Personalised Canon EOS / Canon EOS R Training for Different Learning Levels
Fast Shutter Speed / Action Photography Training Woodbridge Island, Cape Town
Vernon Canon Photography Training Cape Town 2026
"If you’re looking for Canon photography training in Milnerton, Cape Town, Vernon Chalmers Photography offers a variety of cost-effective courses tailored to different skill levels and interests. They provide one-on-one training sessions for Canon EOS DSLR and EOS R mirrorless cameras, covering topics such as:
- Introduction to Photography
- Bird and Flower Photography
- Macro and Close-Up Photography
- Landscape and Long Exposure Photography
- Canon Speedlite Flash Photography
Training sessions can be held at various locations, including Woodbridge Island and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, or even in the comfort of your own home or garden. (Microsoft Copilot)
Canon EOS / EOS R Camera and Photography
Cost-Effective Private Canon EOS / EOS R Camera and Photography tutoring / training courses in Milnerton, Cape Town - or in the comfort of your home / garden anywhere in the Cape Peninsula.
Tailor-made (individual) learning programmes are prepared for specific Canon EOS / EOS R camera and photography requirements with the following objectives:
- Individual Needs / Gear analysis
- Canon EOS camera menus / settings
- Exposure settings and options
- Specific genre applications and skills development
- Practical shooting sessions (where applicable)
- Post-processing overview
- Ongoing support
Image Post-Processing / Workflow Overview
As part of my genre-specific photography training, I offer
an introductory overview of post-processing workflows (if required) using Adobe Lightroom, Canon
Digital Photo Professional (DPP) and Topaz Photo AI. This
introductory module is tailored to each delegate’s JPG / RAW image requirements and provides a practical
foundation for image refinement, image management, and creative expression - ensuring
a seamless transition from capture to final output.
Canon Camera / Lens Requirements
Any Canon EOS / EOS R body / lens combination is suitable for most of the training sessions. During initial contact I will determine the learner's current skills, Canon EOS system and other learning / photographic requirements. Many Canon PowerShot camera models are also suitable for creative photography skills development.
Camera and Photgraphy Training Documentation
All Vernon Chalmers Photography Training delegates are issued with a folder with all relevant printed documentation in terms of camera and personal photography requirements. Documents may be added (if required) to every follow-up session (should the delegate decide to have two or more sessions).
Any Canon EOS / EOS R body / lens combination is suitable for most of the training sessions. During initial contact I will determine the learner's current skills, Canon EOS system and other learning / photographic requirements. Many Canon PowerShot camera models are also suitable for creative photography skills development.
Camera and Photgraphy Training Documentation
All Vernon Chalmers Photography Training delegates are issued with a folder with all relevant printed documentation in terms of camera and personal photography requirements. Documents may be added (if required) to every follow-up session (should the delegate decide to have two or more sessions).
2026 Vernon Chalmers Photography Training Rates
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Photography Private Training Classes Milnerton, Cape Town
Training / demonstrations are done on the client's own Canon EOS bodies attached to various Canon EF / other brand lenses covering wide-angle to zoom focal lengths.
2025 Individual Photography Training Session Cost / Rates
From R850-00 per four hour session for Introductory Canon EOS / EOS R photography in Milnerton, Cape Town. Practical shooting sessions can be worked into the training. A typical training programme of three training sessions is R2 450-00.
From R900-00 per four hour session for developing . more advanced Canon EOS / EOS R photography in Milnerton, Cape Town. Practical shooting sessions can be worked into the training. A typical training programme of three training sessions is R2 600-00.
Three sessions of training to be up to 12 hours+ theory / settings training (inclusive: a three hours practical shoot around Woodbridge Island if required) and an Adobe Lightroom informal assessment / of images taken - irrespective of genre.
Canon EOS Cameras / Lenses / Speedlite Flash Training
All Canon EOS cameras from the EOS 1100D to advanced AF training on the Canon EOS 80D to Canon EOS-1D X Mark III. All Canon EOS R Cameras. All Canon EF / EF-S / RF / RF-S and other Canon-compatible brand lenses. All Canon Speedlite flash units from Canon Speedlite 270EX to Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT (including Macro Ring Lite flash models).
Advanced Canon EOS Autofocus Training (Canon EOS / EOS R)
For advanced Autofocus (AF) training have a look at the Birds in Flight Photography workshop options. Advanced AF training is available from the Canon EOS 7D Mark II / Canon EOS 5D Mark III / Canon EOS 5D Mark IV up to the Canon EOS 1-DX Mark II / III. Most Canon EOS R bodies (i.e. EOS R7, EOS R6, EOS R6 Mark II, EOS R5, EOS R5 Mark II, EOS R3, EOS R1) will have similar or more advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF Systems. Contact me for more information about a specific Canon EOS / EOS R AF System.
Cape Town Photography Training Schedules / Availability
From Tuesdays - during the day / evening and / or over weekends.
Tailor-made Canon Camera / Photography training to be facilitated on specific requirements after a thorough needs-analysis with individual photographer / or small group.
Canon Photography Training Session at Spier Wine Farm
Canon Photography Training Courses Milnerton Woodbridge Island | Kirstenbosch Garden
Bird / Flower Photography Training Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden More Information
Photography Private Training Classes Milnerton, Cape Town
- Introduction to Photography / Canon Cameras More
- Bird / Flower Photography Training Kirstenbosch More
- Birds in Flight / Bird Photography Training More
- Canon Speedlite Flash Photography Training More
- Macro / Close-Up Photography More
- Landscape / Long Exposure Photography More
Training / demonstrations are done on the client's own Canon EOS bodies attached to various Canon EF / other brand lenses covering wide-angle to zoom focal lengths.
Canon EOS System / Menu Setup and Training Cape Town
2025 Individual Photography Training Session Cost / Rates
From R850-00 per four hour session for Introductory Canon EOS / EOS R photography in Milnerton, Cape Town. Practical shooting sessions can be worked into the training. A typical training programme of three training sessions is R2 450-00.
From R900-00 per four hour session for developing . more advanced Canon EOS / EOS R photography in Milnerton, Cape Town. Practical shooting sessions can be worked into the training. A typical training programme of three training sessions is R2 600-00.
Three sessions of training to be up to 12 hours+ theory / settings training (inclusive: a three hours practical shoot around Woodbridge Island if required) and an Adobe Lightroom informal assessment / of images taken - irrespective of genre.
Canon EOS Cameras / Lenses / Speedlite Flash Training
All Canon EOS cameras from the EOS 1100D to advanced AF training on the Canon EOS 80D to Canon EOS-1D X Mark III. All Canon EOS R Cameras. All Canon EF / EF-S / RF / RF-S and other Canon-compatible brand lenses. All Canon Speedlite flash units from Canon Speedlite 270EX to Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT (including Macro Ring Lite flash models).
Intaka Island Photography Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens
Advanced Canon EOS Autofocus Training (Canon EOS / EOS R)
For advanced Autofocus (AF) training have a look at the Birds in Flight Photography workshop options. Advanced AF training is available from the Canon EOS 7D Mark II / Canon EOS 5D Mark III / Canon EOS 5D Mark IV up to the Canon EOS 1-DX Mark II / III. Most Canon EOS R bodies (i.e. EOS R7, EOS R6, EOS R6 Mark II, EOS R5, EOS R5 Mark II, EOS R3, EOS R1) will have similar or more advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF Systems. Contact me for more information about a specific Canon EOS / EOS R AF System.
Cape Town Photography Training Schedules / Availability
From Tuesdays - during the day / evening and / or over weekends.
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Core Canon Camera / Photography Learning Areas
Practical Photography / Application
- Overview & Specific Canon Camera / Lens Settings
- Exposure Settings for M / Av / Tv Modes
- Autofocus / Manual Focus Options
- General Photography / Lens Selection / Settings
- Transition from JPG to RAW (Reasons why)
- Landscape Photography / Settings / Filters
- Close-Up / Macro Photography / Settings
- Speedlite Flash / Flash Modes / Flash Settings
- Digital Image Management
Practical Photography / Application
- Inter-relationship of ISO / Aperture / Shutter Speed
- Aperture and Depth of Field demonstration
- Low light / Long Exposure demonstration
- Landscape sessions / Manual focusing
- Speedlite Flash application / technique
- Introduction to Post-Processing
Tailor-made Canon Camera / Photography training to be facilitated on specific requirements after a thorough needs-analysis with individual photographer / or small group.
- Typical Learning Areas Agenda
- General Photography Challenges / Fundamentals
- Exposure Overview (ISO / Aperture / Shutter Speed)
- Canon EOS 70D Menus / Settings (in relation to exposure)
- Camera / Lens Settings (in relation to application / genres)
- Lens Selection / Technique (in relation to application / genres)
- Introduction to Canon Flash / Low Light Photography
- Still Photography Only
Above Learning Areas are facilitated over two three sessions of four hours+ each. Any additional practical photography sessions (if required) will be at an additional pro-rata cost.
Fireworks Display Photography with Canon EOS 6D : Cape Town
From Woodbridge Island : Canon EOS 6D / 16-35mm Lens
Existential Photo-Creativity : Slow Shutter Speed Abstract Application
Perched Pied Kingfisher : Canon EOS 7D Mark II / 400mm Lens
Long Exposure Photography: Canon EOS 700D / Wide-Angle Lens
Birds in Flight (Swift Tern) : Canon EOS 7D Mark II / 400mm lens
Persian Cat Portrait : Canon EOS 6D / 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM Lens
Fashion Photography Canon Speedlite flash : Canon EOS 6D @ 70mm
Long Exposure Photography Canon EOS 6D : Milnerton
Close-Up & Macro Photography Cape Town : Canon EOS 6D
Panning / Slow Shutter Speed: Canon EOS 70D EF 70-300mm Lens
Long Exposure Photography Cape Town Canon EOS 6D @ f/16
Canon Photography Training Session at Spier Wine Farm
Canon Photography Training Courses Milnerton Woodbridge Island | Kirstenbosch Garden
