Photography Master Course...
WOW! This testimonial (for this photography master course) gave me goosebumps...
"I found that this course is quite in-depth for what I need at this point in time. I have now got a new found love for taking photos. Everywhere I go my camera goes and I am always looking at everything and anything from different angles to take a pic of.
I never thought I would say this, but I now think that I want to start a photography business. I have always wanted to do something that I enjoy but have never found it, doing this photography course has made me see the light. It won't happen right away as I have much more to learn but it will happen and I will enjoy it.
Thank you so much, Chris, for what you have taught many of us including me. You have made a massive impact on my life with what I have learned and now enjoy."
~ Kelly Tait
I'm honored and humbled to have helped Kelly on her journey as a photographer! Learn more about this course...
Hello & welcome to my Photography Masterclass. My name is Chris Parker and I've been a pro photographer for 30 years. Take your photography skills to the next level and take better photos with this photography masterclass.
What you'll learn in this photography course...
Get to know your camera...
- Getting to know the basics of your camera
- Focusing Modes - which ones to use and why
- Shooting Modes - which ones to use and why
- Drive Modes - when and why to use which ones
- Quality Modes - what they are and my recommend mode
- Metering Modes - the basics (explained in detail in the Exposure section)
- White Balance - what it is and my recommendation
Get to know your photography lenses...
- New vs. Old - should you buy new or used? Find out.
- Off Brand vs. Name Brand - should you buy name brand or Sigma, Tamron, etc..? Find out.
- Parts of lenses - the different parts of your lens
- Focal length - learn what it is
- When to use which lens - learn to use which focal length when
- Cropped sensor - learn what it is and how to determine which lens to buy
- Types of lenses - learn the different types of lenses
- Prime lenses - learn why this is my favorite type of lens
- Zoom lenses - learn about the different types of zoom lenses
- Macro lenses - learn which one you should buy and why
- Fish eye lenses - learn why I returned this lens
- Tilt/Shift lenses - learn how to use this lens for creativity and/or for architecture
- Lens Baby lenses - learn about this cool, creative lens option
Master & understand light...
- What is light & where does it come from
- Do you really know what light is?
- Visible light spectrum
- How your eyes see things and how they have color
- How your eyes see light vs. your camera
- The 3 behaviors of light
- Tones & dynamic ranges
- HDR photography basics
- Understand the 4 types of contrast
- Learn the 4 characteristics of light
Master your camera settings to ditch auto & shoot manually...
- Learn the exposure triangle and the missing element
- Master aperture for full creative control
- Master shutter speed for another creative option
- Truly understand and master ISO for achieving your creative vision
- Understand exposure and why it’s important to nail in-camera
- Learn 2 analogies (better than the exposure triangle) to help you master the 3 camera settings to shoot manually
- Learn a built-in (in your camera) secret tool to help you shoot manually and nail your exposure in-camera
- Learn about the exposure value and how to use for perfect exposures
Composition...
- Learn what composition is and means
- Learn what the "rule of thirds" is and how to use it for better compositions
- the different elements that help with composition
- Aspect Ratio essentials
- the 7 "Ingredients" of Composition
- and much more
I'll share with you everything you need to know about shooting manually. By the end of this course, you'll be able to ditch Auto and shoot in Manual Mode.
This course will start off with the basics of photography; Understanding the Exposure Triangle. We'll also go beyond the "triangle" and learn about it's limitations and why it's so complicated.
Next up, learning about what an Aperture is, Shutter Speed and (the accurate and semi-technical - that most people don't teach - explanation of) ISO.
Then, you'll learn an easier way to understand (photography) Exposure (say good-bye to the Exposure Triangle) with 2 different analogies. At this point, you'll almost be ready to start shooting manually. But first, you'll learn about a cool tool in your camera - the Light Meter. Plus, you'll learn about the Exposure Indicator (and EV).
Once you've reached this point of the course, you'll begin practicing what you've learned: in Manual Mode!
Throughout this photography classroom, there will be additional projects and supporting documents to help you understand (and retain) what you've learned.
