Canadian Photography Schools

Academy of Photo Arts - Toronto, ON

The Academy of Photo Arts (APA) is dedicated to teaching the art of photography through interactive and entertaining workshops.

Just as there are a million subtleties in a photograph that can make it speak to you and become something special, the same can be said of our photo tours at APA. It’s always the little things, the subtleties, that make all the difference. From the inventiveness of the tour schedules and destinations, to the hospitality and experience of the tour guides, we make sure that it’s not only your photography senses that are awakened, but that you get the best in each and every place.
Centre for Arts and Technology - Kelowna, BC

The Centre for Arts and Technology, with campuses located in Kelowna BC, Halifax NS, and Fredericton NB, is an accredited, higher education institution providing specialized technical training and sought after skills in a rapidly expanding and evolving entertainment arts and media production industry.
Creative Boost - Montreal, Quebec

Creative Boost has digital photography courses designed for both the beginner and experienced photographer alike. Everything from the technical aspects of using your camera and equipment through lighting techniques and studio set-up is covered. Students learn in a relaxed, open class setting and gain experience from both indoor and outdoor assignments. Students can also take advantage of open free exhibition space.
Dawson College - Montreal, Quebec

Professional Photography is a three-year program that trains students to earn a living as professional photographers. It offers a balanced mix of theory and practice in aesthetics, photographic technique, digital imaging and the business of photography.
Focal Point - Kelowna, BC

With 37 years of excellence in photographic education, Focal Point is an ideal Visual Arts Learning Centre. We offer Part Time Classes for everyone from beginner to professional, as well as a comprehensive, intensive 10-month Diploma Program for anyone aiming to take their photographic career to the next level.
GTA Photography - Toronto, ON

GTA Photography Classes is a boutique, one of a kind, photography school located in downtown Toronto. Fun and interactive workshops where you learn a lifelong skill in digital photography! Learn how to use your new DSLR and get the most out of your camera.
Henry's School of Imaging - Canada Wide

GTA Photography Classes is a boutique, one of a kind, photography school located in downtown Toronto. Fun and interactive workshops where you learn a lifelong skill in digital photography! Learn how to use your new DSLR and get the most out of your camera.
Image Explorations - Shawnigan Lake, BC

Image Explorations is a school recognized by the PPA for professional photography development. Learn everythig you have ever wanted to know about Photoshop, Wedding photography, portrait photography from the top instructors from around North America. This is aweek of dynamic professional development, fun, and fellowship with people who believe that photography is a passionate and rewarding career.
Niagara School of Imaging - Toronto, ON

Niagara School of Imaging gives you the opportunity to expand your real life knowledge and explore new ideas and tips from top North American based photographic instructors.

With the evolution of digital technology in visual communications and the rapid changes and advancement in our digital world, the Niagara School gives you the opportunity to learn how to make your current tools more effective, and combine them with tools of the future to make your photography more efficient and profitable.
Prairie View School of Photography - Winnipeg, Manitoba

PrairieView offers a wide variety of classes and workshops for every skil level and area of interest. Whether you are a absolute beginner, an ethusiastic amateur or a working professional looking to sharpen your skills, PrairieView can help expand your creative horizons. We have a well trained, professional group of instructors who base their in-class lessons on real life principles and years of real experience.
School of Image Arts - Ryerson University - Toronto, ON

A balance of theory and practice, fine art and commercial production, the Image Arts program provides an education with a focus on preparing well-rounded, thoughtful students for professional careers in film, photography and new media. The only program of its kind, Image Arts offers you a truly unique perspective.
School of Photography - Toronto, ON

The School of Photography was founded by Peter Gatt, on April 27th 2006, to help people learn about their digital cameras. The school offers fun, hand on classes and practical workshops to help you get the most out of photography.
School of the Photographic Arts - Ottawa, ON

The School of the Photographic Arts: Ottawa's mission is to furnish the resources, environment, tools and instruction to develop the students' signature style, hone their photographic skills, and cultivate their visual literacy.
Vancouver Institute of Media Arts - Vancouver, BC

VanArts was founded in 1995 with Academy-Award winning animator/director Lee Mishkin as its founding program director. Recognizing the industry’s need for a skilled and specialized workforce, VanArts offers a variety of highly focused diploma programs designed to prepare students for work in specific areas of the media arts including Visual Effects Production, Game Asset Design, Character Animation, Digital Photography, Acting and Web Development.
Western Academy of Photography - Victoria, BC

The Western Academy of Photography offers ten month programs leading to a diploma in Professional Photography or Journalism/Photojournalism. We also offer a post-diploma program called Advanced Visual Communications for students with appropriate professional training. The objective of our curriculum is to take students with limited photographic or writing experience and teach them to produce professional quality photographs and articles.