Less Talking.
More Shooting.
Edmonton's only dedicated photo and video school. Hands-on training, small classes, real-world results. Graduate with a portfolio — not just a certificate.
Free Camera Basics Class
Not sure if AFS is right for you? Come to a free 2-hour hands-on class. Learn manual camera settings, meet the instructors, and see the studio. No commitment, no pressure.
What Do You Want to Create?
Take Both — The Full Program includes Video + Photography
Alberta's First.
Edmonton's Largest.
The Only One Like Us.
AFS is Alberta's first dedicated photo and video school — and Edmonton's largest. Not a general arts college with a photography elective. Not an online course. A real school, with real instructors, real equipment, and real results.
In 8 weeks you'll log more hands-on hours than most year-long programs. Every class, every assignment, every critique is designed to make you a better shooter — and get you paid.
Our StoryHands-On From Day One
You pick up a camera on day one. No weeks of theory before you're allowed to shoot. We learn by doing — every single class.
Small Classes, Real Attention
Your instructor knows your name, your work, and your goals. You get real feedback — not a grade on a rubric.
Field Placements in Your Niche
Real shoots with real clients in the city. Unlimited placements. Instructor-reviewed before delivery. Build the portfolio you want.
Alberta's First & Edmonton's Largest
We've been doing this since 2015. No one in Alberta does what we do — just photo and video, done right.
Real Work. Real Students.
Leaves with a portfolio they're proud of — and the confidence to charge for their work.
You Don't Just
Learn Here.
You Work Here.
Field placements are real shoots — events, commercials, promos, music videos — that our students go out and complete in the city. You shoot, edit, and deliver the work with instructor feedback before the client receives it.
Want to specialize in weddings? Real estate? Sports? Music videos? Tell us — and we'll find you placements in that exact niche. There's no limit to how many you can do.
Explore Video ProgramReal Client Shoots
You're not practicing on fake briefs. You're shooting real events, real commercials, and real people — and delivering real work.
Portfolio Week
Photography students spend a full week in a studio setting, photographing a variety of real people. You leave with hundreds of portfolio-ready images.
Niche Specialization
Tell us what type of work you want to do, and we'll match you with placements in that field — so your portfolio is targeted, not generic.
Instructor-Reviewed Delivery
Every placement is reviewed by your instructor before the client receives it. You get feedback that makes you better, every single time.
Trusted by Edmonton's Creative Community
AFS has collaborated with, trained for, and partnered with organizations across Edmonton and beyond.
Hear It From Them
"In three months at AFS I shot more footage than I had in the previous three years. The instructors push you hard and the results speak for themselves. I landed my first paid gig before I even graduated."
Jordan M.
Video Production Graduate
"I came in knowing nothing about manual settings. I left with a full portrait portfolio and two paying clients. The small class size meant I actually got feedback on MY work, not generic advice."
Priya S.
Photography Graduate
"The Full Program is intense — but that's the point. You're shooting every single day. By week four I was already editing short films. AFS doesn't waste your time."
Tyler K.
Full Program Graduate
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How to Enroll
Choose Your Program
Video, Photography, or the Full Program. Not sure? Book a free call and we'll help you decide.
Apply Online
Fill out our short enrollment form. No portfolio required, no entrance exam — just your commitment to learn.
Book a Campus Tour
Come see the studio, meet the instructors, and get a feel for the AFS environment before you commit.
Start Shooting
Show up on day one ready to work. Your first assignment starts immediately. No easing in.
What Happens Inside AFS
AFS TV Montage — real student work, real shoots, real results.
100+ Five-Star Reviews
"I took the photography program and it completely changed my life. Within two months of graduating I was booking paid shoots. The instructors genuinely care about your success and the hands-on approach means you are actually learning, not just watching slideshows."
Megan T.
March 2025 · Google Review
"The video program is no joke. I came in knowing nothing about cameras and left with a full demo reel, three field placement credits, and a job offer. The class size is small so you actually get attention from the instructor. Best investment I have made."
Devon R.
January 2025 · Google Review
"I was nervous to go back to school as an adult but AFS made it so welcoming. The instructors are working professionals — they are not just teaching theory, they are sharing real industry experience. I now shoot weddings and portraits full time."
Kayla M.
February 2025 · Google Review
"Did the full program (video + photo) and it was intense but worth every minute. Portfolio Week alone was worth the tuition — I left with a body of work I am actually proud to show clients. Already booked my first commercial shoot."
Tyler B.
December 2024 · Google Review
"The field placements are what set AFS apart from every other school I looked at. I got to shoot a real music video, a corporate promo, and a product shoot — all before I even graduated. That experience is priceless."
Priya S.
November 2024 · Google Review
"Took a workshop first to test the waters and ended up enrolling in the full program. The instructors are passionate, the equipment is professional-grade, and the community of students you meet is genuinely inspiring. Highly recommend."
James O.
October 2024 · Google Review
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Learn a Skill in One Day
Not ready for a full program? Our workshops are one-day, hands-on intensives designed to teach you a specific skill fast.
Choose Your Start Date
Each intake offers both Video Production and Photography — one as a day class (10am–4pm) and one as an evening class (5–9pm). Choose the schedule that works for you.
New intake dates coming soon. Contact us for details.
Contact UsMaximum 16 students per intake. Each program is 8 weeks. Full Program (Video + Photo) is 16 weeks.
Questions?
We've Got
Answers.
Still have questions? Reach out directly — we're happy to talk through your goals and help you find the right program.
Contact UsReady to Start Shooting?
Don't wait for the "right time." The right time is now. Enroll today and start building the creative career you've been putting off.