NYIP Fundamentals of Digital Photography review

The New York Institute of Photography's Fundamentals of Digital Photography is the only course here built around a personal mentor. Enrollment gives you 4 units of lessons and HD video online, plus a professional photographer who reviews your photos, gives technical help and works with you as you complete a series of photo projects. The course aims to get you shooting in manual mode and covers exposure, lighting, lenses, composition, post-production and portraiture. You have up to 18 months to finish, access to a student forum, and an NYIP Certificate in Beginner Photography on graduation; NYIP also says graduates are eligible for certification with the Professional Photographers of America. There is a 14-day refund period, a choice of full or monthly payment plans, and 25% off when you enroll in more than one program. The tuition figures did not load as text from our location, so the price is pending and it is likely to cost more than a library subscription.

Who it is for

learners who want a mentor to review their photos

Price

Full or monthly payment plans; see vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• 4 units of course materials with lessons and HD video online
• A professional photographer as your mentor who reviews your photos
• Up to 18 months to finish at your own pace
• Student forum for questions and sharing photos
• NYIP Certificate in Beginner Photography on graduation

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Personal feedback from a professional photographer, rare at this level
• Strength: 14-day refund period after enrollment
• Strength: 25% off when enrolling in more than one program
• Weakness: Tuition did not load as plain text from our location, so the price is pending
• Weakness: Costs more than subscription libraries
• Weakness: Enrollment and bundle plans partly handled by phone

Key facts

• Mentor: Professional photographer
• Completion time: Up to 18 months
• Refund window: 14 days
• Certificate: NYIP Certificate in Beginner Photography
• Payment: Full or monthly plan

Where it ranks

NYIP Fundamentals of Digital Photography is No. 9 in our Best Online Photography Courses verdict.