Certification: Yes, after completion of the course and an assessment exam.

This course is designed to teach you the technical 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.

Course Content:

1. History and introduction of photography
2. Types of cameras
3. Lighting - Lens, shutter speed, aperture
4. Exposure settings, knowing the right lenses and exposure modes
5. Introduction to image sensor, megapixel, ISO setting
6. Depth of field, using it effectively and knowing factors
7. Characteristics of lights, natural and artificial sources of light, quality and angle of light, use of reflectors
8. Automations in camera
9. Art of composition rules - framing, line of thirds, lines and shapes
10. Use of flash photography, studio lighting setup with multiple flash lights, portable flash, lights modifiers etc.
11. Practical - Outdoor - basic camera handling, shutter speed, aperture settings, portraiture-use of reflectors, macro photography, freezing of actions
12. Practical - Indoor - many practical studio sessions to help grasp the camera and subject
13. Introduction to Digital Image Editing - Adobe Photoshop

Pre-requisites:

1. DSLR interchangeable lens camera is a great option for taking this course.
2. DSLR camera and equipment required during this course is shared with you to help you learn.

For whom is this course?

1. Anyone who has a love of photography and the creative process. If you want to go from snapshots to methodically and consistently "create" amazing photos
2. Those who want to learn the fundamentals and be prepared to move on to subject focused courses

Amateur photographers wanting to improve their technical skills