The Photography Institute - New Zealand

I have absolutely loved doing this Photography course! I have gained so much knowledge which has helped my photography improve so much! I would recommend this course to anyone who is interested or loves photography as it's extremely beneficial and the things you learn will stick with you for life.

I had never owned a digital camera, let alone used one before beginning this course! After 12 amazing modules, I am now ready to take professional images and embark on a new business venture! Very informative content, great practical tasks, and excellent support throughout. I would highly recommend the Photography Institute!

Doing this diploma has been fantastic. It is challenging at times but I have loved seeing my photography evolve over the 12 months I took to complete it. A real novice at the start, I now have a good understanding of the technical aspects of photography and the knowledge and confidence to try new things. It's been rewarding to see my photographic ability grow, getting positive feedback and finally feeling confident that I know my way around a camera. The flexibility the course offers has been helpful. Some modules have taken me longer to get my head round or to complete because of family pressures. My tutor has been nothing but encouraging and supportive.I still have a lot of growing to do and I am looking forward to undertaking some of the advanced modules as part of my professional development.Doing a course like this helps you get the most out of your camera. Investing in the course is as important as any new piece of gear you might buy.

Wow, I now have a Diploma in Professional Photography!I had zero photography knowledge before my enrollment. Out of all courses, and there are so many online, this one seemed perfect. It begins with cameras and lenses, technical modules, all the way through to composition, lighting, printing, editing... everything! Self-paced (great if you have little kids), fantastic textbooks, student support and tutor available online 24/7. And that fantastic assignment feedback - you learn from it almost as much as you learn from the course material. I enrolled in two Advanced modules and can't wait to learn more.My amazing, approachable and knowledgeable tutor Justin Aitken helped me so much. I went from knowing absolutely nothing and using auto mode on my camera to becoming a family photographer, having my own photography studio and booking clients for sessions. I would highly recommend this course to everyone! Thank you, Photography Institute, for this amazing learning experience.

Really loved this course :)Bought my camera as I love taking photos and wanted to take it up as a hobby.Wanted to learn how to use my camera better which is why I decided to do the course and I'm glad I did.Started this course with very little knowledge but I have learned way more than I thought I would.A great mix of writing and practical assignments and was great to be able to complete these in our own time.Very helpful if you wish to take up photography as a career. Even though I don't wish to take photography up as a career right now, this course has provided me with information and questions to think about if I did in the future.

This course has taught me so much and moved my photography forward in leaps and bounds. It has helped me to find my area of passion and allowed my style to develop. This course is a great starting point for anyone who wants to learn more about photography. Whether you want to turn your passion into a career or just expand your hobby, this course is the real deal. I have loved that you are able to take this course at your own pace in the comfort of your own home, so it doesn't matter where in the world you live. I have loved nearly every moment of it, and those areas that I wasn't so sure about have created enormous learning opportunities for me. Thank you to my tutor Justin Aitken for his honest feedback and wonderful encouragement.

I've always been interested in photography and admired the skills and art that go into creating outstanding images. I recently decided to rekindle my hobby and invested in new equipment and undertook the diploma course at PI. I've learnt a vast amount at my pace and now understand photography principles that have enabled me to improve and produce awesome quality images. I feel that I now have the confidence to progress further and a platform to build on for my personal photography journey. Thanks PI.

I want to thank the Photography Institute for this opportunity and learning experience. I have gained so much knowledge and confidence throughout this course. I encourage anyone who is a camera enthusiast to give it a go. Before this course, I had never used a DSLR but had always loved taking photos on my phone, so I decided to buy a camera and give it a shot. I managed to complete this course in 11 months while raising two kids and could not be prouder of myself for completing it. I look forward to pursuing my photography work and maybe even building a career in the future. Thank you to everyone involved and especially my tutor Justin!

Absolutely love this course, a great balance of technical information and business skills all while always encouraging individuality. I loved how flexible and easy the online process was, being a stay at home Mum this was great and allowed me to study when it suited. I have come a long way with my photography since doing this course and feel much more confident with a camera and have developed my own style. I will always keep learning but this has been a fantastic, professional start for me. My tutor always provided great, prompt feedback.

I thoroughly enjoyed this course, it has been such an amazing experience. I've learnt so much and have improved tremendously thanks to this course. There were definitely some challenges that pushed me out of my comfort zone but thanks to that I learnt that you can't succeed from staying in your comfort zone. My tutor, Justin, was absolutely amazing, all the tips, advice and feedback were super helpful and I'm so glad I took this course. I now have so much more confidence and knowledge than when I first started. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to gain more knowledge about photography and learn new skills whether it's just a hobby or a career path you may choose to take.