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We’re thrilled to introduce our new online platform! Here, you’ll find a wide resource of photography assets, including free and paid photography courses, tutorials, inspirational classes, and photo quizzes to improve your knowledge. Participate in peer-to-peer learning through community groups and online discussions. Upload your best photos to your personalised photo galleries and participate in our Photo Awards. Members can also share and receive feedback from practical classes and photo critiques!

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Art of Composition 101: Visual Weight

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Launching 14 November 2023. Free for Pro Members! Welcome to “The Art of Visual Composition for Photographers,” a course designed to broaden your visual vocabulary and elevate your artistic visual intelligence. Created by one of…
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How to start a Photography Business

Danie Bester Danie Bester
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Tailored Guidance: Unlock your full potential with our photography mentorship Programmes! Experience tailor-made guidance through in-person and online sessions with industry professionals. Stay tuned for a transformative journey in mastering your craft. 

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Elevate Your Skills with Our Blog Articles and Tutorials! Dive into in-depth articles and hands-on tutorials, both designed to take your photography to the next level. 

Tim Laman: Documenting Rare Species in Wildlife Photography

11 December 2025 No Comments
Tim Laman was born in 1961 in Michigan, USA, and grew up in Japan, where his early exposure to nature sparked a lifelong interest. He earned a degree from Hope College in 1983 and a PhD in evolutionary biology from Harvard University in 1994, focusing on rainforest canopy research in Borneo. Transitioning to professional photography in his 30s, he began
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Thorsten Overgaard: Amazing Street Photography

11 December 2025 No Comments
Thorsten von Overgaard was born in 1965 in Aarhus, Denmark, and began his career in advertising during the mid-1980s, working as a cultural editor and later running his own agency. He transitioned to professional photography in his 30s, inspired by discovering Leica cameras in the late 1990s, starting with a Leica Minilux and progressing to the Leica M6 rangefinder for
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Stephanie Jung: The Art of Abstract Urban Photography

9 December 2025 No Comments
SStephanie Jung is a German photographer known for her distinctive use of multi-exposure techniques to transform urban environments into abstract, energetic visual experiences. While little verified biographical information is publicly available, Jung has gained recognition online for her layered cityscapes, often created in major cities such as Tokyo and New York. Her work is characterised by overlapping structures, blurred movement,
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Accidentally Formatting your SD card

5 December 2025 No Comments
You get two types of photographers: those who’ve already lost photos… and those who are going to lose photos... Danie accidentally - or rather "stupidly" in his own words- formatted a memory card with images he hadn’t yet downloaded. (“Stupidly,” in his own words.) We tried a recovery program and it brought his pictures back! So keep this one for
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Sean Bagshaw: Landscape Photography Inspiring Awe in Nature

28 November 2025 No Comments
Sean Bagshaw is a landscape and travel photographer raised in the hills of Southern Oregon, USA, and based in Ashland with his family. He worked as a middle school science teacher for 12 years before starting his photography business in 2004. His career focuses on capturing magical light in natural settings, with key milestones including co-founding the Photo Cascadia team
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Sara Abbaspour: Documentary Photography Exploring Iran’s Cultural Shifts

28 November 2025 No Comments
Sara Abbaspour was born in 1990 in Mashhad, Iran. She holds a B.Sc. in Urban Planning and Design from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, an M.A. in Photography from the University of Tehran, and an M.F.A. in Photography from Yale School of Art in 2019. Her career started in the mid-2010s with the "Floating Ocean" series, ongoing since 2015. She has
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Having experienced your passion, not only for photography but also for people and helping them, I have no doubt that whatever you endeavour will be a roaring success. Doing a course through DPC always felt like dealing with people and not an institution. Please never lose that, it is a competitive edge.
Marius van Aardt
My people! The pizza example for explaining the aperture value really helped me to understand the concept. Thanks, Danie for the creative lecture.
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Creating and fostering a vibrant community that is in love with photography;
A global tribe where every member is inspired, connected, and empowered.

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