Photography Masterclass: A Complete Guide to Photography
This photography 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 digital 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.
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This course is designed for all levels of photographers who want to improve their skills, take stellar images, and make money with their photos - especially great for any DSLR or mirrorless camera user.
What will you learn:
Understand how cameras work and what gear you need
Master shooting in manual mode and understanding your camera
Know what equipment you should buy no matter what your budget is
Follow our practical demonstrations to see how we shoot in real-world scenarios
Use composition, lighting, and proper settings to take better photos
Edit photos professionally to make them look even better
Learn start a photography business and make money from your new skills
Styles of photography you will learn:
Portrait photography
Long exposure photography
Landscape photography
Product photography
Low light photography
Sports and action photography
Street photography
Architecture photography
Event and wedding photography
Aerial and drone photography
Wildlife photography
Night photography
DSLR photography
Mirrorless photography
Smartphone photography
and more!
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.
Contents and Overview
This course is aimed at teaching photographers what it takes to improve your techniques to earn more money.
You'll start with the basics and tackle how a camera operates, the types of cameras and lenses available, and equipment you'll need for accomplishing your goals. You'll then dive into the different styles of photography you can focus on.
You'll learn about your camera settings (DSLR, mirrorless, or other), including how to shoot in manual mode. You'll use stabilization tools and master how to properly compose and light a scene. You'll even learn how to take great photos with a smartphone or tablet and how to edit images.
So you can sell your photos, you'll learn how to brand yourself, create a portfolio and website, and find freelance work or a full-time position. Gain insight into licensing, fair use, and more. And if you want to get into wedding photography, you'll learn how to start your own business.
By the end of this master course, your confidence as a photographer will soar. You'll have a thorough understanding of your camera and gear so you can use them to their fullest potential to take unforgettable photos and start a profitable photography career.
What camera should you use?
A DSLR camera or mirrorless camera is a great option for taking this course. It doesn't have to be an expensive or fancy model. Any interchangeable lens camera like a DSLR or mirrorless is fine. You can even use a smartphone or point and shoot camera, although you may not have all the manual settings and options that we cover in this course.
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# | Title | Duration |
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1 | Welcome to the Course | 02:51 |
2 | How Does a Camera Work? | 01:18 |
3 | IMPORTANT: Know Your Lecture Types | 02:30 |
4 | Tips to Improve Your Course Taking Experience | 01:08 |
5 | What is Exposure? | 02:27 |
6 | What is Aperture? | 08:41 |
7 | What is Shutter Speed? | 04:27 |
8 | What is ISO? | 05:35 |
9 | The Exposure Triangle | 08:55 |
10 | Intro to the Activities | 00:52 |
11 | Exposing with Your Camera's Light Meter | 03:38 |
12 | ADVANCED: Metering Modes | 02:50 |
13 | ADVANCED: Exposure Compensation | 03:33 |
14 | Camera Exposure Modes: Automatic, Manual + More | 08:55 |
15 | ADVANCED: Dynamic Range | 02:50 |
16 | ADVANCED: HDR and Bracketing | 02:16 |
17 | ADVANCED: Reading Exposure with the Histogram | 02:06 |
18 | ADVANCED: What is an Exposure Stop | 01:09 |
19 | COURSE BREAK: Check Out Our Ultimate Resource for New Photographers | 02:24 |
20 | What is Composition? | 00:50 |
21 | The Rule of Thirds | 02:50 |
22 | Negative Space | 01:51 |
23 | Leading Lines | 03:15 |
24 | Balance & Symmetry | 02:25 |
25 | Perspective & Angle | 06:44 |
26 | Backgrounds | 02:51 |
27 | ADVANCED: Shooting Portraits with a Wide vs. Telephoto Lens | 00:58 |
28 | Will Analyzes His Compositional Style on Instagram | 08:38 |
29 | What is Depth of Field? | 00:30 |
30 | Depth of Field & Aperture | 02:46 |
31 | Ways to Get Shallow Depth of Field | 02:29 |
32 | Manual Focus vs. Auto Focus | 03:28 |
33 | Auto Focus Modes | 04:55 |
34 | Tips for Shooting Fast Objects | 03:03 |
35 | ADVANCED: Understanding Bokeh | 01:10 |
36 | ADVANCED: Viewfinder Focus | 01:04 |
37 | What is Camera Anatomy? | 01:05 |
38 | Main Features of Most Cameras | 04:48 |
39 | Camera Scene Modes | 02:32 |
40 | File Types: RAW vs. JPEG | 08:40 |
41 | Your Camera's Sensor | 06:16 |
42 | Photo Resolution | 03:03 |
43 | Burst Mode (Continuous Mode) | 01:33 |
44 | DSLR vs Mirrorless Cameras | 03:12 |
45 | Intro to White Balance and Color | 00:30 |
46 | What is Light Temperature and White Balance? | 03:17 |
47 | The Kelvin Temperature Scale | 03:40 |
48 | White Balance Modes & Auto White Balance | 02:56 |
49 | ADVANCED: Picture Profiles and In-Camera Adjustments | 02:51 |
50 | ADVANCED: Light Spectrum & Colors | 02:01 |
51 | Using Color Creatively in Your Photos | 03:22 |
52 | Shooting for Black and White | 03:49 |
53 | ADVANCED: Set White Balance with Custom WB Mode | 02:33 |
54 | What is Lighting? | 02:10 |
55 | Shooting in Natural Light | 08:14 |
56 | Using Natural Light from a Window | 02:52 |
57 | Shooting in Artifical Light | 06:42 |
58 | Shooting with Your Camera's Flash | 02:54 |
59 | Shooting with an External Flash | 10:27 |
60 | Shooting with a Flash Outdoors | 04:38 |
61 | Shooting with a Lighting Kit: 3-Point Lighting | 03:46 |
62 | Creative Lighting - Silhouettes & The Back Light | 04:48 |
63 | Why Smartphone Photography is Awesome | 01:52 |
64 | Understanding Your Phone's Camera and Capabilities | 02:34 |
65 | Exposing with a Smartphone | 01:29 |
66 | Tips for Shooting with a Mobile Phone | 04:16 |
67 | Shooting in Low Light with Your Mobile Phone | 07:20 |
68 | Mobile Phone Photo Accessories | 02:00 |
69 | iPhone Tutorial - Portrait Mode | 02:56 |
70 | What Will You Learn in this Section? | 01:12 |
71 | Know Your Camera types | 02:47 |
72 | What's Your Budget? | 03:34 |
73 | How and Where to Buy a Camera | 02:11 |
74 | What's the Best Beginner Camera? | 05:43 |
75 | UPDATE: Our 2020-2021 Favorite Cameras | 24:22 |
76 | How to Build Your Camera Kit | 02:37 |
77 | PHOTO CHAT: Introduction | 00:58 |
78 | PHOTO CHAT: Buying a New Camera | 21:27 |
79 | What Will You Learn in this Section? | 01:22 |
80 | What is Focal Length? | 06:51 |
81 | A Deeper Dive into Aperture | 05:25 |
82 | Prime vs. Zoom Lenses | 06:24 |
83 | ADVANCED: Prime vs Zoom - Quality Comparison | 01:42 |
84 | ADVANCED: Kit vs. Pro Lens Comparison | 01:28 |
85 | Lens Stabilization | 02:45 |
86 | Lens Filters | 04:21 |
87 | Filter Demonstration | 02:52 |
88 | Creative Lenses | 03:59 |
89 | How to Clean Your Camera Lens | 05:41 |
90 | What Will You Learn in this Section? | 00:55 |
91 | Memory Cards | 03:31 |
92 | Batteries & Chargers | 02:01 |
93 | Stabilization | 03:51 |
94 | Flashes and Lighting | 02:20 |
95 | Camera Cases and Bags | 03:12 |
96 | Sam's Favorite Camera Bags | 02:44 |
97 | Hard Drives | 03:10 |
98 | Introduction to the Photography Scenario Sections | 00:36 |
99 | Tips for Shooting Portraits | 01:39 |
100 | Portrait Demonstration | 07:38 |
101 | How Changing your Subject's Head Position Can Dramatically Change the Portrait | 03:39 |
102 | Case Study: Think Creatively to Build Your Portfolio & Get Your First Clients | 08:13 |
103 | Tips for Shooting Long Exposures | 01:48 |
104 | Daytime Long Exposure Demonstration | 19:03 |
105 | Night Long Exposure Demonstration | 09:17 |
106 | Tips for Shooting Landscape Photos | 01:52 |
107 | Landscape Photography Demonstration | 06:51 |
108 | Tips for Shooting Product Photos | 02:39 |
109 | Product Photography Demonstration with Natural Light | 06:42 |
110 | Product Photography Demonstration with Artificial Lights | 02:43 |
111 | Adding a Reflection to Increase Quality and Style | 02:18 |
112 | Create a DIY Product Photo Light Box | 05:10 |
113 | Editing a Product Photo | 13:34 |
114 | Tips for Shooting in Low Light | 01:34 |
115 | Low Light Photography Demonstration | 08:10 |
116 | Tips for Shooting Sports & Action Photos | 01:38 |
117 | Action and Sports Photography Demonstration | 08:04 |
118 | Action Photography Demonstration II | 04:23 |
119 | Tips for Shooting Macro Photos | 02:18 |
120 | Macro Photography Demonstration | 04:31 |
121 | Tips for Shooting Street Photos | 01:33 |
122 | Architecture and Street Photography Demonstration | 03:54 |
123 | Tips for Shooting Events | 02:15 |
124 | PHOTO CHAT: Event Photography | 04:27 |
125 | Bring the Right Tools | 04:52 |
126 | Be Aware of Your surroundings | 04:41 |
127 | Be Quick with Your Settings | 05:12 |
128 | Capture the Details | 04:23 |
129 | An Overview of Shooting a Wedding | 09:49 |
130 | Update - Running a Wedding Photography Business as a Side Business | 05:30 |
131 | Intro to Aerial & Drone Photography | 01:15 |
132 | Our Recommended Drone Equipment | 05:49 |
133 | Drone Photography Tips | 06:00 |
134 | Drone Photography Demonstration | 12:03 |
135 | Tips for Better Wildlife Photos | 02:17 |
136 | Phil's Backyard Wildlife Shoot | 05:57 |
137 | Sam's Mexican Wildlife Shoot | 05:28 |
138 | Tips for Better Night Photos | 01:18 |
139 | Night Photography Demonstration | 04:21 |
140 | How to Create a Star Trail Photo | 15:07 |
141 | Intro to Time-lapse Photography | 01:52 |
142 | Camera Settings for Time-lapse Photography: Intervals + Exposure | 05:52 |
143 | Time-lapse Demonstration | 06:31 |
144 | Preparing Time-lapse Photos for the Video | 08:58 |
145 | Editing Your Time-lapse Photos into a Video | 15:33 |
146 | Welcome to the Photo Editing Lessons | 00:26 |
147 | Will's Post Workflow - Saving and Backing Up Photos | 06:20 |
148 | Introduction to Photoshop CC | 05:08 |
149 | Opening Photos in Photoshop | 05:14 |
150 | Crop & Rotate (in Camera RAW) | 02:58 |
151 | White Balance (in Camera RAW) | 04:12 |
152 | Proper Photo Editing Workflow in Photoshop | 06:35 |
153 | Exposure Adjustments (in Camera RAW) | 03:03 |
154 | Color & Saturation Adjustments | 03:32 |
155 | Sharpening & Noise Reduction (in Camera RAW) | 06:20 |
156 | Tone Curve (in Camera RAW) | 03:08 |
157 | Vignettes, Grain & Dehaze (in Camera RAW) | 03:31 |
158 | Saving & Export (in Camera RAW) | 08:21 |
159 | HSL & Grayscale (in Camera RAW) | 04:31 |
160 | Split Toning (in Camera RAW) | 02:43 |
161 | Lens Corrections: Chromatic Aberration & Profile Corrections (in Camera RAW) | 05:40 |
162 | Removing Blemishes with the Healing Brush (in Camera RAW) | 03:47 |
163 | Targeted White Balance and Color Adjustments (in Camera RAW) | 04:35 |
164 | The Level and Transform Tools (in Camera RAW) | 02:42 |
165 | Graduated, Radial & Brush Filter Adjustments (in Camera RAW) | 07:36 |
166 | Range Masks for Pin Pointing Your Adjustments (in Camera RAW) | 07:00 |
167 | Full Editing Session: Landscape (in Camera RAW) | 14:40 |
168 | Full Editing Session: Portrait (in Camera RAW) | 10:58 |
169 | Cropping in Photoshop | 04:14 |
170 | Working in the Layers Panel | 02:27 |
171 | Making Photo Adjustments: The Smart (and NOT so smart) Way | 10:55 |
172 | Remove a Background (Making Selections) | 08:21 |
173 | Healing Brush, Clone, Blur, Sharpen, Smudge, Dodge and Burn Tools | 10:17 |
174 | Saving & Exporting | 03:54 |
175 | Editing Together an HDR (Bracketed) Photo in Photoshop | 03:29 |
176 | Intro to Lightroom Classic CC & Who is it for? | 04:33 |
177 | Importing, Organizing & Filtering Photos | 11:26 |
178 | Crop & Rotate | 05:11 |
179 | White Balance Adjustments | 07:54 |
180 | Exposure Adjustments | 06:18 |
181 | Color, Saturation & HSL Adjustments | 08:38 |
182 | Sharpening & Noise Reduction | 06:41 |
183 | Vignettes, Grain & Dehaze | 05:32 |
184 | Exporting Photos | 09:38 |
185 | Lens Corrections: Chromatic Aberration & Profile Corrections | 04:59 |
186 | Split Toning | 05:13 |
187 | Removing Blemishes with the Healing Brush | 07:40 |
188 | Graduated, Radial & Brush Filter Adjustments | 09:54 |
189 | Brush & Filter Presets | 03:03 |
190 | Range Masks for Pin Pointing Your Adjustments | 05:27 |
191 | Full Lightroom Editing Session: Portrait | 18:36 |
192 | Full Lightroom Editing Session: Action Shot | 09:33 |
193 | Intro to Lightroom CC & Who is it for? | 02:56 |
194 | Importing, Organizing & Filtering Photos | 09:40 |
195 | Crop & Rotate | 03:29 |
196 | White Balance, Saturation & Vibrance | 06:26 |
197 | Light (Exposure) Adjustments & Tone Curve | 08:17 |
198 | HSL Color Adjustments (Hue, Saturation, Luminance) | 02:05 |
199 | Effects: Dehaze, Vignettes & Grain | 04:39 |
200 | Split Toning | 01:30 |
201 | Details: Sharpening & Noise Reduction | 04:45 |
202 | Optics: Lens Corrections & Chromatic Aberration | 03:07 |
203 | Geometry: Upright Tool | 04:05 |
204 | Saving & Sharing Photos | 02:18 |
205 | Removing Blemishes with the Healing Brush | 03:35 |
206 | Brush Adjustments for Targeted Edits | 03:58 |
207 | Linear and Radial Adjustments | 04:48 |
208 | Copying Settings, Presets & More Advanced Options | 04:25 |
209 | Full Editing Session: Night Photo | 10:39 |
210 | Full Editing Session: Portrait | 13:40 |
211 | Editing Photos in Your Web Browser with Lightroom CC | 03:05 |
212 | What is Mac Photos & Who is it for? | 02:16 |
213 | Importing and Organizing Photos | 06:31 |
214 | Crop & Rotate | 05:04 |
215 | Exposure Adjustments | 04:26 |
216 | White Balance | 05:41 |
217 | Color Adjustments: Saturation, Cast, HSL | 05:52 |
218 | Sharpening & Noise Reduction | 06:51 |
219 | Vignettes, Black & White & Contrast | 06:16 |
220 | Saving & Exporting | 06:01 |
221 | Full Mac Photos Editing Session: Portrait | 10:12 |
222 | Full Mac Photos Editing Session: Landscape | 09:29 |
223 | Introduction to Google Photos | 01:48 |
224 | Importing and Organizing Photos | 03:55 |
225 | Editing Photos with Filters and Custom Adjustments | 06:37 |
226 | Saving and Sharing Photos | 02:33 |
227 | Full Editing Session: Macro Photo | 05:26 |
228 | Full Editing Session: Landscape | 06:23 |
229 | Intro to Photoshop Express | 01:23 |
230 | Importing Photos and Navigating the App | 04:00 |
231 | Adding Filters | 03:10 |
232 | Crop & Rotate | 03:14 |
233 | Photo Adjustments: Exposure, Color, Detail | 07:16 |
234 | Frames, Borders & More | 04:04 |
235 | Removing Blemishes | 01:10 |
236 | Saving & Exporting | 02:17 |
237 | Creating Collages | 04:56 |
238 | Full Editing Session: Night Landscape Photo | 05:17 |
239 | Full Editing Session: Product Photo | 05:00 |
240 | Intro to Snapseed | 00:59 |
241 | Opening Photos and Navigating the App | 04:58 |
242 | Making Adjustments and Editing Exposure | 04:34 |
243 | Cropping | 01:52 |
244 | White Balance Adjustments | 02:28 |
245 | Details: Sharpening & Structure | 01:50 |
246 | The Tone Curve | 03:30 |
247 | Rotate, Perspective and Expanding | 04:08 |
248 | Making Edits to Selected Parts of a Photo | 04:12 |
249 | Removing Blemishes with the Healing Brush | 01:10 |
250 | Adding More Style to Your Photos | 07:17 |
251 | Text and Frames | 01:56 |
252 | Saving and Exporting | 03:13 |
253 | Full Editing Session: Portrait | 06:06 |
254 | What Will You Learn in this Section? | 01:45 |
255 | Best Social Media Platforms for Photographers | 06:50 |
256 | How to Win on Instagram | 06:58 |
257 | Walkthrough of Creating a Free Portfolio with Wix | 16:48 |
258 | PHOTO CHAT: Having an Online Presence | 07:06 |
259 | PHOTO CHAT: Getting More Followers | 05:27 |
260 | PHOTO CHAT: Best Website Builder for Photographers | 05:41 |
261 | Intro to Starting a Photography Business | 01:12 |
262 | How to Start a Photography Business | 03:51 |
263 | Finding Your First Clients | 05:11 |
264 | Payments and Accounting | 01:56 |
265 | How Much Should You Charge? | 05:25 |
266 | Contracts | 02:33 |
267 | Income and Expense Tracking | 02:38 |
268 | PHOTO CHAT: Getting Our First Clients | 05:35 |
269 | PHOTO CHAT: What Gear Do You Need to Start a Business? | 03:06 |
270 | PHOTO CHAT: How Much Did We Charge? | 08:48 |
271 | What is Stock Photography? | 00:44 |
272 | Best Stock Photography Websites | 02:00 |
273 | How to Sell Your Own Photos | 02:44 |
274 | Understanding Licensing | 04:07 |
275 | How to Print Your Photos | 02:42 |
276 | How Big Can You Print Your Photos? | 02:23 |
277 | Framing Your Prints | 01:57 |
278 | Case Study: Will's Photo Printing Business | 07:22 |
279 | Where to Focus for Group Portraits? | 02:26 |
280 | Tips for Posing Non-Models | 03:48 |
281 | Should You Upgrade from a Smartphone for this Course? | 03:18 |
282 | Tips for Photographing Motion | 06:58 |
283 | Where Should You Store all of your RAW Images? | 07:05 |
284 | How to Become a Better Photographer | 05:54 |
285 | How Much to Charge for Photo Prints | 05:06 |
286 | How Should You Use the Exposure Meter? | 04:42 |
287 | Best Lens for Moon Photography | 04:21 |
288 | Best Equipment for Beginner Photographers | 02:59 |
289 | Aperture Priority or Manual Mode for Weddings? | 03:54 |
290 | Thank You | 03:08 |