Effective May 1, 2026, the Professional Photography program is no longer accepting applications.
Students interested in visual storytelling, creative production, and design-focused careers are encouraged to explore the Graphic Design program, which develops strong skills in visual communication, layout, branding, and digital design tools used across creative industries. View the Graphic Design program:
https://www.rrc.ca/explore/program/graphic-design/
Students with broader creative interests including photography, video, web design, motion graphics, and user experience may also wish to explore the Digital Media Design program, which provides a strong foundation in digital and visual media with pathways to advanced specializations. View the Digital Media Design program:
https://www.rrc.ca/explore/program/digital-media-design/
- Eight-month certificate program
- Entry dates: August
- Notre Dame Campus, Winnipeg
Develop your distinctive style and technical skills with RRC Polytech's Professional Photography program. This program provides the knowledge and skills required to develop the technical and creative aspects of digital imaging and processing. Students will develop skills in digital image manipulation, lighting, SLR operation, exposure, composition, printing, editing, retouching and processing as well as foundational business skills.
Through classroom discussions, projects, guest lecturers and field experiences, you will become knowledgeable in all areas of digital imaging and processing.
You will acquire hands-on skills in the following:
- Digital image manipulation
- Lighting
- Manual camera operation
- Exposure
- Composition
- Printing
- Editing
- Retouching
- Processing
Use RRC Polytech’s new Program Explorer tool to find the program that works best for you. Discover programs based on your interests or filter by location, credential, annual intake and other options.
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