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About Photography Masterclass: Your Complete Guide to Photography
What will you learn in this course & who is it for?
Success! How will you succeed in this course?
Course Requirements - what do you need to take this course?
Who are we - the instructors?
Introduction to the Photography Basics section
A brief history of photography
Modern photography - where are we today?
From iPhone to fancy DSLR: the basic photographers toolbox
Conclusion - what did we learn in this section?
Introduction to the Understanding the Camera section
Types of cameras
The Smartphone
The Point and Shoot
The DSLR
The EVIL camera
How does a camera work?
Shutters and Sensors
File Formats
Conclusion - what did we learn in this section?
Intro to the camera Anatomy
Detailed look at a Nikon DSLR
Detailed look at a Canon DSLR
Detailed look at a smart phone & our favorite apps
Practice: Play with your buttons!
The Nikon Info Button
The Camera Menu - Let's go through it together - Nikon
The Camera Menu - Let's go through it together - Canon
Changing Image Quality on a Nikon
Changing Image Quality - Canon
Picture Styles on a Canon
Image Review on a Nikon
Image Review on a Canon
Formatting Your Camera on a Nikon
Formatting a memory card - Canon
Practice - Choose your settings!
Conclusion - what did we learn in this section?
Introduction to the Drop Auto section
What is exposure?
What is aperture (aka. f-stop or iris)?
What is shutter speed?
What is ISO?
What is the exposure triangle, and how does it work?
Practice - Set your exposure for 3 scenarios!
What is focus - depth of field explained
Getting in focus using the auto-focus mode
Getting in focus using the manual mode
Using your camera's 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?
Introduction to the Stabilization section
Tripod Tips
Monopod Tips
Other types of stabilization
Tips for better handheld photography
Conclusion - what did we learn in this section?
Introduction to the Composition section
What is composition?
The rule of thirds
When to throw out the rule of thirds
Perspective: changing your angle
What's the Mood of your photo?
Wide Angle vs Telephoto & Zoom
Choosing a background
Panoramic compositions
How to position your subject
Focus on the details
Using depth of field creatively
Colors - think about how colors affect your photos
Black & White photos - adding emotion by subtracting color
Practice - Go on a photo adventure!
Phil's Photo Walk - Let's look at his photos!
Conclusion - what did we learn in this section?
Introduction to the Lighting section
What is light?
What types of light sources do we have?
Understanding light temperatures
Setting your white balance properly
What is three-point light?
Using ambient light
Using the flash
Practice - use your flash!
Shooting slhouettes
Practice: Take a silhouette photo!
Conclusion - what did we learn in this section?
Introduction to the Lens section
What is focal length?
What standard lenses should you have?
Depth of Field - Revisited
What are our favorite lenses?
Fisheye lenses
Tilt shift (aka swing shift) lenses
Polarizing, ND, and UV filters
Conclusion - what did we learn in this section?
Introduction to the Situational Photography section
5 Tips for Better Landscape Photos
5 Tips for Better Nature Photos
Practice - Get outside and take some pictures!
5 Tips for Better Portraits
5 Tips for Better Portrait Lighting
5 Tips for Better Photos of Kids (or Pets)
Practice - Take pictures of your kid (or pet)!
Conclusion - what did we learn in this section?
Introduction to the Modern Photography section
Using our favorite smartphone apps
How to take better pictures with your smartphone
Tips for composing better square images & Instagram success!
Practice - Take your best smart phone photo!
Conclusion - what did we learn in this section?
Introduction to the Photo Editing 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
Importing and Organization in Lightroom
Rating photographs - what is our process?
Practice - Import & rate your photos!
Adjusting exposure
Adjusting color temperature (white balance)
Cropping
Sharpening
Brightness & contrast
Adjusting Saturation & Vibrance in Lightroom
Vignettes & blurs
Exporting & saving
Practice - Improve your photos in Lightroom!
Hue, Saturation, Luminance controls in Lightroom
Editing a RAW Photo in Photoshop
Editing a JPEG Photo in Photoshop
Stitching together a panorama in Photoshop
Get Rid of Blemishes in Photoshop - No more zits!
Importing & Organization in iPhoto
Quick Fixes in iPhoto - How to quickly make your photos look amazing!
Using the Effects Tab in iPhoto
Advanced Photo Adjustments in iPhoto
Exporting/Saving Photos from iPhoto
Introduction to the Making Money with Photography section
What jobs can you do with photography?
Branding yourself
Tips for branding yourself
Tell everyone, everywhere
Sharing your photographs - our favorite sites
Creating a website/portfolio
What you need to put in a website
What should you charge as a photographer?
Finding freelance photography work
3 Unique ways to dive into photography
Landing a full-time photography job
Conclusion - what did we learn in this section?
Introduction to the Sell Your Photographs section
Best stock photo sites for making money online
How one guy made $15,000 in one day on Instagram
Selling your own photography
Understanding licensing
How to license your photos
Fair Use photographs
Conclusion - what did we learn in this section?
THANK YOU!
What You Will Learn?
- This online photography course will teach you how to take amazing images and sell them, whether you use a smartphone or a DSLR camera..
- This course is designed to teach you the ins and outs of photography, even if you have little to no experience with it, to help create profitable images that help you stand out from the crowd and sell..
- While there are plenty of photography courses that focus on specific styles or how to use gear, it's hard to find a comprehensive course like this one, which is for beginner to advanced photographers..
- This course is designed for all levels of photographers who want to improve their skills, take stellar images, and make money with their photos..
- Master Photography Techniques to Create Extraordinary Images and Boost Your Freelancing Income..
- Improve Your Photography Techniques, Acquire Clients, And Make More Money.
- Regardless of what your level of experience is or what type of camera you use, this in-depth course is designed to provide you with everything you need to take your photography skills to the next level..
- Whether you prefer taking photos of nature, animals, or people, a great photographer knows how to compose a shot, light it, and edit it. By honing these skills, you can sell your photos so you can turn your passion into a career. This course shows you how..
- Unlike other photography classes that are more limited in scope, this complete course teaches you how to take amazing photos and how to make money by selling them..