CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAMME ONLINE
Photography is a visual language with its own vocabulary and rules. It can tell stories and evoke emotions and imagination without the need for words. With DPC’s Creative Photography Classes your journey has just become more meaningful.
About the Creative Photography Programme
Our creative photography classes are designed for people who want to discover the multiplicity of styles and approaches in the world of photography. This course consists of separate modules that focus on creative and artistic photography where we emphasise design principles, visual language and storytelling principles. Through a series of visually inspiring classes, we teach our students how to create photos that evoke feeling and imagination. The course culminates in a solid presentation on photography projects and how to best present your work online, or in print.
Interactive Online Sessions
The classes are presented on the Zoom online platform and the sessions are highly collaborative. Class recordings and additional study materials are accessible on our online platform.
Who is this course for?
The Creative Programme is suitable for every type of photographer and skill-level; whether you’re interested in Editorial, Commercial or Fine Art Photography, or simply want to expand your visual intelligence.
Presented by
The creative photography course is presented by Danie Bester and John Fox.
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. His philosophy about photography is that the camera is just a tool; and that true creativity comes from inside and through studying and applying visual tools and principles.
John Fox is a fine-art and macro photographer who is one of the most detailed and technically apt photographers in South Africa. John’s drive to uplift the standard and appreciation of photography as a credible art form in South Africa has led him to lecture on the subject. He works with DPC to develop and present course material on some of the more specialist subject matter.
Thanks for taking us through the Creative Series with such enthusiasm and professionalism, Danie and John. DPC courses are most enjoyable and you two guys are brilliant teachers! So much value for money with all the added extras and bonus tips! And the Zoom classes have worked out just fine, the only thing we miss is Jenna’s friendly welcome and yummy coffee and cookies! Please do stay safe all. Hope to see some of you in upcoming courses again soon!
Upcoming Creative Courses
The creative programme consists of four modules focusing on artistic photography. It will inspire you and ignite a creative spark as it deals more with the visual side of pictures and creative processes. It has been designed for people who want to discover the multiplicity of styles and approaches in the world of photography. Throughout these artistic photography classes, we emphasise design principles, visual language and storytelling principles. Throughout the series we teach our students how to create photos that evoke feeling and imagination. The course culminates in a solid presentation on photography projects and how best to present your work online, or in print.
The modules can be completed separately, or you can opt to book for the complete programme in advance. Follow the course links below to learn more about each module.
DEVELOPING A VISUAL VOCABULARY (Creative Photography 101)
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.
- Zoom Class:
- Dates to be announced
VISUAL STORYTELLING (Creative Photography 102)
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.
- Zoom Class:
- Dates to be announced
DEVELOPING A PERSONAL STYLE (Creative Photography 103)
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.
- Zoom Class:
- Part 1: 05 June 2023
- Part 2: 12 June 2023
PORTFOLIO, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION (Creative Photography 104)
2-Part Evening Classes (6 hours class time)
John Fox resumes where the Developing a Personal Style series ended, with an in-depth coverage of the photography portfolio. He discusses the principles and philosophy of photography portfolios and creative ways to show off your best work. The highlight of the course is a detailed discussion and demonstration about the art of printing and framing.
- Zoom Class:
- Part 1: 20 June 2023
- Part 2: 27 June 2023
Book for the Complete Creative Programme and Save!
Save R1 300 if you book and pay for the complete series in advance!
Cost
- R4 900, R3 600
Payment to be made via EFT or PayPal.
South African citizens can pay via EFT or Direct Bank Deposit after registering for the course. Take note that your booking will be secured only once payment has been received. You are welcome to email or call us on 079 520-4436 for payment arrangements. Payments to be made out to:
- DPC & Photo Tours, Standard Bank Current Account
- Account no… 021 454 884
- Branch Code 012645
Please note that we will send you an invoice after you have booked for the course. If you choose to pay now to secure your booking, please email your Proof of Payment to info@dpc.co.za and use your name and CREATE as the reference.