In-Person Beginner to Intermediate Photography Course
Learn photography in a hands-on environment with Rory Baker Photography School. Designed to immerse you fully in the art of photography, our classes offer personalized instruction, real-time feedback, and the opportunity to practice your skills alongside fellow photography enthusiasts. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to elevate your craft, your editing or other skills, I will guide you through every step—from mastering your camera settings to exploring creative techniques. Join us in person and experience the energy, connection, and growth that come from learning photography face-to-face!
Whether you’re shooting for fun or pursuing a professional career, a strong grasp of photography fundamentals ensures your work stands out and truly tells a story. Plus, it makes the learning process more enjoyable and rewarding as you see your skills grow!
In-Person
Beginner to Intermediate Photography Course
Learning the fundamentals of photography is essential because it lays the foundation for creating compelling and visually striking images. Understanding key concepts like exposure, composition, light, and focus empowers you to take full control of your camera and make intentional creative choices rather than relying on chance. Mastering these basics helps you capture moments exactly as you envision them, improves your technical skills, and opens the door to experimenting with advanced techniques confidently.
The technical and theory learning will be balanced with some practical homework exercises to help you get a good grip on what was learned in each module.
Single Booking
Price
R5,400.00 per person
Book online using the Book Here tab below.
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Schedule
5 x 2 hour classroom sessions
2 x Practical session - sunrise and evening
Classroom: 2, 4, 9, 11, 23 June 2026 9:00am - 11:00am
Practical Sunrise: 14 June 2026 (venue & time TBC)
Practical Evening: 17 June 2026 (venue & time TBC)
Note: Sessions can exceed 2 hours depending on Q&A and other interaction.
Venue
Durban North, KZN
Group Bookings
How it works: If you book as a group of 3 or more people you will receive a discounted rate. Use the Group Booking Inquiry tab below to inquire.
If your group is 8 or more people we can create a set of dates and times specific for your group, indicate this on the Group Booking Inquiry form.
What others Say!
I want to thank Rory Baker, for being a great inspiration in my photography journey. Almost all that I know I learned from him. I love his courses. It is amazing all the knowledge he has on different cameras and LR and PS, I must now just practice what I have learned. Thank you for being so patient with me. AN
Who should take this Course?
- If you’re a complete beginner picking up a camera for the first time, learning the basics from the start will help your photography skills grow rapidly and confidently.
- If you’re already a hobbyist photographer but find yourself struggling with technical aspects like exposure, focus, and other fundamental skills, this course can help you overcome these challenges with confidence.
- If you’re planning to pursue photography professionally—whether as a content creator, event photographer, real estate specialist, or in any other field—mastering the fundamental principles of photography should be a top priority.
The Benefits of doing this Course!
The single most compelling benefit to enroll in the Beginner to Intermediate Photography Course is that it provides you with a solid foundation of essential technical skills and creative techniques—giving you the confidence to accelerate your photography growth. This kind of progress is invaluable and truly priceless for anyone serious about mastering the art of photography.
What you will Learn!
Below is a basic overview of what to expect. In addition to this list participants will receive homework exercises which will be discussed at the beginning of each session. The order of the items may vary slightly during the course.
✅️ Module 1
- Introduction to Photography.
- DSL vs Mirrorless
- Raw vs JPEG
- Lenses
- Menus, dials and settings
- Exposure Parts 1
✅️ Module 2
- Focusing
- Shooting Modes
- Exposure Part 2
- Settings Rationale
✅️ Module 3
- Technical aspects: terminology, plane of focus, effective focal length, full frame vs crop senso, etc
- Focus modes
- White Balance
- Metering
- Introduction to light
✅️ Module 4
- Depth of Field
- Hyperfocal distance
- Exposure Part 3
- Composition
✅️ Module 5
- Photography workflow
- Intro to post processing
- Review photos
- Recap
✅️ Practical Sunrise
- Workflow for shooting sunrise
- Bracketing explained
- General shooting - people, panning, static subjects etc (depending on location)
✅️ Practical Evening
- Shooting in golden hour
- Low light procedures
- Night photography, paining with light etc etc., (depending on location)
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