By Iminza Keboge
Published March 6, 2025
Canon Central & North Africa has announced a new partnership with Karen Country Club in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, to bring the Canon Academy Juniors programme to young members aged 8-16.
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Scheduled for April 14-17, this members-only programme is expected to provide young participants with immersive, hands-on photography training in a stunning outdoor environment.
Through Canon Academy Juniors, selected country clubs in Nairobi, including the iconic Karen Country Club, will host four days of interactive photography sessions led by Canon-certified trainers.
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Participants will engage in both theoretical and practical workshops covering essential photography skills such as composition, exposure settings and storytelling. The program is designed to help children and teens not only discover a new hobby but also build a deep-rooted photography culture among young learners.
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Established in 1937, Karen Country Club offers an ideal setting for this program. Known as one of Kenya’s oldest and most prestigious family-oriented clubs, the club’s 18-hole golf course was built on a former coffee estate developed by Danish author Karen Blixen, the inspiration for the classic film Out of Africa. Its serene landscape, enriched with indigenous trees, wetlands and panoramic views of the Ngong Hills, provides a perfect canvas for budding photographers.
“Canon Academy Juniors is more than a photography program; it’s a space where young minds can explore their creativity, learn valuable skills, and develop a passion for visual storytelling,” said Rashad Ghani, B2C Business Unit Director, Canon Central & North Africa. “We’re proud to partner with Karen Country Club to bring this enriching experience to their community, nurturing Kenya’s next generation of photographers in an environment as inspiring as their vision.”
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The programme will run in two daily sessions over four days, offering age-appropriate courses for children aged 8-12 in the morning, followed by sessions for teens aged 13-16 in the afternoon. The core photography topics to be covered include:
- Basics of photography and camera handling
- Understanding and using different camera modes
- Principles of composition and the exposure triangle
- Storytelling through images
- Specialized sessions such as Canon Creative Park, where participants can explore genre-based photography and creative camera modes.
The programme not only offers a hands-on learning experience but also fosters a vibrant photography culture among young people, encouraging them to capture the world around them with new perspective.
