Professional Photography in Wellington

What you'll learn
The course is the same online course wherever you study from. Its modules:
- 1. Module 1 – Digital Photography
- 2. Module 2 – Electives
Photography near Wellington
Places in and around Wellington where you can see this field in action.
Te Papa photography collection (opens in a new tab)
The national museum's photography collection includes Spencer Digby studio portraits (mid-1930s to late 1950s), Gordon H Burt commercial photographs and the life's work of Brian Brake. Te Papa still actively collects documentary and art photography.
Entry is free for New Zealanders, and the collection can also be searched on Collections Online for historical portrait and commercial work.
New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata (opens in a new tab)
A gallery dedicated to portraiture at Shed 11 on the Wellington waterfront. It runs changing exhibitions and the Adam Portraiture Award.
Its exhibitions give portrait students a regular chance to study how others handle pose, lighting and character. Entry is free for New Zealanders.
Wellington Photographic Society (opens in a new tab)
A long-running local camera club that has celebrated its 125th anniversary. It holds meetings, competitions and an annual public exhibition.
Joining a club gives regular critique and competition deadlines, and the annual exhibition shows local landscape, portrait, street and wildlife work.
What our students say
Photography
The photography course really excelled my skill at taking photos and also fine tune my camera in every situation
Digital Photography
I am studying Digital Photography and am enjoying the experience. I have learnt quite a lot and am only 1/3 of the way through. I would recommend learning online to anyone who wants to enhance their knowledge.
Enrolling with Learning Online
Enrolling with Learning Online, was a fantastic experience for me. The Customer Service is second to none, right from the introductory phone calls (thanks Hayley!) through to the finance department, who made it super easy and affordable. (in weekly instalments!)
The course material is excellent, and you are shown exactly how to navigate the course with ease. (thanks Ella)
I am super excited to be studying with learning online, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is wanting a hassle-free study experience.
Thanks Learning Online
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