Resense Academy · Kampala

Learn photography the studio way

Small classes taught by our working crew. You shoot from day one on the same sets, lights and editing workflow behind our client work, and leave with a portfolio.

Browse courses Upcoming intakes
8Students per class, max
70%Of class time hands-on
5Courses to choose from
2–4Weeks per course
Courses

Courses built for working creatives

From your first camera to paid client work. Every course ends with a portfolio review and a Resense certificate.

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Photographer holding a camera up to his eye Beginner4 weeks
Photography
Foundations

Photography Foundations

Camera settings, composition and light, from auto mode to full manual.

What you'll learn
  1. Exposure: aperture, shutter speed, ISO
  2. Composition and storytelling
  3. Natural-light portraits outdoors
  4. Editing basics and a final mini project
UGX 400,000 · Sat mornings
Photographer shooting a model in a studio with softbox lights Intermediate3 weeks
Studio
Lighting

Studio Lighting

Strobes, modifiers and set building. Recreate the bridal, beauty and kids looks from our portfolio.

What you'll learn
  1. One-light and two-light setups
  2. Softboxes, beauty dish and gels
  3. Backdrops, props and themed sets
  4. Directing and posing clients
UGX 550,000 · Weekday evenings
Bride and groom walking through cheering wedding guests Intermediate4 weeks
Wedding &
Event Shooting

Wedding & Event Shooting

How we plan and run a wedding day, ending with a live shoot alongside our team.

What you'll learn
  1. Planning calls and day timelines
  2. Ceremony and low-light technique
  3. Group photos without chaos
  4. Second-shooting a live Resense event
UGX 750,000 · Includes a live shoot
Two people reviewing portraits on a laptop All levels3 weeks
Retouching
& Colour

Retouching & Colour

The Resense Retouch workflow in Photoshop and Lightroom: skin, colour and fast delivery.

What you'll learn
  1. Frequency separation and dodge & burn
  2. Colour grading for every skin tone
  3. Composites and background extension
  4. Consistent batch delivery
UGX 450,000 · Laptop required
Man filming a landscape on his phone Beginner2 weekends
Mobile Film
with RAF Films

Mobile Film with RAF Films

Shoot, edit and post short films and reels on your phone. Built for business owners and creators.

What you'll learn
  1. Framing, movement and sound on a phone
  2. Scripting a 30-second story
  3. Editing in CapCut
  4. Formats that perform on social media
UGX 300,000 · Phone only
For teams & schools

Private & group training

A course built around your team's camera, phone or content needs, taught at our studio or your office.

  • Media and marketing teams
  • Schools and youth programmes
  • One-to-one mentoring
Enrolment

Upcoming intakes

Secure your seat in the next class. Applications are open now.

  1. 01
    Choose your course

    Pick a course and start date from the table.

  2. 02
    Reserve your seat

    Pay a UGX 100,000 deposit. It counts towards your fee.

  3. 03
    Start learning

    Join your class with your camera or phone, or borrow ours.

CourseStartsApply byApply
Photography Foundations5 Dec 202628 Nov 2026
Studio Lighting8 Dec 20261 Dec 2026
Mobile Film with RAF Films12 Dec 20265 Dec 2026
Retouching & Colour12 Jan 20275 Jan 2027
Wedding & Event Shooting16 Jan 20279 Jan 2027
Learn on real sets

The sets you'll shoot on

Every class runs in a working studio: coloured and paper backdrops, strobes, octagon softboxes, LED panels and a props wall. You build each set, light it and shoot a model on it.

  • Colour and seamless paper backdrops
  • Strobes, softboxes and LED panels
  • Styled sets with furniture, plants and props
  • Live models for portrait practice
See what our clients book
Photo studio with a pink backdrop, yellow chair and two octagon softboxes
Colour backdrop set
Studio corner with a large softbox, umbrella light and potted plants
Softbox & props
Photographer crouching to shoot a model on a white studio set
Live model practice
Man adjusting a row of LED panel lights against a warm backdrop
Lighting setups

Questions

Do I need my own camera?

No. We provide cameras and lights during class. If you have your own camera or phone, bring it so you learn on the gear you'll use every day.

Can I pay in instalments?

Yes. Pay the UGX 100,000 deposit to reserve your seat, then the balance in up to two instalments before the last class.

What do I get at the end?

A portfolio review with our team, your best images from the course, and a Resense Academy certificate.

Can I join a live Resense shoot?

Wedding & Event students second-shoot a real event with us. Top students from any course may be invited to assist on client shoots.

Seats are limited

Classes are capped at 8 students. Reserve now with a UGX 100,000 deposit.

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