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Diploma in Photography Masterclass Level 5 - CPD Certified
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UK Professional Photography Instructor | CPD Accredited | FREE ISO Guide

Summary

Price
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£19 inc VAT (was £25)
Offer ends 31 May 2026
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Duration
6.9 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Course Completion Certificate and Transcript from LearnDrive - Free
  • Reed courses certificate of completion - Free
  • CPDQE Certificate and Transcript - £20
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  • Tutor is available to students
88 students purchased this course

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Overview

►►► Practical Photography Training with Lifetime Access [ Course Rating: 4.8 ]◄◄◄

Enhance photography skills with a 7-hour immersive Photography Diploma. Learn basics to advanced techniques from an expert. Topics include camera setup, exposure triangle, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focus, depth of field, lighting, reflectors, flash, and lenses. Gain expertise in portrait, scenic, and flash photography. Improve skills for product, e-Commerce, and digital photography.

Here's where the fun begins. Enrol today and secure a top-level job in Photography.

Key Performance Metrics:

  • Understand camera anatomy, focusing, and depth of field in photography.
  • Master natural light photography for stunning images.
  • Achieve consistent and impeccable photography shots with perfect exposure.
  • Utilise white balance, color, and lighting principles for depth and clarity in photography.
  • Explore the secrets of outdoor portrait photography.
  • Enhance the quality of your landscape photography.
  • Comprehend critical factors impacting image quality and resolution in photography.
  • Learn effective posing strategies for live photo sessions.
  • Create dramatic indoor and outdoor photography images

Instructor Profile:

Bernie Raffee is a professional 'Associate' level photography instructor qualified with both the MPA (Master Photographers Association) and the SWPP (Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers) in the UK.

What's Included?

  • Dual Certificate in Photography
  • FREE ISO Noise Guide
  • Additional PDF Handouts and Photography References

Student Testimonials!

★★★★★ " The course was very comprehensive and easy to understand. The instructors made sure that they are giving the information in a way that won't make me confused. Thank you so much for this great course! "

Reviewed by Rash Choud

★★★★★ " This has been so nicely articulated by you sir.i could not just resist myself from standing up and clapping at times. Keeps on growing. "

Reviewed by monjur Ahmed Chowdury

★★★★★ " I do like the videos, the tutor is very good at explaining everything. "

Reviewed by William Palmer

★★★★★ " Very interesting, easy to follow and fun. "

Reviewed by Laura Chikhaoui

Certificates

Curriculum

18
sections
66
lectures
6h 52m
total

    • 8: Photography : Lecture 06 - Depth Of Field DSLR 06:43
    • 9: Photography : Lecture 08 - Camera Shake 07:28
    • 10: Care for a Feedback? 01:00
    • 11: Photography : Lecture 09 - Depth Of Field Compacts 04:01
    • 12: Photography : Lecture 10 - Histograms 07:44
    • 13: Photography : Lecture 11 - Focusing sharp 09:38

    • 14: Photography : Lecture 12 - Top Shade 05:43
    • 15: Photography : Lecture 13 - Sun And Shade 03:23
    • 16: Photography : Lecture 14 - Direction Of Light 08:05
    • 17: Photography : Lecture 15 - Blue Skies 03:06
    • 18: Photography : Lecture 16 - Ambient No Flash 04:12
    • 19: Photography : Lecture 17 - Window Light1 06:31
    • 20: Photography : Lecture 18 - Window Light2 03:04
    • 21: Photography : Lecture 19 - Backlighting 05:36
    • 22: Photography : Lecture 20 - Reflectors 06:31

    • 23: Photography : Lecture 21 - Rule of Thirds 04:41
    • 24: Photography : Lecture 22 - Diagonal Lines 07:49
    • 25: Photography : Lecture 23 - Leading Lines 08:21
    • 26: Lecture 24 - RepeatingPatterns 02:36
    • 27: Photography : Lecture 25 - Frame In Frame 03:12
    • 28: Photography : Lecture 26 - Blur Background DSLR 04:34
    • 29: Photography : Lecture 27 - Blur Background Compacts 03:09
    • 30: Photography : Lecture 28 - Cluttered Backgrounds 03:30
    • 31: Photography : Lecture 29 - Unusual Backgrounds 03:12
    • 32: Photography : Lecture 30 - Abstract Background 03:21

    • 33: Photography : Lecture 31 - Full Length Posing 05:04
    • 34: Photography : Lecture 32 - Standing Family Poses 11:43
    • 35: Photography : Lecture 33 - Seated Family Poses 08:14
    • 36: Photography : Lecture 34 - Female Poses 07:58
    • 37: Photography : Lecture 35 - Children 6Months 07:20
    • 38: Photography : Lecture 36 - Children 9Months 06:43

    • 39: Photography : Lecture 37 - Landscapes Barbara 21:25
    • 40: Photography : Lecture 38 - Snow 08:00

    • 41: Photography : Lecture 39 - Bounce Flash1 04:48
    • 42: Photography : Lecture 40 - Bounce Flash2 04:36
    • 43: Lecture 41 - DiffusedBuiltInFlash 05:29
    • 44: Photography : Lecture 42 - Balance Flash Ambient 05:09

    • 45: Photography : Lecture 43 - Lenses 07:42
    • 46: Photography : Lecture 44 - Focal Length Pt1-Perspective 04:49
    • 47: Photography : Lecture 45 - Focal Length Pt2-FOV 03:16
    • 48: Photography : Lecture 46 - Focal Length Pt3 -DOF 04:16

    • 49: Photography : Lecture 47 - Half Press Shutter 06:39
    • 50: Photography : Lecture 48 - Fireworks 09:37
    • 51: Photography : Lecture 49 - Fun Dramatic Image 01:57
    • 52: Photography : Lecture 50 - Longer Legs 01:21
    • 53: Win Your Student ID Card 01:00

    • 54: Photography : Lecture 51 - Profile Photos1 07:29
    • 55: Photography : Lecture 52 - Profile Photos2 03:55

    • 56: Photography : Lecture 53 - Myth Of MP 06:16
    • 57: Photography : Lecture 54 - Camera Types 15:50

    • 58: Photography : ISO Noise Examples 01:00

    • 59: Photography : Poster Image 1:12:00
    • 60: Photography : Standing Group Poses 01:00
    • 61: Photography : Seated Group Poses 02:00
    • 62: Photography : Female Poses 01:00

    • 63: Final Exam 01:00

    • 64: Get Your Reference Letter 01:00

    • 65: Order Your CPDQE Certificate and Transcript 01:00

    • 66: Download Your Reed LOD Certificate! 00:12

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Description

Key Lesson Snippets:

  • Camera Settings

Delve into the exposure triangle to master aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, unlocking your photography potential beyond auto mode. Unearth the details of lens aperture and its impact on depth of field.

  • Natural Lighting

Learn how to manage sunlight for flattering portraits and the subtleties it brings to your photography. Understand the significance of light direction and learn techniques to capture vibrant skies, adding depth to your outdoor photography.

  • Portrait Photography

Refine your skill set with full-length posing tips that will enhance your portrait photography. Obtain posing cues and templates to make your subjects feel comfortable and look their best, elevating your group photography to a professional level.

  • Landscape and Scenic Photography

The instructor will collaborate with landscape photography expert Barbara. Discover her photography techniques and thought processes behind capturing global landscapes. This session elevates landscape photography by offering diverse insights and tips.

  • How to Take Better Photos in the Snow

Transform your winter photography with effective techniques to capture snow's ethereal beauty. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls in snow photography that result in dull or grey images. This lecture offers actionable photography tips for snow enthusiasts.

  • Flash & Lenses

These lectures demystify the art of flash photography by teaching how to bounce an external flashgun. Soften harsh shadows and improve your indoor photography dramatically. Discover diffusion techniques to produce softer, more flattering light.

Who is this course for?

  • Aspiring Pro Photography Enthusiasts
  • Freelance Photography Starters
  • Visual Photography Storytellers
  • Photography Art Learners

This course will pave the way for higher study in the field of Photography. You can enrol on higher level Photography courses, such as:

  • Level 2 Certificate in Photography
  • Level 3 Diploma in Photography
  • Level 2 Diploma in Photography
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Photography
  • Level 1 Certificate in Photography
  • Level 2 Diploma in Photography
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Photography
  • Level 1 National Diploma in Photography
  • Level 2 National Diploma in Photography
  • Level 3 Extended National Diploma in Photography
  • Level 1 National Diploma in Photography
  • Level 2 National Diploma in Photography
  • Level 3 Extended National Diploma in Photography
  • Level 1 Certificate in Photography
  • Level 2 Diploma in Photography
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Photography

Requirements

Our instructor's teaching style covers all the basics and advanced level of photography that benefits both professionals and amateurs alike. Any type of camera is suitable for this course. No entry requirements.

Career path

  • Digital Photographer - £19K to £45k/year
  • Wedding Photography Expert: £25K to £60K/year
  • Product Photography Specialist: £20K to £40K/year
  • Commercial Photographer: £20K to £50K/year
  • Freelance Photographer: £20 - £100/hour

Questions and answers

Reviews

4.7
Course rating
98%
Service
95%
Content
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Value

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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