to work personally with the equipment and directing a location shoot.
Learn to accurately and creatively use your speedlight indoors, outdoors, on-camera and even off-camera.
Creative Speedlight techniques, such as high-speed flash, bounce flash, and slow sync for stunning portraits and event coverage

About the Speedlight Course
Speedlights are indispensable tools for event and function photographers, offering the versatility needed for portraits, and more. They excel in balancing ambient light, both indoors and outdoors, ensuring your subjects are perfectly exposed. Speedlights offer a range of advantages as professional tools:

Their affordability makes them an attractive alternative to more expensive strobes.
Their compact size ensures mobility, easily fitting into your camera bag.
Versatility allows for both on and off-camera use, unlocking creative possibilities.

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Studio Business Portraits
2026-03-23 18:00 - 21:00 | DPC | Digital Photography Courses, Unit B5, One Highveld, 5 Bellingham St, Highveld, Centurion, Gauteng, 0157
Learn about Drama and Mood as we look at how to create amazing business portraits that command attention!
Whether you’re photographing executives, chefs, or entrepreneurs, you’ll discover how to shoot portraits that stand out on social media, in magazine publications, and beyond.
Danie has photographed well-known figures from a variety of industries and wants to share his professional tips and techniques for creating portraits that capture confidence, character, and presence.

What to bring:
• A portrait lens, preferably:
• APS-C: 35–55mm
• Full Frame: 50–85mm
• Zooms: 24–70mm / 24–105mm, etc.
• No tripods — portraits are fast and intuitive.
• Bring your own memory cards and fully charged batteries.
• Lights, triggers and backdrops will be provided.
R700 pp, seats limited to 8 people

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Basic to Intermediate Photography Course
2026-03-31 18:30 - 21:00 | DPC | Digital Photography Courses, Unit B5, One Highveld, 5 Bellingham St, Highveld, Centurion, Gauteng, 0157

Bird Photography Excursion
2026-04-25 14:00 - 2026-04-27 17:00
Join Bruna for a two-day Bird Photography Excursion! You can find all the info in the attached photos, and WhatsApp +27 82 809 1918 to make bookings.

Lightroom Classic Workshop
2026-05-16 08:30 - 2026-05-17 16:00, 2026-09-05 08:00 - 2026-09-06 16:00, 2026-11-14 08:30 - 2026-11-15 16:00 | DPC | Digital Photography Courses, Unit B5, One Highveld, 5 Bellingham St, Highveld, Centurion, Gauteng, 0157
Master digital workflow and retouching by learning to use Lightroom effectively
Welcome to our Lightroom Classic Course, a comprehensive course to mastering digital workflow and portfolio management in photography. Taught by expert instructors, this course covers crucial steps from importing and retouching images in various genres—travel, portraits, landscapes, architecture, food, and wildlife—to exporting them for print and online use.
With step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn efficient digital workflow practices, from image selection to secure backup. We provide sample images for hands-on practice and equip you with smart tools for managing your portfolio.
Benefit from exclusive access to 60 hours of class recordings, a unique training catalogue with sample catalogue and reference edits to reverse engineer afterwards, and 50 premium Lightroom Presets. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned photographer, this course aims to save you time and elevate the quality of your work. Join us to hone your skills and optimize your artistic practice.
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Lifestyle Portrait Shoot
2026-05-18 18:00 - 21:00 | DPC | Digital Photography Courses, Unit B5, One Highveld, 5 Bellingham St, Highveld, Centurion, Gauteng, 0157
Join our evening lifestyle shoot, guided by Danie and the DPC team!
Work with stunning models, striking lighting setups, varied backdrops, and professional make-up and styling.

What to bring:

Your camera and portrait lens
Fresh batteries, charger, and memory cards
An extra pair of socks for walking on the white studio floor

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1-Day Introduction to Food Photography
2026-06-06 09:00 - 16:00 | DPC | Digital Photography Courses, Unit B5, One Highveld, 5 Bellingham St, Highveld, Centurion, Gauteng, 0157
Practical hands-on course covering an introduction to the world of food photography
With the help of food photographer and keen foodie, Winifred Harms, we have created a 1-day introduction to food photography workshop.
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Mobile Photography Course
2026-06-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-30 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-29 09:00 - 16:00 | DPC | Digital Photography Courses, Unit B5, One Highveld, 5 Bellingham St, Highveld, Centurion, Gauteng, 0157
Unleash your creativity and learn to create striking images with our Introduction to Mobile Phone Photography Course.

Discover the art of mobile photography.
Receive practical guidance and feedback from a pro photographer

Turn your smartphone into a powerful tool for visual storytelling
Elevate your brand by taking more engaging photos
Introduction to editing your images on your smartphone
Exclusive access to online tutorials, including creative and editing tips

Venue:
Digital Photography Courses, Unit B05, One Highveld, 5 Bellingham St, Centurion

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On-Location Lighting Workshop
2026-06-13 09:00 - 2026-06-14 16:00
Master the art of on-location portraits with portable studio lights, continuous lighting, and other lighting accessories

Course details

Interactive sessions in small groups for personalized learning and hands-on practice with equipment.
Day 1: Explore the core principles of on-location lighting, focusing on portable studio lights and continuous lights, with practical demonstrations on leveraging both indoor and outdoor lighting. Equip yourself with knowledge on off-camera flash, using wireless transmitters, and also reflectors and diffusers.
Day 2: Direct and engage in a comprehensive practical shoot, addressing the essential portrait lighting setups. Learn to navigate and resolve common challenges encountered in on-location shoots.

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Pet Photography Course
2026-06-20 09:00 - 16:00 | DPC | Digital Photography Courses, Unit B5, One Highveld, 5 Bellingham St, Highveld, Centurion, Gauteng, 0157
Unleash Your Creativity at Our Pet Photography Workshop!” 🐾📸
If you’ve ever wanted to explore the joyful and expressive world of pet photography, now is your chance! We’ll guide you through various styles, from vibrant High-Key to moody Low-Key setups, all under the guidance of experienced professionals. By the end of the day, you’ll walk away with stunning, portfolio-quality images!
Remember, pet photography isn’t just a fun venture, it can also be a rewarding way to earn an extra income.

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Mobile Food Photography Course
2026-07-25 09:00 - 16:00 | DPC | Digital Photography Courses, Unit B5, One Highveld, 5 Bellingham St, Highveld, Centurion, Gauteng, 0157
About this Course
DPC Founder and Chief, Danie Bester, teamed up with food photographer and keen foodie, Winifred Harms, to create a world-class mobile phone food photography course.
This practical one-day smartphone food photography workshop has been designed for chefs, foodies, food bloggers or anyone who is passionate about food and would like to create high-end food and culinary pictures with their iPhone or Android smartphones to boost their online content and Instagram handles.
Attendees also receive access to additional training tutorials they can access afterwards.

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Studio Lighting Course
2026-08-01 09:00 - 2026-08-02 16:00 | DPC | Digital Photography Courses, Unit B5, One Highveld, 5 Bellingham St, Highveld, Centurion, Gauteng, 0157
About the Studio Lighting Course
This practical hands-on course is ideal for photographers who would like to learn how to shoot portraits in the studio. We cover all the most important aspects of the studio environment, camera settings and lighting equipment. You will get the opportunity to set up the lights, direct, and shoot a model under the guidance of a pro. After completing this course, you will have the practical knowledge and confidence to shoot in the studio on your own.
Course details

Small groups with a maximum of 12 people who each gets to work with all the equipment and direct a studio shoot.
Day 1: Hands-on presentation focusing on the studio environment, camera settings, studio equipment, quality and direction of light.
Day 2: You get to participate and direct a practical shoot, covering all the most important portrait lighting setups. We emphasise typical problems you may encounter in the studio, which will enable you to solve them effectively when you are shooting on your own in the studio.

Venue
Digital Photography Courses, Unit B05, One Highveld, 5 Bellingham St, Centurion
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Architecture Photography Course
2026-09-23 18:30 - 21:30
In this exciting hybrid course, you will master Commercial Property, Real Estate, Architecture, and Interior Photography. The course intensively covers all aspects of planning shoots, specialist equipment, lighting techniques, composition, digital workflows, and retouching. The highlight is two immersive days on location, capturing stunning architecture and beautiful interior spaces.

Learn essential techniques for photographing Commercial Properties, Real Estate, Architecture, and Interiors.
Two-day practical sessions provide hands-on experience shooting exteriors and interiors under expert guidance.
Small classes (10 participants max) ensure personal attention and an engaging learning environment.
Bonus Content: Learn business strategies to grow your architectural photography career.

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Portrait Posing 101 Workshop
2026-10-25 09:00 - 16:00 | DPC | Digital Photography Courses, Unit B5, One Highveld, 5 Bellingham St, Highveld, Centurion, Gauteng, 0157
Posing can be intimidating for both the photographer as well as their subjects. Take command of your portrait sessions by being educated in the skill of posing.
Posing is perhaps one of the most neglected and challenging skills any portrait photographer could have. Improving your posing skills and finding a posing system that works will improve your self-confidence dramatically when directing a model or a couple.

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