Online Photography Course for Beginners
4 weeks to better photos - Do you want to create fantastic pictures of your family, children and friends?
Do you want to take better photographs when visiting new places?
Are you frustrated with the quality of the photographs you take with your fancy new camera?
Fed up with blurry, out of focus photos?
Confused by all the buttons, dials and options?
Are you Stuck on Auto?
Do you end up just using the camera on your smartphone because its easier?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, this is the perfect online photography course for you!
Location
Online & via Google Meet
Duration
4 week course with weekly Live Q&A
Price
£39.00 per person
Start Dates
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Learn to take better photos of...
Family Events
Get better photographs at special family occasions. I will show you how to take natural, candid pictures of your family and friends at weddings, parties, christenings etc.
Landmarks
Improve the photographs you take to remember family days out at landmarks, either locally or when on holiday
Your Kids
Learn to take natural, candid pictures of your kids without distracting backgrounds
Close-ups
Explore the world up close! I will show you tips and techniques for Macro Photography
Action
Learn to freeze the action and keep moving subjects in focus - no more blurry pictures!
Landscapes
Learn how to improve your landscape photographs - impress your friends with stunning images
During this online photography course for beginners, we will take a look at some of the basic common controls found on most cameras. Whatever type of camera you have, I want you to start to get an understanding of what each of the controls does, how they work, any disadvantages or drawbacks to them, and how to start getting better results from each control.
What Camera Equipment do I need?
This 4-week online photography course is suitable for those with DSLR, Compact System Cameras (Mirrorless) and many Bridge Cameras.
If your camera has a dial with M A S P or (Tv & Av on Canon) then you will benefit from this photography course.
Is this the right photography course for me?
Welcome to "4 weeks to better photos" - your easy to follow online photography course.
Are you curious about photography but don't know where or how to start? Or maybe you have been taking pictures for a while but disappointed with your photos?
This course is just right for beginners and it's all online, which means you can learn from your home, at your own speed.
Over 4 weeks, you'll be part of a small group of learners just like you. I'll help you understand your camera, the secret to taking beautiful photos, and how to capture special family moments.
During this course, you don't have to worry about strict schedules. You can review the lessons whenever it fits in your day. At the end of each week, we have a Live Q&A to get answers to any questions you may have.
By the end of the course, you'll know how to use your camera and be on your way to building a collection of photographs you would be proud to display on your walls.
It might even be the start of an exciting new career!
So, are you ready to start taking amazing photos? Sign up for 4 weeks to better photos and let's make those picture perfect moments together!
Course Content
Week 1 - Understanding Your Camera & Basic Concepts
An introduction to the different types of cameras, lenses and accessories and look at the different equipment you might need to capture the images you want.
We will also learn the basics of photogaphy, including exposure, aperture, shutter speed and ISO
Week 2 - Shooting in Different Modes & Conditions
The main goal of this course is to help you take the first step towards taking better photos by moving out of automatic mode. We will explore what the different camera settings do and I will encourage you to try the different camera modes to see the difference it makes to your photographs.
We will look at different techniques for capturing images in challenging conditions (low light / action pictures) and avoiding Camera Shake - the number 1 cause of blurred images!
Week 3 - Lighting & Composition
It's all about the light!! We will explore the importance of good light in photography working with both natural light and artifical light using flashguns.
What makes a good composition? How to create visually appealing photographs. What to avoid and some guidelines which maybe used to improve your photographs.
Week 4 - Photo Editing & Building a Portfolio
The final step is to edit and print your work! Beginners often overlook the importance of editing. We will take a look at basic photo editing tools (both free and paid options) to improve colours, contrast and brightness, learn how to crop and straighten photos.
For me, it's not a photogrpah until it's printed. We will look at the options available for printing your photographs and how to prepare your images to get the very best quality prints.
Each Week - Live Q&A
At the end of each week there is a Live Q&A via Google Meet to get answers to any of your questions!
Meet the Instructor - Paul Crawford
My name is Paul Crawford and I have been a full-time professional photographer & tutor for over 30 years. I have been presenting my most popular in-person group course "Get more from Your Camera" since 2011.
These online courses are born from that, taking everything I have learnt from teaching this material and presenting it in the most comprehensive format yet. I will explain the various modes and functions available on your camera with simple and easy to understand terms, help you gain confidence using your camera and improve the overall quality of your photographs.
I still photograph around 30 weddings a year, and most of my time is now spent teaching and helping others with their photography. I've helped hundreds of people just like you, both online and in person, to achieve their photography goals.
How it Works
- Select a start date from the options listed below
- Enrol on your selected start date for course
- During enrolment, you will be asked to confirm an email address and create a password to access your new account
- You will receive an email with the dates for the Live Q&A sessions - get them in your diary!
- I will email you when the first week of course content becomes available
- The Live Q&A session will be at the end of each week with me to answer any questions you might have.
- The following morning you will receive a link via email to the course lesson containing the Live Q&A recording and the following weeks content will be available for you to start.
- At the end of the 4 week course, you will receive a "Certificate of Completion" to download and print.
- All course material and recordings are available to you for 1 year
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can read the content on any device including laptops, smartphones and tablets. You can also join the Live Q&A sessions using a mobile device, although I find it is a better option to use a desktop or laptop running Chrome browser for these.
No, you can watch the Live Q&A sessions on any internet enabled device. I use Google Meet to host these sessions and you don't need to download any additional software to attend as they are browser based.
You have access to all the lessons, videos and recordings of the Live Q&A sessions for 1 year.
Each lesson has a comments section where you can post your questions. I will respond to all questions personally. You can also join the Live Q&A at the end of the week to ask your question in person.
I use Google Meet for the Live Q&A sessions. You have the option to turn off your camera if you don't want to appear on screen to the other attendees.
Yes, the Live Q&A session will be recorded and published as a lesson in the course content so you can catch up at anytime.
I am always happy to help! If you have any further questions about this course, please get in touch
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