Welcome to Photo 101 (Toronto Classroom or Online)

Photo 101 is our most popular photography course, available in Toronto in a live classroom environment, OR via Zoom meeting online, which you can attend from anywhere in the country. 

This course is designed to give beginners a strong foundation in both the creative and technical aspects of photography. This four-week course is led by an exceptionally experienced photographer and educator who provides personal guidance to help you develop essential skills.

Over four consecutive weeks, you’ll dive into the key fundamentals of photography, exploring everything from camera settings and composition to depth of field and motion effects control, all while maintaing  excellent  exposure. Each two-hour session, with time for bonus questions, is tailored for small class sizes, ensuring an interactive learning environment where you can ask questions and receive focused attention.

This course is crafted to be both rich and fulfilling, perfect for those pursuing photography professionally or as a passionate hobby. Each week, you'll learn new concepts and complete hands-on activities to reinforce your skills. Additionally, light weekly photo assignments are provided to deepen your understanding, with assignment results reviewed through a shared Flickr group to inspire improvement and growth.  We strongly feel that this is the very best photography course in Toronto. See our customer reviews here.

In Photo 101, you will master essential photography skills and techniques to capture captivating images with confidence. This course covers:

• Camera Mastery: Learn the vital controls of your camera, including setup for focus, color, and image quality to ensure every shot is optimized.
• Exposure Control: Gain fine control over photo exposure for consistent, satisfying results, beyond what automatic settings provide.
• Shutter Speed & Motion Effects: Understand how to use shutter speed to create motion effects, from basic blur to advanced motion control.
• Depth of Field Techniques: Explore depth of field for subject isolation or deep-focus landscapes, mastering both creative and technical applications.
• Lens & Perspective Choices: Discover how focal length impacts perspective and learn to choose the right lenses for landscapes, portraits, sports, and low-light scenes.
• Composition Essentials: Apply composition tips and techniques that make your photos visually compelling and professionally composed.
• Finding Ideal Lighting: Identify the best soft light for flattering portraits and learn how to work with natural lighting conditions.

 This course is designed for users of digital interchangeable lens cameras (DSLR and mirrorless types).

We support interchangeable lens cameras from:

• Canon
• Nikon
• Sony
• Fujifilm
• and others

If you’re unsure if your make/model is suitable, use our contact form to inquire. We'd be happy to help!