Centre High Career Pathways - Digital Photography

Course Description

Learn to shoot, edit, and present professional-quality photographs. You'll start with design principles and camera basics, then progress to full manual DSLR control, studio lighting, color theory, outdoor photography, and black & white techniques.

You'll use Canon DSLR cameras, studio lighting equipment, and Adobe Photoshop to develop your skills. Advanced students can continue into Lightroom workflows, photojournalism, visual storytelling, and lens mastery — building a professional portfolio ready for post-secondary applications or freelance work.

Prerequisite: None | Earn up to 15 credits

Possible Jobs / Careers

Portrait Photographer — Capturing professional headshots, family photos, and graduation portraits
Event Photographer — Documenting weddings, corporate events, and concerts
Product Photographer — Shooting commercial images for e-commerce and advertising
Photojournalist — Telling news stories through compelling images
Real Estate Photographer — Photographing properties for listings and marketing
Photo Editor / Retoucher — Enhancing and correcting images for print and digital media
Studio Photographer — Running a photography studio for portraits, products, or fashion
Social Media Content Creator — Producing visual content for brands and platforms
Wildlife / Nature Photographer — Capturing images of animals and landscapes for publications
Freelance Photographer — Working independently across multiple photography specialties

Post-Secondary Connections

Alberta

Transferable Skills

Visual communication — Telling stories and conveying ideas through images
Technical precision — Controlling exposure, focus, and lighting to achieve a specific result
Creative direction — Planning and executing a visual concept from idea to final image
Photo editing — Using Photoshop to enhance, correct, and composite images professionally
Client communication — Understanding what a client wants and delivering results that match
Portfolio curation — Selecting and presenting your best work for applications and clients

Course Description

Possible Jobs / Careers

Post-Secondary Connections

Alberta

Transferable Skills

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