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Photography Masterclass: Your Complete Guide to Photography by Udemy
The Best Online Professional Photography Class: How to Take Amazing Photos for Beginners and Advanced Photographers
Course Highlights
- You will know how to take amazing photos that impress your family and friends
- You will know how the camera truly works, so you can take better photos using manual settings
- You will know how to photograph in different scenarios like family portraits, landscapes, aerial, product, wildlife, and much more
- You will know how to compose images beautifully with basic photography rules
- You will know how to light your subjects with flash and natural lighting
- You will know how to edit your photos like a professional
- You will know how to make money with photography
- You will know how to take better photos with your smart phones
Skills you will learn!
Curriculum
7 Topics
Welcome to the Photography Masterclass
DOWNLOAD: Photography Course Workbook | Photography Masterclass
How Does a Camera Work? | Photography Masterclass
Join the Official Student Photography Group | Photography Masterclass
Inspirational Student Photos & Weekly Challenge Book | Photography Masterclass
IMPORTANT: Know Your Lecture Types | Photography Masterclass
Tips to Improve Your Photography Class Taking Experience
21 Topics
What is Exposure? | Photography Masterclass
What is Aperture? | Photography Masterclass
VISUAL GUIDE: Aperture Chart | Photography Masterclass
What is Shutter Speed? | Photography Masterclass
What is ISO? | Photography Masterclass
The Exposure Triangle in Photography | Photography Masterclass
VISUAL GUIDE: Exposure Triangle | Photography Masterclass
Intro to the Photography Masterclass Activities | Photography Masterclass
Exposure Activity | Photography Masterclass
Exposing with Your Camera's Light Meter | Photography Masterclass
ADVANCED: Metering Modes | Photography Masterclass
ADVANCED: Exposure Compensation | Photography Masterclass
Camera Exposure Modes: Automatic Manual + More | Photography Masterclass
ADVANCED: Dynamic Range | Photography Masterclass
ADVANCED: HDR and Bracketing | Photography Masterclass
ADVANCED: Reading Exposure with the Histogram | Photography Masterclass
VISUAL GUIDE: Histogram | Photography Masterclass
ADVANCED: What is an Exposure Stop | Photography Masterclass
VISUAL GUIDE: Stops of Light | Photography Masterclass
Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
COURSE BREAK: Check Out Our Ultimate Resource for New Photographers
15 Topics
What is Composition? | Photography Masterclass
The Rule of Thirds | Photography Masterclass
VISUAL GUIDE: The Rule of Thirds | Photography Masterclass
PRO TIP: The Golden Ratio | Photography Masterclass
Negative Space | Photography Masterclass
Leading Lines | Photography Masterclass
Balance & Symmetry | Photography Masterclass
Composition Activity | Photography Masterclass
Perspective & Angle | Photography Masterclass
Backgrounds | Photography Masterclass
PRO TIP: Creating Depth with Layering | Photography Masterclass
PRO TIP: Using Shapes in Compositions | Photography Masterclass
ADVANCED: Shooting Portraits with a Wide vs. Telephoto Lens
Will Analyzes His Compositional Style on Instagram | Photography Masterclass
Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
15 Topics
What is Depth of Field? | Photography Masterclass
Depth of Field & Aperture | Photography Masterclass
VISUAL GUIDE: Depth of Field | Photography Masterclass
Ways to Get Shallow Depth of Field | Photography Masterclass
Manual Focus vs. Auto Focus | Photography Masterclass
Auto Focus Modes | Photography Masterclass
Tips for Shooting Fast Objects | Photography Masterclass
Photographing Fast Objects Activity | Photography Masterclass
PRO TIP: Focusing in Low Light | Photography Masterclass
ADVANCED: Understanding Bokeh | Photography Masterclass
Bokeh Demonstration: How Does Bokeh Get It's Shape? | Photography Masterclass
ADVANCED: Focusing for Photos with Foreground and Background Elements
PRO TIP: Back Button Focus | Photography Masterclass
ADVANCED: Viewfinder Focus | Photography Masterclass
Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
11 Topics
What is Camera Anatomy? | Photography Masterclass
Main Features of Most Cameras | Photography Masterclass
Camera Scene Modes | Photography Masterclass
File Types: RAW vs. JPEG | Photography Masterclass
Your Camera's Sensor | Photography Masterclass
VISUAL GUIDE: Camera Sensor Sizes | Photography Masterclass
Photo Resolution | Photography Masterclass
Burst Mode (Continuous Mode) | Photography Masterclass
DSLR vs Mirrorless Cameras | Photography Masterclass
How to Use Almost Any Camera Out There! | Photography Masterclass
Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
14 Topics
Intro to White Balance and Color | Photography Masterclass
What is Light Temperature and White Balance? | Photography Masterclass
The Kelvin Temperature Scale | Photography Masterclass
VISUAL GUIDE: Kelvin Light Temperature Chart | Photography Masterclass
White Balance Modes & Auto White Balance | Photography Masterclass
VISUAL GUIDE: White Balance Symbol Chart | Photography Masterclass
ADVANCED: Picture Profiles and In-Camera Adjustments | Photography Masterclass
ADVANCED: Light Spectrum & Colors | Photography Masterclass
Using Color Creatively in Your Photos | Photography Masterclass
Shooting for Black and White | Photography Masterclass
Creative Color Activity | Photography Masterclass
PRO TIP: Black and White Techniques | Photography Masterclass
ADVANCED: Set White Balance with Custom WB Mode | Photography Masterclass
Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
16 Topics
What is Lighting? | Photography Masterclass
Shooting in Natural Light | Photography Masterclass
Using Natural Light from a Window | Photography Masterclass
Shooting in Artifical Light | Photography Masterclass
Shooting with Your Camera's Flash | Photography Masterclass
Shooting with an External Flash | Photography Masterclass
VISUAL GUIDE: Creative External Flash Layout | Photography Masterclass
Shooting with a Flash Outdoors | Photography Masterclass
Shooting with a Lighting Kit: 3-Point Lighting | Photography Masterclass
VISUAL GUIDE: 3-Point Lighting Setup | Photography Masterclass
Creative Lighting - Silhouettes & The Back Light | Photography Masterclass
Natural Lighting Activity | Photography Masterclass
PRO TIP: Capturing Beautiful Sunset Photographs | Photography Masterclass
PRO TIP: Artistic Flares | Photography Masterclass
PRO TIP: Getting Rid of Glare in Glasses | Photography Masterclass
Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
8 Topics
Why Smartphone Photography is Awesome | Photography Masterclass
Understanding Your Phone's Camera and Capabilities | Photography Masterclass
Exposing with a Smartphone | Photography Masterclass
Tips for Shooting with a Mobile Phone | Photography Masterclass
Shooting in Low Light with Your Mobile Phone | Photography Masterclass
Mobile Phone Photo Accessories | Photography Masterclass
iPhone Tutorial - Portrait Mode | Photography Masterclass
Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
12 Topics
What Will You Learn in this Section? | Photography Masterclass
Know Your Camera types | Photography Masterclass
What's Your Budget? | Photography Masterclass
How and Where to Buy a Camera | Photography Masterclass
What's the Best Beginner Camera? | Photography Masterclass
UPDATE: Our 2020-2021 Favorite Cameras | Photography Masterclass
VISUAL GUIDE: What's in my Camera Bag? | Photography Masterclass
How to Build Your Camera Kit | Photography Masterclass
PHOTO CHAT: Introduction | Photography Masterclass
PHOTO CHAT: Buying a New Camera | Photography Masterclass
PHOTO CHAT: Buying a New Camera - Part II (5 Years Later)
Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
13 Topics
What Will You Learn in this Section? | Photography Masterclass
What is Focal Length? | Photography Masterclass
A Deeper Dive into Aperture | Photography Masterclass
Prime vs. Zoom Lenses | Photography Masterclass
ADVANCED: Prime vs Zoom - Quality Comparison | Photography Masterclass
ADVANCED: Kit vs. Pro Lens Comparison | Photography Masterclass
Lens Stabilization | Photography Masterclass
Lens Filters | Photography Masterclass
Filter Demonstration | Photography Masterclass
PRO TIP: Chromatic Aberration | Photography Masterclass
Creative Lenses | Photography Masterclass
How to Clean Your Camera Lens | Photography Masterclass
Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
9 Topics
What Will You Learn in this Section? | Photography Masterclass
Memory Cards | Photography Masterclass
Batteries & Chargers | Photography Masterclass
Stabilization | Photography Masterclass
Flashes and Lighting | Photography Masterclass
Camera Cases and Bags | Photography Masterclass
Sam's Favorite Camera Bags | Photography Masterclass
Hard Drives | Photography Masterclass
Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
9 Topics
Introduction to the Photography Scenario Sections | Photography Masterclass
Tips for Shooting Portraits | Photography Masterclass
Download Our 100+ Posing Guide | Photography Masterclass
Portrait Demonstration | Photography Masterclass
How Changing your Subject's Head Position Can Dramatically Change the Portrait
Case Study: Think Creatively to Build Your Portfolio & Get Your First Clients
Portrait Photography Activity | Photography Masterclass
Maternity Photo Inspiration | Photography Masterclass
Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
5 Topics
Tips for Shooting Long Exposures | Photography Masterclass
Daytime Long Exposure Demonstration | Photography Masterclass
Night Long Exposure Demonstration | Photography Masterclass
Long Exposure Activity | Photography Masterclass
Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
4 Topics
Tips for Shooting Landscape Photos | Photography Masterclass
Landscape Photography Demonstration | Photography Masterclass
Landscape Photography Activity | Photography Masterclass
Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
8 Topics
Tips for Shooting Product Photos | Photography Masterclass
Product Photography Demonstration with Natural Light | Photography Masterclass
Product Photography Demonstration with Artificial Lights
Adding a Reflection to Increase Quality and Style | Photography Masterclass
Create a DIY Product Photo Light Box | Photography Masterclass
Product Photography | Photography Masterclass
Editing a Product Photo | Photography Masterclass
Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
2 Topics
What is this workshop?
High Speed Product / Beverage Photography Workshop
4 Topics
Tips for Shooting in Low Light | Photography Masterclass
Low Light Photography Demonstration | Photography Masterclass
Low Light Activity | Photography Masterclass
Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
5 Topics
Tips for Shooting Sports & Action Photos | Photography Masterclass
Action and Sports Photography Demonstration | Photography Masterclass
Action Photography Activity | Photography Masterclass
Action Photography Demonstration II | Photography Masterclass
Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
4 Topics
Tips for Shooting Macro Photos | Photography Masterclass
Macro Photography Demonstration | Photography Masterclass
Macro Photography Activity | Photography Masterclass
Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
4 Topics
Tips for Shooting Street Photos | Photography Masterclass
Architecture and Street Photography Demonstration | Photography Masterclass
Street and Architecture Activity | Photography Masterclass
Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
10 Topics
Tips for Shooting Events | Photography Masterclass
PHOTO CHAT: Event Photography | Photography Masterclass
Bring the Right Tools | Photography Masterclass
Be Aware of Your surroundings | Photography Masterclass
Be Quick with Your Settings | Photography Masterclass
Capture the Details | Photography Masterclass
An Overview of Shooting a Wedding | Photography Masterclass
Event Photography Activity | Photography Masterclass
Update - Running a Wedding Photography Business as a Side Business
Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
7 Topics
Intro to Aerial & Drone Photography | Photography Masterclass
Flight Disclaimer | Photography Masterclass
Our Recommended Drone Equipment | Photography Masterclass
Drone Photography Tips | Photography Masterclass
Drone Photography Demonstration | Photography Masterclass
Aerial Photography Activity | Photography Masterclass
Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
5 Topics
Tips for Better Wildlife Photos | Photography Masterclass
Phil's Backyard Wildlife Shoot | Photography Masterclass
Sam's Mexican Wildlife Shoot | Photography Masterclass
Wildlife Photography Activity | Photography Masterclass
Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
5 Topics
Tips for Better Night Photos | Photography Masterclass
Night Photography Demonstration | Photography Masterclass
How to Create a Star Trail Photo | Photography Masterclass
Night Photography Activity | Photography Masterclass
Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
5 Topics
Intro to Time-lapse Photography | Photography Masterclass
Camera Settings for Time-lapse Photography: Intervals + Exposure
Time-lapse Demonstration | Photography Masterclass
Preparing Time-lapse Photos for the Video | Photography Masterclass
Editing Your Time-lapse Photos into a Video | Photography Masterclass
2 Topics
What is this workshop?
Photography Organization & Workflow Workshop (Storage Backing Up Delivery+)
4 Topics
Welcome to the Photo Editing Lessons | Photography Masterclass
Which Photo Editor Will You Learn + How We Decide What to Teach
Will's Post Workflow - Saving and Backing Up Photos | Photography Masterclass
Photo Editing Activity | Photography Masterclass
18 Topics
Intro to Lightroom Classic CC & Who is it for? | Photography Masterclass
Download Your Practice Photos | Photography Masterclass
Importing Organizing & Filtering Photos | Photography Masterclass
Crop & Rotate | Photography Masterclass
White Balance Adjustments | Photography Masterclass
Exposure Adjustments | Photography Masterclass
Color Saturation & HSL Adjustments | Photography Masterclass
Sharpening & Noise Reduction | Photography Masterclass
Vignettes Grain & Dehaze | Photography Masterclass
Exporting Photos | Photography Masterclass
Lens Corrections: Chromatic Aberration & Profile Corrections
Split Toning | Photography Masterclass
Removing Blemishes with the Healing Brush | Photography Masterclass
Graduated Radial & Brush Filters | Photography Masterclass
Brush & Filter Presets | Photography Masterclass
Range Masks for Pin Pointing Your Adjustments | Photography Masterclass
Full Lightroom Editing Session: Portrait | Photography Masterclass
Full Lightroom Editing Session: Action Shot | Photography Masterclass
20 Topics
Intro to Lightroom CC & Who is it for? | Photography Masterclass
Download Your Practice Photos | Photography Masterclass
Importing Organizing & Filtering Photos | Photography Masterclass
Crop & Rotate | Photography Masterclass
White Balance Saturation & Vibrance | Photography Masterclass
Light (Exposure) Adjustments & Tone Curve | Photography Masterclass
HSL Color Adjustments (Hue Saturation Luminance) | Photography Masterclass
Effects: Dehaze Vignettes & Grain | Photography Masterclass
Split Toning | Photography Masterclass
Details: Sharpening & Noise Reduction | Photography Masterclass
Optics: Lens Corrections & Chromatic Aberration | Photography Masterclass
Geometry: Upright Tool | Photography Masterclass
Saving & Sharing Photos | Photography Masterclass
Removing Blemishes with the Healing Brush | Photography Masterclass
Brush Adjustments for Targeted Edits | Photography Masterclass
Linear and Radial Adjustments | Photography Masterclass
Copying Settings Presets & More Advanced Options | Photography Masterclass
Full Editing Session: Night Photo | Photography Masterclass
Full Editing Session: Portrait | Photography Masterclass
Editing Photos in Your Web Browser with Lightroom CC | Photography Masterclass
29 Topics
Introduction to Photoshop CC | Photography Masterclass
Download Your Practice Photos | Photography Masterclass
Opening Photos in Photoshop | Photography Masterclass
Crop & Rotate (in Camera RAW) | Photography Masterclass
White Balance (in Camera RAW) | Photography Masterclass
Proper Photo Editing Workflow in Photoshop | Photography Masterclass
Exposure Adjustments (in Camera RAW) | Photography Masterclass
Color & Saturation Adjustments | Photography Masterclass
Sharpening & Noise Reduction (in Camera RAW) | Photography Masterclass
Tone Curve (in Camera RAW) | Photography Masterclass
Vignettes Grain & Dehaze (in Camera RAW) | Photography Masterclass
Saving & Export (in Camera RAW) | Photography Masterclass
HSL & Grayscale (in Camera RAW) | Photography Masterclass
Split Toning (in Camera RAW) | Photography Masterclass
Lens Corrections: Chromatic Aberration & Profile Corrections (in Camera RAW)
Removing Blemishes with the Healing Brush (in Camera RAW)
Targeted White Balance and Color Adjustments (in Camera RAW)
The Level and Transform Tools (in Camera RAW) | Photography Masterclass
Graduated Radial & Brush Filter Adjustments (in Camera RAW)
Range Masks for Pin Pointing Your Adjustments (in Camera RAW)
Full Editing Session: Landscape (in Camera RAW) | Photography Masterclass
Full Editing Session: Portrait (in Camera RAW) | Photography Masterclass
Cropping in Photoshop | Photography Masterclass
Working in the Layers Panel | Photography Masterclass
Making Photo Adjustments: The Smart (and NOT so smart) Way
Remove a Background (Making Selections) | Photography Masterclass
Healing Brush Clone Blur Sharpen Smudge Dodge and Burn Tools
Saving & Exporting | Photography Masterclass
Editing Together an HDR (Bracketed) Photo in Photoshop | Photography Masterclass
12 Topics
What is Mac Photos & Who is it for? | Photography Masterclass
Download Your Practice Photos | Photography Masterclass
Importing and Organizing Photos | Photography Masterclass
Crop & Rotate | Photography Masterclass
Exposure Adjustments | Photography Masterclass
White Balance | Photography Masterclass
Color Adjustments: Saturation Cast HSL | Photography Masterclass
Sharpening & Noise Reduction | Photography Masterclass
Vignettes Black & White & Contrast | Photography Masterclass
Saving & Exporting | Photography Masterclass
Full Mac Photos Editing Session: Portrait | Photography Masterclass
Full Mac Photos Editing Session: Landscape | Photography Masterclass
7 Topics
Introduction to Google Photos | Photography Masterclass
Download Your Practice Photos | Photography Masterclass
Importing and Organizing Photos | Photography Masterclass
Editing Photos with Filters and Custom Adjustments | Photography Masterclass
Saving and Sharing Photos | Photography Masterclass
Full Editing Session: Macro Photo | Photography Masterclass
Full Editing Session: Landscape | Photography Masterclass
12 Topics
Intro to Photoshop Express | Photography Masterclass
Download Your Practice Photos | Photography Masterclass
Importing Photos and Navigating the App | Photography Masterclass
Adding Filters | Photography Masterclass
Crop & Rotate | Photography Masterclass
Photo Adjustments: Exposure Color Detail | Photography Masterclass
Frames Borders & More | Photography Masterclass
Removing Blemishes | Photography Masterclass
Saving & Exporting | Photography Masterclass
Creating Collages | Photography Masterclass
Full Editing Session: Night Landscape Photo | Photography Masterclass
Full Editing Session: Product Photo | Photography Masterclass
15 Topics
Intro to Snapseed | Photography Masterclass
Download Your Practice Photos | Photography Masterclass
Opening Photos and Navigating the App | Photography Masterclass
Making Adjustments and Editing Exposure | Photography Masterclass
Cropping | Photography Masterclass
White Balance Adjustments | Photography Masterclass
Details: Sharpening & Structure | Photography Masterclass
The Tone Curve | Photography Masterclass
Rotate Perspective and Expanding | Photography Masterclass
Making Edits to Selected Parts of a Photo | Photography Masterclass
Removing Blemishes with the Healing Brush | Photography Masterclass
Adding More Style to Your Photos | Photography Masterclass
Text and Frames | Photography Masterclass
Saving and Exporting | Photography Masterclass
Full Editing Session: Portrait | Photography Masterclass
9 Topics
What Will You Learn in this Section? | Photography Masterclass
Best Social Media Platforms for Photographers | Photography Masterclass
How to Win on Instagram | Photography Masterclass
Walkthrough of Creating a Free Portfolio with Wix | Photography Masterclass
Portfolio Practice | Photography Masterclass
PHOTO CHAT: Having an Online Presence | Photography Masterclass
PHOTO CHAT: Getting More Followers | Photography Masterclass
PHOTO CHAT: Best Website Builder for Photographers | Photography Masterclass
Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
11 Topics
Intro to Starting a Photography Business | Photography Masterclass
How to Start a Photography Business | Photography Masterclass
Finding Your First Clients | Photography Masterclass
Payments and Accounting | Photography Masterclass
How Much Should You Charge? | Photography Masterclass
PHOTO CHAT: How Much Did We Charge? | Photography Masterclass
Income and Expense Tracking | Photography Masterclass
PHOTO CHAT: Getting Our First Clients | Photography Masterclass
PHOTO CHAT: What Gear Do You Need to Start a Business? | Photography Masterclass
Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
Contracts | Photography Masterclass
5 Topics
What is Stock Photography? | Photography Masterclass
Best Stock Photography Websites | Photography Masterclass
How to Sell Your Own Photos | Photography Masterclass
Understanding Licensing | Photography Masterclass
Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
5 Topics
How to Print Your Photos | Photography Masterclass
How Big Can You Print Your Photos? | Photography Masterclass
Framing Your Prints | Photography Masterclass
Case Study: Will's Photo Printing Business | Photography Masterclass
Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
11 Topics
Where to Focus for Group Portraits? | Photography Masterclass
Tips for Posing Non-Models | Photography Masterclass
Should You Upgrade from a Smartphone for this Course? | Photography Masterclass
Tips for Photographing Motion | Photography Masterclass
Where Should You Store all of your RAW Images? | Photography Masterclass
How to Become a Better Photographer | Photography Masterclass
How Much to Charge for Photo Prints | Photography Masterclass
How Should You Use the Exposure Meter? | Photography Masterclass
Best Lens for Moon Photography | Photography Masterclass
Best Equipment for Beginner Photographers | Photography Masterclass
Aperture Priority or Manual Mode for Weddings? | Photography Masterclass
1 Topic
Thank You | Photography Masterclass
14 Topics
Welcome to the Lightroom Presets Section | Photography Masterclass
How to Install Presets in Any Version of Lightroom | Photography Masterclass
Preset Pack 1: Flat Matte Style | Photography Masterclass
Preset Pack 2: Street Grunge Style | Photography Masterclass
Preset Pack 3: Bold Contrast & Colors | Photography Masterclass
Preset Pack 4: Light & Airy | Photography Masterclass
Preset Pack 5: Vintage Vibes | Photography Masterclass
Preset Pack 6: Desaturated Colors | Photography Masterclass
Preset Pack 7: Black & White | Photography Masterclass
Preset Pack 8: HDR Nature Pop | Photography Masterclass
Preset Pack 9: Tropical Teals & Oranges
Preset Pack 10: Cool Blues
Preset Pack 11: Golden Hour Bohemian
Preset Pack 12: Soft Pastels & Newborn Photography
3 Topics
Q&A: Best Portrait Lens First Time Wedding Photographer Using Instagram + More
Student Portfolio Reviews
Q&A: Making Money as a Photographer Contracts Fisheye Lenses Wedding Photos
1 Topic
2023 Photo Contest Winners & Analysis
1 Topic
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