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Online Professional Photography Course
Capture your passion with our Professional Photography Course. Master camera techniques, editing skills, & creative concepts. Start snapping stunning shots today.
Course Highlights
Throughout the years, the significance of photography has surged, and the demand for a comprehensive Professional Photography Course has grown alongside it. The world of photography extends far beyond simple snapshots; it’s an art, a science, and a business all rolled into one. Whether it’s the breathtaking beauty of nature or the poignant moments between people, photography has the power to capture and immortalize them.
In our Professional Photography Course, students will traverse the vast landscapes of photography. Initially, the course places a keen focus on understanding the basics: from how light interacts with your camera to the importance of composition. It is paramount that before venturing into the specialized niches of photography, one has a strong foundation in these fundamental principles. Every lesson in this course reinforces these core concepts, ensuring students develop a keen photographic eye.
But the world of photography is ever-evolving, and our Photography Course mirrors this dynamism. From the age-old techniques of traditional film photography to the cutting-edge developments in digital photography, this course is comprehensive. Students will learn not just how to take a photograph but how to tell a story through it. After all, photography isn’t just about capturing a moment but expressing an emotion. By the conclusion of this course, students will not only have honed their skills but will have a deep appreciation for the art, business, and science of photography.
Learning outcome
- Grasp fundamental and advanced photography techniques.
- Understand and operate various camera equipment.
- Master different photo scenarios and their requirements.
- Learn to edit photos using top software tools.
- Develop an eye for composition and subject capture.
Course media
Why should I take this course?
- Master the techniques behind professional photography.
- Enhance your portfolio with diverse photo scenarios.
- Learn to use top photo editing software.
- Understand camera equipment and choose the best for you.
- Build a foundation for a photography business.
Career Path
- Professional Photographer
- Photo Editor
- Studio Photographer
- Photography Business Owner
- Event and Wedding Photographer
Requirements
- A camera (DSLR, mirrorless, or smartphone).
- Enthusiasm to learn photography concepts.
- Access to a computer or tablet for editing.
Course Curriculum
Course Curriculum
| Introduction | |||
| Introduction to the Photography Masterclass | FREE | 00:03:00 | |
| How Does a Camera Work | 00:01:00 | ||
| Lecture Types | 00:02:00 | ||
| Exposure | |||
| Intro to Exposure | 00:02:00 | ||
| What is Aperture | 00:08:00 | ||
| What is Shutter Speed | 00:04:00 | ||
| What is ISO | 00:06:00 | ||
| The Exposure Triangle | 00:09:00 | ||
| Using the Exposure Meter | 00:09:00 | ||
| Metering Modes – Advanced Lesson | 00:03:00 | ||
| Exposure Compensation – Advanced Lesson | 00:04:00 | ||
| Dynamic Range – Advanced Lesson | 00:03:00 | ||
| HDR and Bracketing – Advanced Lesson | 00:02:00 | ||
| Reading a Histogram | 00:02:00 | ||
| What is an Exposure | 00:01:00 | ||
| Exposure Modes | 00:09:00 | ||
| Intro to Activities | 00:01:00 | ||
| Activity – Exposure | 00:01:00 | ||
| Digital Photography Masterclass | |||
| Intro to Composition | 00:01:00 | ||
| The Rule of Thirds | 00:03:00 | ||
| Negative Space | 00:02:00 | ||
| Leading Lines | 00:03:00 | ||
| Symmetry and Balance | 00:02:00 | ||
| Perspective and Angles | 00:07:00 | ||
| Backgrounds | 00:03:00 | ||
| Activity – Composition.MP4 | 00:01:00 | ||
| Advanced – Shooting Portraits with Wide vs Telephoto Lenses | 00:01:00 | ||
| Focus and Depth of Field | |||
| Intro to Focus and Depth of Field | 00:01:00 | ||
| Understanding Depth of Field | 00:03:00 | ||
| How to Get a Blurrier Background | 00:02:00 | ||
| Manual vs Auto Focus | 00:03:00 | ||
| Auto Focus Modes | 00:05:00 | ||
| Getting Sharp Focus on Fast Moving Objects | 00:03:00 | ||
| What is Bokeh | 00:01:00 | ||
| Viewfinder Focus | 00:01:00 | ||
| Activity – Fast Objects | 00:01:00 | ||
| Camera Anatomy | |||
| Intro to Camera Anatomy | 00:01:00 | ||
| The Main Camera Features | 00:05:00 | ||
| Camera Scene Modes | 00:03:00 | ||
| File Types and Formats | 00:09:00 | ||
| DSLR va Mirrorless Cameras | 00:03:00 | ||
| The Sensor | 00:06:00 | ||
| Continuous and Burst Modes | 00:02:00 | ||
| Resolution and Quality | 00:03:00 | ||
| White Balance and Color | |||
| Intro to White Balance and Color | 00:01:00 | ||
| What is White Balance | 00:03:00 | ||
| The Kelvin Light Temperature Scale | 00:04:00 | ||
| Automatic Balance Modes | 00:03:00 | ||
| Color Modes and In-Camera Adjustments | 00:03:00 | ||
| Light Spectrum and Theory 20 hours ago more | 00:02:00 | ||
| Using Colors Creatively | 00:03:00 | ||
| Black and White Photography | 00:04:00 | ||
| Activity – Creative Color | 00:01:00 | ||
| Advanced – Custom White Balance | 00:03:00 | ||
| Lighting | |||
| Intro to Lighting | 00:02:00 | ||
| Using Natural Light | 00:08:00 | ||
| Using Natural Light a Window | 00:03:00 | ||
| Using Artificial Light | 00:07:00 | ||
| Using the on Board Camera Flash | 00:03:00 | ||
| Using an External Flash | 00:10:00 | ||
| Using a Light Kit | 00:04:00 | ||
| Creative Lighting | 00:05:00 | ||
| Activity – Lighting | 00:01:00 | ||
| Mobile Photography | |||
| Intro to Mobile Photography | 00:02:00 | ||
| Using a Smartphone Camera | 00:03:00 | ||
| Exposing Properly With the Smartphone Camera | 00:01:00 | ||
| Tips for Shooting With Your Mobile Camera | 00:04:00 | ||
| Shooting in Low Light With a Smartphone | 00:07:00 | ||
| Mobile Camera Accessories | 00:02:00 | ||
| Using Portrait Mode | 00:03:00 | ||
| Equipment - Cameras | |||
| Intro to Cameras | 00:01:00 | ||
| Camera Types | 00:03:00 | ||
| What is Your Budget | 00:03:00 | ||
| How and Where to Buy a Camera | 00:02:00 | ||
| What is the Best Beginner Camera | 00:06:00 | ||
| How to Build Out Your Camera Kit | 00:03:00 | ||
| Introducing Our Chats | 00:01:00 | ||
| A Chat About Buying a New Camera | 00:21:00 | ||
| Equipment - Lenses | |||
| Intro to Lenses | 00:01:00 | ||
| A Deeper Dive into Focal Length | 00:07:00 | ||
| A Deeper Dive Into Aperture | 00:05:00 | ||
| Primes vs Zooms | 00:06:00 | ||
| Prime vs Zoom – Quality Comparison | 00:02:00 | ||
| Upgrading Your Lenses – Kit vs Pro | 00:01:00 | ||
| Lens Stabilization | 00:03:00 | ||
| Filter Demonstration | 00:03:00 | ||
| Specialty and Creative Lenses | 00:04:00 | ||
| How to Clean Your Camera Lens | 00:06:00 | ||
| Equipment - Accessories | |||
| Intro to Camera Accessories | 00:01:00 | ||
| Memory Cards | 00:04:00 | ||
| Batteries | 00:02:00 | ||
| Stabilization | 00:04:00 | ||
| Flashes and Lights | 00:02:00 | ||
| Camera Bags | 00:03:00 | ||
| Hard Drives | 00:03:00 | ||
| Sam’s Favorite Bags | 00:03:00 | ||
| Photo Scenario - Portrait | |||
| Intro to Scenarios | 00:01:00 | ||
| Intro and Tips for Portrait Photography | 00:02:00 | ||
| Portrait Photo Demo | 00:08:00 | ||
| Photo Scenario - Long Exposure | |||
| Intro and Tips for Long Exposure Photography | 00:02:00 | ||
| Daytime Long Exposure Demo | 00:19:00 | ||
| Activity – Portrait | 00:01:00 | ||
| Night time Long Exposure | 00:09:00 | ||
| Activity – Long Exposure | 00:01:00 | ||
| Photo Scenario - Landscape | |||
| Intro and Tips for Landscape Photography | 00:02:00 | ||
| Landscape Photo demo | 00:07:00 | ||
| Activity – Landscape | 00:01:00 | ||
| Photo Scenario - Product | |||
| Intro and Tips for Product Photography | 00:03:00 | ||
| Product Photo Demonstration with Natural Light | 00:07:00 | ||
| Product Photography with Lights | 00:03:00 | ||
| Adding a Reflection | 00:02:00 | ||
| DIY Light Box | 00:05:00 | ||
| Activity – Product | 00:01:00 | ||
| Editing Product Photos | 00:14:00 | ||
| Photo Scenario - Low Light | |||
| Intro and Tips for Low Light Photography | 00:02:00 | ||
| Low Light Demo | 00:08:00 | ||
| Activity – Low light | 00:04:00 | ||
| Photo Scenario - Sports & Action | |||
| Intro and Tips for Sports and Action Photography | 00:02:00 | ||
| Sports Photography | 00:08:00 | ||
| Activity – Action and Sports | 00:01:00 | ||
| Photo Scenario - Macro | |||
| Intro and Tips for Macro Photography | 00:02:00 | ||
| Macro Photography Demo | 00:05:00 | ||
| Activity – Macro | 00:01:00 | ||
| Photo Scenario - Street & Architecture | |||
| Intro and Tips for Street Photography | 00:02:00 | ||
| Street Photo demo | 00:04:00 | ||
| Activity – Street and Architecture | 00:01:00 | ||
| Photo Scenario - Events | |||
| Intro to Event Photography | 00:02:00 | ||
| A Chat About Event Photography | 00:04:00 | ||
| Bring the Right Tools | 00:05:00 | ||
| Be Aware of Your Surrounding | 00:05:00 | ||
| Be Quick With Your Settings | 00:05:00 | ||
| Capture the Details | 00:04:00 | ||
| An Overview of Shooting a Wedding | 00:10:00 | ||
| Activity – Event | 00:01:00 | ||
| Photo Scenario - Night | |||
| Intro and for Night Photography | 00:01:00 | ||
| Night Photo Demo | 00:04:00 | ||
| Activity – Night | 00:01:00 | ||
| Intro to Photo Editing | |||
| Intro to Editing | 00:01:00 | ||
| Activity – Photo Editing | 00:01:00 | ||
| Photoshop CC | |||
| Intro Photoshop | 00:05:00 | ||
| Opening Photos in Photoshop CC | 00:05:00 | ||
| Cropping in Photoshop CC | 00:03:00 | ||
| White Balance in Photoshop CC | 00:04:00 | ||
| Proper Photo Editing Workflow in Photoshop Photoshop CC | 00:06:00 | ||
| Exposure Photoshop CC | 00:03:00 | ||
| Color and Saturation in Photoshop CC | 00:04:00 | ||
| Sharpening and Noise Reduction in Photoshop CC | 00:06:00 | ||
| Tone Curve in Photoshop CC | 00:03:00 | ||
| Effects – Vignettes, Grain, Dehaze in Photoshop CC | 00:04:00 | ||
| Saving and Exporting in Photoshop CC | 00:08:00 | ||
| HSL and Grayscale in Photoshop CC | 00:05:00 | ||
| Split Toning in Photoshop CC | 00:03:00 | ||
| Lens Corrections in Photoshop CC | 00:06:00 | ||
| Spot and Blemish Removal in Photoshop CC | 00:04:00 | ||
| Targeted Adjustments in Photoshop CC | 00:05:00 | ||
| Straighten and Transform Tools in Photoshop CC | 00:03:00 | ||
| Graduated, Radial, Brush Filters in Photoshop CC | 00:08:00 | ||
| Range Masks in Photoshop CC | 00:07:00 | ||
| Full Landscape Edit in Photoshop CC | 00:15:00 | ||
| Full Portrait in Photoshop CC | 00:11:00 | ||
| Cropping in Photoshop CC | 00:04:00 | ||
| Layer Panel Workflow in Photoshop CC | 00:02:00 | ||
| Making Photo Adjustment in Photoshop CC | 00:11:00 | ||
| Removing Background from Photo in Photoshop CC | 00:08:00 | ||
| Favorite Tools for Manipulating Photos in Photoshop CC | 00:10:00 | ||
| Exporting from Photoshop CC | 00:04:00 | ||
| Editing Together an HDR Photo in Photoshop CC | 00:03:00 | ||
| Lightroom Classic CC | |||
| Intro to Lightroom Classic CC | 00:05:00 | ||
| Importing and Organizing in Lightroom Classic CC | 00:11:00 | ||
| Crop and Rotate Lightroom Classic CC | 00:05:00 | ||
| White Balance in Lightroom Classic | 00:08:00 | ||
| Exposure in Lightroom Classic CC | 00:06:00 | ||
| Color and Saturation in Lightroom Classic CC | 00:04:00 | ||
| Sharpening and Noise Reduction in Lightroom Classic CC | 00:07:00 | ||
| Vignettes, Grain and Dehaze in Lightroom Classic CC | 00:06:00 | ||
| Exporting in Lightroom Classic CC | 00:10:00 | ||
| Lens Corrections in Lightroom Classic CC | 00:05:00 | ||
| Split Tone in Lightroom Classic CC | 00:05:00 | ||
| Removing Blemishes With the Heal and Clone Tools in Lightroom Classic CC | 00:08:00 | ||
| Graduated, Radial and Brush Adjustments in Lightroom Classic CC | 00:10:00 | ||
| Adjustment Brush Presets in Lightroom Classic CC | 00:03:00 | ||
| Range Masks in Lightroom Classic CC | 00:05:00 | ||
| Full Edit – Portrait in Lightroom Classic CC | 00:19:00 | ||
| Full Edit – Black and White Action in Lightroom Classic CC | 00:09:00 | ||
| Lightroom CC | |||
| Intro to Lightroom CC | 00:03:00 | ||
| Import and Organize in Lightroom CC | 00:10:00 | ||
| Crop and Rotate in Lightroom CC | 00:03:00 | ||
| White Balance and Saturation in Lightroom CC | 00:06:00 | ||
| Light – Exposure and Tone Curve in Lightroom CC | 00:08:00 | ||
| Color Mixer in Lightroom CC | 00:02:00 | ||
| Effects in Lightroom CC | 00:05:00 | ||
| Split Toning in Lightroom CC | 00:01:00 | ||
| Details in Lightroom CC | 00:05:00 | ||
| Optics in Lightroom CC | 00:03:00 | ||
| Geometry in Lightroom CC | 00:04:00 | ||
| Exporting and Sharing Lightroom CC | 00:02:00 | ||
| Healing and Clone Brushes in Lightroom CC | 00:04:00 | ||
| Brush Adjustments Lightroom CC | 00:04:00 | ||
| Radial and Linear Gradients Lightroom CC | 00:05:00 | ||
| Advanced Option and Presets in Lightroom CC | 00:04:00 | ||
| Full Edit – Night Photo in Lightroom CC | 00:11:00 | ||
| Full Edit – Portrait in Lightroom CC | 00:14:00 | ||
| Editing Photos in Your Web Browsers With Lightroom CC | 00:03:00 | ||
| Mac Photos | |||
| Intro to Mac Photos | 00:02:00 | ||
| Importing and Organizing Mac Photos | 00:07:00 | ||
| Cropping and Rotating in Mac Photos | 00:05:00 | ||
| Exposure Adjustments in Mac Photos | 00:04:00 | ||
| White Balance in Mac Photos | 00:06:00 | ||
| Color, Saturation, HSL in Mac Photos | 00:06:00 | ||
| Noise Reduction and Sharpening in Mac Photos | 00:07:00 | ||
| Vignettes, Contrast, Black and White in Mac Photos | 00:06:00 | ||
| Exporting in Mac Photos | 00:06:00 | ||
| Full Edit -Portrait in Mac Photos | 00:10:00 | ||
| Full Edit – Landscape in Mac Photos | 00:09:00 | ||
| Google Photos | |||
| Intro to Google Photos | 00:02:00 | ||
| Importing and Organizing in Google Photos | 00:04:00 | ||
| Editing Photos in Google Photos in Google photos | 00:07:00 | ||
| Downloading and Sharing in Google Photos | 00:03:00 | ||
| Full Edit – Macro in Google Photos | 00:05:00 | ||
| Full Edit – Landscape in Google Photos | 00:06:00 | ||
| Photoshop Express | |||
| Intro to Photoshop Express | 00:01:00 | ||
| Importing and Understanding the Workspace in Photoshop Express | 00:04:00 | ||
| The Editing Workspace and Applying Filters in Photoshop Express | 00:03:00 | ||
| Crop and Rotate in Photoshop Express | 00:03:00 | ||
| Editing Photos in Photoshop Express | 00:07:00 | ||
| Red Eye Removal, Text and Frames in Photoshop Express | 00:04:00 | ||
| Removing Blemishes | 00:01:00 | ||
| Saving and Exporting in Photoshop Express | 00:02:00 | ||
| Creating Collages in Photoshop Express | 00:05:00 | ||
| Full Edit – Landscape in Photoshop Express | 00:05:00 | ||
| Full Edit – Product Photo in Photoshop Express | 00:05:00 | ||
| Snapseed | |||
| Intro to Snapseed | 00:01:00 | ||
| Opening Photos and Navigating the App | 00:05:00 | ||
| Making Adjustments and Editing Exposure | 00:05:00 | ||
| Cropping | 00:02:00 | ||
| White Balance | 00:02:00 | ||
| Details and Sharpening | 00:02:00 | ||
| Tone Curves | 00:03:00 | ||
| Rotate, Perspective and Expand | 00:04:00 | ||
| Making Edits to Selected Parts of an Image | 00:04:00 | ||
| Removing Blemishes and Healing Brush | 00:01:00 | ||
| Snapseed Photo Styles | 00:07:00 | ||
| Text and Frames | 00:02:00 | ||
| Saving and Exporting | 00:03:00 | ||
| Full Portrait Edit | 00:06:00 | ||
| Sharing Your Photos | |||
| Intro to Sharing | 00:02:00 | ||
| Online Platforms for Photographers | 00:09:00 | ||
| Having Success on Instagram | 00:07:00 | ||
| Activity – Portfolio | 00:01:00 | ||
| Creating a Portfolio with Wix | 00:17:00 | ||
| Chat about Having an Online Presence | 00:07:00 | ||
| Chat about Getting More Followers | 00:05:00 | ||
| A Chat about Best Web Platforms for Photographers | 00:06:00 | ||
| Starting a Photo Business | |||
| Intro to Starting a Photography Business | 00:01:00 | ||
| Starting a Photo Business | 00:04:00 | ||
| Finding Your First Client | 00:05:00 | ||
| Payments and Accounting | 00:02:00 | ||
| How Much Should You Charge | 00:05:00 | ||
| Contracts | 00:03:00 | ||
| Income and Expense Tracking | 00:03:00 | ||
| A Chat About Getting our First Clients | 00:06:00 | ||
| A Chat About the Gear You Need to Start a Business | 00:03:00 | ||
| A Chat About How Much You Should Charge | 00:09:00 | ||
| Selling Stock Photos | |||
| Intro to Stock Photography | 00:01:00 | ||
| The Best Stock Photos Sites to Sell on | 00:02:00 | ||
| Selling Stock Photography on Your Own | 00:03:00 | ||
| How Licensing | 00:04:00 | ||
| Printing | |||
| How to Print Your Photos | 00:03:00 | ||
| How Big Can You Print Your Photos | 00:02:00 | ||
| Framing | 00:02:00 | ||
| Conclusion | |||
| Thank You and Conclusion Video | 00:03:00 | ||
| Wildlife | |||
| Intro and Tips for Wildlife Photography | 00:02:00 | ||
| Wildlife Photography Demonstration | 00:06:00 | ||
| Photo Chat – Sam’s Archipelago Trip | 00:05:00 | ||
| Activity – Nature | 00:01:00 | ||
| Activity – Wildlife | 00:01:00 | ||
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