Are you a Canon user and interested in learning Photography from the best?
The Canon Academy is designed to inspire and educate photographers from entry-level to professional level, across Kenya. They aim to grow the creative and professional skills of budding photographers through workshops and practical experiences. This is done under the guidance of the Pan African Canon certified experts and renowned industry experts who support them along their creative journey.

Canon Trainer – John Wambugu
Having being designed to inspire and educate photographers from entry-level, it is interesting to note that the academy is part of the value add Canon users get upon buying a Canon camera locally. Canon users are presented with a voucher which entitles them to four main benefits:
- 3 hrs worth of lessons at the Canon Academy
- 15GB Cloud space on Irista
- 2 year warranty
- Check & Clean for your camera
With Africa being the world’s fastest emerging market and Kenya playing a vital role in that growth, Canon aims at extending its services to its customers. The Academy has had significant impact in Africa. Attendees have been able to acquire a great deal of mastery for their cameras. In addition, learners are developing their own professional style in photography. This in turn is creating a diverse and creative industry in the region.

Canon Academy class in session
Every creative should aspire to join the Canon Academy. Their wide range of practical sessions cover various interests. Each workshop at the Academy is carried out in small learning groups, thus making learning fun and more effective. The comprehensive and detailed lesson plans help aspiring photographers develop a wider range of skill set. In addition to learning industry tips and tricks across a variety of photographic genres, the academy offers learners the chance to experience Canon’s leading range of cameras and lenses.
The daily reality of photography involves much more than just taking photographs. Other skills that come into play include design and marketing, and Canon Academy enables photographers to seek out courses that will enable them grow their technical skills. Students will achieve tangible improvements in their fundamental skills as well as gain an increased appreciation for the creative potential of photography.
No matter your level and experience the Canon Academy will push your photographic boundaries and take you on an inspiring journey.