- Overview
- Curriculum
Course Description
In our Photography 101 online class, dive into the captivating world of photography as we guide you through essential techniques, composition principles, camera settings, and creative insights, empowering you to capture breathtaking images and unleash your artistic vision.
What You'll Learn
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Mastering Camera Settings:
Learn to confidently manipulate aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and other camera settings to achieve the desired exposure and creative effects in your photographs.
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Composition Principles:
Understand the principles of composition, such as rule of thirds, leading lines, framing, and balance, to create visually appealing and impactful images.
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Lighting Techniques:
Explore various lighting scenarios and discover how to effectively use natural light, artificial light, and flash to enhance the mood, texture, and overall quality of your photographs.
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Understanding Exposure:
Gain a comprehensive understanding of exposure, including the interplay between aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, to achieve proper exposure and control over depth of field and motion blur.
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Developing a Creative Eye:
Cultivate your artistic vision and develop an eye for compelling subjects, angles, perspectives, and visual storytelling, enabling you to capture captivating photographs with a unique perspective.
What You'll Need
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Internet Connection
Our classes are all offered online. If you're having trouble downloading the files you may want to visit your local library for a stable internet connection.
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Digital Camera
While a DSLR or mirrorless camera are industry standard, you can still follow along with your phone camera!
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Basic Computer Skills
Our classes offer downloadables and streaming videos. If you find yourself struggling to navigate our platform reach out and we'll be happy to give you a guided walkthrough!
Course Outline
IN THIS MODULE, WE WILL EXPLORE:
- The types of photography
- Different types of cameras and lenses
- Basic composition techniques
- Shooting in the correct format for your client
IN THIS MODULE, WE WILL EXPLORE:
- Properties of light
- Natural vs artificial light
- White balance and color temperature
IN THIS MODULE, WE WILL EXPLORE:
- Benefits of phone cameras
- Light modifiers for phones
- Simple tricks/tips for better phone photos
- Editing photos on the phone
IN THIS MODULE, WE WILL EXPLORE:
- Benefits of shooting in manual mode
- RAW vs JPG
- Adjusting aperture, shutter speed and ISO for the perfect exposure (the exposure triangle)
- Depth-of-field and motion-blur
IN THIS MODULE, WE WILL EXPLORE:
- Isolating the subject(s)
- Posing people naturally
- Tips and tricks for perfect portraits
IN THIS MODULE, WE WILL EXPLORE:
- Camera settings for landscape
- Compositional rules and techniques
- Working with natural light and weather conditions
IN THIS MODULE, WE WILL EXPLORE:
- Setting up a home studio
- Lighting equipment and techniques 3-point lighting
- Working with backdrops and props
IN THIS MODULE, WE WILL EXPLORE:
- How to standardize shots and create consistency
- Camera settings for products
- Styling basics for products
IN THIS MODULE, WE WILL EXPLORE:
- Different post-processing options
- Basic workflow
- Color-correction
- Basic portrait retouching
- Delivering images
IN THIS MODULE, WE WILL EXPLORE:
- Ins and outs of the photography industry
- Building a portfolio and website
- Marketing and promoting your work
- Setting prices and managing finances