Professional Diploma in Creative and Commercial Photography

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Type
Professional / Short Course
Duration
1 Year Part-Time
Validated by
Griffith College
Mode
Blended Learning
Campus
Dublin Main Campus
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Course Overview

Want to develop your technical and creative skills in photography?

Delivered by Griffith College's award-winning photography department, this real-world diploma is designed for those looking to build a career behind the camera. It equips photographers with the technical, creative, and commercial skills needed to thrive in today's visual industries. 
 

Photographers will refine their technical and creative skills across storytelling, lighting, post-production, and working with people, gaining industry-ready techniques, and building a standout, career-focused portfolio. 

Why Study Creative & Commercial Photography at Griffith College?


This professional diploma is for photographers looking to deepen their practical and creative skills, focusing on lighting (both studio and location), post-production, and professional project development. Modules include client-focused photography, visual storytelling, and a final curated portfolio, culminating at the end of the year. 

Whether self-taught, transitioning from a related industry, or growing your freelance work, this course offers structured, real-world application. Ideal for those with a strong interest or foundation in photography. This course supports students in building confidence, refining their style, and expanding their professional toolkit. The blended format suits working adults, creatives, and content creators looking for flexible but immersive upskilling. 

 

Course Highlights

  • Delivered by award-winning educators from Griffith College’s renowned photography department.
  • Builds on Griffith’s strong reputation for industry-focused, practical training.
  • Perfect for freelance or self-employed photographers seeking to advance their practice.
  • Tailored for experienced photographers aiming to sharpen technical and storytelling skills.
  • Delivered in a flexible, part-time format with evening classes and Saturday workshops.
  • Culminates in a curated end-of-year exhibition to showcase learner work.
  • Covers respected content across editorial, commercial, and creative photography.

Intake Dates

  • Dublin - Blended - October 2025

Student Testimonials

sharon byrne testimonial

From day one, it was all hands on. It was packed with advice and practical photo sessions that kept me on my toes and looking forward to what we might be doing in the next lesson. I tackled every lighting condition and learned to push my camera’s full range of effects to capture truly unique images. Our lecturer, Sinead, was fantastic. She is clearly passionate about photography. She is very experienced and always ready to share real-world tips you won’t find in any online tutorial. Her feedback, tips, advice, encouragement and stories made all the difference in boosting my skills and confidence with my camera. I now know my camera inside and out, and I trust it completely to bring my creative vision to life. I feel ready to capture any moment, no matter what unfolds.

Sharon Byrne

taryn-barling-testimonial

Griffith College has given me the opportunity to advance my photography skills through expert tutors and like-minded students, providing an environment that fosters creativity and knowledge. The lecturers are both informative and passionate about photography, and working in the current environment, they have real-time experience to share with their students. I can highly recommend the course to anyone interested in furthering their skills.

Taryn Barling

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