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Check out these photo courses and workshops offered by colleges, photo schools and photo clubs. Note: Kerrisdale Cameras is not affiliated with these organizations and nor do we endorse them. We offer this information as a helpful resource to our customers.

 

Advanced Digital Training is a computer-training school whose courses are focused on computer graphics and digital photography. We have offered ADT’s courses through our stores for several years and have received very positive feedback. Located on the North Shore close to the foot of the Lions Gate Bridge. Click for more information.

 

Arts Umbrella is a not-for-profit arts education centre for children and youth up to age 19.  Click this link to go to their teen programs which includes digital photography.

 

Beginner Photography Guide: Check out this website for quick and easy tips for getting started with your DSLR, provided by Canadian photographer, Angie Patterson. E-Book "Quick and Easy Tips for Getting Started with your SLR camera" also available for online purchase.

 

Continuing Studies Langara College: Free DSLR seminar and upcoming photography tours through Langara college.

 

Digital Photography Courses: Info on courses in the lower mainland February to June 2013

 

Digital Photography Institute: Located in Vancouver. Photographer, Barry Brady offers interactive, learning opportunities in all areas of digital photography and digital image editing. The Digital Photography Institute offers Phototrips, Phototours, Phototravel and Photoedits.

 

Emily Carr Institute: Located in Vancouver, BC, Emily Carr Institute is one of the leading post-secondary institutions for Fine Art studies. .

  

Langara College: Free 1-Day SLR photography course (yes, you heard right...it's free!). Langara's Continuing Studies Photography programs is one of the best in Canada so don't miss the opportunity to attend their free 1-day class. Register: 604-323-5322

Learn more: jbalderston@langara.bc.ca

 

Langara College: Photography Certificate Program Located in Vancouver. This program is offered through their Continuing Education studies.

 

Langara College:: Continuing Education courses including Travel Photography workshops and tours.

 

Langara College: Professional Photo-Imaging Program: This is their full-time diploma program.

 

Leica Akademie North America: Leica Akademie North America continues Leica's long tradition of photographic education through experiential workshops offered in cities across North America. The Akademie's goal is to increase the fun and enjoyment of photography, expand photography knowledge and bring the total Leica experience to a new generation of photographers. Whether you are an experienced Leica photographer or a novice, there is no better way to learn Leica, than the Leica Akademie. The Akademie offers a wide range of programs throughout the year. Click here for upcoming programs.

 

Municipal programs (Continuing Education or Parks Board): Click here for links to many of the photography classes offered by the various school board's Continuing Education or Parks & Recreation departments in Metro Vancouver.

 

Pixel Morphics Photoshop Workshops: Learn basic or more advanced photo editing at these workshops hosted at a local mid-Vancouver Island location. A 'how to' e-book on creative editing of photographics is also available. Click for more information.

 

Port Moody Arts Centre: Various digital photography classes. 

 

VanArts Digital Photography Part-Time Program: VanArts have recently added some exciting new part-time photography courses and in the spirit of the holiday season, they are offering a 25% off the price of tuition for any registrations they receive before Christmas! Click for more details.

 

VanDusen Botanical Garden Photography Workshops: Vancouver's beautiful VanDusen Botanical Garden offers workshops that combine lecture, taking photos outdoors in the Garden, and a feedback session with a professional photographer and experienced instructor .

 

Vancouver Photo Workshops: in the downtown area. Click for more information.

 

Whistler Outdoor Photography Workshops: Top professionals are brought together to offer 4 days of shooting and instruciton in beautiful Whistler, BC. Click to open the announcement notice or go to: http://www.blakejorgenson.com/workshops/.

 

Photography Courses and Workshops offered through the school

boards and Parks & Recreation Departments in Metro Vancouver:

 

Vancouver Parks Board: Many digital photography courses are offered at Vancouver's community centres. Click on this link for a list of all classes. Enter "digital photography" in the first 'keywords' box. You'll find photo classes for basic digital photography taught by photographer Doug Williams at the following Vancouver community centres:

 

False Creek, West Point Grey, Kitsilano, Kerrisdale, Mount Pleasant, Creekside, and Dunbar. Times vary.

Check the site of the specific centre for details. http://vancouver.ca/parks/cc/

Doug also teaches small groups and individuals. www.dwphotography.com

 

Richmond School District, Continuing Education

Surrey Continuing Education

Vancouver School Board, Continuing Education

West Vancouver

Burnaby Continuing Education

Capilano University Continuing Education

 

Do you know of any other photo courses or workshops that we can mention on our website?

If so, please let us know their website. E-mail: webmaster@kerrisdalecameras.com