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Photographer Diploma Fundamentals

Become a Better Photographer - Part I |* Video Training *|* Free Certificate *| No Hidden Fees | 24/7 tutor support


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Price
£12 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Course format What's this?
Video
Duration
6 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
1 year
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

This Become a Better Photographer - Part I course is for professionals who want to be successful in their field. The course covers all of the necessary skills and knowledge for becoming a specialist in this field. This Become a Better Photographer - Part I course will teach you real-world information and expertise from industry professionals and practitioners.

The Become a Better Photographer - Part I course begins with a foundational understanding of Become a Better Photographer - Part I and progresses to sharing expert knowledge. This course will provide you with a thorough understanding of Become a Better Photographer - Part I, including important concepts, strategies for using it, and in-depth expertise.

With the Become a Better Photographer - Part I course, you can gain new skills and expand your professional knowledge while working from home at your speed. The Become a Better Photographer - Part I has been professionally developed for you to complete via distance e-learning and get a professional certificate without ever having to leave your home!

You will have gained comprehensive knowledge and practical abilities at the end of this course. The course also includes an E-certificate, which can help you stand out in the job market by adding value to your resume.

You may realise your goals and prepare for your ideal profession by taking this comprehensive Become a Better Photographer - Part I course. The Become a Better Photographer - Part I course gives students an in-depth learning experience that they may work through at their own pace to help them advance their careers. The Become a Better Photographer - Part I course will teach you everything you need to know to advance in your chosen field.

To give you the most convenient and rich learning experience possible, the Become a Better Photographer - Part I course is divided into multiple modules. You will obtain an instant e-certificate as confirmation of complete skill development and competency upon successful completion of the Become a Better Photographer - Part I course.

In conclusion, the Become a Better Photographer - Part I course is an excellent way to advance your profession. So, what do you have to lose? Enrol right now!

What you will learn?

  • To explain camera settings
  • To demonstrate easy tips for getting sharp images
  • To show how an understanding of light and composition is worth more to you than a whole bagful of camera accessories
  • Raise awareness of the possibilities for taking great photos
  • To demonstrate easy ways of taking amazing outdoor portraits
  • To show some great ways of getting better landscape photos
  • To provide tips on getting better flash photos indoors
  • To show how to take better photos in specific environments (e.g snow, indoors by a window etc…)
  • To help understand image quality, resolution and the different camera types
  • To realise the great potential you have for becoming a great photographer

And you will also get these gifts

  • Free instant e-Certificate
  • Free Printed Certificate
  • Free Printed Transcript
  • One-year Course Access

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Certificate of completion

Hard copy certificate - Included

Course media

Description

Why do people enjoy and enrol in Global Courses' Become a Better Photographer - Part I Course?

  • Ensures course quality.
  • Complies with UK and EU regulations.
  • Cost-effective.
  • Variety of courses.
  • After finishing your course, you will get an immediate free E-certificate.
  • Accessibility from a laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
  • Created by industry experts and experienced professionals.
  • Email, Live Chat, and Phone help are available immediately.
  • Tutoring is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Course Curriculum

Module 1: BEGINNER CAMERA SETTINGS (IMPORTANT INFO USED IN SUBSEQUENT LECTURES)

  • Use the Exposure Triangle to understand exposure and get out of the Auto mode
  • The ISO setting, what is it and what’s it for?
  • Exposure Compensation, why you sometimes need to darken or lighten your images
  • Lens apertures, learn about one of the most important camera settings

Module 2: MORE ADVANCED CAMERA SETTINGS

  • 5 Tips for tack sharp focusing
  • Choose the right shutter speeds to avoid camera shake & get sharper photos
  • Use your histogram to nail the exposure for those important images
  • Aperture & depth of field – start getting creative (DSLRs)
  • Scene modes & depth of field (Compact cameras)

Module 3: IMPROVE YOUR IMAGES WITH NATURAL LIGHTING

  • Top Shade, the professional’s portrait lighting secret
  • Dealing with the sun when taking a portrait
  • Direction of light and the effect it has on your photos
  • Get nice blue skies in your photos and avoid white skies
  • How to retain the ambient light of a nicely lit room
  • Better indoor portraits using window light – pt 1 of 2
  • Better indoor portraits using window light – pt 2 of 2
  • Create a great look using backlighting
  • How to improve your natural light portraits using a reflector

Module 4: IMPROVE YOUR IMAGES USING BETTER COMPOSITION

  • Use the rule of thirds for improved composition
  • Better composition using diagonal lines
  • Use ‘Leading Lines’ to create more dramatic images
  • Use repeating patterns for more impact
  • Improve your composition using the ‘frame within a frame’ trick
  • Blur the background for more impact (DSLRs)
  • Blur the background to isolate your subject (Compact Cameras)
  • Don’t let cluttered backgrounds ruin your portraits
  • Improve your portraits using unusual backgrounds
  • Improve your portraits using nature’s own abstract backgrounds

Module 5: TIPS ON POSING FOR PORTRAITS

  • Flatter your individual subject with these full length posing tips
  • Family or small group poses – Pt I Standing poses
  • Family or small group poses – Pt II Seated poses
  • Individual natural and relaxed female poses
  • Ideas for photographing children, 4-6 months old
  • Ideas for photographing children, 9-12 months old

Module 6: LANDSCAPES AND SCENERY

  • Landscape photography tips, a walkthough with Barbara
  • How to take better photos in the snow

Module 7: FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

  • Better results using an external flashgun, Pt I – Bouncing the flash
  • Better flash portraits using an external flashgun, Pt II – More creative portraits
  • Better results using your cameras’ built-in flash – soften the shadows
  • Better results using on-board flash – get a more pleasing background

Module 8: INFORMATION AND TIPS ON USING LENSES

  • General tips on camera lenses, variable/fixed apertures, fast/slow, what are prime lenses?
  • Lens focal length, Pt I – Perspective
  • Lens focal length, Pt II – ‘Field of View’
  • Lens focal length, Pt III – ‘Depth of Field’

Module 9: OTHER GENERAL TECHNIQUES

  • How the ‘half press of the shutter’ technique can improve your picture taking
  • How to easily create a stunning online slide show in minutes
  • How to take photos of fireworks
  • Use the fashion photographer’s perspective trick for longer legs

Module 10: HOW TO TAKE A REALLY FLATTERING PROFILE OR PR PHOTO

  • Take a more flattering PR or Profile photo – Basic technique using using ‘Top Shade’
  • Take a more flattering Profile or PR photo – Refining the basic profile or PR image

Module 11: WHICH DIGITAL CAMERA TO BUY NEXT, MEGAPIXELS IS NOT THE ANSWER.

  • The myth of megapixels – image resolution and quality
  • Which camera should I buy next – there’s so many to choose from!

Module 12: SUPPORTING PDF

  • Supporting PDF

Certification

You will get an immediately recognised e-certificate upon successful completion of the Become a Better Photographer - Part I course. Our courses are completely approved and include the most up-to-date industry information and abilities, allowing you to become an expert in the area. The certificate is also available in physical form and may be sent to your address. There will be a £5.99 delivery fee inside UK and £16.99 for International delivery.

Who is this course for?

  • Beginner amateur photographers
  • Intermediate amateur photographers

Requirements

The Become a Better Photographer - Part I course has no official entrance criteria, and anybody may join! This course is open to anybody who enjoys learning and is willing to put in the effort.

You may learn online using any internet-connected device, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone. You may study whenever it is convenient for you and finish the Become a Better Photographer - Part I course at your own speed.

All students must be above the age of 16 and have a love for learning and reading.

Career path

This Become a Better Photographer - Part I course can help you land the career you want in the field. Regardless of your current job situation, the training will help you advance your career. As you complete this Become a Better Photographer - Part I course, you may be able to explore a variety of professional opportunities.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.