DPC | Digital Photography Courses

Lightroom Classic Workshop
2024-06-01 08:30 - 2024-06-02 16:00, 2024-04-20 08:30 - 2024-04-21 16:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | DPC | Digital Photography Courses, Unit B5, One Highveld, 5 Bellingham St, Highveld, Centurion, Gauteng, 0157
Welcome to our 2-day in-person Lightroom Classic Workshop, 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.
Join us by registering via the button below!

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Live Edit Event and Feedback Session
2024-05-30 18:30 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Gauteng
🌟📸 🎨🖥
Date: 30 May 2024
Time: 18:30 – 21:30
Everyone, Basic and Pro Members are invited to sit in on an exclusive and interactive live editing session. While only Pro Members have the opportunity to submit their photos for editing, you’re more than welcome to join, watch, learn, and even pick up some pro tips along the way! 🌈
Here’s your chance to see your photos transformed! 🔄
Pro Members! Upload up to two of your best shots that you believe hold great potential. Danie will work his magic to creatively edit them, offering you a fresh perspective and some pro tips! 🎨💫
📌 Here’s how to participate:
📷 Upload a maximum of two photos to our OneDrive folder (link in the Pro Whatsapp group)
🌈 Any genre (except nudes) is welcome.
🎞 Send us your original, unedited RAWs or full-size JPEGs (RAW preferred).
📝 Rename your file with your name and a title, e.g., ‘Danie Bester – Sunset Serenity’.
🏷 Ensure your metadata (EXIF) is up-to-date with your name.
⏰ Due to time constraints, not all images will be chosen for this session. If your photo isn’t selected, don’t worry – there’s always next month’s session to look forward to!
Pro members check your Pro Groups for the Onedrive link to upload your images!
🚀 Get ready to be inspired and learn new editing tricks in this live, interactive, and fun session! Can’t wait to see your submissions and bring them to life!
Meeting Link

Discover the Magic of Camera RAW!
2024-05-28 18:30 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Gauteng
🌟 Discover the Magic of Camera RAW! 📸
Join me tomorrow evening for an insightful talk on Camera RAW. We’ll look into the advantages of RAW, explore compressed RAW files, and discuss both Lossless and Lossy compression techniques used in various cameras. We’ll also unravel Adobe’s DNG RAW format and take a look at RAW on your mobile phone cameras 📱📷. Plus, we’ll discuss when it might be better to opt for JPEG or other formats. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just curious, this session is packed with valuable insights for everyone!
📅 Date: Tuesday, 28 May 2024 ⏰
Time: 6:30 PM
Don’t miss out on elevating your photography game! 🚀🎨

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Studio Lighting Workshop
2024-05-25 09:00 - 2024-05-26 16:00, 2024-02-10 09:00 - 2024-02-11 16:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | DPC | Digital Photography Courses, Unit B5, One Highveld, 5 Bellingham St, Highveld, Centurion, Gauteng, 0157
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.
Join us by registering via the button below!

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The Art of Street Photography with Danie Bester
2024-05-23 18:30 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Gauteng
We will be exploring this exciting art form! Danie will share his approach to street photography, including general tips, techniques, and artistic style. 📸
Everyone’s Welcome!

1-Day Speedlight Course
2024-05-19 09:00 - 15:30, 2024-05-10 09:00 - 15:30 (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 with Fine Art Portrait Photographer Hendrè Louw
2024-05-08 18:30 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Gauteng
Join us online for an engaging interview with Hendrè Louw, a renowned South African businessman and fine art portrait photographer. We’ll discuss the crucial aspects of becoming a successful fine art portrait photographer, covering everything from creativity and style to business strategies and branding.
👥 This event is part of our Pro Membership Programme, but we’re excited to open it up to all our subscribers. Both Free and Pro members are encouraged to join and participate!
👀 Don’t miss this chance to gain invaluable insights from a leading expert in the field. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or looking to enter the world of fine art photography, this interview is for you!

MEETING LINK

Fine Art Photography Course Part 3-4
2024-05-02 18:30 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Gauteng
Online Fine Art Photography Course 📸
Location: Zoom 🌐 (Link to be shared in the Pro Lounge Group)
The focus will be on creating a cohesive portfolio, offering insights on showcasing, printing, and framing your photographs. 🖼 Additionally, we’ll cover the fundamentals of exhibiting your work, ensuring a comprehensive perspective on presenting fine art photography. 🏛
How to Book for the Course 📚
This course is entirely free for our Pro Members. 🆓 For our Basic/Free subscribers interested in joining, the course is available for R1200. 💰 Given that our Pro Membership is only R290 per month, upgrading is a wise decision that not only grants you access to this course but also enables you to revisit the material at any time and participate in future courses. 💡

Fine Art Photography Course Part 1-2
2024-04-11 18:30 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Gauteng
Online Fine Art Photography Course 📸
We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming Free Pro Course on Fine Art Photography! 🎉 In this four-part series, “Fine Art Photography 101,” we’ll be covering the topic of fine art photography, including its fundamental concepts and unique aspects. 🖼 This introductory course sets the stage for more in-depth exploration in our forthcoming “Fine Art Photography 102” series. Whether you’re new to fine art photography or seeking to refresh your knowledge, this series offers a thorough overview designed to inspire and inform. ✨
Session Details:
18:30 – 21:30
Location: Zoom 🌐 (Link to be shared in the Pro Lounge Group)
We’ll introduce Fine Art Photography, covering its definition and distinctive features. 🎨 This session will also explore various fine art photography genres, tracing the history and evolution of fine art photography, and highlighting notable photographers from history to the present. 🕰
How to Book for the Course 📚
This course is entirely free for our Pro Members. 🆓 For our Basic/Free subscribers interested in joining, the course is available for R1200. 💰 Given that our Pro Membership is only R290 per month, upgrading is a wise decision that not only grants you access to this course but also enables you to revisit the material at any time and participate in future courses. 💡
Mark your calendars and keep an eye out! 👀✨

2-Day Food Photography Course
2024-04-06 09:00 - 2024-04-07 16:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | DPC | Digital Photography Courses, Unit B5, One Highveld, 5 Bellingham St, Highveld, Centurion, Gauteng, 0157
Practical hands-on course covering basic to advanced aspects of food photography
With the help of food photographer and keen foodie, Winifred Harms, we have created a 2-day foundational food photography workshop, We cover creative aspects, including food styling, composition, storytelling and more.

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Fine Art Photography Course Introduction
2024-03-28 18:30 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Gauteng
Online Fine Art Photography Course 📸
We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming Free Pro Course on Fine Art Photography! 🎉 In this four-part series, “Fine Art Photography 101,” we’ll be covering the topic of fine art photography, including its fundamental concepts and unique aspects. 🖼 This introductory course sets the stage for more in-depth exploration in our forthcoming “Fine Art Photography 102” series. Whether you’re new to fine art photography or seeking to refresh your knowledge, this series offers a thorough overview designed to inspire and inform. ✨
Session Details:
Thu, 28 March | 18:30 – 21:30
Location: Zoom 🌐 (Link to be shared in the Pro Lounge Group)
We’ll introduce Fine Art Photography, covering its definition and distinctive features. 🎨 This session will also explore various fine art photography genres, tracing the history and evolution of fine art photography, and highlighting notable photographers from history to the present. 🕰
How to Book for the Course 📚
This course is entirely free for our Pro Members. 🆓 For our Basic/Free subscribers interested in joining, the course is available for R1200. 💰 Given that our Pro Membership is only R290 per month, upgrading is a wise decision that not only grants you access to this course but also enables you to revisit the material at any time and participate in future courses. 💡
Mark your calendars and keep an eye out! 👀✨

Pro Lounge: Critiques and Live Edits
2024-03-25 18:30 - 21:30 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Gauteng
🌟📸 Live Editing Session with Danie Bester! 🎨🖥
Date: 25 March 2024
Time: 18:30 – 21:30
Everyone, Basic and Pro Members are invited to sit in on an exclusive and interactive live editing session. While only Pro Members have the opportunity to submit their photos for editing, you’re more than welcome to join, watch, learn, and even pick up some pro tips along the way! 🌈
Here’s your chance to see your photos transformed! 🔄 Upload up to two of your best shots that you believe hold great potential. Danie will work his magic to creatively edit them, offering you a fresh perspective and some pro tips! 🎨💫
On request of the Pro Members, Danie will also discuss methods of selling your photos online.
📌 Here’s how to participate:
📷 Upload a maximum of two photos to our OneDrive folder below.
🌈 Any genre (except nudes) is welcome.
🎞 Send us your original, unedited RAWs or full-size JPEGs (RAW preferred).
📝 Rename your file with your name and a title, e.g., ‘Danie Bester – Sunset Serenity’.
🏷 Ensure your metadata (EXIF) is up-to-date with your name.
⏰ Due to time constraints, not all images will be chosen for this session. If your photo isn’t selected, don’t worry – there’s always next month’s session to look forward to!
Pro members check your Pro Groups for the Onedrive link to upload your images!
🚀 Get ready to be inspired and learn new editing tricks in this live, interactive, and fun session! Can’t wait to see your submissions and bring them to life!
Meeting Link

Mobile Phone Food Photography
2024-03-10 09:00 - 16:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | DPC | Digital Photography Courses, Unit B5, One Highveld, 5 Bellingham St, Highveld, Centurion, Gauteng, 0157
Learn to shoot creative and mouth-watering food shots with your phone
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.

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Centurion Basic Photography Course
2024-03-07 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-01-18 18:00 - 21:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | 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.

Join us by registering via the button below

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Long Exposure Masterclass
2024-03-04 18:30 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Gauteng
Bonus Editing and Critique Session! 🎨💻
Monday, 4 March at 18:30
Mark Your Calendars! 🗓
Join us for an enlightening presentation on Long Exposure Photography by Jon Kerrin, one of South Africa’s renowned landscape photographers! 🌊🏞 This session is open to EVERYONE, so ensure you’re there to gain invaluable insights.
What to expect:
– Jon will share his expertise in capturing mesmerizing landscape and seascape shots through long exposure techniques.
– Pro Members, please check the Pro Group for details on how to submit your photos for critique and editing during the session.
– Note: The session will be recorded and available exclusively for Pro Members in the Pro Lounge Group. Basic/Free members, don’t miss this live opportunity to learn from a master! 🚀
See you there! 🎇✨
Photo Credit: Jon Kerrin

MEETING LINK

Alberton Basic Photography Course
2024-02-27 18:00 - 21:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Ascot Mews, 19 Heidelberg Ave, Newmarket AH, Alberton, Gauteng, 1449, South Africa
Small, informal and friendly classes ensure that we focus on your individual needs.

This course is an in-person course presented at Ascot Mews. 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.

Join us by registering via the button below

REGISTER HERE

Wildlife Photography Workshop
2024-02-24 08:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve, 520 Kromdraai Road, Kromdraai, Krugersdorp, Gauteng, 1739, South Africa
Learn how to photograph wildlife from professional wildlife and nature photographer, Bruna Mentrup!

Part 1 includes a Zoom session starting at 18:00 on the Thursday before the course covering what to expect on the practical game drive, suitable equipment, camera settings, support and time for questions and answers.
Part 2 includes a practical excursion starting from 08:00 where you will be shooting from a suitable hide at the Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve.
Join us by registering via the button below

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Visual Storytelling 101: The Five Shots of Storytelling
2024-02-20 18:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Gauteng
This course delves deep into the Five Shots of Visual Storytelling. Enhance your storytelling skills to craft visually engaging and emotionally resonant stories.

Tuesday, 20 February
18:00, Zoom (Link available on the Pro Lounge and Pro WhatsApp groups)
R600 for Basic Subscribers
Free for Pro Subscribers

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Bird Photography Excursion
2024-02-15 19:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Gauteng
Learn how to take sharper images of birds from professional wildlife and nature photographer, Bruna Mentrup!

Part 1 includes a two-hour Zoom session covering equipment, settings and time for questions and answers.
The Zoom session starts at 19:00 on Thursday, 15 February.

Part 2 involves a practical excursion to the Marievale Bird Sanctuary.
The practical outing starts at 07:15 on Saturday, 17 February.

Join us by registering via the button below

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Character and Beauty Portraits
2024-02-12 18:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Gauteng
3-Hour Zoom session

Monday, 12 February
18:00
This session is exclusive to our Pro Members.

ZOOM LINK

Become a pro member for exclusive live streams, discounts on courses, photo critiques and much more!
Click here to sign up: https://digitalphotographycourses.com/membership/

Deadline for Nifty Fifty Challenge
2024-02-04 08:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Gauteng
Nifty Fifty Challenge! 📸✨
We’ve just put together a tutorial on Nifty Fifty Lenses and we’d love to feature some of your amazing shots! Why not make it fun with a challenge? 🎉
🔍 Got any stunning shots taken with a Nifty Fifty lens? We’re talking about those sharp 50mm f/1.8 or f/2 prime lenses. Please note: we’re keeping it strict to these lenses only!
📌 Make sure to post your photos in the community group that best matches your photo’s theme.
🏷 Use the hashtag #NiftyFifty with your uploads!
🚀 Go wild! There’s no limit to how many photos you can share!
📅 Deadline: Sunday, 4th February
The prize? 🏆 The winner(s) will receive a free Portfolio Review from me! We’ll reveal the winner on Wednesday, 7th February, so bring your A-game!
Here’s a link to the DPC Groups so you can see which group to post your image to:
🔗https://digitalphotographycourses.com/groups/

Let's edit YOUR Photos
2024-01-30 18:30 - 21:30 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Gauteng
Let’s edit YOUR Photos
🌟📸 Live Editing Session with Danie Bester! 🎨🖥
Date: 30 January 2024
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Everyone, Basic and Pro Members are invited to sit in on an exclusive and interactive live editing session. While only Pro Members have the opportunity to submit their photos for editing, you’re more than welcome to join, watch, learn, and even pick up some pro tips along the way! 🌈
Here’s your chance to see your photos transformed! 🔄 Upload up to two of your best shots that you believe hold great potential. I’ll work my magic to creatively edit them, offering you a fresh perspective and some pro tips! 🎨💫
📌 Here’s how to participate:
📷 Upload a maximum of two photos to our OneDrive folder below.
🌈 Any genre (except nudes) is welcome.
🎞 Send us your original, unedited RAWs or full-size JPEGs (RAW preferred).
📝 Rename your file with your name and a title, e.g., ‘Danie Bester – Sunset Serenity’.
🏷 Ensure your metadata (EXIF) is up-to-date with your name.
⏰ Due to time constraints, not all images will be chosen for this session. If your photo isn’t selected, don’t worry – there’s always next month’s session to look forward to!
Pro members upload your images here:
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AlcCHKUPIWfdj45m_HPRsb6EKO1yuQ?e=0pj4jl
🚀 Get ready to be inspired and learn new editing tricks in this live, interactive, and fun session! Can’t wait to see your submissions and bring them to life!
Meeting Link

Bryanston Basic Photography Course
2024-01-24 18:00 - 21:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Bryanston Sports Club, Payne Road, Bryanston, Gauteng, 2191, South Africa
Small, informal and friendly classes ensure that we focus on your individual needs.

This course is an in-person course presented at the Bryanston Sports Club. 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.

Join us by registering via the button below

REGISTER HERE

Pro Lounge Event: Photography as Art
2024-01-23 18:30 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Gauteng
Danie will discuss photography as art and answer Pro members’ questions. More info to be shared later.

Tue, 23 January 2024
Starting 18:30
Free for Pro members

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1-Day Beauty Photography Shoot
2024-01-14 09:00 - 16:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | DPC | Digital Photography Courses, Unit B5, One Highveld, 5 Bellingham St, Highveld, Centurion, Gauteng, 0157
Hone skills in lighting and posing for beauty portraits. Includes a comprehensive 3-hour Zoom session on retouching.

Sun, 14 January 2024
09:00 – 16:00, Studio 012 Centurion
R1,200 per person

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1-Day Character Portrait Shoot
2024-01-13 09:00 - 16:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | DPC | Digital Photography Courses, Unit B5, One Highveld, 5 Bellingham St, Highveld, Centurion, Gauteng, 0157
Learn to capture genuine expressions with various lighting setups. Includes a 3-hour Zoom editing session.

Sat, 13 January 2024
09:00 – 16:00, Studio 012 Centurion
R1,200 per person

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