Capture stunning images and master your camera with this comprehensive introduction to photography. This 8-week course teaches you both the technical and artistic sides of photography, transforming you from someone who simply takes snapshots into a photographer who creates compelling images. Whether you have a DSLR, mirrorless camera, or even a smartphone, and want to take professional-quality photos, this course covers essential techniques that apply to all cameras. You will learn how to understand and control your camera settings, master the exposure triangle of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, compose compelling photographs using proven rules, use natural and artificial lighting creatively, capture beautiful portraits that reveal personality, shoot stunning landscape and nature photography, edit and enhance your photos in post-processing, and curate a portfolio of your best work. Through practical assignments and photo challenges, you will practice skills weekly and receive feedback. No prerequisites required ÔÇô any camera works, even smartphones with manual controls. You will develop your photographic eye and technical skills simultaneously. By the end of this 8-week program, you will shoot in manual mode confidently, understand composition and lighting principles, have a portfolio showcasing your best images, and possess skills to pursue photography professionally or as a serious hobby.
Creative Arts educator with a background in graphic design, photography, and digital storytelling.
8 modules • 32 resources • 8 quizzes
Understanding your camera
Aperture, shutter speed, ISO
Rule of thirds and leading lines
Natural and artificial light
Taking photos of people
Capturing nature and scenery
Post-processing techniques
Showcasing your best work