January 1st, 2008 by D-Photo
University courses
Auckland University runs short courses in its Centre for Continuing Education. They start from around $180. Click here to search ‘photography’ on Auckland University’s website
AUT (Auckland) runs several papers as part of broader degrees including Bachelor of Communication Studies, Graduate Diploma in Journalism, Bachelor of Design, and Graduate Diploma in Advertising Creativity. Click here to search ‘photography’ on AUT’s website, and scroll down the page to see papers offered.
Massey University (Albany, Wellington and Manawatu) offers a Diploma in Photography, as well as photography papers as part of other degrees such as Bachelor of Design. Click here to search ‘photography’ on Massey University’s website for courses and click here to search specific photography papers.
University of Canterbury (Christchurch) offers numerous photography courses that are usually one year long. Click here to view the current courses
Otago (Dunedin), Victoria (Wellington) and Waikato (Hamilton) Universities do not have photography courses listed on their websites. Photographic components may be offered as part of broader degrees, though.
Polytechnic and institutes of technology courses
Aoraki Polytechnic (Dunedin and Timaru) runs several photographic courses including Diploma in Digital Photography and Certificate in Digital Photography. Click here to search photography on Aoraki Polytechnic’s website.
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic (Tauranga) offers photography as part of broader courses. Click here to search photography on Bay of Plenty Polytechnic’s website.
CPIT (Christchurch) offers several photographic qualifications including Diploma in Photographic Imaging and Diploma in Professional Photography. Click here to view photography courses at CPIT.
Manukau Institute of Technology (Auckland) offers several courses that contain photography, plus a dedicated Certificate in Photography (level 4). Click here to see the photography course options.
Otago Polytechnic (Dunedin) offers courses such as Advanced Digital Photography. Click here to find out more.
Unitec (Auckland) offers dedicated photography qualifications as well as broader creative qualifications. Click here to search ‘photography’ on Unitec’s website.
UCOL (Palmerston North, Wanganui and Wairarapa) offers specific qualifications as well as creativie qualifications with a strong focus on photography, such as Bachelor of Applied Visual Imaging. Click here to search ‘photography’ on UCOL’s website.
Weltec (Wellington) offers courses in creative technologies with photographic elements. Click here to view the course options.
January 1st, 2008 by D-Photo
Furthering your photography education can be done in many ways. We’ve chosen the best ebooks, online courses and longer courses so you can get the most out of your camera. If you’re a novice and need some advice quickly, an online course is the best solution. If you’ve got more time and want to learn in an environment of your peers, a more structured photography course will probably suit better.
The four most popular ebooks and photography training video series
All you need to get started:
- Camera
- Internet access
- A few hours a week
Bonus material (subject to author’s discretion):
- Get paid to take surveys online
- Get paid to write online
- Make money with the power of Google Adwords and affiliate programs
Comes with:
- 8-week guarantee with double refund
- Immediate download after payment
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Camera Dollars System 2.0
The Camera Dollars System is a great starter pack for anyone with even a half-decent digital camera. It gives you the tips and techniques you require to take photos in your spare time and sell them via any number of websites, making you royalty income.
The system works wherever you are in the world. Although a few of the many opportunities are specific to North America, the concepts can be applied to other countries.
The System shows you how you can make from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars extra per week, and gives you contacts for companies that require photography immediately. Over 18,000 copies have been sold – an endorsement in itself.
Click here to find out more about Camera Dollars, and download the e-book |
Bonus material (subject to author’s discretion):
- The Photography Directory (314 photography-related sites and more)
- Top Tips for Better Photography
- Glamour Notes – how to apply the posing secrets to glamour photography
- A package of open-source photo management and editing software
Comes with:
- 8-week guarantee
- Immediate download after payment
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Posing Secrets: The Photographer’s Essential Guide
One of the hardest skills to master is how to get the best out of a model.
Posing Secrets is a 120-page e-book that is used by professionals and amateurs alike and will ensure that you will have the tips and techniques to get many great shots rather than relying on luck.
The guide works for casual, glamour, journalistic or traditional photography styles and, while best for the photographer with some experience, is useful even for absolute novices.
The main advantage of this book is that models respond favourably to strong direction, and the techniques and methods taught here will give any photographer a huge boost in confidence, allowing them to give specific direction.
Click here to find out more about Posing Secrets, and download the e-book |
Bonus material (subject to author’s discretion):
- Photographing the Edge of Darkness
- Free videos
- Videos are high resolution
- There’s a forum and other information on the site
Comes with:
- Immediate download after payment
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Pro Photo Insights: Downloadable videos
Photographer Simon Plant has shot for National Geographic and Time, amongst others. In this video series he shows how making the step up from novice to semi-professional or professional is achieved by studying how others deal with tricky problems to get the photographs that are stunning.
Pro Photo Insights produces very reasonably priced downloadable video tutorials so you can fine tune different aspects of your photographic skills, depending on your requirements. Tutorials include:
- Studio pre-production, props sourcing, model sourcing and studio lighting
- Capturing cars in motion
- Shooting for super resolution
- Hi key retouching
- Workflow and image archiving
- And more.
With prices from UKP2.99/ USD4.50/ NZD$7, they’re affordable additions to your photographic arsenal.
Click here to find out more about Pro Photo Insights and download the videos |

Features:
- 216-pages with examples
- Immediate download after payment
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The Science of Great Landscape Photography
Landscape photography is one of the most rewarding types of photography – you get out into the wide world. But it can also be disappointing as the conditions are infinitely variable, and this can make getting a great photo quite challenging.
The Science of Great Landscape Photography takes the reader through the whole process, from choosing a location through to understanding weather reports, and how to use Photoshop to fine-tune your images.
There’s even a bonus area with information on how to sell photos that you’ve taken.
Click here to find out more about The Science of Great Landscape Photography, and download the e-book |
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