Photography Masterclass: Your Complete Guide to Photography

This online photography course will teach you how to take amazing images and sell them, whether you use a smartphone or a DSLR camera.

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Course Overview

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. Understand How Cameras Work and What Gear You Need Master Shooting in Manual Mode and Editing Photos Use Stabilization, Composition, and Lighting Learn How to Sell Photos or Start a Photography Business (Sections 16-18) 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, 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. About the instructors: Phil Ebiner started teaching online courses in 2012, and now has over 80,000 happy students on Udemy learning all sorts of things from photography to video making. Phil worked as a photographer at a private college a few years ago doing event coverage, marketing & advertising, and social media. Sam Shimizu-Jones has been taking photos his entire life. Growing up in Santa Cruz, CA, he fell in love with photography skating around town. Since then, he's traveled the world taking photos for business and pleasure. Most recently, Sam worked as the photographer for Floating Doctors, a medical non-profit working in Panama.

What are the requirements?

  • No fancy camera is required, but some sort of camera (even a smart phone) would help you learn as we prompt you to take action with practice lessons.
  • A computer with the capability to edit photographs is also ideal if you want to follow along in the Photo Editing section. We'll be using Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, and other free applications to edit, and we'll show you how to get free trials to follow along.
  • Students need to be excited about learning photography, as you will learn best with a mind ready for action!

What am I going to get from this course?

  • Over 205 lectures and 10 hours of content!
  • Students will know how to take amazing photos that impress their family and friends
  • Students will know how the camera truly works, so they can take better photos using manual settings
  • Students will know how to photograph in different scenarios like photographing kids, landscapes, panoramas, wildlife, and much more
  • Students will know how to make money with photography
  • Students will know the history of photography

What is the target audience?

  • This course is for anyone who wants to take better photos
  • This course is for beginners who want to become a skilled photographer
  • This course is for moms, dads, kids, grandparents, and anyone else wanting to document their lives in a more beautiful way
  • This course is for amateur photographers wanting to improve their skills and start a business

About the Author

With a focus on cinematic beauty and human connection, Sam specializes in capturing peoples’ cultures and lifestyles. His affinity for traveling has led him to work on productions of all types and sizes across the United States, Western Europe, Central and South America. His travels abroad have taught him invaluable lessons in rural cinematography, multilingual interviews, and what it takes to capture stories while on the road.

Born and raised in the skateboard and surf culture of Santa Cruz, California, Sam found his passion for photography and filmmaking at a young age while making extreme sports videos with his friends. At Loyola Marymount University’s School of Film and Television, he was educated in many aspects of filmmaking but focused on cinematography, directing, and documentary film.

Today, Sam looks to further explore the art of photography and new technologies of cinematography, expand his production company, Will Call Cinematic and continue to explore cultures around the world.


Course Curriculum

Introduction to the Course

  • What will you learn in this course
     

Photographers Toolbox

  • From iPhone to fancy DSLR: the basic photographers toolbox
     
  • Success! How will you succeed in this course?
     
  • Map to Success - What are you interested in learning?
     

Working process

  • How does the camera work?
     
  • Mistake to avoid as a Begineer photography
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reviews

  • I thought this class was very helpful and useful. This course was recommended by someone close to me to take it and I am very glad I did! I learned new things and improved my skills. I hope to keep improving after this course! The instructor's are amazing! Always giving feed back, details, and were there if you needed any help. Thank you! I really enjoyed this class!
    7 years ago
  • More Helpful and helps to impove my skills
    7 years ago

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