Photography Courses in Toronto
Master photography, fast. Small, hands-on classes or private lessons for beginners.
Beginner photography courses in Toronto for adults with DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Small in-person classes, usually six students or fewer, from $480 for the 4-course weekend Accelerator.
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Beginner Accelerator
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Amazing class! I went into the class as a total beginner, and left feeling comfortable, confident, and knowledgeable with my camera and photography overall. Highly recommend!!!
Before this weekend it was always automatic settings and a roll of the dice if I’d appreciate a photo I would take cause I never could operate the camera properly. … We were always taking moments to practice these functions with experimental exercises, which made it very easy to fully comprehend what he was talking about every step of the way.
Paul was able to help me become more comfortable with my camera. Through understandable instruction of terminology and its application, he removed the mystery, which was causing a barrier to my learning. I would highly recommend the private sessions.
Paul is a great teacher. He explains things in a way that is easy to understand and gives concrete examples. The fact that the class takes place outside, in the field, is the perfect way to practice while learning. I really enjoyed his classes, I learned a lot and I highly recommend Paul.
I booked the 100: iPhone Photography course as a birthday gift for my mom. … Paul was a great guide — super knowledgeable, kind and patient as he walked us through tons of helpful technical info of our phones’ capabilities and what it takes to compose a great photo.
I have booked 4 classes, and only had one, but already got a piece of information that was missing and it improved my pictures drastically. … No matter how difficult or “stupid” your question is, Paul will make sure to provide you with the information in a friendly manner, and make you feel understood.
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Meet Paul
About the Beginner Accelerator
101: Camera Basics
102: Aperture & Lens
103: Shutter Speed
104: Manual Exposure
Can’t make that date? The 1:1 Private Accelerator covers the same four courses on your schedule.
Private Photography Lessons with Paul
1:1 Private Lessons
1:1 Private Accelerator
FAQs
My group courses are entirely in-person. Hands-on learning and immediate feedback are crucial for learning photography effectively. The one exception is the 1-hour private video session, for Lightroom and portfolio reviews.
Most of each lesson is spent shooting outdoors, year-round. From April 1 to October 31, we meet in front of the Royal Conservatory of Music on Bloor St. From November 1 to March 31, we meet inside Brookfield Place. In exceptional cold or heavy precipitation, we continue in nearby covered public spaces, such as the PATH and Union Station.
Each group course runs 3 to 3.5 hours. The 4-course Beginner Accelerator provides 13 hours of hands-on learning and practice.
Yes, private lessons are tailored to your schedule. I offer flexible timing and can meet you at a location of your choice to ensure you get the most out of your learning experience.
For most courses, a DSLR or mirrorless camera with full manual exposure controls is required. If your camera has a mode dial with M, A, S, P (or M, Av, Tv, P on Canon), you’re good to go. Some cameras without mode dials—like Fujifilm X-series or Leica M models—also qualify, as long as you can manually control shutter speed, aperture, and ISO.
Cameras without manual controls—such as basic point-and-shoots, kids’ cameras, or so-called “scameras”—are not suitable. Here’s why you should avoid scameras.
For the iPhone Photography course, an iPhone 11 or newer is required. Lessons focus on standard camera features common across recent iPhones, not the newest exclusive functions.
If you’re unsure whether your camera qualifies, feel free to contact me with the model number before registering.
Absolutely! I’ve taught folks who have shown up a day after getting their first camera. My courses are designed for complete beginners and intermediate photographers.
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