elcome to Nikonian Academy, the biggest and most popular brand independent photography academy in Malaysia. The academy focuses and caters to ALL BRANDS of DSLR camera users (as of Nov 2009, 40% of our participants are Nikon camera users, 30% Canon users, 20% Sony users, with the remaining 10% users of various brands). The academy is set-up with one goal in mind: to provide standardised and beginner-to-pro quality training syllabus and facilities. All students who complete their training through this academy will receive official certification. The purpose of such certifications is to officially acknowledge their academic achievements as a photographer, specialising in digital cameras and equipment.

Nikonian Academy is a camera-brand independent academy. We are strictly not affiliated to any camera brand, and as such, are able to provide our participants unbiased education.

Do explore our extensive syllabus to upgrade yourself with our quality and affordable trainings.

	COURSE INFO: Snappy Workshop Series: Fooling Your White Balance Date: 15 May 2012 (Tues) Time: 8pm to 10.30pm Fees: RM85 per participant Venue: Nikonian Academy, Kota Damansara, PJ White balance is often a forgotten art in the field of photography as many of us now rely constantly on the "Auto" function of White Balance. Little do they know that the "Auto" function is not always accurate and can "make or break" a picture. Here, at Nikonian Academy, we will guide you on how to use the Preset White Balance and together, we will fool the camera's reading. So, don't miss out on this golden opportunity! Join us NOW! COURSE INFO: Snappy Workshop Series: All About 'Stops' and 'True Stops' [NEW!] Date: 16 May 2012 (Wed) Time: 8pm to 10.30pm Fees: RM85 per participant Venue: Nikonian Academy, Kota Damansara, PJ Come learn how to handle and master the True Stops in photography. By learning the Stops and True Stops, you will be shooting faster with spot-on correct exposure and desired lighting effects every single click. Learn the secret tricks of remembering all of the Stops and also the simple formulae our trainers have developed for you, to easily cope with ISO stops, Shutter stops, Aperture stops, Flash Power stops, Histogram stops and important Stop Differences. COURSE INFO: Practical Shoot Session: Natural Lighting Shoot (Portrait or Macro & Close-up) Date: 19 May 2012 (Sat) Time: 10am to 1pm Fees: RM120 per participant Venue: TTDI Park Level: Practical Shoot Sessions Gathering the feedback from our students and fellow photographers, these classes/shoot-sessions are created with one main objective in mind: Practice Makes Perfect. Our trainers will be on hand to guide and provide you hands-on tips. It's affordable, it's effective, it's created just for you! If you like to shoot portrait, you can shoot the model or if you prefer to shoot macro and close-up photos, they are plenty of plants and flowers for you to practice. On a lucky day, you can even find some lady birds or butterflies to shoot as well. So hurry!   COURSE INFO: Professional Portrait Photography Date: 19 May 2012 (Sat) Time: 10am to 6.30pm Fees: RM390 per participant Venue: Nikonian Academy, Kota Damansara Level: Join this coming Saturday's portraiture class and effective find out how the pros handle professional portrait photography. Learn how to pose your subject and learn how to easily shoot portraits both outdoor and in the studio (Yes, you will be taught all the cool studio lighting in portraiture too). COURSE INFO: Macro & Close-Up Photography Date: 20 May 2012 (Sun) Time: 3pm to 7pm Fees: RM250 per participant Venue: Nikonian Academy, Kota Damansara, PJ Level: Macro & close-up photography is very popular among many photographers. And guess what, we have decided to bring out the Macro-eye in you. With theory and practical sessions provided during this class, it will definitely bring your skills on macro to a whole new level. Don't have a Macro lens? Fret not, we will guide you to take stunning beautiful flowers without using a Macro lens and you will finally see the meaning of "Close-Up Flower Power"!

	Snappy Workshop Series: Fooling Your White Balance Date: 15 May 2012 (Tue) Fees: RM85 per participant Time: 8pm to 10.30pm Venue: Nikonian Academy @ Kota Damansara [Register Now] Snappy Workshop Series: All About 'Stops' and 'True Stops' [NEW!] Date: 16 May 2012 (Wed) Fees: RM85 per participant Time: 8pm to 10.30pm Venue: Nikonian Academy @ Kota Damansara [Register Now] Practical Shoot: Natural Lighting Shoot (Portrait or Macro & Close-up) Date: 19 May 2012 (Sat) Fees: RM120 per participant Time: 10am to 1pm Venue: TTDI Park [Register Now] Professional Portrait Photography Date: 19 May 2012 (Sat) Fees: RM390 per participant Time: 10am to 6.30pm Venue: Nikonian Academy @ Kota Damansara [Register Now] Macro & Close-up Photography Date: 20 May 2012 (Sun) Fees: RM250 per participant Time: 3pm to 7pm Venue: Nikonian Academy @ Kota Damansara [Register Now]

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Ever wonder how successful and fun our photography classes are? Click on the class photos above to view photos of our classes held in Feb 2011 - March 2012.

 

	LATEST ACADEMY NEWS & EVENTS:
	Good news! Sign up any 2 full day classes from now till 30th June 2012 and stand a chance to Win one of two Sony SmartWatches up for grabs! Check our latest class schedule and choose 2 full day classes.    For new participants, you may want to grab yourself our most popular Basic-To-Intermediate Photography and Flash Photography bundle. By signing up this bundle, you'll get a RM125 rebate immediately. This bundle is definitely worth spending as 90% of the time, students will come back for the Flash Photography class so, why not sign up both and save your money! The best is when you sign up this bundle, we give you 1 Snappy Workshop for FREE! You choose which topic you love. Click here for this package!   For our existing participants, do not miss this chance to choose 2 of your favorites full day classes from our schedule page.     Hurry! Sign up now to enjoy savings and Win this Sony SmartWatch. Behold! Beyond Photography Academy has launched their Professional Certification Program where participants will be able to obtain a Grand certificate after completing the modules of photography courses from Basic right up to Advanced modules within a certain time frame. Not only that, participants of this Professional Certification Program will gain hands on experience with real-time commercial shoots and also join the Editorial team on their photo-article excursions. Interested? Click here to find out more! Unable to attend the normal-schedule classes?  Worry not, for years your favorite academy has been conducting Private Classes. Click here for more info.