Course Highlights
- 200 modules covering a host of photography areas
- No prior experience required
- Features classroom theory and practical demonstrations
- Quizzes and assignments to put the theory into practice!
- Covers manual settings, composition, lighting and smart phone photography
- Take pictures in different scenarios: kids, landscapes, panoramas, wildlife and much more
- Enjoy lifetime access so you can dip and out whenever you need!
Course Overview
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.
Instructor Bio
Philip Ebiner is a creator, and his goal is to inspire others through my creations. Since graduating with a B.A. in Film and Television Production from Loyola Marymount University, He spends his days shooting and editing a variety of videos for large and small companies. His specialties include documentary work, video editing, motion graphics, and online education.
Course Curriculum
Part 1. Introduction
What’s this course all about?
Who are we – the instructors?
What do you need to take this course?
How can you succeed in this course?
Intro – what will we cover in this section
A brief history of photography
Modern photography – where we are today
The basic photographers toolbox – from iPhone to $10k cameras
Conclusion – what did we learn in this section
- Understanding the Camera & Different Types
Intro – what will we cover in this section
Types of cameras
The Smartphone
Point and Shoot
DSLR
EVIL
How does a camera work?
Shutters, sensors, film & digital
File Formats
Conclusion – what did we learn in this section
- Purchasing a Camera & Additional Equipment
Intro – what will we cover in this section
How to purchase a camera – what’s your goal?
Where can you purchase a camera – online, or in-store?
What’s in our camera bag?
Memory cards
Lenses & filters
Batteries & chargers
Stabilization – tripods, monopods
Flash & lighting
Camera cases
Practice – put together your camera kit
Conclusion – what did we learn in this section
- Camera Anatomy & Settings – What are all these buttons?
Intro – what will we cover in this section
Overview of the general camera buttons
Detailed look at a DSLR camera
Detailed look at a smart phone & our favorite apps
Practice – play with your buttons
The camera menu – let’s go through it together – Nikon Info Buttons
Navigating the Nikon Menu
Navigating the Canon Menu
Selecting Image Quality – Nikon
Selecting Image Quality – Canon
Scene Modes – Canon
Image review – Nikon
Image Review – Canon
Formatting a Memory Card – Nikon
Formatting a Memory Card – Canon
Practice Settings
Conclusion – what did we learn in this section
- Take better photos by learning the manual settings
Intro – what will we cover in this section
What is exposure?
What is aperture – understanding f-stops
What is shutter speed
What is ISO
How the exposure triangle works
Practice – set your exposure for 3 scenarios
Why are my photos blurry!
What is focus? Depth of field explained
Getting in focus using manual mode
Using the 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
- Take better photos by using stabilization
Intro – what will we cover in this section
Better handheld shooting
When to use a tripod
When to use a monopod
Other types of stabilization
Conclusion – what did we learn in this section
- Take better photos with composition
Intro & What is Composition
The rule of thirds
When to throw out the rule of thirds
Perspective – changing your angle
Creating a Mood
Wide Shots
Choosing a background
Panoramic compositions
How to position your subject
Focus on the details
Using depth of field creatively
Think about colours
Black & white photos – adding emotion by subtracting colour
Practice – photo walk/adventure
Phil’s Photo Walk
Conclusion – what did we learn in this section
- Take better photos with better lighting
Intro – what will we cover in this section
What is light?
What types of light sources can we use?
Understanding light temperatures
Setting your white balance properly
Using ambient light
Using the flash
Practice – use your flash
3 Point Lighting
Shooting silhouettes
Conclusion – what did we learn in this section
Intro – what will we cover in this section
What is our favourite lens?
What standard lenses should you have?
Depth of Field
Focal length & angle of view
Fisheye lenses
Tilt shift (aka swing shift) lenses
Polarising filters
Conclusion – what did we learn in this section
Intro – what will we cover in this section
The basics of portrait photography
Guide to lighting your portraits
Taking pictures of your children
Practice – take pictures of your kid (or pet)
Wildlife & landscape photography
Practice – get outside! and take some pictures
Conclusion – what did we learn in this section
Intro – what will we cover in this section
Using our favourite smartphone apps
How to take better pictures with your smartphone
Composing better square images
Practice – take your best smart phone pic
Conclusion – what did we learn in this section
Intro – what will we cover in this 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
Editing in Lightroom – importing and organization
Practice – import & rate your photos
Fixing White Balance
Cropping
Sharpening
Brightness & contrast
Saturation & Vibrance
Vignettes & blurs
Exporting & saving
Practice – improve your photos in Lightroom
Stitching together a panorama
Editing RAW photos in Photoshop
Editing JPEG photos in Photoshop
Beyond editing photos in Photoshop – photo manipulation
Getting rid of blemishes in Lightroom
Hue, Saturation and Luminance in Lightroom
Importing photos to iPhoto
Quick fixes in iPhoto
Effects tab in iPhoto
Adjustment tab in iPhoto
Exporting photos from iPhoto
Conclusion – what did we learn in this section
Intro – what will we cover in this section
What jobs can you do with photography?
Branding yourself
Tips for branding
Tell everyone, everywhere
Where to share your photographs
What should you charge as a photographer?
Creating a portfolio
Website Must Haves
Finding freelance photography work
How much to charge
Unique Ways to Dive In!
Landing a full-time photography job
Conclusion – what did we learn in this section
Introduction
Stock photography sites
15k in One Day!
Tips for selling your own photography
Understanding Licensing
Fair Use
Putting together your license
Conclusion
Who Am I?
Why become a wedding photographer?
The Wedding Day Overview
Top 5 Tips
- Travelling as a photographer
Equipment Check
Backing up your photos whilst travelling
Where should you go?
How to travel safely
Journalling
Backgrounds
Be candid
Photographing Locals
Taking better sunsets
Depth of field
Thank you for taking this course
How does the camera work?
Do you know your exposure triangle?
Do you know your basic composition?
Do you know your basic camera buttons and menu?
How do you get non-blurry photos?
Do you know your light?
Do you know your lenses?
