Welcome to “Mastering Photography: From Beginner to Advanced.” In this comprehensive course, you will embark on a journey to unlock the full potential of your camera and develop the skills needed to capture stunning images in various scenarios. From mastering the basics of composition and exposure to exploring advanced techniques in lighting and post-processing, this course is designed to cater to photographers of all levels.
Lesson 1- Triangle in Photography
- Introduction to the Course
- What is Exposure?
- What is Aperture?
- What is Shutter Speed?
- What is ISO?
Live Activity Setting Up the Cameras with the students.
(Pick and Choose 2 Volunteers to set the setup, take pictures and see live results on a screen a live results).
- Exposing with your Light Meter
- Exposing Compensation
- Dynamic Range
- HDR and Bracketing
- Exposure Histogram
- Exposure Stop
- Stops of Lights
Small Test- Corrected on the Class.
Lesson 2 – Composition in Photography
- What is Composition?
- The rule of Thirds
- Negative Spaces
- Leading Lines
- Balance & Symmetry
- Perspective & Angle
- Backgrounds
- Shooting Portraits with a Wide vs Telephoto Lens
- Analyzes Compositional Style on Instagram
Small Test - Corrected on the Class
Lesson 3 – Focus and Depth of Field in Photography
- What is Depth of Field
- Depth of Field and Aperture
- Shallow Depth of Field
- Manual Focus vs Auto Focus
- Auto Focus Mode
- Tips for Shooting Fast Objects
- Focus in Low Light
- Bokeh
- Photos with Foreground and Background Elements
Small Test - Corrected on the Class
Lesson 4 – Camera Anatomy & Settings For HQ Photography
- What is Camera Anatomy?
- Features of Most Cameras
- Camera Scene Modes
- File Types: Raw vs JPEG.
- Your Camera’s Sensor
- Photo Resolution
- Burst Mode
- DSLR vs Mirrorless Cameras
- How to Use Any Camera
Small Test - Corrected on the Class
Lesson 5 – White Balance and Color in Photography
- Intro to White Balance and Color
- Light Temperature and White Balance
- Kelvin Temperature Scale
- White Balance Modes & Auto White Balance
- Picture Profiles and In-Camera Adjustments
- Light Spectrum & Colors
- Shooting for Black and White
- Set White Balance with custom WB Mode
Small Test - Corrected on the Class
Lesson 6 – Lighting & Flash Photography
- What is Lighting?
- Shooting in Natural Light
- Shooting in Artificial Light
- Shooting with Camera Flash
- Shooting with External Flash
- Shooting with Flash Outdoors
- Shooting with Lighting Kit
- Creative Lighting – Silhouettes & The Black Light
- Artistic Flares
- Getting Rid of Glare in Glasses
Small Test - Corrected on the Class
Lesson 7 – Mobile Photography
- Smartphone Photography
- Discovering Your Phone’s Camera and Capabilities
- Exposing with a Smartphone
- Shooting with a Mobile Phone
- Shooting in Low light with Mobile Phone
- Mobile Phone Photo Accessories
- Portrait Mode
Small Test - Corrected on the Class
Test of Lesson 1-Corrected in Private (Not Failing)
Lesson 8 – Equipment – Cameras for Photography
- Know Your Camera Types
- What the Best Beginner Camera
- How to Build Your Camera Kit
Small Test - Corrected on the Class
Lesson 8 – Equipment – Cameras for Photography
- What is Focal Length?
- Deep Into Aperture
- Prime vs Zoom Lenses
- Lens Stabilization
- Filter Demonstration
- Chromatic Aberration
- Creative Lenses
Lesson 9 – Portrait Photography
- Tips for Shooting Portraits
- Portrait Demonstration
- How Changing your Subject Head Position Can Change the Portrait
- Maternity Photos
Lesson 10 – Long Exposure Photography
- Daytime Long Exposure Demonstration
- Night Long Exposure Demonstration
Lesson 11 – Product Photography
- Product Photography Demonstration with Natural
- Product Photography Demonstration with Artificial
- Low Light Photography Demonstration
- Create a DIY Product Photo Light Box
- Editing a Product Photo
Lesson 12 – Photography for Events
- Sports Photography Demonstration
- Macro Photography
- Street Photography Demonstration
Lesson 13 – Wedding Photography
- Tips for Shooting Events
- Tools for Weddings
- Settings for Weddings
- Overview of Shooting a Wedding.
Lesson 14 – Photo Editing
- Importing and Filtering Photos
- White Balance Adjustments
- Lens Corrections
- Split Toning’s
- Brushes & Filter Presets
- Range Masks for Pin Pointing your adjustments
Requirements
- Length of each session: 4 hours