Basics of Professional Photography

categories: Media, Photography & Film

Career Development

Life Improvement

Photography

SDG 4: Quality Education

By the end of this course, you will be able to

The basics of professional photography from taking the first shot to making a professional photo, how the camera works and what the photographer can do with it.
The types of cameras and lenses, identifying the right type for different purposes, and explaining the correct exposure in light, quality of light and colors.
To identify the correct and incorrect exposure, you will understand how to operate the camera and use different features to take a professional photo.

Course details

2 h 7 m/33 lessons
Last updated: 18/3/2018
1 learning resources
Course completion certificate

Course Content

Free lessons

The Image

3 Minutes

How to Focus

2 Minutes

ISO vs Shutter Speed vs Aperture

4 Minutes

1. Basics of Professional Photography

The Photographer

3 Minutes

The Image

3 Minutes

The Light

4 Minutes

Camera Types

3 Minutes

DSLR Camera Types

2 Minutes

Choosing a DSLR Camera

2 Minutes

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Camera

2 Minutes

The Focus

4 Minutes

Sensors and Megapixels

4 Minutes

10.

The ISO

1 Minutes

11.

Color Depth & Dynamic Range

3 Minutes

12.

Frames Per Second (FPS)

3 Minutes

13.

Focus Modes

9 Minutes

14.

How to Focus

2 Minutes

15.

The Photographer's Bag

2 Minutes

16.

The Tripod and Monopod

2 Minutes

17.

The Memory Card

5 Minutes

18.

Additional Camera Accessories

2 Minutes

19.

Accessories Must Have

2 Minutes

20.

Lenses and Focal Length

3 Minutes

21.

The Mid-Range Lense

3 Minutes

22.

Special Purpose Lenses

2 Minutes

23.

Full Frame vs Cropped Frame Lenses

3 Minutes

24.

How to Purchase a Lens

8 Minutes

learning resources

25.

Exposure

3 Minutes

26.

Aperture and Depth of Field

5 Minutes

27.

Shutter Speed

5 Minutes

28.

Camera Sensor

5 Minutes

29.

ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture

2 Minutes

30.

ISO vs Shutter Speed vs Aperture

4 Minutes

31.

Camera Modes

5 Minutes

32.

White Balance

2 Minutes

33.

RAW vs JPG

3 Minutes

About this course

This course is the ultimate guide to provide you with the basics of professional photography. Discover all the factors contributing to creating the perfect photograph and learn how to capture unique photos with the right camera. The course will cover key camera settings that will help take your photography skills to the next level. It will also introduce you to the vital equipment that should be present in every photographer's bag. Learn all the technical terms that every professional photographer must know and apply to every image you take.

Course requirements and prerequisites

There are no requirements for this course, your interest in the topic and your commitment to learning are only what you need to achieve the most benefit from this course.