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Certified Digital Photographer 2.0 Pathway · Module 1 · 16 Hours

Take control of every shot

Mirrorless & DSLR Photography Essentials Course

Unlock the full potential of your mirrorless or DSLR camera by mastering exposure, lenses, lighting, and workflow techniques that turn snapshots into intentional photographs.

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What's included
  • 16 hours of instructor-led training
  • Industry practitioner trainer
  • Alumni community access
  • Post-training mentoring and support
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Next cohort

30, 31 Jul 2026Thu, Fri · In-Person

What's Included

  • 16 hours of instructor-led training
  • Industry practitioner trainer
  • Alumni community access
  • Post-training mentoring and support
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At a Glance

2 Days (16 Hours)Duration
In-Person or Online-Based ClassroomLearning Mode
Equinet Academy CertificateAwarded on completion
Expose + Light + Edit / Off auto. In full control. Photos you're proud of.

Course Description

What is This Course About?

Mirrorless and DSLR cameras offer far greater creative control than smartphones, but that control only becomes valuable when you know how to use it. Understanding exposure, lenses, and lighting allows you to create photographs that reflect your creative vision rather than the camera’s automatic decisions.

This course teaches you how to move beyond automatic settings and take control of your camera with confidence. You will learn how to manage exposure, select the right lenses, work with natural and artificial light, and build a professional workflow from capture to final image.

Create photographs with greater clarity, creativity, and intention while unlocking the full potential of your camera system.

Tools Covered

Inside Your Toolbox

Specific tools depth of coverage may vary based on industry trends and learner needs.

Adobe Lightroom Desktop
Mirrorless/DSLR Camera (Learner’s Own)
Lens (Learner’s Own, Bring All)

Course Outcomes

Skills That Give You an Edge

Skills Gained

Manual Camera Control

Take full control of exposure settings.

Lens Selection

Choose the right lens for every situation.

Light Management

Work confidently with natural and artificial light.

Creative Composition

Create stronger and more visually compelling images.

RAW Editing

Enhance image quality through professional editing workflows.

Visual Storytelling

Tell stories through a series of photographs.

Course Outline

Inside The Course

Mirrorless & DSLR Photography Essentials Course Outline Infographic

1
Camera Fundamentals and Exposure Control
Instructor-Led • Interactive Presentation • Demonstrations / Modelling • Drill and Practice • Discussions
Topics Covered:
  • Understand the differences between mirrorless and DSLR camera systems
  • Navigate camera settings and shooting modes with confidence
  • Master the exposure triangle using aperture, shutter speed, and ISO
  • Use histograms, RAW files, and manual settings for greater creative control
  • Capture consistently well-exposed photographs in full manual mode
2
Lens Selection and Lighting Application
Instructor-Led • Demonstrations / Modelling • Drill and Practice • Discussions • Interactive Presentation
Topics Covered:
  • Understand focal length, depth of field, and lens selection fundamentals
  • Use aperture creatively to control focus and subject separation
  • Choose the right lens for different photography styles and shooting scenarios
  • Work with natural light, speedlights, and continuous lighting setups
  • Apply colour and composition techniques to create stronger photographs
3
Visual Storytelling and Basic Editing Workflow
Instructor-Led • Demonstrations / Modelling • Drill and Practice • Problem Solving • Peer Teaching / Peer Practice
Topics Covered:
  • Import, organise, and manage photographs using Lightroom Desktop
  • Apply essential editing techniques, including exposure, white balance, and sharpening
  • Export images correctly for web, social media, and print
  • Build a professional photography workflow from capture to delivery
  • Create compelling photo stories through a structured image series
4
Assessments
  • Written Exam
  • Project

Trainers

Meet Your Educators

Herbert Julian
Julian Herbert
Founder and Creative Lead of Oscuro Studio, a media production house specialising in photography, videography, and visual storytelling for brands, events, and fashion1st Place, Mangosteen International Fashion Show Photography Competition, 2017Top Finalist, Mediacorp Channel 5 "The Big Shot 2," sponsored by Nikon Singapore, 2011

Target Audience

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for individuals who want to move beyond automatic settings and take full control of their mirrorless or DSLR camera.

It is suitable for:

  • Photographers
  • Content Creators
  • Photography Enthusiasts
  • Aspiring Portrait Photographers
  • Aspiring Event Photographers
  • Mirrorless and DSLR Camera Owners

Certification

Get Certified

To attain the Certified Digital Photographer 2.0 certification by Equinet Academy, complete the following modules:

1Module 1: Mirrorless & DSLR Photography Essentials (2 days, 16 hours)You are here
2Module 2: Advanced Camera Techniques & Creative Lighting Photography (2 days, 16 hours)

A Certification of Completion by Equinet Academy will be awarded to candidates who have demonstrated competency in the Mirrorless & DSLR Photography Essentials course assessment and achieved at least 75% attendance.

MIRRORLESS & DSLR PHOTOGRAPHY ESSENTIALS COURSE Certificate Sample

Prerequisites

What You’ll Need to Get Started

  • A mirrorless or DSLR camera with full manual mode. (Bring all available lenses.)
  • Adobe Lightroom Classic/Desktop installed

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 areSubsidyNett fee
Singapore Citizen aged 40 and above, self-sponsored or employer-sponsored (Non-SME)MCES (MID-CAREER ENHANCED SUBSIDY)Baseline 50% + MCES 20% = 70% totalS$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% totalS$299.70save S$699.3
Singapore Citizen, PR, or LTVP+ Holder aged 21 and above, self-sponsored or employer-sponsoredBASELINE FUNDINGBaseline 50%S$499.50save S$499.50
Foreigner / not eligible for SSG fundingSubsidies not applicableS$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)

Self-sponsored
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

Self-sponsored
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

Employer
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
Stacked funding example
Full course feeS$999.00
GSTS$89.91
Less: Baseline Funding (non-tax inclusive)− S$499.50
Less: MCES subsidy (non-tax inclusive)− S$199.80
Less: GST absorption− S$89.91
Nett fee after SSG subsidyS$299.70
Less: SkillsFuture Credit− S$299.70
Out-of-pocket after SFCS$0.00
Final out-of-pocket costS$0.00

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!

Duration: 2 Days (16 Hours)

Course Dates Trainer
30, 31 Jul 2026 -
9.00am - 6.00pm
Thu, Fri · In-Person
Julian HerbertApply Now
20, 21 Oct 2026 -
9.00am - 6.00pm
Tue, Wed · In-Person
Julian HerbertApply Now

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The Need-to-Know Stuff, Fast

Everything you need to know about the course. Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Please contact our friendly team.

No. Any mirrorless or DSLR camera is suitable for the course. The focus is on understanding photography fundamentals and learning how to use your camera effectively, regardless of brand or model.

Yes. This course is designed to help photographers move beyond automatic settings and develop confidence in full manual control. You will learn how aperture, shutter speed, and ISO work together to achieve specific creative outcomes.

Smartphone photography relies heavily on automation. This course teaches you how to take full control of a mirrorless or DSLR camera through manual settings, lens selection, lighting, and Lightroom editing.

Yes. You will learn how focal length, depth of field, and lens choice affect the final image, helping you select the right lens for different photography styles and creative goals.

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