Photography Masterclass (old version)
Take better photos and learn how to make money from them with this complete guide to photography.
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This online photography course will teach you how to take amazing images and sell them, whether you use a smartphone, mirrorless or a DSLR camera.
This 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.
Check out some of our student photos in lectures 1 & 2. You can preview them for free by clicking on them below. These photos were submitted during the 2015 photo competition.
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.
Master Photography Techniques to Create Extraordinary Images and Boost Your Freelancing Income.
- Understand How Cameras Work and What Gear You Need
- Master Shooting in Manual Mode and Editing Photos
- Use Stabilization, Composition, and Lighting
- Learn How to Sell Photos or Start a Photography Business (Sections 16-18)
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.
About the instructors:
Phil Ebiner started teaching online courses in 2012, and now has over 110,000 happy students on Udemy learning all sorts of things from photography to video making. Phil worked as a photographer at a private college a few years ago doing event coverage, marketing & advertising, and social media.
Sam Shimizu-Jones has been taking photos his entire life. Growing up in Santa Cruz, CA, he fell in love with photography skating around town. Since then, he's traveled the world taking photos for business and pleasure. Most recently, Sam worked as the photographer for Floating Doctors, a medical non-profit working in Panama.
Your Instructor
My passion is inspiring people through online courses. Since 2012, over 2,000,000 students have taken my online courses - and I'm so grateful to every single one of you.
I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Film and Television Production from Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles. Over the past 10 years, I've shot and edited thousands of videos that have played everywhere from the movie screen and television to film festivals and YouTube.
Course Curriculum
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PreviewWhat will you learn in this course & who is it for? (2:04)
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PreviewDive In! How does camera exposure work in under 3 minutes! (2:45)
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PreviewSuccess! How will you succeed in this course? (0:51)
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StartCourse Requirements - what do you need to take this course? (1:44)
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StartWho are we - the instructors? (2:57)
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StartMap to Success - What are you interested in learning?
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StartIntroduction to the Photography Basics section (1:02)
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StartA brief history of photography (5:40)
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StartThe longer version of the history of photography
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StartModern photography - where are we today? (2:37)
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StartFrom iPhone to fancy DSLR: the basic photographers toolbox (2:00)
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StartConclusion - what did we learn in this section? (0:45)
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StartIntroduction to the Understanding the Camera section (0:44)
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StartTypes of cameras (1:20)
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StartCamera Type: DSLR (2:55)
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StartCamera Type: Smart Phone (1:51)
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StartCamera Type: Point & Shoot (1:43)
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StartCamera Type: Mirrorless (1:53)
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StartCamera Type: Mirrorless Part 2 (2:33)
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StartShutters & Sensors (2:49)
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StartSensor Size Chart
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StartHow does the camera work?
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StartFile Formats - RAW vs. JPEG (2:38)
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StartThe Power of Shooting in RAW Revealed (3:35)
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StartHow to Adjust the Viewfinder Focus (1:15)
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StartWhite Balance Symbol Chart
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StartUnderstanding Burst Mode
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StartScene Modes Chart
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StartConclusion - what did we learn in this section? (0:30)