Pro Members Studio Day!
2024-09-29
A studio day event for our Pro Members! Get access to free live events, 15% off courses and more! Become a pro member today.
Event details to follow. Mark your calendars!

Introduction to Black and White Photography
2024-10-16 19:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
Introduction to Black-and-White Photography: Free for All Members
In this bonus class, Danie explores what makes a striking black-and-white photograph, highlighting the elements that create impact and emotion. Danie will cover techniques to enhance depth and contrast, showcasing how to use Lightroom’s black-and-white sliders, tone curve adjustments, and dodging and burning with masks.
Bonus
As an additional bonus for Pro members, you’ll have the opportunity to submit your own black-and-white photographs. I’ll select a few of these to demonstrate the techniques in action, giving you practical insights into creating impactful monochrome images.

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Mobile Photography Course
2024-10-20 09:00 - 15:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | 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

About Mobile Photography Course
This engaging and fun-filled course will teach you how to use your mobile camera modes and settings to create high-quality pictures. We also focus on creative aspects like lighting, visual composition, and the art of visual storytelling!
The highlight of the course is a short practical session where you will practice what you have learned under the guidance of your instructor.
Bonus Online Tutorials
Students get exclusive and continuous access to an online classroom with useful links, tutorials, and class recordings.
Presented by
The mobile photography course is presented by Danie Bester.
Danie is the founder and programme director of DPC. He received the 2018 Admired in Africa’s Grand Master Award for his contribution to the photography industry and is an acclaimed photography educator and accomplished commercial and fine art photographer.
Key aspects

Cell phone camera modes and settings.
Visual storytelling foundations.
Learning how to use natural and artificial light.
Using light and colour to create mood.
Visual composition, creative angles, and perspectives.
Smartphone accessories, Lighting, and DIY solutions.
Practical tips and tricks related to the following photography genres:

People: Portraits and Event Photography
Interviews and Documentary Photography
Travel, Landscapes and Architecture Photography
Food and Product Photography

Introduction to mobile photo editing apps
Sharing your images and content on social media

Who is this course for?
The course is for anyone who would like to learn how to properly use their mobile cameras to create eye-catching photos.
Course duration
1-Day workshop.
Venue:
Digital Photography Courses, Unit B05, One Highveld, 5 Bellingham St, Centurion

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Are you a Photo Hoarder?
2024-10-22 12:00 - 12:30 (Africa/Johannesburg)
Danie’s First Lunch Hour Podcast
Do you find yourself holding onto thousands of images, hoping one day they’ll find a purpose? In Danie’s first Lunch Hour, 30-minute podcast, he will be discussing the dilemma many photographers face: keeping a mountain of shots we’ll never use and sometimes even sharing mediocre ones, instead of getting rid of them from the onset!
It’s time to confront the clutter. Why settle for second-rate when you could be building a collection of your best work? Danie shares tips on how to cull effectively and shoot with intention, focusing on quality over quantity. By trimming down your images, you’ll not only gain control over your workflow but also become a more efficient and ultimately happier photographer!
Join Danie on this journey to reclaim your time and refocus your craft. We’d love you to check in on our very first episode. Your support and participation mean the world to us!

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Interview with Award-Winning Food Photographer Winifred Harms!
2024-10-24 19:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
Join Us for an Evening with Award-Winning Food Photographer Winifred Harms!
Free for everyone
🔗 Platform: Zoom – Book your space now!
We’re excited to welcome Winifred Harms for an exclusive online interview. Winifred will share her expertise on food photography, covering everything from gear and lighting to practical tips that will help you create stunning images.
Whether you’re an aspiring food photographer or simply interested in the craft, this is a unique opportunity to learn from one of the best.
Join us as Winifred answers questions and provides guidance on this exciting genre!

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Fine Art Photography Styles
2024-10-31 19:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
We continue our Pro Class on fine art photography styles, including Minimalism, Abstractism, Surrealism, Hyperrealism, and more.
Meeting details will be sent in the Pro Whatsapp Group

Dullstroom Birds of Prey
2024-11-02 12:00 - 2024-11-03 12:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
Join Bruna for two days of shooting and training in Dullstroom! Get close-up shots of raptors flying and hunting
The birds fly close to you which gives you, with a bit of patience, the chance to capture images of birds of prey in flight including photos of other natural behaviours they demonstrate.
A Zoom session will be held before the excursion
Check-in: 2nd November
Check-out: 3rd November
Time: 12:00
Cost per person: R3 900
Call or WhatsApp Bruna at 082 809 1918 for any enquires
ENQUIRE HERE

Developing a Visual Vocabulary
2024-11-07 19:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
2-Part Evening Classes (6 hours class time)
Danie Bester covers the foundational aspects of expanding your vision, visual composition, and developing a visual vocabulary. In the process of dissecting a series of eye-opening photos created by some of the world’s most renowned photographers, he shows how we can drastically improve our own photos by following similar principles and processes.

Part 1: 07 November 2024
Part 2: 14 November 2024

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Lightroom Classic Workshop
2024-11-09 08:30 - 2024-11-10 16:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | 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.
Presented by
The Lightroom course is presented by Danie Bester.
Danie is the founder of DPC and is a well-respected photography educator and accomplished fine art photographer. He has been hailed by Photo World Magazine, as a Knight of Photography as Art and has been awarded the Admired in Africa’s Grand Master Award for his contributions to the Photography Industry in Africa.
Key aspects covered

A complete overview of the Lightroom interface, menus and modules.
Setting up Lightroom preferences.
Importing, image culling and selections.
Sorting and finding your images.
Advanced workflow and backup.
Managing and showing off your portfolio by using Lightroom Classic and Lightroom together.
Retouching: Portraits, Travel, Landscape, Architecture, Food and Wildlife.
White balance and working with colour.
Creating and working with Lightroom presets.
Preparing your images for output: Printing, and social media.
Q&A session.

Access to Class Material
Students get exclusive and unlimited access to over 40 hours of class recordings, additional training videos, PDF manuals and course slides via an online platform. Included is a sample training catalogue with reference edits you can reverse-engineer afterwards, as well as tutorials on Lightroom software updates! This means that your learning does not stop after the course and that you can continue reviewing the materials later.
Course duration
Two days of in-person training. Included in the course is access to additional Lightroom Training Videos with pre-edited images that students can practice on, even after they complete the course!
Venue:
Digital Photography Courses, Unit B05, One Highveld, 5 Bellingham St, Centurion

Join us by registering via the button below!

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Visual Storytelling
2024-11-18 19:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
3-Part Evening Classes (9 hours class time)
This series elaborates on aspects briefly introduced in the “Developing a Visual Vocabulary” series. It will enable photographers to tell better stories through thoughtfully applying the key principles of storytelling and visual language. It takes you beyond the mere aspects of visual composition and will help you to get your intended message across to the viewer and create images with impact and feeling.

Part 1: 18 November 2024
Part 2: 25 November 2024
Part 3: 02 December 2024

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Wildlife Photography: Panning and Tracking Techniques
2024-11-20 18:30 (Africa/Johannesburg)
Bruna Mentrup will be covering essential panning and tracking techniques for fast paced wildlife photography. Whether you’re capturing birds in flight or animals on the move, this session will elevate your wildlife photography game! 🦅📸
Free for All, Zoom
Call or WhatsApp Bruna at 082 809 1918 for any enquires
ENQUIRE HERE

Portfolio Reviews – Pro Event
2024-11-21 19:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
We’re thrilled to announce our first Portfolio Review session exclusively for our Pro Members! Get ready to showcase your work, as Danie and our expert panel dive into your portfolio, providing constructive feedback on all aspects of your photography
What to Expect
In this session, our panel will focus on:
– Style and cohesiveness of your portfolio
– Technical aspects like lighting and post-processing
– Storytelling, creativity, and the impact of your images
– Overall presentation and flow of your work
Submission Details
Whether your portfolio lives on Instagram, Adobe Portfolio, Behance, Squarespace, Lightroom’s published services, or even as a Lightroom album link—get it ready for review!
We’ll be sharing more details soon on how to submit your portfolio via the Pro WhatsApp group and email, so stay tuned!
Why Get Your Portfolio Reviewed?
Here’s why a portfolio review can be a game-changer:
– Define your Unique Selling Proposition, especially if you’re looking to earn money from photography
– Gain professional insights that highlight your strengths and areas for improvement
– Receive tailored advice to make your portfolio stand out
– Learn how to present your work more effectively to clients or galleries
– Understand what truly makes a compelling, impactful portfolio
While only Pro Members will be able to submit their portfolios, Basic Members are welcome to sit in on the session for free!
Get your portfolio ready, and let’s take your photography to the next level! 🚀

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Fine Art Photography - Presenting and Exhibiting your Work (Pro Event)
2024-11-28 19:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
Part 4 of our Fine Art Photography class for our Pro Members. In this session, we will cover presenting and exhibiting your work.
Meeting details will be sent on the Pro Whatsapp Group

Black and White Editing Workshop
2024-12-05 19:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
Black and White Editing Workshop
Open for everyone, Basic and Pro Members! Don’t miss our Free Zoom session on Thursday, 5 Dec at 7 PM, where Danie Bester will share advanced editing techniques.

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Urban Scenery Black and White Excursion
2024-12-06
Urban Scenery Black and White Excursion: Exclusive for Pro members.
On Friday, 29 Nov, join us for a hands-on shoot in an urban setting, perfect for capturing striking black and white urban and street photography. Details coming up in the Pro WhatsApp Group.

Black and White Editing Workshop Part 2
2024-12-12 19:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
Black and White Editing Workshop Part 2
Open for everyone, Basic and Pro Members! Don’t miss our Free Zoom session on Thursday, 12 Dec at 7 PM, where Danie Bester will share advanced editing techniques.

MEETING LINK

Portfolio Reviews Part 2 – Pro Event
2024-12-17 19:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)

Vivian Maier: The Secret Life of the Nanny Street Photographer
2024-12-19 19:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
Danie Bester takes you into the world of Vivian Maier, a Chicago nanny whose remarkable street photography only gained international acclaim after her death. Maier, who captured over 100,000 images of life on the streets of Chicago, left behind a legacy that has since been showcased in exhibitions around the world. Yet her story is as complex as it is captivating, with ongoing legal battles over her work and estate casting a shadow on her posthumous fame.
On 19 Dec at 7pm, join Danie for a highly visual session as he delves into Maier’s life and photography. He’ll break down her compelling images, revealing the meticulous artistry that has mesmerised audiences globally.
📅 Don’t miss this live Zoom event! Mark your diaries and prepare for an in-depth exploration, part of Danie’s acclaimed YouTube series, The Masters of Photography.

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DPC Photo and Photographer of the Year Awards Announcement
2025-01-09 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
Join us for the unveiling of DPC’s top photography talents at our esteemed Photographer of the Year Event. Celebrate creativity, passion, and the art of capturing moments. Don’t miss this highlight of our photography calendar!

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Developing a Personal Style
2025-01-20 19:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
2-Part Evening Classes (6 hours class time)
Danie Bester covers the aspects of conceptualising a personal photography style. He elaborates on how to use photography projects as the vehicle to create a unique visual style. A highlight of the series is a set of sophisticated tests, which are completed afterwards and will help each student to discover and fine-tune their personal styles.

Part 1: 20 January 2025
Part 2: 27 January 2025

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Wildlife and Bird Day Excursion
2025-01-26 08:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Rietvlei Nature Reserve

Mobile Phone Photography
2025-02-09 09:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | DPC | Digital Photography Courses, Unit B5, One Highveld, 5 Bellingham St, Highveld, Centurion, Gauteng, 0157

Portfolio, Printing and Presentation
2025-02-10 19:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
2-Part Evening Classes (6 hours class time)

Part 1: 10 February 2025
Part 2: 17 February 2025

Free for Pro Members

Mirrorless Camera Training
2025-02-15 08:30 (Africa/Johannesburg) | DPC | Digital Photography Courses, Unit B5, One Highveld, 5 Bellingham St, Highveld, Centurion, Gauteng, 0157
This one-day training 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.
We’ll cover key aspects like advanced focusing, custom settings, and any other tricks your mirrorless camera offers. 🛠️ Plus, we’ll help you set up custom settings to match your individual needs.

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1-Day Speedlight Course
2025-02-16 08:30 (Africa/Johannesburg) | 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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Interview: Pieter Uys on Videography!
2025-02-25 19:00 - 21:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
🎬 Upcoming Interview: Pieter Uys on Videography!
We’re sitting down with Pieter Uys—videographer, content creator, owner of Kaimara Studio, and DPC Video Instructor—to chat about the rise of videography and how it’s opening new doors for photographers. With mirrorless cameras making high-quality video more accessible than ever, there’s never been a better time to include video in your repertoire!
What We’ll Cover:
🎥 How to break into videography
📷 Essential gear and must-know techniques
📖 Storytelling through video
💰 Making video a profitable part of your business
Date: 25 Feb, 7 PM
Place: On Zoom
Join us for an insightful, no-nonsense session with Pieter—see you there! 🚀
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Backup Strategies for your Photos and Lightroom!
2025-03-11 19:15 (Africa/Johannesburg)
📸 Backup Strategies for Your Photos and Lightroom! 📸
⏰Tuesday, 11 March, 7:15 PM
🎉Free For All!
They say there are only two types of photographers: those who’ve lost photos and those who are going to lose them. But it doesn’t have to be true for you! 🙌 Join us tomorrow evening where we will share backup strategies for your photos and Lightroom catalogs, plus Danie’s personal strategy with you!
This session is FREE for all DPC members—basic and pro members included! 🎁 NB: As a token of our appreciation, Pro members get an extra perk—our support team will offer time slots to assist you in person with setting up your backup system. We’ll chat more about it tomorrow night!
Join Zoom Class
Meeting ID: 886 4143 5014
Passcode: [REDACTED]
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Capturing Nature's Beauty Module 1
2025-03-13 18:30 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Zoom

Architecture Photography Bonus Session
2025-03-18 19:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
Architecture Photography Bonus Session
Tuesday, 18 March, 7 PM on Zoom
Free for all! 🌆

This session is for our whole community—old and new students are welcome! 🏛✨
We’ll explore the art of Architecture & Interior Photography, covering:
– Differences between Commercial and Fine Art Architecture Photography
– How to earn MONEY from architectural photography
– Essential Gear, Camera Techniques, Light, and Composition tips
– Q&A time—bring your Questions!
– Plus, a special announcement: A Free Excursion for Pro members on Industrial Architecture Photography, called “Get in Your Cars with Cameras!” 🚗📸
If you’ve ever thought about stepping into this rewarding field, this session will be packed with insights! Join me tomorrow evening on Zoom 💥💥💥

Meeting Details
Meeting ID: 859 1302 3407
Passcode: [REDACTED]
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Capturing Nature's Beauty Module 2
2025-03-20 18:30 (Africa/Johannesburg)
