WELCOME TO THE
CANON ACADEMY
Experience hands-on photography training—and soon, so much more.
We’re excited to introduce the new the new Canon Academy platform—a dynamic learning space designed to help you sharpen your skills, explore creative techniques, and connect with Canon-certified trainers across Africa.
Canon Academy is dedicated to Canon users, offering hands-on learning across a wide range of topics. Our workshops are led by certified Canon trainers, so you benefit directly from their deep knowledge and real-world experience.
Now, with our new Canon Academy platform, you can go even further.
Discover photography tips and tricks, downloadable guides, interactive tools like a lens simulator, register for workshops near you, and access exclusive content from your favorite trainers—all in one place.
Explore what's new.
Why Join Canon Academy?
Thousands of learners across Africa trust Canon Academy to level up their photography skills. Whether you're just starting out or aiming to go pro, we’ve got you covered.
• Onsite and virtual workshops tailored to your experience level
• Expert training from Canon-certified trainers
• Certificate of participation
• Access to our vibrant Canon Academy Facebook community
What Will You Learn?
Canon Academy workshops offer a complete learning experience—blending theory with hands-on practice. Our certified trainers guide you through essential photography skills while building your confidence and creativity behind the camera.
From time to time, we also offer genre-specific workshops and technical deep-dives across Canon camera models to help you grow with your gear.
Core topics include:
- Exposure triangle
- Composition
- Lighting
- Focus
- And more
Meet our Trainers
Our trainers are great professionals in their fields and come from all over Africa. They have the necessary experience and knowledge to provide you with the greatest Canon Academy experience possible.
Michael Assad
Cairo, Egypt
Photojournalist
Noor Essam
Cairo, Egypt
Product & Advertising Photographer
Valerie Oguchi
Product & Lifestyle Photographer
Lagos
Nigeria
Kelvin Kariithi
Documentary & Events Photographer
Mombasa
Kenya
Tore Oriase
Events & Music Photographer / Videographer
Lagos
Nigeria
Sam Zekri
Portrait and event photographer
Tunis
Tunisia
Abate Damte
Portrait & Wedding Photographer
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Rodney Quarcoo
Documentary Photographer
Accra
Ghana
Seibou Traore
Portrait Photographer
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
Ben Mwangi
Sports Photographer
Nairobi
Kenya
Teddy Mitchener
Portrait & Fashion Photographer
Nairobi
Kenya
Wahid Tajani
Portrait Photographer
Casablanca
Morocco
Fouad Belkacem
Portrait Photographer
Oran
Algeria
Edward Nwakuche
Portrait & Wedding Photographer
Enugu
Nigeria
Sid Ahmed Hameg
Commercial Photographer
Algiers
Algeria
Fredrick Ochieng
Documentary Photographer
Nairobi
Kenya
Watsemba Miriam
Documentary Photographer
Kampala
Uganda
Austen Udoh
Portrait & Fashion Photographer
Lagos
Nigeria