PHOT CE02 - Digital Camera Photography: Capture and Create

Explore the art and science of photography in this hands-on introductory course designed for digital camera users.

Taught by a local nature photographer, this course blends theory, field practice, and post-production editing. Learn how to make the most of your camera settings, capture the beauty of your surroundings, and edit images using accessible software.

This course is perfect for beginners and hobbyists who want to get more out of their digital camera. Whether you love capturing outdoor adventures, telling visual stories, or simply want to take better photos of everyday life, this course will give you the skills and confidence to create stunning images.

Who should enroll

This course is a great fit for:

  • Beginners ready to move beyond auto mode
  • Hobbyists who want to sharpen their photography skills
  • Outdoor lovers and adventurers capturing nature and travel
  • Creatives and storytellers exploring visual expression
  • Social media users looking to level up their photo game
  • Anyone curious about editing and enhancing digital images
Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will:

  • Learn to use the camera’s various settings like aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
  • Gain a basic understanding of different types of cameras (DSLR, Mirrorless) and lenses (wide-angle, telephoto, prime) and how to choose the right one for specific situations.
  • Understand the rule of thirds, leading lines, framing, and Symmetry: Techniques for creating visual interest and guiding the viewer’s eye.
  • Learn to achieve sharp focus in specific areas while blurring out the background
  • Understand natural light and artificial lighting
  • Practice framing, composition and adapting to different lighting conditions.
  • Be introduced to basic photo edit tools (like Lightroom) to make adjustments to exposure, contrast, and color balance, as well as to crop and straighten images for better composition.
  • Build confidence and begin to develop a personal style
What to bring to class

To get the most out of this course, please bring:

  • A digital camera (DSLR or mirrorless preferred — smartphones and iPhones are not suitable for this class)
  • A laptop or tablet for uploading and editing photos
  • Chargers and connection cables for both your camera and laptop/tablet
  • Access to your camera’s user manual (printed or digital version)
  • You may be asked to download a free trial of Adobe Lightroom (desktop version). Don’t worry if you’re new to editing — we’ll guide you through the basics step-by-step. Instructions will be provided in class.

Dress for the weather — some classes will include outdoor shooting sessions!

Duration and format

Duration     9 hours

Format         Face-to-face, synchronous

Withdrawals and refunds
NON-CREDIT COURSE REFUND POLICY


Withdrawal 7 days prior to course start time: Full Refund
Withdrawal after 7 days: No Refund

Please refer to the Tuition Refund policy.

This policy applies to all students taking credit courses at Yukon University and all noncredit students taking courses through the Continuing Studies division with Yukon University.

PHOT CE02
CRN Instructional method Instructor Location Start date Seats available* Cost
90630 Face-to-face Synchronous Maureen Caron Whitehorse (Ayamdigut)
14
Cost: $349.00
Tax: $17.45
Class schedule
Start date End date Room Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Classroom - Face to Face C1530 - - - - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - -
Classroom - Face to Face C1530 - - - - - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM -

* seats available are updated nightly

Note regarding courses with listed prerequisites: Depending on the circumstances, students may be granted permission from a program advisor or the course instructor to enrol for courses in which they do not have the specified prerequisites.

Please quote the Course Reference Number (CRN) when contacting registration.