Professional Diploma in Commercial Photography

• facilitate learners' critical evaluation of the photography industry in the theoretical and technical aspects; 
• strengthen learners' ability to incorporate technical and conceptual competences in their photography works;
• provide learners with the opportunity to understand the current practices in the commercial photography industry; and
• enable learners to apply acquired knowledge and skills to create professional portfolio for presentation to different targeted clients, such as fashion, product, editorial, advertising, and wedding photography.

DE424209C Professional Certificate in Photography (72 hrs)

• DDM4011Y Photography Essentials (36 hrs)
  • Equipment and techniques of photography
  • Light: How images are formed
  • Design and composition principles of photography
• DDM4012Y Image Retouching and Digital Workflow (36 hrs)
  • Digital workflow
  • Digital photo shooting techniques
  • Post-production
  • Device calibration and control
  • Digital data management and publishing

DE424210C Professional Certificate in Studio Photography (72 hrs)

• DDM4013Y Advertising Product and Staged Still Life (36 hrs)
  • Principle of studio photography
  • Studio photographic media and technology
  • Principle of dimensional lighting control
  • Lighting for specific subjects
  • Art direction in commercial photography
  • Advanced digital photography applications and logistics
• DDM4014Y Fashion and Wedding Portraits (36 hrs)
  • Professional knowledge and techniques of fashion, wedding and portrait photography
  • Techniques of outdoor fashion, wedding and portrait photography
  • Advertising photography workflow
  • Creative project

Applicants without essential knowledge and techniques are required to begin with DE424209C Professional Certificate in Photography.

▌ Carl TSANG 曾嘉樂

A Hong Kong-based photographer, a member of Asia Region’s most prestigious photography Institute - Hong Kong Institute of Professional Photographers (HKIPP) and the chief photographer of CT Creative & Production. Carl focuses mainly on portraits, still life, and landscapes for his clients.

He started working with the Taiwan Tourism Bureau Hong Kong in 2013 to photograph the beauty of Taiwan. In using his professional photographic skills, he managed to combine beautiful scenic views, local culture, and tourism elements into his photographs to show a different Taiwan to the public.

On the other hand, Carl has held a number of Solo Photography Exhibitions in Hong Kong, Taiwan, SuperStar Virgo, and Eslite Bookstore in Hong Kong to promote Taiwan Tourism and Photography. At the same time, he was invited by many brands as a speaker and writer in many talks and columns in various magazines and Internet media. Since 2016, Carl has held regular talks in Eslite Bookstore and shared his knowledge of Tourism and Photography with the public. Due to his contribution to Taiwan Tourism, he has received awards from the Taiwan Tourism Bureau Hong Kong for consecutive 3 years from 2014 to 2016.

香港攝影師，香港專業攝影師公會會員，主力拍攝人像、靜物，旅遊以及風景。

因緣際遇於2013年開始跟臺灣觀光局合作遊走臺灣，把各地美景、人文景觀跟觀光元素，以光影技術揉合於作品之中。曾於香港、台灣、麗星郵輪處女星號與香港誠品書店舉辦多個個人攝影展。此外，Carl更獲多家不同專業攝影器材商與媒體邀請舉辦講座或撰寫專欄，而由2016年起則定期於香港誠品書店舉辦旅拍講座，與在其FB專頁分享專業攝影與旅遊心得。也因為對於臺灣觀光貢獻良多，於2014-2016期間連續3年均得到臺灣觀光局認同，獲頒發臺灣觀光感謝有您大獎。

▌ Martin WONG 黃若萌

One of the few jewellery photographers in Hong Kong and a graduate of the Brooks Institute in the USA. Driven by a passion for excellence, Martin further honed his skills as a Professional Colorist through specialized training at Colour.Training in Los Angeles, USA. As the owner and director of dg2 Pro Limited, his client list includes auction houses and jewellery companies such as Christie's, Moussaieff, Boghossian, Etcetera, and Dehres.

Recognized as the nominated jewellery photographer for Christie's, Martin's outstanding work has garnered widespread acclaim from multiple jewellery companies and auction companies.

With an in-depth understanding of lighting techniques and a strong aesthetic sense, Martin’s expertise extends beyond jewellery photography, encompassing diverse specialities such as still life, food and the operation of both cameras and films.

Martin為Christie’s指定珠寶攝影師，畢業於美國Brooks Institute，後來於洛杉磯Colour.Training接受色彩處理技術專業培訓。及後成立dg2 Pro Limited，Martin的傑出作品廣受珠寶公司和拍賣行的讚譽與肯定，客戶包括Christie’s、Moussaieff、Boghossian、Etcetera和Dehres等。

Martin憑卓越的色彩處理技術、燈光技術以及獨到的審美觸覺，專業領域跨越珠寶、靜物、食物攝影以及影片拍攝，其專業廣受業界肯定。

▌ Daniel TAM 譚家枬

A renowned wedding photographer based in Hong Kong, Daniel was honored as one of the Top 20 Photographers on the Web in 2016.

His pre-wedding albums for celebrities such as Grace Wong (王君馨), Timmy Hung (洪天明) and Janet Chow(周家蔚), Kayi Cheung (張嘉兒), Patrick Tang (鄧健泓) and Sukie Shek (石詠莉) are characterized by an alluring and dramatic flair.

Beyond his expertise in wedding photography, Daniel's versatility has led him to participate in a diverse array of projects, including commercial shoots, large-scale production, film productions, and advertising media production. He collaborated with China Fordoo Holdings Limited on a lookbook shoot featuring the actor Joe Ma (馬德鐘), and lent his skills to the 'Save the Children' charity campaign in 2016, capturing images of its ambassador, Donnie Yen (甄子丹).

Daniel's extraordinary work has attracted international acclaim, with Exquisite Publishing inviting him for a featured interview in Asia Dreams, where he was described as an inspirational figure in Asia. Daniel’s professionalism is not only a guarantee of quality but also a symbol of beauty.

香港著名婚紗攝影師， 2016年獲評選為網上20大最佳攝影師之一。

Daniel曾為多位名人拍攝婚紗照，包括王君馨、洪天明及周家蔚、張嘉兒、鄧健泓及石詠莉，作品感情豐富迷人，備受讚譽。

Daniel多才多藝，除了婚紗攝影，更涉獵不同領域，包括商業拍攝、大型製作、電影製作及廣告媒體製作。例如與馬德鐘合作，為China Fordoo Holdings Limited拍攝造型冊，以及於2016年「Save the Children」慈善活動為親善大使甄子丹拍攝照片。

The Professional Certificate in Studio Photography (DE424210C) requires essential photography knowledge and techniques. Applicants must submit a certificate equivalent to DE424209C and a portfolio to demonstrate prior experience and knowledge.

➞ Payment Methods
Remark: Fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable unless the course is cancelled.

Financial Aids

The Professional Certificate in Studio Photography (DE424210C) requires essential photography knowledge and techniques. Applicants must submit a certificate equivalent to DE424209C and a portfolio to demonstrate prior experience and knowledge.

Basic Qualification

Mature Applicants
Mature applicants, i.e. those aged 21 or above with at least two years’ relevant working experience, can be admitted. Where appropriate, the applicant may be required to pass an entrance assessment, which can be in an oral and/or written form.

Documents Required for Application
1) Completed Application Form (Online)
2) Upload Copy of proof for Academic Qualifications
3) Upload Copy of proof for Working Experience