Photography Bootcamp
Learn professional photography skills in a private training bootcamp
In our photography bootcamp, you will work one-on-one with a photography mentor to learn how to get the most from your camera. With your digital camera (DSLR or mirrorless), the options are limitless. However, creating quality photos is not always as easy as it looks. Working with instructors like Josh Hardin, photo editor for Colorado Life Magazine, you will find out how to get the results you want from your camera.
Inside Our Curriculum
Focus on Real-World Skills
Certificate Programs are designed to teach you how to improve your skills in a real-world setting. DWC's experiential learning style ensures you will be guided by an expert instructor in a hands-on format.
The challenges you face in class will mimic what you will need to land a job and improve productivity.
To learn more about what to expect & get started, attend an upcoming info session to speak to a student advisor or download our welcome guide.
Support & Mentoring
The classes within the Photography Bootcamp are offered in an accelerated workshop format.
Your instructor will provide hands-on, experiential style classroom learning for you to learn best practices of applying tech skills in the real-world.
Each class is eligible credit towards a certification program, which includes career counseling and portfolio projects.
Flexible scheduling options allow you to choose what works best for your time.
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Essential Career Skills
In our photography bootcamp, you will start working with your instructor in a private mentoring session. You will dive into the basics of your camera in Photography Beginners (Level 1) and then move on to the trickier settings in Photography Advanced (Level 2).
From there you will learn Adobe Lightroom software to help you with post-processing and editing. After your private photography classes, you will finish your bootcamp by completing a custom Capstone project.
While a student at DWC, we offer support in and outside of the classroom. Enjoy private, hands-on, live training with your instructor as your mentor throughout your entire program.
Financial Aid & Scholarship Options
Scholarships may be available if you are unemployed looking to upskill or re-skill, women pursuing tech careers, and veterans seeking tech skills. Find out more here.
Flexible payment plans including 0% interest financing are available for those who qualify. Attend an upcoming info session to speak to a student advisor and learn more about what options are available.
Career Coaching & Internships
As you approach graduation, you will work closely with our expert career coaches to refine your next steps towards a new job. Career services provided include one-on-one resume writing, job search, and mock interview workshops. Learn more
DWC partners with Parker-Dewey to offer micro-internships to our students. These project-based internships are a great way for students to build real-world experience. Learn more
Program Outline
Upon successful completion of the Photography Bootcamp, students will:
- Create amazing photos using the manual settings of your camera
- Understand photography vocabulary and best practices
- Capture nature, scenic or portrait photos in the field
- Organize and edit photos using Adobe Lightroom
- Apply photography principles from expert instructors
Plus:
- Finish a real-world photography project with one-on-one help from a mentor
- One-on-one job search and resume writing assistance with a career coach
1-on-1 Mentoring
The Photography Bootcamp program includes one-on-one mentoring throughout your classroom training, as well as one month of support after the end of each class and one year for a free re-take of the same class.
Programs at DWC also include a Capstone project option for additional one-on-one portfolio building opportunities.
Alumni Spotlight
The Photo bootcamp has taken my photography to the next level, I thought I was forever stuck in Auto mode but DWC’s classes gave me the confidence to get into manual settings.
What Skills Will You Learn?
Classes Included in the Photography Bootcamp
You must complete all classes below to earn enough credit towards bootcamp certification
Plus:
Capstone Project
Schedule
- 16 class hours are required to complete this certificate program
- Additional hours outside of class will also be assigned.
- Manage your own schedule to complete all of the necessary coursework within this program.
Speak to a student advisor to receive a training plan with a customized program schedule.
Payment Options
Full Tuition (with package discount)
Pay your full program tuition upfront and receive an additional
$200 package discount.
$1,522
Full Tuition
$1,322
when you pay in full upfront
Over $750k Awarded in Scholarship Funds
Average award of DWC scholarships is $2,000 for those who qualify. Apply today for tuition assistance.
Tech Skills Scholarship
For those who are unemployed and looking to get into a career in tech
Women & Tech Scholarship
For women looking to
enter or advance in a technology career
Veterans Skills Scholarship
For active or retired military service members seeking a tech career
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I start?
Program classes are offered on a rolling enrollment basis throughout the year, typically every 8-12 weeks. You may start with any program class as long as prerequisites are met.
Pre-requisites
No prerequisites. We highly recommend that you have purchased and installed the Adobe Creative Cloud before the start of class. We also recommend that you own a DSLR or mirrorless camera.
How long is this program?
The average length to complete the Photography Bootcamp program is 3-6 months. Total length may vary based on the pace in which you schedule your classes.
Each certificate program allows one year to be completed, but, depending on your pace of learning and skill level, you may move as fast or as slow as you like within that time frame. DWC works on a rolling enrollment system and provides flexible scheduling options so you can choose the classes that best fit your life.
At DWC, each Certificate Program is comprised of many stand-alone classes and a Capstone project. Once you have completed all the necessary course work, you will earn your certificate.
What's included?
Each Certificate Program is comprised of course work and a comprehensive Capstone Project.
Support and mentoring a huge part of all of our full length programs. Your instructor will be there as your mentor every step of the way through the program.
All materials including textbooks are included in your tuition cost.
All data files will be provided as needed.
Enrollment includes access to tech support via Slack, phone or email. Additionally, each student has access to career coaching and more.
Attend an upcoming info session to speak to a student advisor and learn more details of this program.
Payment & financial aid options
DWC offers several flexible financial aid options including payment plans and traditional loans to help you finance your education.
We partner with Climb Credit to offer several flexible payment plan options that fit your monthly budget.
If you are interested in scholarship or financial aid opportunities, attend an upcoming info session to speak to a student advisor and learn more.
Homework expectations
Homework varies from class to class, instructor to instructor. It is recommended that you set aside 1-2x the class duration for homework/assignments (e.g. if in class 7 hours per week, expect 7-14 hours needed to complete homework/assignments).
What career services or internships do you offer?
For full length programs, support and mentoring is included and you will be eligible to work one-on-one with a career coach.
Workshops for job search and resume writing are included in the cost of your program. Our expert career coaches will help you prepare for the next steps of your career path. Your success is our success.
Click here to learn more about career coaching
DWC also partners with Parker-Dewey to offer micro-internships to our students. These project-based internships are a great way for students to build real-world experience. Learn more
Attend an upcoming info session to speak to a student advisor and discuss career coaching & internship options today.
Terms & conditions
Enrollment in all programs requires each student to read and agree to our Terms and Conditions before you register.
Still curious?
If you have more questions, view the full FAQ page or contact us today.