IN-PERSON BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE
BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE
Stop Guessing Your Camera Settings—Start Shooting with Confidence
Master the fundamentals of photography in a hands-on, in-person course and finally take photos you’re proud of: sharp, well exposed, and creatively composed!
Learn from a Photographer who lives and breathes the craft!
Rory Baker is a full-time commercial and wildlife photographer with over a decade of hands-on teaching experience. Having worked with thousands of students—from complete beginners to passionate enthusiasts—he’s developed a proven approach that takes the confusion out of photography and gets you results, fast.
- His approach is simple, practical, and results-driven:
- Break down photography into easy-to-understand concepts
- Focus on real-world shooting, not confusing theory Build your confidence from the very first session.
But this course goes beyond just learning your camera settings. Rory will help you see differently - training your eye for light, composition, and storytelling - so you can consistently capture images you’re genuinely proud of.
Great photography is built on a strong foundation!
When you understand the core fundamentals—exposure, composition, light, and focus—you move from simply taking pictures to creating them. You gain full control of your camera, make intentional creative decisions, and capture images exactly the way you envision them.
And this isn’t just theory. Each module is paired with practical, real-world exercises designed to reinforce what you’ve learned—so you don’t just understand photography, you live it, practice it, and see real improvement with every shot.
CameraTek Randburg, Gauteng
226 Harry Sneech Road , Strijdom Park Randburg 2169.
COURSE FORMAT
In-Person at CameraTek Randburg Studios
Saturday & Sunday 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Light lunch and refreshments included each day
2 x Online followup Zoom sessions for students.
Walk away confident shooting in real-world conditions!
Saturday & Sunday 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Light lunch and refreshments included each day
2 x Online followup Zoom sessions for students.
Walk away confident shooting in real-world conditions!
NEXT SCHEDULED DATES
Saturday 18 July 2026 + Sunday 19 July 2026
9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
2 X Online Followup Zoom Sessions:
Dates will be confirmed during class on 5 July 2026.
INVESTMENT
R5,550.00 per person
Minimum 8 people per course - seats limited.
Durban North, KZN
Durban North, KZN - directions will be provided after booking.
COURSE FORMAT
In-Person at Rory Baker Photography, Durban.
5 x 2-2.5 hour classroom sessions.
2 x Practical session - sunrise and evening.
Walk away confident shooting in real-world conditions!
NEXT SCHEDULED DATES
Classroom: 4, 6, 11, 13, 25 August 2026
9:00am - 11:00am
Practical Sunrise: 16 Aug 2026 (venue & time TBC)
Practical Evening: 19 Aug 2026 (venue & time TBC)
INVESTMENT
R5,550.00 per person
Minimum 2 people per course
Pay in full or with flexible monthly payments available with Mobicred at checkout.
See full terms and conditions HERE.
Group Bookings
How it works: If you book as a group of 8 or more people you will receive a discounted rate. Use the Group Booking Inquiry tab below to inquire. In addition we can create a set of dates and times specific for your group, indicate this on the Group Booking Inquiry form.
Student Testimonials
Real Stories from Real Photographers!
"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
"I loved Rory’s Beginner to Intermediate course - it was practical and informative. The theory was made very simple and accessible for me and I enjoyed the practical outings to apply my knowledge. He is incredibly supportive and patient and would highly recommend the Basic to Intermediate program if you are a keen photographer wanting to understand your camera and how to use it well" MJE
"I had the wonderful opportunity of doing a photography course with Rory Baker, and being a complete novice I was made to feel at ease and no question was too simple to ask Rory during the course. His lessons were fun and informative . This is a great course for anyone wanting to expand their knowledge and creativity in photography..” NB
Student Work from this Course
Photos submitted as homework after the first Session by beginner photographers!
Benefits of doing the Beginner to Intermediate Course!
- Gain Full Control of Your Camera: Stop relying on auto mode and finally understand how to use settings like aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to get the exact shot you want.Item 1
- Take Photos You’re Proud Of: Learn how to consistently capture sharp, well-exposed, and visually striking images—not just lucky shots.
- Build Confidence Quickly: Instead of guessing, you’ll know exactly what to do in different lighting and shooting situations.
- Learn Faster Than Doing It Alone: Skip years of trial and error by learning from an experienced photographer who guides you step by step.
- Develop a Creative Eye: Start seeing light, composition, and moments differently—turning ordinary scenes into powerful images.
- Get Real-World, Hands-On Experience: Practice what you learn in real shooting environments, so your skills actually stick and improve.
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.
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.
✅️ Session 1 - 4 - Introduction to Photography, DSLR vs Mirrorless, Raw vs JPEG formats, Lenses, Menus & Dials, Exposure Part 1. Exposure Part 2, Settings Rationale. Technical aspects and terminology, Focus modes, White Balance, Metering, Introduction to light, Depth of Field, Hyperfocal distance, Exposure Part 3, Composition.
✅️ Session 5 - Practical Sunrise: Workflow for shooting sunrise, bracketing explained, general shooting - people, panning, static subjects etc (depending on location).
✅️ Session 6 - Practical Evening: Shooting in golden hour, Low light shooting, Night photography, painting with light etc., (scope depends on location)
✅️ Session 7- General photography workflow, Intro to post processing, Recap and Photo Reviews.
By the End of This Course:
➡️ You will have confidence using your camera. You will stop relying on Auto Mode and feel comfortable adjusting settings yourself in any situation.
➡️ You will have a full understanding of exposure You will know exactly how Aperture, Shutter and ISO work together—and how to use them creatively.
➡️ Your images will be sharper and well-focused Images. You will understand focus modes and techniques to consistently get crisp, professional-looking shots.
➡️ You will be able to frame your shots in-camera intentionally instead of guessing, You will be able to use proven compositional skills.
➡️ You will have the ability to work with Light. You will know how to read and use natural light to dramatically improve the look and feel of your images.
➡️ You will be think in terms of your own creative style. You will move beyond copying others and start developing your own photographic voice and vision.
Pay in full or with flexible monthly payments available with Mobicred at checkout.
Success Stories from Our Photography Community
Rory Baker Photography has built a thriving community of photographers who are achieving incredible results in their own unique ways. Not everyone aims to go professional—but everyone wants to take better, more meaningful photos. Below, you’ll see real success stories from people who started exactly where you are now: with a camera, a passion, and the desire to improve. This could be you next.
South African Photographer of the Year 2023
A truly remarkable story. Linda started in 2016 with the Beginner Course and followed this up with several advanced workshops and courses, including Lightroom, Photoshop Essentials for Photographers, various Masterclasses and 1-on-1 Private coaching sessions. She went on to be the overall winner of the South African Photograph of the Year in 2023 and remains an amateur.
Amateur Photographer
Brigitte Jordaan did a Beginner Course in 2019 and followed that up with a Lightroom Course and a few Masterclasses. Like so many, her passion is participating in her local Camera Club and enters her photos in PSSA Salons where she has amassed a huge number of acceptances and remains an amateur.
Amateur to Professional Photographer
Ieva Gasiunaite did a Beginners Course in 2019 and shortly thereafter upgraded her kit gear and did Lightroom, Photoshop, Portrait Workshop, Macro Workshop and a Landscape workshop and attended several free practical shoots. She went on to become a successful Professional Photographer in 2023 and is still working in that space.
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