Photography Masterclass: The 200 Module Complete Guide

This online photography masterclass explores various areas from basic camera settngs, shooting styles and editing. This course will teach you the ins and outs of photography even if you have little to no experience.

For beginners to advanced, this course covers everything from specific styles to how to use products and taking stellar photographs.

Below is a list of key learning objectives that we’ve covered in this course. Next to each objective are the sections that will help you learn those skills.

• I want to understand how a camera works: sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 10
• I want to become a professional photographer: sections 16, 17, 18
• I want to take better photos with my smartphone: section 12
• I want to edit photos: sections 13, 14, 15
• I want to take more beautiful photos: sections 6, 7, 8, 9, 11

Part 1. Introduction

What’s this course all about?

Who are we – the instructors?

What do you need to take this course?

How can you succeed in this course?

Photography Basics Intro – what will we cover in this section

A brief history of photography

Modern photography – where we are today

The basic photographers toolbox – from iPhone to $10k cameras

Conclusion – what did we learn in this section

Understanding the Camera & Different Types Intro – what will we cover in this section

Types of cameras

The Smartphone

Point and Shoot

DSLR

EVIL

How does a camera work?

Shutters, sensors, film & digital

File Formats

Conclusion – what did we learn in this section

Purchasing a Camera & Additional Equipment Intro – what will we cover in this section

How to purchase a camera – what’s your goal?

Where can you purchase a camera – online, or in-store?

What’s in our camera bag?

Memory cards

Lenses & filters

Batteries & chargers

Stabilization – tripods, monopods

Flash & lighting

Camera cases

Practice – put together your camera kit

Conclusion – what did we learn in this section

Camera Anatomy & Settings – What are all these buttons? Intro – what will we cover in this section

Overview of the general camera buttons

Detailed look at a DSLR camera

Detailed look at a smart phone & our favorite apps

Practice – play with your buttons

The camera menu – let’s go through it together – Nikon Info Buttons

Navigating the Nikon Menu

Navigating the Canon Menu

Selecting Image Quality – Nikon

Selecting Image Quality – Canon

Scene Modes – Canon

Image review – Nikon

Image Review – Canon

Formatting a Memory Card – Nikon

Formatting a Memory Card – Canon

Practice Settings

Conclusion – what did we learn in this section

Take better photos by learning the manual settings Intro – what will we cover in this section

What is exposure?

What is aperture – understanding f-stops

What is shutter speed

What is ISO

How the exposure triangle works

Practice – set your exposure for 3 scenarios

Why are my photos blurry!

What is focus? Depth of field explained

Getting in focus using manual mode

Using the Light Meter

Shooting fast objects

Practice – taking pictures of cars

Shooting in low light

Practice – taking pictures inside

Shooting at night

Conclusion – what did we learn in this section

Take better photos by using stabilization Intro – what will we cover in this section

Better handheld shooting

When to use a tripod

When to use a monopod

Other types of stabilization

Conclusion – what did we learn in this section

Take better photos with composition Intro & What is Composition

The rule of thirds

When to throw out the rule of thirds

Perspective – changing your angle

Creating a Mood

Wide Shots

Choosing a background

Panoramic compositions

How to position your subject

Focus on the details

Using depth of field creatively

Think about colours

Black & white photos – adding emotion by subtracting colour

Practice – photo walk/adventure

Phil’s Photo Walk

Conclusion – what did we learn in this section

Take better photos with better lighting Intro – what will we cover in this section

What is light?

What types of light sources can we use?

Understanding light temperatures

Setting your white balance properly

Using ambient light

Using the flash

Practice – use your flash

3 Point Lighting

Shooting silhouettes

Conclusion – what did we learn in this section

All about lenses Intro – what will we cover in this section

What is our favourite lens?

What standard lenses should you have?

Depth of Field

Focal length & angle of view

Fisheye lenses

Tilt shift (aka swing shift) lenses

Polarising filters

Conclusion – what did we learn in this section

Situational photography Intro – what will we cover in this section

The basics of portrait photography

Guide to lighting your portraits

Taking pictures of your children

Practice – take pictures of your kid (or pet)

Wildlife & landscape photography

Practice – get outside! and take some pictures

Conclusion – what did we learn in this section

Modern Photography Intro – what will we cover in this section

Using our favourite smartphone apps

How to take better pictures with your smartphone

Composing better square images

Practice – take your best smart phone pic

Conclusion – what did we learn in this section

Photo Editing Intro – what will we cover in this section

What is photo editing, and why do we do it?

What programs do we like for editing?

How to get a free trial of Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop

Editing in Lightroom – importing and organization

Practice – import & rate your photos

Fixing White Balance

Cropping

Sharpening

Brightness & contrast

Saturation & Vibrance

Vignettes & blurs

Exporting & saving

Practice – improve your photos in Lightroom

Stitching together a panorama

Editing RAW photos in Photoshop

Editing JPEG photos in Photoshop

Beyond editing photos in Photoshop – photo manipulation

Getting rid of blemishes in Lightroom

Hue, Saturation and Luminance in Lightroom

Importing photos to iPhoto

Quick fixes in iPhoto

Effects tab in iPhoto

Adjustment tab in iPhoto

Exporting photos from iPhoto

Conclusion – what did we learn in this section

Photography Careers Intro – what will we cover in this section

What jobs can you do with photography?

Branding yourself

Tips for branding

Tell everyone, everywhere

Where to share your photographs

What should you charge as a photographer?

Creating a portfolio

Website Must Haves

Finding freelance photography work

How much to charge

Unique Ways to Dive In!

Landing a full-time photography job

Conclusion – what did we learn in this section

Selling your photographs Introduction

Stock photography sites

15k in One Day!

Tips for selling your own photography

Understanding Licensing

Fair Use

Putting together your license

Conclusion

Wedding Photography Who Am I?

Why become a wedding photographer?

The Wedding Day Overview

Top 5 Tips

Travelling as a photographer Equipment Check

Backing up your photos whilst travelling

Where should you go?

How to travel safely

Journalling

Backgrounds

Be candid

Photographing Locals

Taking better sunsets

Depth of field

Conclusion Thank you for taking this course

Quiz Assessments How does the camera work?

Do you know your exposure triangle?

Do you know your basic composition?

Do you know your basic camera buttons and menu?

How do you get non-blurry photos?

Do you know your light?

Do you know your lenses?

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