Prepare for your future as a professional photographer with the Professional Photography Certificate. This intensive program provides comprehensive instruction in digital camera, composition, workflow and image archiving, Photoshop, color management, studio and location lighting, and file preparation for printing and the Web. Learning from world-class photographers and digital technicians, you’ll gain an invaluable network and unique insight into the field as you’re immersed in commercial, advertising, portrait, event and wedding photography.

Cutting-edge digital darkroom training teaches you the skills necessary to efficiently color correct, retouch, manage and print your photographs at the highest professional level. Special training in web, database management, business practices and creative process workshops rounds out your education. You’ll learn the skills you need to develop a professional portfolio and tackle the everyday aspects of running a professional photography business.

To make your learning relevant and professional, you’ll use the same equipment the professionals use: Apple G5 computers with color corrected displays, Adobe Photoshop Creative Suite, Adobe Lightroom, Apple Final Cut Pro and other professional software applications, Epson inkjet printers, and ProFoto lighting equipment. Along with your own digital SLR, you will have access to leading-edge Canon and Nikon digital camera lenses, extensive grip and studio-support accessories, and the latest in studio and location lighting.