Online Course · Photography

Get Into Photography

You might be the one who always ends up holding the camera. This course takes you from manual settings to portraits, landscapes, flash and editing. Learn online, at whatever hour suits you.

From €29a week, no deposit
88 Hoursof study
No Examsever
All Levelsbeginner upward
At a Glance

Course Snapshot

Study AreaPhotography
DeliveryOnline course, unlimited access
Study Hours88 study hours
AssessmentNo exams, ever
LevelComplete beginners to keen hobbyists
PaymentsFrom €29 per week
Comes with
  • No prior training needed
  • Camera and phone both covered
  • Editing included
  • Tutor advice while you study
Who It’s For

Why Do This Course

Get Off Auto

Manual settings, shutter speed and depth of field, explained simply.

Shoot For Other People

Portraits, events and products are where the first jobs come from.

Finish The Photo

Editing is half the craft, and it is in here too.

Where The Skills Fit

Where These Skills Could Take You

Photography work is a mix of freelance jobs and assisting. Days look like setting up lights, shooting a brief, then hours at the screen editing.

Freelance Photographer

Take your own bookings and briefs.

Studio Photographer Assistant

Set up lights, gear and backdrops.

Product Photographer

Shoot clean images for online shops.

Event Photography Assistant

Second shooter through a busy day.

Photo Retoucher

Clean up and finish images at the screen.

Portrait Photographer

Work with people, light and expression.

Wedding Photography Trainee

Learn the day beside a lead shooter.

Roles where these skills are useful, not promised outcomes. Every job is different, and most photographers build a portfolio and their own kit over time.

The Course

What You'll Learn

Settings first, then subjects, then the edit.

01
Camera Basics
Taking control of the machine.
Fundamentals
Manual settings
Shutter speed
Flashes
02
Shooting Different Subjects
Matching the settings to the scene.
Adapting skills to different scenarios
Family portraits in natural light
Depth of field for landscape photography
Aerial shots using different camera lenses
03
Phone And Edit
The parts most people skip.
Mobile photography
Photo editing
Included

What You’ll Get

In the Course

  • Settings, manual, shutter, depth of field
  • Subjects, portrait, landscape, aerial
  • Light, natural light and flash
  • Editing, finishing the photo

As a Student

  • Self paced, 88 study hours
  • No exams, none at all
  • Tutor support, during business hours
  • Online, unlimited access
Why This One

What Makes It Different

Three things worth knowing.

01
Camera And Phone

Mobile photography sits beside lenses and flash.

02
Advice From Working Photographers

Industry experts answer your questions while you study.

03
Any Starting Point

Written for complete beginners and keen hobbyists alike.

The Credentials

What You'll Earn

CERTIFICATE

Certificate of Achievement

Plus career support services

Certificate Of Achievement

Issued once you finish the topics.

Expert Advice

Questions answered by working photographers.

Career Coaching

CV help and interview preparation.

Getting Started

How It Works

Step one

Tell Us Your Aim

Better photos, side work or a portfolio.

Step two

Ask The Questions

An advisor will talk you through the topics.

Step three

Sort Payments

Upfront, or weekly, fortnightly or monthly.

Step four

Start Learning

Enrol and pick up your camera.

The Investment

How to Get Started

From €29 / week
Pay upfront, or on an interest free plan.
No deposit to start
No credit check
Weekly, fortnightly or monthly
14 day money back guarantee
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Good to Know

Common Questions

Do I need a good camera?

Any camera you can set manually will do. Mobile photography is covered too.

Do I need experience?

No. It is written for complete beginners and keen hobbyists.

Are there exams?

None, ever. You work through the topics at your pace.

How long is it?

About eighty eight study hours, and access stays open after that.

Is editing included?

Yes. Photo editing is one of the topics.

Who teaches it?

The course is delivered by OCA, an education partner of the college, with advice from working photographers.

Is this course accredited?

It is accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office. It is not a QQI course and not a national award. In photography, clients hire on your pictures, and this is about making those better.

What if it is not for me?

There is a fourteen day money back guarantee.

Delivered By

About the College

This course is sold by The Career Academy and delivered by OCA, one of its education partners.

The college is an ICOES accredited centre and holds accreditation with the CPD Standards Office.

Delivered by OCAICOES accredited centreCPD Standards OfficeAdvice from working photographers
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