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Skillshare

Photography Masterclass: Your Complete Guide to Photography

via Skillshare

Overview

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

This photography 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.

Master Photography Techniques to Create Extraordinary Images!

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.

What will you learn:

  • Understand how cameras work and what gear you need
  • Master shooting in manual mode and understanding your camera
  • Know what equipment you should buy no matter what your budget is
  • Follow our practical demonstrations to see how we shoot in real-world scenarios
  • Use composition, lighting, and proper settings to take better photos
  • Edit photos professionally to make them look even better
  • Learn start a photography business and make money from your new skills

Course Sections:

  1. Introduction
  2. Exposure
  3. Composition
  4. Focus and Depth of Field
  5. Camera Anatomy & Settings
  6. White Balance and Color
  7. Lighting and Flash Photography
  8. Mobile Photography
  9. Equipment - Cameras
  10. Equipment - Lenses
  11. Equipment - Accessories
  12. Portrait Photography
  13. Long Exposure Photography
  14. Landscape Photography
  15. Product Photography
  16. Low Light Photography
  17. Sports & Action Photography
  18. Macro Photography
  19. Street & Architecture Photography
  20. Event & Wedding Photography
  21. Aerial & Drone Photography
  22. Wildlife Photography
  23. Night Photography
  24. Intro to Editing
  25. Photoshop CC
  26. Lightroom Classic CC
  27. Lightroom CC
  28. Photos for Mac
  29. Google Photos
  30. Photoshop Express
  31. Snapseed
  32. Sharing
  33. Starting a Photography Business
  34. Selling Stock Photography
  35. Printing Your Photos
  36. Conclusion

Styles of photography you will learn:

  • Portrait photography
  • Long exposure photography
  • Landscape photography
  • Product photography
  • Low light photography
  • Sports and action photography
  • Street photography
  • Architecture photography
  • Event and wedding photography
  • Aerial and drone photography
  • Wildlife photography
  • Night photography
  • and more!

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.

Who are the Instructors?

Phil Ebiner, Sam Shimizu-Jones, and Will Carnahan - all professionals making a living from their photographic skills, have come together to create this amazing new course. 

Phil & Sam, creators of the original Photography Masterclass, took the feedback left from students to make this course even better. Will has come on board to share his passion and in-depth knowledge of photography with you.

With 3 instructors, you'll get premium support and feedback to help you become a better photographer!

Our happiness guarantee...

We can't wait to see you in the course!

Enroll now, and we'll help you take better photos than ever before!

Phil, Sam, & Will

Syllabus

  • Welcome to the Course
  • Skillshare Course Overview
  • Join the Official Student Photography Group
  • How Does a Camera Work?
  • Exposure: Intro to Exposure
  • Exposure: What is Aperture?
  • Exposure: What is Shutter Speed?
  • Exposure: What is ISO?
  • Exposure: The Exposure Triangle
  • Exposure: Modes
  • Exposure: Using the Exposure Meter
  • Exposure: Metering Modes
  • Exposure: Exposure Compensation
  • Exposure: Dynamic Range
  • Exposure: Reading Exposure with a Histogram
  • Exposure: HDR & Bracketing
  • Exposure: What is an Exposure Stop
  • Composition: What is Composition?
  • Composition: The Rule of Thirds
  • Composition: Negative Space
  • Composition: Leading Lines
  • Composition: Symmetry and Balance
  • Composition: Perspective and Angles
  • Composition: Backgrounds
  • Composition: Shooting Portraits with Wide vs. Telephoto Lenses
  • Focus & Depth of Field: Intro
  • Focus & Depth of Field: Understanding Depth of Field
  • Focus & Depth of Field: How to Get a Blurrier Background
  • Focus & Depth of Field: Manuel vs. Auto Focus
  • Focus & Depth of Field: Auto Focus Modes
  • Focus & Depth of Field: Getting Sharp Focus on Moving Objects
  • Focus & Depth of Field: What is Bokeh?
  • Focus & Depth of Field: Viewfinder Focus
  • Camera Anatomy: Introduction
  • Camera Anatomy: Common Camera Features
  • Camera Anatomy: Camera Scene Modes
  • Camera Anatomy: File Types & Formats
  • Camera Anatomy: DSLR vs. Mirrorless
  • Camera Anatomy: The Camera Sensor
  • Camera Anatomy: Continuous & Burst Modes
  • Camera Anatomy: Resolution and Quality
  • White Balance: Introduction
  • White Balance: What is White Balance?
  • White Balance: Kelvin Temperature Scale
  • White Balance: Auto White Balance Modes
  • White Balance: Color Profiles
  • White Balance: Light Spectrum & Color Theory
  • White Balance: Creative Colors
  • White Balance: Black and White Photography
  • White Balance: Custom White Balance
  • Lighting: Introduction
  • Lighting: Using Natural Light
  • Lighting: Using Light from a Window
  • Lighting: Using Artificial Light
  • Lighting: Using the Camera's Flash
  • Lighting: Using an External Flash
  • Lighting: 3-Point Lighting with a Light Kit
  • Lighting: Creative Lighting
  • Mobile Photography: Introduction
  • Mobile Photography: Using a Smartphone Camera
  • Mobile Photography: Exposing with a Smartphone
  • Mobile Photography: Tips for Better Smartphone Photos
  • Mobile Photography: Low Light with a Smartphone
  • Mobile Photography: Mobile Camera Accessories
  • Mobile Photography: Portrait Mode
  • Cameras: Introduction
  • Cameras: Camera Types
  • Cameras: What is Your Budget?
  • Cameras: Where to Buy a Camera
  • Cameras: What is the Best Beginner Camera?
  • Cameras: How to Build a Camera Kit
  • Cameras: Intro to Photo Chats
  • Cameras: A Chat About Buying a New Camera
  • Cameras: Our 2022 Camera Chat
  • Lenses: Introduction
  • Lenses: Deeper Dive into Focal Length
  • Lenses: Deeper Dive into Aperture
  • Lenses: Primes vs. Zooms
  • Lenses: Quality Comparison
  • Lenses: Upgrading Your Lens
  • Lenses: Stabilization
  • Lenses: Filters
  • Lenses: Filter Demonstration
  • Lenses: Specialty Lenses
  • Lenses: How to Clean a Camera Lens
  • Accessories: Introduction
  • Accessories: Memory Cards
  • Accessories: Batteries
  • Accessories: Stabilization
  • Accessories: Flashes and Lights
  • Accessories: Camera Bags
  • Accessories: Hard Drives
  • Accessories: Sam's Favorite Bags
  • Intro to Photo Scenarios
  • Portrait Photography: Tips
  • Portrait Photography: Demo
  • Long Exposure Photography: Tips
  • Long Exposure Photography: Daytime Demo
  • Long Exposure Photography: Night Demo
  • Landscape Photography: Tips
  • Landscape Photography: Demo
  • Product Photography: Tips
  • Product Photography: Natural Light Demo
  • Product Photography: Lighting Demo
  • Product Photography: Reflection
  • Product Photography: DIY Light Box
  • Product Photography: Editing Your Product Photos
  • Low Light Photography: Tips
  • Low Light Photography: Demo
  • Sports & Action Photography: Tips
  • Sports & Action Photography: Demo
  • Sports & Action Photography: Demo II
  • Macro Photography: Tips
  • Macro Photography: Demo
  • Street Photography: Tips
  • Street Photography: Demo
  • Event Photography: Tips
  • Event Photography: Chat
  • Event Photography: Bring the Right Tools
  • Event Photography: Be Aware of Your Surroundings
  • Event Photography: Be Quick with Your Settings
  • Event Photography: Capture the Details
  • Event Photography: Overview of Wedding Photography
  • Drone Photography: Tips
  • Drone Photography: Equipment
  • Drone Photography: Tips
  • Drone Photography: Demo
  • Night Photography: Tips
  • Night Photography: Demo
  • Wildlife Photography: Tips
  • Wildlife Photography: Demo
  • Wildlife Photography: Sam's Mexico Trip
  • Intro to Editing
  • Photoshop CC: Intro
  • Photoshop CC: Opening Photos
  • Photoshop CC: Cropping
  • Photoshop CC: White Balance
  • Photoshop CC: Editing Workflow
  • Photoshop CC: Exposure
  • Photoshop CC: Color and Saturation
  • Photoshop CC: Sharpening and Noise Reduction
  • Photoshop CC: Tone Curve
  • Photoshop CC: Effects
  • Photoshop CC: Exporting
  • Photoshop CC: HSL and Grayscale
  • Photoshop CC: Split Toning
  • Photoshop CC: Lens Corrections
  • Photoshop CC: Spot Removal
  • Photoshop CC: Targeted Adjustments
  • Photoshop CC: Straighten and Transform
  • Photoshop CC: Graduated, Radial, Brush Filters
  • Photoshop CC: Range Masks
  • Photoshop CC: Landscape Demo
  • Photoshop CC: Portrait Demo
  • Photoshop CC: Cropping II
  • Photoshop CC: Layer Panel
  • Photoshop CC: Photo Adjustments
  • Photoshop CC: Removing a Background
  • Photoshop CC: Favorite Tools
  • Photoshop CC: Exporting II
  • Photoshop CC: HDR Editing
  • Lightroom Classic CC: Intro
  • Lightroom Classic CC: Import and Organize
  • Lightroom Classic CC: Crop and Rotate
  • Lightroom Classic CC: White Balance
  • Lightroom Classic CC: White Balance
  • Lightroom Classic CC: Sharpening and Noise Reduction
  • Lightroom Classic CC: Vignettes, Grain and Dehaze
  • Lightroom Classic CC: Exporting
  • Lightroom Classic CC: Lens Corrections
  • Lightroom Classic CC: Split Tone
  • Lightroom Classic CC: Graduated, Radial and Brush Adjustments
  • Lightroom Classic CC: Brush Presets
  • Lightroom Classic CC: Range Masks
  • Lightroom Classic CC: Full Portrait Edit
  • Lightroom Classic CC: Full Black and White Edit
  • Lightroom CC: Intro
  • Lightroom CC: Import and Organize
  • Lightroom CC: Crop and Rotate
  • Lightroom CC: White Balance and Saturation
  • Lightroom CC: Exposure and Tone
  • Lightroom CC: Color Mixer
  • Lightroom CC: Effects
  • Lightroom CC: Split Toning
  • Lightroom CC: Details
  • Lightroom CC: Optics
  • Lightroom CC: Geometry
  • Lightroom CC: Exporting
  • Lightroom CC: Healing and Clone Brushes
  • Lightroom CC: Brush Adjustments
  • Lightroom CC: Radial and Linear Gradients
  • Lightroom CC: Advanced Options and Presets
  • Lightroom CC: Full Night Edit
  • Lightroom CC: Full Portrait Edit
  • Lightroom CC: Editing via the Cloud
  • Sharing: Intro
  • Sharing: Online Platforms for Photographers
  • Sharing: Instagram Success
  • Sharing: Create a Portfolio with Wix
  • Sharing: A Chat about Online Presence
  • Sharing: A Chat about Getting More Followers
  • Sharing: A Chat about Best Web Platforms
  • Business: Intro
  • Business: Starting a Photo Business
  • Business: Finding Your First Client
  • Business: Payments and Accounting
  • Business: How Much Should You Charge?
  • Business: Contracts
  • Business: Income and Expense Tracking
  • Business: A Chat about Getting Our First Clients
  • Business: Gear You Need to Start a Business
  • Business: A Chat about How to Charge
  • Stock Photography: Intro
  • Stock Photography: Best Websites
  • Stock Photography: Selling Your Own Photos
  • Stock Photography: Licensing
  • Printing: Intro
  • Printing: How Big Can You Print?
  • Printing: Framing
  • Thank You Video
  • Bonus: Free Lightroom Presets
  • How to Install Lightroom Presets
  • Preset Pack 1: Flat Matte Style
  • Preset Pack 2: Street Grunge Style
  • Preset Pack 3: Bold Contrasty Colors
  • Preset Pack 4: Light & Airy
  • Preset Pack 5: Vintage Vibes
  • Preset Pack 6: Desaturated Colors

Taught by

Phil Ebiner

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