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For answers to our most commonly asked questions, read our FAQs.
View the FAQsWe offer our course in over 30 countries around the world.
View our other international locationsThe course is designed to be self-paced. Normally you would expect to be dedicating on average about 4-6 hours per week for 24 weeks. However, many students take up to one year to complete their studies because of family or work commitments.
Your tutor's role is to assess your assignments and provide you with personalized feedback. They are also available to answer any questions you may have about your course. You can communicate with your personal tutor at any time through your secure student site, which you will be given access to once you enroll.
The course is completed online. This means there are no classes to attend. You can study in your own time and at your own pace.
No. The course is designed to allow for students who have had little or no experience in photography.
All you need for your professional photography course is a camera. A digital SLR or mirrorless is best; but certainly not essential.
We also recommend a recent version of Adobe Photoshop. However, you may use other photo editing programs.
As the course is provided online, you have the flexibility to start when and where suits you. If you enrolled today, for example, you could start straight away.
Eva Todd
4 days ago
Great course and knowledgeable tutors
Great course and knowledgeable tutors. The modules are full of useful information and very thorough! I am enjoying this experience!
Kayla Rader
6 days ago
I absolutely love this course!
I absolutely love this course!
Timothy Rude
81 days ago
I appreciate the foundational information
I appreciate the foundational information along with the practical advice throughout the course. I also really have enjoyed how responsive...
Sandra Hale
Saturday 18 May 2019 at 22:52
Excellent Photography Course
This photography course is exceptional! George Seper explains in great detail, clear and concise in ever module! My tutor (Steven...
Michelle Peterick
Saturday 16 March 2019 at 22:07
Great I have taken 17 courses from NYIP…
Great I have taken 17 courses from NYIP and all four courses from National Geographic and I have learned an...
Mandy Talbot
Sunday 17 February 2019 at 21:06
Great program
My experience at the Photography Institute has been great! I have learned so much that I wouldn’t of ever learned...
Shirley Miller
Sunday 17 February 2019 at 20:17
Review of the The Photography Institue
I am very pleased and excited about being part of The Photography Institute program. I had only used "point and...
Holly F
Tuesday 05 February 2019 at 04:41
Great course
Very useful information. Tutors provide supplemental information and grade in a timely manner.
Felicia Brianne Fillhart
Saturday 12 January 2019 at 23:55
It was a great experience
And the staff are awesome. Along with the professor I had. I will definitely keep the college in mind for...
Jaclyn Collet
Wednesday 09 January 2019 at 14:05
I love this course
I love this course. There are so many helpful tools along with this course. I am halfway but felt like...
Abby Robertson
Sunday 11 November 2018 at 02:23
This has been such an eye opening…
This has been such an eye opening experience! The course is outlined very well, student supprt was so easy to...
Alfred E. Denno
Thursday 13 September 2018 at 03:21
An outstanding photography course
An outstanding photography course, it starts with the basics and teaches the importance of light zones and how to improve...
Abby Robertson
Monday 27 August 2018 at 01:37
It has been so enlightening!
It has been so enlightening!! My Mentor, Steven Vote has been amazing! So glad I have started this program!!
ashley sutton
Friday 20 July 2018 at 03:46
Awesome experience
I enjoyed every bit of the school. I learned all sorts of new things about the world of photography, taking...
Alfred E. Denno
Tuesday 03 July 2018 at 09:15
Your photography course is excellent
Your photography course is excellent. I was always interested in photography as a hobby, was not able to obtain the...