In today's media world, photography is no longer the preserve of professional photographers. Communicators, journalists and other media professionals are increasingly expected to be able to provide visual products such as images and videos. This demand comes from both employers and customers, but also from the individual who wants to strengthen his/her skills and thus stand stronger in the competition for jobs and tasks.
If you work as a journalist or communicator, you are likely to find yourself in a situation where you have to deliver high-quality photographic material — portrait photos, reportage photos, product photos and much more.
At Theilgaard Academy, we recognize this growing need to upskill communicators and journalists. That's why we offer both education in photography and specialized courses in photography that target journalists and communicators. Our portrait courses in daylight provide practical experience with portrait photography under natural light, a discipline essential for strong visual communication.
In addition, we also offer studio photo courses, where you will learn to master portrait photography in a studio with only one flash lamp. This ensures that you can take professional photos in controlled lighting conditions.
In an age where visual communication plays a key role in media dissemination, the ability to deliver powerful and engaging images has become a necessity. As a communicator orjournalist, you need to be able to support your texts with images that capture readers' attention and tell a story in themselves.
Here portrait photography plays a special role because it helps create identification and human closeness in your articles and messages.
However, many journalists and communicators find that they do not have sufficient skills in photography. This can result in blurry images, poor lighting, or simply photos that fall short of the professional standard of their other work. Theilgaard Academy therefore offers specialized photographer courses where you learn the basic techniques of photography.
Our courses cover everything from the use of daylight and simple setups with only one flash lamp for advanced portrait techniques and reportage photography. Regardless of your starting point, with our photography courses you will be able to improve your photographic skills considerably.
Our training in photography designed specifically to meet the needs of journalists and communicators when working under time pressure and often in varying lighting conditions. In our photography courses for communicators and journalists, you will learn how to take pictures in boat-natural daylight and artificial light, enabling you to create professional images in any situation. This course is tailored to the daily use and need for versatile skills of media professionals.
The teaching is built around concrete cases that journalists and communicators can recognize from their everyday lives, ensuring that you can apply what you learn already at a glance. You'll also learn how to take advantage of the equipment you already have, whether it's a smartphone or a professional camera. Many people think that they need expensive equipment to take great pictures, but our photo workshop teaches you how to take excellent pictures with what you have available.
In doubt?
If you have any doubts about which photography education or course is relevant for you, you are always welcome to contact Helga or Michael by phone or email.
Clarifying conversation
You can also book a clarifying conversation here if you are considering a longer course. It is free and non-binding and you get the opportunity to get a pair of Denmark's sharpest eyes on your photographs and your photographic practice, regardless of your level.
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Theilgaard Academy offers photography courses at all levels, both for amateur photographers, professionals or those who work with communication, content creation and SoMe and would like to have new skills in portrait photography and photography in general.
If you want to be taught by two of Denmark's best photographers, take part in one of our popular photo workshops at and around our beautiful photography school in the middle of Copenhagen.
I’m a visual artist and photographer, and over the past 20 years I’ve created a number of significant nationwide exhibitions and book publications — most recently the exhibitions I’m Here Now and The Rootless – We Who Remain.
I also work with communicating and teaching art and photography through workshops and talks, and I’ve helped hundreds of professional, independent and emerging photographers define their photographic language and make their images truly stand out.
I trained under Rigmor Mydtskov, Photographer to Her Majesty the Queen of Denmark, as well as at Fatamorgana – The Danish School of Art Photography, and the European Film College.
If you have any questions, you’re welcome to contact me at
or by phone on +45 26 84 40 43.
I’m a photographer and image retoucher, and an Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop. I trained as a photojournalist and have worked as a photographer for more than 20 years for magazines, publishers and companies.
Alongside this, I have specialised in post-production and portrait retouching, as well as finishing fine art prints for museums and exhibitions. I also work on my own artistic projects.
Over the years, I’ve taught at institutions including Fatamorgana – The Danish School of Art Photography, and the Photography Programme under KTS/Next.
If you have any questions, you’re welcome to contact me at michael@theilgaardacademy.com or by phone on +45 31 79 94 79.
