Take control of every shot
Apply NowTools Covered
Inside Your Toolbox
Specific tools depth of coverage may vary based on industry trends and learner needs.
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 Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Apply manual camera settings and exposure principles to achieve creative effects
- Select appropriate lenses and apply lighting techniques to create impactful photographs
- Create cohesive photographic stories and enhance images using photo editing software
Course Outline
What You’ll Learn
Trainers
Meet Your Educators
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 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 Mirrorless & DSLR Photography Essentials course assessment and achieved at least 75% attendance.
Course Code: TGS-2026064186
Course Support Period: 29 May 2026 – 28 May 2028
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 |
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| 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!
Duration: 2 Days (16 Hours)
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20, 21 Oct 2026 - 9.00am - 6.00pm Tue, Wed · In-Person
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15, 16 Feb 2027 - 9.00am - 6.00pm Mon, Tue · In-Person
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13, 14 Mar 2027 - 9.00am - 6.00pm Sat, Sun · In-Person
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11, 12 Sep 2027 - 9.00am - 6.00pm Sat, Sun · In-Person
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01, 02 Dec 2027 - 9.00am - 6.00pm Wed, Thu · In-Person
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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.
