The Photography Institute - South Africa

All the way from Namibia, I am grateful for myself and thankful to all my lectures and mentor who helped me complete this course and achieve my goals! Should I look forward to another course in photography, I would look no further than the Photography Institute.

I have graduated and completed my diploma in photography. My journey at the Photography Institute has helped me to sharpen my photography skills and transform me into a professional, confident person. I carry a lifetime of great memories and a wonderful experience of learning with exposure to lenses. Overall, it was a wonderful experience for me.

I had a really wonderful experience with the Photography Institute. The modules were all very comprehensive, and to have a tutor guide you along with each module is really a great help. This course has given me the tools and the knowledge to progress in my interest in food photography. Thank you, PI!

If you don't know anything about a camera or anything about photography, I think this is the right course to do. I didn't know much about a camera and what it can do, and just after my first module, I learned new things that I didn't know.

What's nice about the course, because it's online, is that you can do it on your own time and if you struggle there is a big platform where people can help you, a Facebook page where you can chat with students and of course, your tutor that helps you. It also teaches you a great variety of things about the photography business and not just how to press a button on your camera.

The course is definitely worth the money and time. I'm glad I did it because what I learned can't be taken away from me, so don't doubt and start this course if you want to make it your career or just as a hobby. It will definitely benefit you. They also offer extra modules on photography which is so good because you can learn even more.

Kind Regards
Chantel.

If anyone is contemplating whether to take this course or not. Stop doing so. I don't think you will find better value anywhere else.

I started taking the course to gain the technical knowledge to efficiently operate my camera, and as time went on, I didn't just accomplish a wide range of skills related to photography but also a wider perspective on the industry as a whole. The content is delivered in a consumable way from the start to more advanced topics as you progress. With this said, I think it is amazing that you don't just learn the theory, but with each module, you have assignments where you put your theory into practice. The structure of this course solidifies the skills you learn to where it becomes a habit in your photography journey, enabling you to accomplish complex tasks with the knowledge you gained.

Lastly, I need to mention that one of the best parts of this course is that you have an industry professional that is assigned to you, which makes this stand out from most online and even university courses because you get personalized feedback and critique on your work. My Tutor was the Legend Gary Wallis, and the advice I got from him is something I will carry with me as I pursue furthering my career in Photography.

I absolutely loved this course! It was challenging and pushed me to work even harder to improve my skills. My tutor answered all my questions and provided great feedback on all my assignments. The course material was understandable, and I appreciated that I could work through the modules at my own pace. The assignments were also interesting to work on and were 100% a good learning curve. I've already told quite a few people about The Photography Institute and how brilliant the course is:)

I began this journey at the beginning of this year after deciding I would like to pursue a career doing something I really enjoyed. I have gained so many new skills and a lot of knowledge throughout my journey with the Photography Institute, my tutor George was always willing to lend me his ear and help me work through my brain fog whenever I was struggling to get through an assignment; it was through his modules and guiding hand that I was able to make the most of this journey and realise that I truly do have the potential to be successful in my career.
Thank you for giving me this opportunity. It is truly an experience I will never forget.

I'm very grateful for the knowledge I have gained at the Photography Institute.

I thought I could learn photography on my own, but I was certainly wrong. I'm sure many other people are capable and motivated enough to be self-taught, but having a tutor, student support, and support via social media has really helped me a great deal.

I liked the layout and the presentation of the modules. It is very simple and easy to understand, with many references for further information.

Some modules were challenging, but I appreciate that it takes you out of your comfort zone and encourage you to try new things.

I started this course knowing only the function of the shutter button on my camera. Now I understand light, stops and histograms.

Thank you to my fellow students, especially my tutor Justin Aitken, for your support and encouragement. I'm looking forward to my photographic journey and always learning.

This was a very interesting course. I fully understand my camera and loved the history part of it all as well; Super well-planned course by a professional photographer that has years of experience in multiple fields of photography.

I can totally see a difference in my skill level, and I am a completely different person from the time I started to now that I am finished.

Great support from the tutor; amazing content with a consistent amount of examples of images; understandable work, and really fun to learn from. Assignments were really well planned out, and by doing them, I fell in love with the learning process.

I went from being unable to learn in school to qualifying for this course with a distinction. I am really thankful for the opportunity I had to be able to complete my studies through this course.

I highly recommend completing this course.

Thank you so much for the best learning experience I have ever had.

I have enjoyed this course so much. I have learned more than I could have ever thought. Usually, when you do an online course, it is rather watered down, and to be honest, I thought this course was going to be the same. However, it was completely the opposite!
Hats off to these guys; they have managed to cover all the bases when it comes to photography.
Covering all the technical, artistic and even practical and business planning parts that makes part of every good photographer.
Thanks again to my tutor Steven Vote; he has helped me grow tremendously over these past few months.
I can fully recommend this course to anyone who has a passion for photography, whether you are a beginner or an accomplished photographer who needs to sharpen your skills. This course does it all!

As an 18-year-old student, who had to decide what to study for, I can proudly say I made the right choice. I am in love with this course, and I have learned so much. I don't regret enrolling at all. It is suited for professional learning and even for those who don't really want a photography career.
My tutor really helped me a lot with his great advice and suggestions. He was always willing to help and guide me. The friendly and positive feedback, from my tutor, on my assignments and the willingness to help improve my skills, made it all worth it.
The support group on Facebook also helped a lot with the comments they gave.
Overall, it is a great course, and I will definitely try to be part of it for as long as possible, studying the advanced modules.

I have thoroughly enjoyed taking this course and have learnt so much through the process. I plan on taking Photography as a hobby. I have really been exposed to so many different aspects of cameras and gear as well as different techniques and methods to use, which is so beneficial in understanding how to create incredible images, both in shooting and post-production.

I would like to thank my tutor, Mr Ian Laker, as well as Mr George Seper for their ongoing support and guidance throughout my coursework and assignments. Their positive feedback allowed me to touch up and refine my skills developed in the particular module.

My journey with The Photography Institute has been absolutely amazing! I could highly recommend this course for any enthusiast or someone who is looking at taking Photography on as a career. There is so much on offer, and every last aspect which needs to be learnt is covered, guaranteed!

I am an 18-year-old student just out of school. I have always loved taking photos and wanted to further my knowledge to be able to start doing it professionally.

This company is amazing for that, and if you just want to do photography as a hobby, this course is also perfect for you. It is easy to understand, and the website is easy to use. I personally learned a lot.

My photos changed from average photos to professional style photos. The tutors are kind and always there if you need help, and the community of this institute is great people and will always help and give critique when needed.

You will learn to think more creatively, and this course is for everyone of any age. I highly recommend this course.

The Photography Institute changed my life, and I am eternally grateful for Steven Vote, my tutor, and George Seper, the course author.

Everything started in 2009 when I got my first DSLR, and I was told to follow my dream. For 10 years, I watched videos, read articles, and taught myself to be the best photographer I could be. In 2019, ten years later, I felt stuck, frustrated and that my work is not good enough for my clients. Then I saw an advertisement on Instagram for The Photography Institute.

On Friday, 13 September 2019, I enrolled as a student, and since then, I have never looked back. While doing the course, I learned so much, and for the first time, I really understood all the functions on my camera. My tutor gave me valuable advice and encouraged me to experiment more, go outside my comfort zone. I started feeling more confident, and the quality of my photography improved. Even my friends and family from all over the world said they could see the change in my work.

I love photographing and working with people, but while doing the course, I realized that my true passion is Travel, Landscape, and Nature photography. I would like to thank George Seper for helping me to realize this. From here on, I can only go forward.

I strongly recommend The Photography Institute to everyone who has a passion for photography or is only starting or even an accomplished photographer. You are never too old to learn and follow your dreams.

I would like to thank Steven Vote, my tutor and mentor, for his honest feedback on my assignments and all the advice he gave me.

Thank you to the Photography Institute team for a fantastic course and for making it easy for me to keep doing what I love and also gain valuable knowledge at the same time.

Coreen Kuhn
(A very Grateful PI Graduate)

When I began this course, my photography foundation was nonexistent. I was a beginner who really only had a passion for capturing moments. I had hoped to learn how to become a professional photographer by the end of this course, but I learnt so much more. Things like being a photographer don’t only define a person in possession of a camera but rather a person who sees the potential in a scene even before they take out their camera.

Through this course, I was able to build confidence in my images as well as my ability to make the right choice even when choosing a new camera as daunting as it may seem. I was also able to discover my personal style, as well as the type of photographer I want to be. The journey to becoming a part of the world of photographers is a long one which mostly depends on personal effort and a being at the right place at the right time. I guess what I’m trying to say is that this course was an exceptional transitional point from being an armature to being well equipped with knowledge of how to open opportunities for myself even in life in general.

Even upon completion, I know I will still often return to my module and revise on what I have most likely missed as they were packed with so much information, one will always learn something new. I hope you choose to complete this course too as you will reap instant results.

Studying with the photography Institute has been such a fun and interesting journey. Every single module was interesting and the Writer has such a familiar way of teaching and telling stories that it is always a pleasure reading through each and every module. I learned a lot from this institute and I’m sure you will too. Photography was a hobby for me and I wanted to take it to a professional level, and I can say that after this course I feel much more confident about my photography and it gave me hope about my future. I want to thank the team behind this institute for the amazing work and a special shoutout to my tutor Justin Aitken for the amazing feedbacks and advices.

This is the best photography course, a really great journey starting with basics and ends with advanced and more on where do you really want to be with photography. A big thank you to the student support team and my Tutor Mr Seper for all the support. Anyone not registered should consider it, there's a great pool of knowledge here from every possible industry related to photography.

Not only have I learn expert tips to improve my photography from the Professional Photography Course but also very important and handy tips to enable me to start my own photography business.

For me as a total amateur photographer, I have learned so much that it gives me the self-confidence to go out and explore and dare more, improving my skills shot after shot to stand out from the crowd. This is not only for an amateur like me but I believe a professional can also learn valuable information from a total lifetime dedicated to photography.

There are so many small things mentioned in this course which is not available on the internet that could make the world of difference for you and to your photography.

The first hand, one on one feedback from a professional tutor adds to the professionalism of which this course is presented.