“Being a professional photographer was a dream for many years. The Brisbane College of Photography & Art turned that dream into reality in 12 short months. Michael’s invaluable guidance and support propelled me into a career where within 6 months of graduating I was earning more than my previous job and doing something I loved. My gratitude extends beyond appreciation for an enjoyable year of study to personally thanking two very dedicated people for a thorough and concise preparation into a dream career.”

Anthony Stolting (East Brisbane, Queensland)

“Coming from Warwick, a country town, to Brisbane, I had limited work experience but carried along my high ambition to strive. It was only until I encountered the Brisbane College of Photography & Art that this ambition was realised, where my eyes opened up to the magic of photography. It is skill, a style, an artistic like ability to be able to capture your imagination and inspiration. It was only with the college that I could achieve this. The college has exceptional people who work hard to create a first class curriculum, and continued to provide ongoing assistance after the course. It is from them I have learned that photography only ends with your imagination.”

David McCosker (Indooroopilly, Queensland)

“I started the full-time course at the Brisbane College of Photography & Art as an absolute beginner, never even having used an SLR camera. After only a few short weeks I was surprised at the standard of photography I was capable of. By the end of the course I felt I had the technical skills and knowledge required to make the grade as a professional photographer. A word of warning though, if you’re thinking of this as a means of passing some time while you decide what you really want to do, don’t - it doesn’t work like that. If you’re not ready and willing to give it everything you’ve got, then don’t bother even applying.”

Paul Harley (Grange, Queensland)

“I have completed the one year full-time photography course. The course was very intensive and required a high level of commitment. The diversity of the course has enabled me to experiment in many different areas of photography.I have no hesitation in recommending the Brisbane College of Photography & Art to anyone and thank you Michael for their many hours of dedication.”

Shaun Murray (Wynnum, Queensland)

“I recommend the course as the best way of entering the fast moving and exciting photography industry. I must thank the tutors for their help, enthusiasm and support not only during the course but also over the past two years. I am now a successful commercial photographer.

Alan Chapman (Hong Kong)

“At the age of 40 in control of my destiny I decided to learn about photography. This had intrigued and inspired me for years, I wanted to live my life as a photographer. Fate introduced me to Michael Hope. I began to understand why the course demands total commitment and discipline. I responded, the course took me ahead, rapidly. I am now professional photographer.”

Anees Rehman
(from Afghanistan now working professionally in Melbourne)

“My name is Martin Bonnici. I spent four years on the Australian Bobsled Team and on completion of that I took up photography. Before I started the course, I knew nothing about the topic of photography. During the year of 1992, I not only learned about photography, but learned how to be competent as a “WORKING” professional photographer. With a lot of dedication and hard work you can do the same.”

Martin Bonnici (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)

“My time as a student of photography at the Brisbane College of Photography and Art changed my life! Dedicated tutors who instilled in me the professional standards required to produce finely crafted photographs. I appreciated their insistence on high standards, yet their approach was flexible enough to allow me to develop my own style and pursue areas of particular interest to me.”

Rosina Pedalina (Victoria)

“Michael’s course definitely set me up for meeting the challenges of building a successful photography business. My clients include magazines....Home Journal, Eve, The Peak and Expressions; Hotels...Holiday Inn, Peninsula Furama, New World and many PR Agencies and Architects.”

Sue Royal (Hong Kong)

“My full name is Barry Graham PRYOR and I am a Sergeant of the Victorian Police Force by occupation. I spent 2.5 years at the Melbourne School of Photography in order to complete the course on a part-time basis. During this course, which I thoroughly enjoyed, I noted both Michael and John to be extremely knowledgeable in their field of photography and both to have the enviable ability of being able to impart their knowledge in an easy yet professional manner.

Attending a course and being tutored by MICHAEL HOPE is a pleasure because, not only do you acquire the knowledge you are seeking, but because both enjoy photography and teaching, you learn in a friendly atmosphere. At any time during the course and particularly during the extensive developing, printing and studio sessions, both Michael and John are available and readily assist with all practical procedures and tips and spend time with individual questions. I have great pleasure in recommending Michael HOPE to any person interested in photography and wish them well, at the Brisbane College of Photography and Art.”

Barry Pryor (Victoria)

“I am grateful to Michael Hope for everything that was taught to me about photography, as my teachers at the Melbourne School of Photography, as to this I feel the doors opening to me. Thank you very much and all the best of luck to you both.”

Angela F. De Oliveira (Lisbon Portugal)

“I have pleasant memories of the classes I attended, both Black and White and Colour. With the assistance from you I have learnt a lot about photography; but am still learning. The tuition was good and delivered in a competent and friendly way, as one would expect from two first class tutors. Kind regards,”

Ben Jones ( Brighton, Victoria)