SCHOOL OF

PHOTOGRAPHY

SEE THE WORLD THROUGH GOD’S EYES

The School of Photography 1 (SOP 1) is a three month course where you will grow as a creator with the Creator.

You'll learn theoretical and practical content, develop your skills, and go on photography field trips!

The heart of this school is to equip you to see the world around you through God's eyes, to honor Him and others through photography.

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DATES

April - June 2026

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PRICE

$6,295 CAD

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CREDITS

This program gives you 12 credits with the University of the Nations (CMC 241)

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PREREQUISITE

Completion of a DTS

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LEARN

God calls you to excellence, and this program provides a unique climate for learning, both in theoretical and practical knowledge. With the combination of a beautiful location and insightful teachers, you'll have all the tools you'll need to flourish in the field.

A man outdoors, smiling and looking through a professional camera with a large telephoto lens, surrounded by trees.

GROW

We learn best by example. Our teachers are industry professionals, giving you a unique insight into the world of photography. You'll experience workshops and classes that will equip you to capture the beauty of the world.

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SHINE

The SOP 1 will equip you spiritually and professionally to be a Christ-like influence wherever you go. Building on the lectures and workshops you’ll experience, you’ll develop your photography skills, as well as your intimacy with God.

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SOP EXPLORES THESE TOPICS

  • The Christian photographer’s motivations

  • Basics of photography

  • Digital workflow basics (Adobe Lightroom)

  • Characteristics of light

  • Composition tools

  • Using flash

  • Studio lighting

  • Humanitarian photography

  • Photojournalism

  • Different fields of photography

  • Contemplative photography

  • Framing and exhibition

STUDENT GALLERY

Close-up of an electric guitar headstock with tuning pegs and strings in black and white.
A large amusement park Ferris wheel against a dramatic, cloudy sky at dusk.
A neon sign reading 'Pub Locator' seen through a window at night. Inside, an older man with a white beard wearing an orange jacket drinks from a glass.
A woman with dark hair tied back, sitting with her eyes closed, illuminated by a soft light against a white wall, viewed through the metal bars of a staircase railing.
Underneath view of fire escape stairs with metal railings against a cloudy sky
A flowing stream surrounded by rocks and fallen autumn leaves with trees and foliage in the background.
Close-up of a soft pink gerbera daisy flower with detailed petals and center.
A bird flying in a forest with tall trees and a blurred background.
An elderly man with gray hair and glasses wearing a navy jacket, holding a door handle, entering a barber shop through a glass door with the number 312 displayed. Outside the shop, there is a black wall-mounted light fixture and a traditional barber
Person walking on wet city sidewalk with red umbrella next to a stone building.
Two bioluminescent jellyfish floating in dark water.
Close-up of numerous striped, purple, and white leaves from a plant, densely packed together.
Black and white photo of a young man and woman walking on a city street, both looking at a smartphone the woman is holding. There are buildings, street signs, and a blurred bus in the background.
A young man in light clothing standing against a textured stone brick wall, shielding his eyes from the sun, with a shadow of a streetlamp cast on the wall behind him.
A smiling man wearing glasses, a floral shirt, and a black apron stands behind counter in a cafe or deli. Behind him, there is a chalkboard menu, window blinds, and various supplies.
  • Young woman with dark hair in a black jacket takes a photograph with a DSLR camera next to a large outdoor sculpture made of rusty horseshoes.

    Adventure awaits.

  • Group of six people sitting around a white table inside a coffee shop, with large windows revealing fall foliage outside. They are engaged in conversation, some holding cups, with cameras and smartphones on the table.

  • A photography class in a room with students watching an instructor demonstrate photo editing on a large screen, with photography equipment and computers on the tables.

  • A woman in a red sweater is crouching on a wooden floor, arranging framed photographs. Various photographs are spread out on the floor around her. In the background, another person is standing near a table with a black tablecloth and equipment, in a room with framed pictures on the walls.

SCHOOL LEADER

Julie

JULIE

Hello there, my name is Julie. I was born here in Québec, and did my DTS in Kona, Hawaii, in 2016. After more than 20 years in the administration field, it was time for me to reorient my career! In 2018, I did the School of Photography (I & II) at YWAM Kona. As a school leader, my desire is to share my passion for photography and to accompany you in your learning. It would be a blessing to meet you!

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