Part-time photography courses

We now offer a series of four courses ranging from beginner level to very advanced. It is possible to progress through all of them, from learning the basics of creative control of your camera to having your own solo gallery exhibition and/or to working as a professional photographer.

Our part-time courses run from six weeks to an entire year. They are social as well as practical, and we believe the real-world, small group learning environment is superior to online courses, and a lot more fun.

Photocourse NZ photography courses are run from Photospace, 1st floor, 37 Courtenay Place, Wellington, NZ, where we have a photographic studio, darkrooms, and Photospace Gallery - New Zealand's longest-running photographic art gallery
Contact James Gilberd - j.gilberd@xtra.co.nz   ph.(04) 382 9502, 027 4443899.

Photocourse 1

and Photocourse 1 Daytime

Our most popular evening course will get you off auto or Programme mode and using the creative controls of your DSLR or mirrorless camera with confidence. PC1 is designed for beginning photographers but will also benefit those wanting to update their skills. You will learn how to see a photo, and compose and capture an image that is unique and your own.  PC1 is hands-on, practical, social and fun.
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Photocourse 2

PC2 is designed to take up where PC1 leaves off. It is suitable for beginning to intermediate level photographers. Taking full control of your camera, you'll learn how to shoot documentary style, tackle street photography and the urban landscape, and improve your eye while working towards a portfolio selection of printed photos.
Like PC1, PC2 is hands-on, practical, and will help you take your photography to the next level. This course is limited to 6 students. More info...
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Darkroom 1 Course - Black & white, film & darkroom, Monday evening course

This course covers how to shoot black & white film, and to develop film and make prints in a traditional darkroom. Covers basic camera use, film processing, proofsheet-making, and basic printing of enlargements. Runs over 4 Monday evenings. Limited number of places available. More info...
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The Fine Print - Black & White Darkroom

Darkroom 2 - B & W Printing

Darkroom 2 - B & W Printing Learn how to take your darkroom skills to the next level and make exhibition-quality silver-gelatin black & white prints on fibre-based paper on this Monday-evening practical darkroom course. Limit 4 students. More info
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Photocourse 3

This is for the photographer wanting a real challenge, to take things to the next level. Develop finished photographs in three major themes for a group exhibition at Photospace Gallery following the end of the course. Places are limited. Running 2024-2025. More info...

Photocourse 4

Photocourse 4 is a unique, university-level  opportunity to work within a group and also receive mentoring in order to develop a long term photographic project of your own design. Suitable for working towards a solo exhibition or for professional development. This course is limited to 6 students. Begins September 2023. More info...