Photography Bootcamp

Learn professional photography skills in a private training bootcamp

Photography BootcampIn 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

Certificate Programs Skills

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.

Photography Bootcamp

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.

Why Digital Workshop Center?

avg increase salary

average increase in salary of
certificate program students

months to employment

average months to find
employment after graduation

Graduation Rate
graduation rate
1on1

career counseling and mentoring included

Google Rating
4.9
Based on 100 reviews
js_loader

Always Live | Hands-On | Small Class Sizes | Expert Instructors | Streaming Online

*Profile report data based on 2020-2023 Employment and Wage survey submissions
^Based on 2021-2023 data only | *Based on 2021-2023 data & does not include Blueprint, WP/PS/ILL/ID/ bootcamps or B.Admin data

Capture professional photography shots today

:

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.
Google Reviews

Kimberly Dawson

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

One-on-one mentoring with your instructor while working on a real-world project pertaining to your program.  From project concept to delivery, each student will perform the work to complete the project with your instructor there to help guide you through the process.

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

Scholarships

Scholarships for students needing economic support

Get noticed with Adobe Behance

Tech Skills Scholarship

$50,000 fund

For those who are unemployed and looking to get into a career in tech

Get noticed with Adobe Behance

Women & Tech Scholarship

$100,000 fund

For women looking to
enter or advance in a technology career

Get noticed with Adobe Behance

Veterans Skills Scholarship

$50,000 fund

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?

Certificate Programs & Bootcamps

Each Certificate Program & Bootcamp is comprised of several stand-alone classes, plus additional classes specific to your career field, portfolio building with a comprehensive Capstone Project, and career coaching workshops.

Support and mentoring a huge part of all of our full length programs.

Attend an upcoming info session to speak to a student advisor and learn more details of the programs and get your questions answered.

 

Stand-Alone Classes

Every stand-alone class at DWC includes support and mentoring throughout.

Stand-alone classes within your program also include:

  • Professional Textbook(s) or Reference Packet(s)
  • Lesson files
  • One year for a free re-take (for attended students of public classes only)
  • 30 days of technical support
  • Certificate of Completion

If you have questions on stand-alone classes for professional development, contact us or attend an upcoming info session to speak to a student advisor and learn more details of the programs and get your questions answered.

Payment & financial aid options

DWC offers several flexible financial aid options to help you finance your education.  None of our financial aid tools will require a federal student loan or add severe interest penalties.  We have 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.

Click here to learn more about financial aid options and get started.

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

Please read our Terms and Conditions before you register.

Still curious?

If you have more questions, view the full FAQ page or contact us today.

Get started with a new career today