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Photography Fundamentals

Creative Skills · Self-paced course

Photography Fundamentals

Leave auto mode behind and learn exposure, composition, light and editing to take photographs you are proud of.

$127

One-time payment · Self-paced course · 6 modules · 18 lessons

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What this is

A practical photography foundations course covering understanding your camera and exposure, composition fundamentals, working with natural and artificial light, photographing people, editing without overdoing it, and building a genuine, curated body of work.

It does not promise paid work, clients or competition results. It builds the core skills that every kind of photography relies on.

What you will be able to do

  • Control exposure with aperture, shutter speed and ISO
  • Compose images with intention
  • Work with natural and artificial light
  • Photograph people comfortably
  • Edit with restraint and build a body of work

The curriculum

Module 1

Understanding Your Camera and Exposure

  1. The Exposure Triangle: Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISOFree preview
  2. Understanding Your Camera’s Metering
  3. Shooting in RAW vs JPEG
Module 2

Composition Fundamentals

  1. Using the Rule of Thirds
  2. Using Leading Lines and Framing
  3. Simplifying a Composition
Module 3

Working With Light

  1. Understanding Natural Light Throughout the Day
  2. Understanding Light Direction and Quality
  3. Using Basic Artificial Light
Module 4

Photographing People

  1. Building Rapport for More Natural Portraits
  2. Flattering Angles and Posing Basics
  3. Photographing Candid, Unposed Moments
Module 5

Editing Without Overdoing It

  1. Basic Editing Adjustments That Matter Most
  2. Using Presets and Filters With Restraint
  3. Knowing When to Stop Editing
Module 6

Building a Body of Work

  1. Choosing a Consistent Editing Style
  2. Curating a Portfolio That Represents Your Best Work
  3. Sharing Your Work and Getting Real Feedback
A person holding a digital camera displaying a butterfly on a flower
Photo by Jamie Street on Unsplash

This is for you if…

  • New camera owners ready to leave auto mode
  • Phone photographers who want more creative control
  • Hobbyists building a curated body of work
  • You have any camera, including a capable phone

What you get

  • Lifetime access to all 18 lessons across 6 modules
  • Self-paced lessons you can start, pause and revisit on any device
  • A practical action step to apply what you learn
  • A free preview lesson so you can check the approach before you buy
  • A plain certificate of completion (not a professional certification, licence or credential)

Questions

Do I get a certification, licence or credential?

No. This course does not award any certification, licence or professional credential, and it is not accredited by any body. When you finish every lesson you can download a plain certificate of completion, which simply records that you completed the course.

Do I need any experience?

No formal experience is required unless noted above. Read the free preview lesson and the ‘This is for you if…’ list to check the level is right for you.

How do I get access?

Your account is created at checkout and you are enrolled in the course automatically, so you can start straight away.

How long do I have access?

Access does not expire. The course is self-paced, so you can work through it on your own schedule.

What if it isn’t right for me?

Purchases are covered by our refund policy. Please read it before buying.

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$127 · one-time payment

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