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Creative Direction
Turn creative ideas into intentional images.
Advanced Lighting
Design and control professional multi-light setups.
Subject Direction
Guide subjects with confidence and precision.
Visual Composition
Create images with depth, balance, and impact.
Shoot Planning
Plan productions from concept to execution.
Capture Strategy
Maximise image quality before post-production.
Course Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Apply advanced camera controls and Gestalt composition techniques to create intentional, visually compelling images
- Design professional multi-light setups using lighting ratios, modifiers, and light-shaping techniques
- Direct subjects with confidence to achieve consistent expressions, poses, and creative outcomes
- Plan professional shoots from creative brief and shot list to production and execution
- Optimise image quality using RAW exposure strategy, colour space, and image format selection for greater post-production flexibility
- Produce professional-quality photographs with creative control, technical precision, and a consistent visual style
Course Outline
Inside The Course
Trainers
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Target Audience
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for photographers who want to move beyond technical competence and create professional-quality images with greater creative control, confidence, and intention.
It is suitable for:
- Intermediate and Advanced Photographers
- Aspiring Commercial Photographers
- Portrait and Studio Photographers
- Freelance Photographers
- Content Creators and Visual Storytellers
- Creative Professionals
- Photography Enthusiasts Ready to Advance Their Skills
Certification Pathway
Get Certified
To attain the Certified Digital Photographer 2.0 certification by Equinet Academy, complete the following modules:
A Certification of Completion by Equinet Academy will be awarded to candidates who have demonstrated competency in the Advanced Camera Techniques & Creative Lighting Photography course assessment and achieved at least 75% attendance.
Course Fee and Funding
Fund Your Brain Gain
This is a SkillsFuture-funded course. The full course fee is S$999.00. Your nett fee depends on your citizenship, age, and whether you are sponsored by an SME employer. Additional offsets like SkillsFuture Credit and SFEC can stack on top of your nett fee.
1. SSG SUBSIDY TIERS
Pick the row that describes you. Subsidies are applied at registration; no separate application is needed.
| Who you are | Subsidy | Nett fee |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen aged 40 and above, self-sponsored or employer-sponsored (Non-SME)MCES (MID-CAREER ENHANCED SUBSIDY) | Baseline 50% + MCES 20% = 70% total | S$299.70save S$699.3 |
| Singapore Citizen, PR, or LTVP+ Holder sponsored by an SME employerETSS (ENHANCED TRAINING SUPPORT FOR SMES) | Baseline 50% + ETSS 20% = 70% total | S$299.70save S$699.3 |
| Singapore Citizen, PR, or LTVP+ Holder aged 21 and above, self-sponsored or employer-sponsoredBASELINE FUNDING | Baseline 50% | S$499.50save S$499.50 |
| Foreigner / not eligible for SSG funding | Subsidies not applicable | S$999.00full fee |
Eligibility for ETSS depends on your employer’s SME status (ACRA-registered with annual sales of S$100M or less, or 200 employees or fewer). MCES applies to Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above. You receive whichever subsidy is most favourable, not both.
2. ADDITIONAL OFFSETS (STACK ON TOP)
These stack on top of your SSG subsidy to further lower your out-of-pocket cost. You can combine more than one if you qualify.
SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)
SINGAPORE CITIZENS AGED 25 AND ABOVE
Use your SkillsFuture Credit balance to offset your nett course fee. Singaporeans receive a base credit of S$500.
PSEA
SINGAPORE CITIZENS AGED 30 AND BELOW
Use your Post-Secondary Education Account to pay for SkillsFuture-related course fees. Apply via your bank or MOE
SFEC
ELIGIBLE SME EMPLOYERS
Employers can use SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (S$10,000) to offset up to 90% of out-of-pocket course fees on top of existing schemes. Check eligibility at enterprisesg.gov.sg.
3. WORKED EXAMPLE
Example assumes you have at least S$299.70 SkillsFuture Credit opening credit balance. Actual nett fee depends on your specific eligibility.
Course Schedule
Mark Your Calendar!
Course Duration: 2 Days (16 Hours)
| Course Dates | Trainer |
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29, 30 Oct 2026 - 9.00am - 6.00pm Thu, Fri · In-Person
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Everything you need to know about the course. Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Please contact our friendly team.
Yes. This course builds on the manual camera control, lens knowledge, and exposure techniques taught in the Mirrorless & DSLR Photography Essentials course. If you are already confident shooting in full manual mode and have equivalent experience, you may also be suitable for this course.
The Essentials course focuses on camera fundamentals, exposure, lenses, and basic workflows. This course builds on those foundations with advanced composition, multi-light setups, subject direction, shoot planning, and professional capture techniques for concept-driven photography.
You will be able to confidently plan and execute professional-quality shoots, design multi-light setups, direct subjects with purpose, and make informed capture decisions that maximise creative control and post-production flexibility.
Equinet Academy has partnered with JustRentLah (justrentlah.com) for camera and lighting equipment rental. The process is straightforward, similar to online shopping:
STEPS:
- Create an account at justrentlah.com
- Add the items you need to your cart
- Select your rental dates
- Apply coupon code EQUINET20 at checkout for 20% off storewide (valid till 31 December 2026)
- Complete payment, then collect your equipment
For a step-by-step walkthrough, visit the rental guide at justrentlah.com/pages/how-it-works.
AGE REQUIREMENT:
You must be 18 or above to enter a rental contract. Students under 18 may rent under a parent or guardian.
COLLECTION TIP:
When collecting your equipment, take a few minutes to check everything before leaving. Match all items against the invoice to confirm nothing is missing, power each item on to verify it works, and check for any existing scratches or damage. If anything is missing or damaged, flag it immediately. When returning equipment, JustRentLah will cross-check against the invoice and may charge for anything missing or damaged that was not flagged at collection. 99% of the time everything is in order, but this quick check protects you in the rare case it is not.