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Description:
Due to technological advancements, digital photography is expanding both the opportunities and challenges for professional photographers.
This Professional Photography Masterclass course is intended for individuals who are interested in learning the techniques of world-class photography and explore detailed explanations of the fundamentals of digital photography. This course teaches you the techniques applied by professional photographers to take the perfect shot in all conditions. Enhance your knowledge of some basic rules, and strategies, including how to work with different cameras, the secrets of exposure, lighting and lenses, editing photos, add filters, colours, and many more. In addition to that, you will receive coaching on proper composition in varying scenarios, such as weddings, nature, landscapes, wildlife, portraits, studio, still life, etc.
To sum up, this comprehensive course will teach you everything that allows you to take absolute control of your camera.
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- Last Audited and updated on: 4th April 2026
Description:
Due to technological advancements, digital photography is expanding both the opportunities and challenges for professional photographers.
This Professional Photography Masterclass course is intended for individuals who are interested in learning the techniques of world-class photography and explore detailed explanations of the fundamentals of digital photography. This course teaches you the techniques applied by professional photographers to take the perfect shot in all conditions. Enhance your knowledge of some basic rules, and strategies, including how to work with different cameras, the secrets of exposure, lighting and lenses, editing photos, add filters, colours, and many more. In addition to that, you will receive coaching on proper composition in varying scenarios, such as weddings, nature, landscapes, wildlife, portraits, studio, still life, etc.
To sum up, this comprehensive course will teach you everything that allows you to take absolute control of your camera.
Who is the course for?
- Anyone who wants to take better photos
- Absolute beginners who want to become skilled photographers
- Moms, dads, kids, grandparents, and anyone else who wants to document their lives in a beautiful way
- Amateur photographers wanting to improve their skills
- Photographers looking to make money with their skills
Entry Requirement:
- This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds.
- Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification.
- Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course.
Assessment:
- At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful.
- Before sitting for your final exam, you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam.
Certification:
After completing and passing the course successfully, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £14.99 or in PDF format at a cost of £11.99.
Why choose us?
- Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials;
- Tutorial videos/materials from the industry leading experts;
- Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform;
- Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result;
- The UK & internationally recognised accredited qualification;
- Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime;
- The benefit of career advancement opportunities;
- 24/7 student support via email.
Career Path:
After completing this course you will be able to build up accurate knowledge and skills with proper confidence to enrich yourself and brighten up your career in the relevant job market.
Professional Photography Masterclass
Amazing course! The Professional Photography Masterclass was engaging, informative, and full of useful tips. I especially appreciated the clear explanations and real-world examples. Perfect for beginners and intermediate learners alike.
Course Curriculum
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Introduction to the Photography Masterclass 00:03:00
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How Does a Camera Work 00:01:00
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Lecture Types 00:02:00
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Intro to Exposure 00:02:00
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What is Aperture 00:08:00
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What is Shutter Speed 00:04:00
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What is ISO 00:06:00
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The Exposure Triangle 00:09:00
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Using the Exposure Meter 00:09:00
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Metering Modes – Advanced Lesson 00:03:00
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Exposure Compensation – Advanced Lesson 00:04:00
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Dynamic Range – Advanced Lesson 00:03:00
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HDR and Bracketing – Advanced Lesson 00:02:00
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Reading a Histogram 00:02:00
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What is an Exposure 00:01:00
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Exposure Modes 00:09:00
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Intro to Activities 00:01:00
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Activity – Exposure 00:01:00
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Intro to Composition 00:01:00
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The Rule of Thirds 00:03:00
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Negative Space 00:02:00
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Leading Lines 00:03:00
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Symmetry and Balance 00:02:00
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Perspective and Angles 00:07:00
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Backgrounds 00:03:00
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Activity – Composition 00:01:00
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Advanced – Shooting Portraits with Wide vs Telephoto Lenses 00:01:00
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Intro to Focus and Depth of Field 00:01:00
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Understanding Depth of Field 00:03:00
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How to Get a Blurrier Background 00:02:00
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Manual vs Auto Focus 00:03:00
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Auto Focus Modes 00:05:00
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Getting Sharp Focus on Fast Moving Objects 00:03:00
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What is Bokeh 00:01:00
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Viewfinder Focus 00:01:00
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Activity – Fast Objects 00:01:00
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Intro to Camera Anatomy 00:01:00
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The Main Camera Features 00:05:00
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Camera Scene Modes 00:03:00
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File Types and Formats 00:09:00
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DSLR va Mirrorless Cameras 00:03:00
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The Sensor 00:06:00
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Continuous and Burst Modes 00:02:00
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Resolution and Quality 00:03:00
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Intro to White Balance and Color 00:01:00
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What is White Balance 00:03:00
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The Kelvin Light Temperature Scale 00:04:00
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Automatic Balance Modes 00:03:00
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Color Modes and In-Camera Adjustments 00:03:00
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Light Spectrum and Theory 20 hours ago more 00:02:00
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Using Colors Creatively 00:03:00
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Black and White Photography 00:04:00
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Activity – Creative Color 00:01:00
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Advanced – Custom White Balance 00:03:00
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Intro to Lighting 00:02:00
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Using Natural Light 00:08:00
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Using Natural Light a Window 00:03:00
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Using Artificial Light 00:07:00
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Using the on Board Camera Flash 00:03:00
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Using an External Flash 00:10:00
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Using a Light Kit 00:04:00
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Creative Lighting 00:05:00
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Activity – Lighting 00:01:00
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Intro to Mobile Photography 00:02:00
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Using a Smartphone Camera 00:03:00
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Exposing Properly With the Smartphone Camera 00:01:00
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Tips for Shooting With Your Mobile Camera 00:04:00
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Shooting in Low Light With a Smartphone 00:07:00
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Mobile Camera Accessories 00:02:00
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Using Portrait Mode 00:03:00
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Intro to Cameras 00:01:00
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Camera Types 00:03:00
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What is Your Budget 00:03:00
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How and Where to Buy a Camera 00:02:00
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What is the Best Beginner Camera 00:06:00
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How to Build Out Your Camera Kit 00:03:00
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Introducing Our Chats 00:01:00
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A Chat About Buying a New Camera 00:21:00
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Intro to Lenses 00:01:00
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A Deeper Dive into Focal Length 00:07:00
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A Deeper Dive Into Aperture 00:05:00
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Primes vs Zooms 00:06:00
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Prime vs Zoom – Quality Comparison 00:02:00
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Upgrading Your Lenses – Kit vs Pro 00:01:00
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Lens Stabilization 00:03:00
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Filter Demonstration 00:03:00
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Specialty and Creative Lenses 00:04:00
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How to Clean Your Camera Lens 00:06:00
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Intro to Camera Accessories 00:01:00
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Memory Cards 00:04:00
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Batteries 00:02:00
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Stabilization 00:04:00
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Flashes and Lights 00:02:00
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Camera Bags 00:03:00
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Hard Drives 00:03:00
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Sam’s Favorite Bags 00:03:00
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Intro to Scenarios 00:01:00
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Intro and Tips for Portrait Photography 00:02:00
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Portrait Photo Demo 00:08:00
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Intro and Tips for Long Exposure Photography 00:02:00
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Daytime Long Exposure Demo 00:19:00
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Activity – Portrait 00:01:00
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Nighttime Long Exposure 00:09:00
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Activity – Long Exposure 00:01:00
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Intro and Tips for Landscape Photography 00:02:00
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Landscape Photo demo 00:07:00
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Activity – Landscape 00:01:00
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Intro and Tips for Product Photography 00:03:00
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Product Photo Demonstration with Natural Light 00:07:00
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Product Photography with Lights 00:03:00
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Adding a Refiection 00:02:00
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DIY Light Box 00:05:00
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Activity – Product 00:01:00
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Editing Product Photos 00:14:00
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Intro and Tips for Low Light Photography 00:02:00
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Low Light Demo 00:08:00
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Activity – Low light 00:04:00
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Intro and Tips for Sports and Action Photography 00:02:00
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Sports Photography 00:08:00
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Activity – Action and Sports 00:01:00
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Intro and Tips for Macro Photography 00:02:00
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Macro Photography Demo 00:05:00
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Activity – Macro 00:01:00
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Intro and Tips for Street Photography 00:02:00
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Street Photo demo 00:04:00
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Activity – Street and Architecture 00:01:00
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Intro to Event Photography 00:02:00
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A Chat About Event Photography 00:04:00
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Bring the Right Tools 00:05:00
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Be Aware of Your Surrounding 00:05:00
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Be Quick With Your Settings 00:05:00
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Capture the Details 00:04:00
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An Overview of Shooting a Wedding 00:10:00
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Activity – Events 00:01:00
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Intro to Drone Photography 00:01:00
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Our Recommended Drone Equipment 00:06:00
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Drone Tips 00:06:00
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Drone Demo 00:12:00
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Activity – Aerial Photography 00:01:00
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Intro and for Night Photography 00:01:00
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Night Photo Demo 00:04:00
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Activity – Night 00:01:00
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Intro to Editing 00:01:00
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Activity – Photo Editing 00:01:00
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Intro Photoshop 00:05:00
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Opening Photos in Photoshop CC 00:05:00
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Cropping in Photoshop CC 00:03:00
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White Balance in Photoshop CC 00:04:00
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Proper Photo Editing Workflow in Photoshop Photoshop CC 00:06:00
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Exposure Photoshop CC 00:03:00
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Color and Saturation in Photoshop CC 00:04:00
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Sharpening and Noise Reduction in Photoshop CC 00:06:00
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Tone Curve in Photoshop CC 00:03:00
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Effects – Vignettes, Grain, Dehaze in Photoshop CC 00:04:00
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Saving and Exporting in Photoshop CC 00:08:00
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HSL and Grayscale in Photoshop CC 00:05:00
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Split Toning in Photoshop CC 00:03:00
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Lens Corrections in Photoshop CC 00:06:00
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Spot and Blemish Removal in Photoshop CC 00:04:00
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Targeted Adjustments in Photoshop CC 00:05:00
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Straighten and Transform Tools in Photoshop CC 00:03:00
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Graduated, Radial, Brush Filters in Photoshop CC 00:08:00
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Range Masks in Photoshop CC 00:07:00
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Full Landscape Edit in Photoshop CC 00:15:00
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Full Portrait in Photoshop CC 00:11:00
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Cropping in Photoshop CC 00:04:00
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Layer Panel Workflow in Photoshop CC 00:02:00
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Making Photo Adjustment in Photoshop CC 00:11:00
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Removing Background from Photo in Photoshop CC 00:08:00
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Favorite Tools for Manipulating Photos in Photoshop CC 00:10:00
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Exporting from Photoshop CC 00:04:00
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Editing Togather an HDR Photo in Photoshop CC 00:03:00
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Intro to Lightroom Classic CC 00:05:00
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Importing and Organizing in Lightroom Classic CC 00:11:00
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Crop and Rotate Lightroom Classic CC 00:05:00
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White Balance in Lightroom Classic 00:08:00
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Exposure in Lightroom Classic CC 00:06:00
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Color and Saturation in Lightroom Classic CC 00:04:00
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Sharpening and Noise Reduction in Lightroom Classic CC 00:07:00
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Vignettes, Grain and Dehaze in Lightroom Classic CC 00:06:00
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Exporting in Lightroom Classic CC 00:10:00
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Lens Corrections in Lightroom Classic CC 00:05:00
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Split Tone in Lightroom Classic CC 00:05:00
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Removing Blemishes With the Heal and Clone Tools in Lightroom Classic CC 00:08:00
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Graduated, Radial and Brush Adjustments in Lightroom Classic CC 00:10:00
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Adjustment Brush Presets in Lightroom Classic CC 00:03:00
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Range Masks in Lightroom Classic CC 00:05:00
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Full Edit – Portrait in Lightroom Classic CC 00:19:00
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Full Edit – Black and White Action in Lightroom Classic CC 00:09:00
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Intro to Lightroom CC 00:03:00
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Import and Organize in Lightroom CC 00:10:00
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Crop and Rotate in Lightroom CC 00:03:00
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White Balance and Saturation in Lightroom CC 00:06:00
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Light – Exposure and Tone Curve in Lightroom CC 00:08:00
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Color Mixer in Lightroom CC 00:02:00
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Effects in Lightroom CC 00:05:00
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Split Toning in Lightroom CC 00:01:00
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Details in Lightroom CC 00:05:00
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Optics in Lightroom CC 00:03:00
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Geometry in Lightroom CC 00:04:00
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Exporting and Sharing Lightroom CC 00:02:00
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Healing and Clone Brushes in Lightroom CC 00:04:00
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Brush Adjustments Lightroom CC 00:04:00
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Radial and Linear Gradients Lightroom CC 00:05:00
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Advanced Optione and Presets in Lightroom CC 00:04:00
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Full Edit – Night Photo in Lightroom CC 00:11:00
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Full Edit – Portrait in Lightroom CC 00:14:00
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Editing Photos in Your Web Browses With Lightroom CC 00:03:00
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Intro to Mac Photos 00:02:00
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Importing and Organizing Mac Photos 00:07:00
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Cropping and Rotating in Mac Photos 00:05:00
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Exposure Adjustments in Mac Photos 00:04:00
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White Balance in Mac Photos 00:06:00
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Color, Saturation, HSL in Mac Photos 00:06:00
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Noise Reduction and Sharpening in Mac Photos 00:07:00
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Vignettes, Contrast, Black and White in Mac Photos 00:06:00
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Exporting in Mac Photos 00:06:00
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Full Edit -Portrait in Mac Photos 00:10:00
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Full Edit – Landscape in Mac Photos 00:09:00
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Intro to Google Photos 00:02:00
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Importing and Organizing in Google Photos 00:04:00
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Editing Photos in Google Photos in Google photos 00:07:00
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Downloading and Sharing in Google Photos 00:03:00
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Full Edit – Macro in Google Photos 00:05:00
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Full Edit – Landscape in Google Photos 00:06:00
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Intro to Photoshop Express 00:01:00
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Importing and Understanding the Workspace in Photoshop Express 00:04:00
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The Editing Workspace and Applying Filters in Photoshop Express 00:03:00
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Crop and Rotate in Photoshop Expressle 00:03:00
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Editing Photos in Photoshop Express 00:07:00
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Red Eye Removal, Text and Frames in Photoshop Express 00:04:00
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Removing Blemishes 00:01:00
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Saving and Exporting in Photoshop Express 00:02:00
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Creating Collages in Photoshop Express 00:05:00
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Full Edit – Landscape in Photoshop Express 00:05:00
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Full Edit – Product Photo in Photoshop Express 00:05:00
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Intro to Snapseed 00:01:00
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Opening Photos and Navigating the App 00:05:00
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Making Adjustments and Editing Exposure 00:05:00
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Cropping 00:02:00
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White Balance 00:02:00
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Details and Sharpening 00:02:00
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Tone Curves 00:03:00
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Rotate, Perspective and Expand 00:04:00
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Making Edits to Selected Parts of an Image 00:04:00
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Removing Blemishes and Healing Brush 00:01:00
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Snapseed Photo Styles 00:07:00
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Text and Frames 00:02:00
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Saving and Exporting 00:03:00
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Full Portrait Edit 00:06:00
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Intro to Sharing 00:02:00
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Online Platforms for Photographers 00:09:00
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Having Success on Instagram 00:07:00
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Activity – Portfolio 00:01:00
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Creating a Portfolio with Wix 00:17:00
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Chat about Having an Online Presence 00:07:00
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Chat about Getting More Followers 00:05:00
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A Chat about Best Web Platforms for Photographers 00:06:00
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Intro to Starting a Photography Business 00:01:00
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Starting a Photo Business 00:04:00
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Finding Your First Client 00:05:00
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Payments and Accounting 00:02:00
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How Much Should You Charge 00:05:00
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Contracts 00:03:00
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Income and Expense Tracking 00:03:00
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A Chat About Getting our First Clients 00:06:00
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A Chat About the Gear You Need to Start a Business 00:03:00
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A Chat About How Much You Should Charge 00:09:00
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Intro to Stock Photography 00:01:00
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The Best Stock Photos Sites to Sell on 00:02:00
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Selling Stock Photography on Your Own 00:03:00
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How Licensing 00:04:00
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How to Print Your Photos 00:03:00
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How Big Can You Print Your Photos 00:02:00
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Framing 00:02:00
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Thank You and Conclusion Video 00:03:00
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Intro and Tips for Wildlife Photography 00:02:00
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Wildlife Photography Demonstration 00:06:00
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Photo Chat – Sam’s Archipelago Trip 00:05:00
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Activity – Nature 00:01:00
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Activity – Wildlife 00:01:00
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most important camera settings include aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and focus modes. Mastering these helps control exposure, depth of field, sharpness, and motion. Understanding how these settings work together improves consistency and creativity in every photography scenario.
The exposure triangle—aperture, shutter speed, and ISO—controls light and image quality. Learning to balance all three helps you create brighter, sharper, or more artistic images. This foundation is essential for low light, portraits, landscapes, and fast-action photography.
Using natural light effectively means understanding direction, softness, and intensity. Window light, golden hour light, and shade give softer, balanced results. Learning to position your subject and adjust exposure helps you capture clean, flattering, and natural-looking photos.
Beginners improve composition by using the rule of thirds, leading lines, symmetry, perspective, and clean backgrounds. These techniques make images stronger and more engaging. Practicing composition in everyday scenes builds a photographer’s creative eye and storytelling ability.
Photographers commonly use Lightroom, Photoshop, Snapseed, and mobile editing apps. These tools adjust exposure, color, sharpness, and composition to enhance images. Building a consistent editing workflow helps create polished, professional photos suitable for portfolios, social media, and clients.
