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THE IPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS

– Quinton Batchelor

Beginner
In this online photography class I’ll show you everything you need to know to take breathtaking and professional looking photos with nothing more than your iPhone or other smart phones. We’ll start out by adjusting our camera settings to optimize our iPhone to take the best posabul photos.
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THE LIFESTYLE APPROACH TO FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY

– Elena Blair

Beginner
Imagine being a Family Photographer who doesn't just capture ordinary photographs, but instead, creates emotive masterpieces that set you apart from the crowd. Picture yourself as a highly sought-after photographer, working with dream clients who return year after year, eager to have their special moments immortalized by your lens. Becoming a Family Photographer of this caliber is within your reach. It requires honing your skills, developing a unique style, and cultivating a deep understanding of your clients' desires and emotions. It's about going beyond simply taking pictures and delving into the art of storytelling through photography. Through our comprehensive training program, you will learn how to elevate your family photography to new heights. We will guide you in capturing authentic moments that resonate with viewers and evoke genuine emotions. From the initial consultation to the final delivery of stunning images, you will gain the knowledge and techniques to create a truly remarkable client experience. We will explore various aspects of family photography, including posing techniques, composition, lighting, and post-processing. You will learn how to guide your subjects, ensuring their comfort and natural interaction, resulting in genuine and emotive images that reflect their unique personalities and relationships. Building a thriving family photography business requires more than technical skills. You will also learn effective marketing strategies, client communication techniques, and how to establish lasting relationships with your dream clients. By understanding their needs and desires, you will create a personalized experience that sets you apart from the competition. Through our program, you will gain the confidence and expertise to become a Family Photographer in high demand. Your emotive photographs will leave a lasting impression, attracting clients who value your artistry and storytelling abilities. Your reputation will soar, and clients will eagerly return year after year, entrusting you with capturing their precious family moments. Take the leap and become the Family Photographer you've always aspired to be. Enroll in our training program and unlock the secrets to creating emotive photographs that set you apart from the crowd. Start working with your dream clients and build a thriving business that celebrates the beauty and connections within families. Your journey to becoming a sought-after Family Photographer begins here.
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PHOTOGRAPHY - THE NIKON D3400 DSLR CAMERA USER COURSE

– Jeremy Bayston

Beginner
This comprehensive course is designed to cater to all Nikon D3400 camera users, whether you are a beginner looking to master the basics or an experienced photographer seeking to take your skills to the next level. Authored by Jeremy Bayston, a seasoned picture editor with over 25 years of experience in national newspapers, this manual offers a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to help you get the best out of your camera. One of the standout features of this course is the exclusive videos created by Jeremy, which provide detailed explanations and demonstrations of various camera features, including modes, menus, autofocus, and flash. These videos go beyond what is covered in the written material, offering an immersive and visual learning experience that complements the text-based content. Starting from the basics, the manual covers each button and setting of the Nikon D3400 in detail, allowing you to familiarize yourself with the camera's functionalities. You will learn how to navigate the shooting modes, apply creative effects, and optimize exposure, lighting, and focus to achieve professional-level photography. Jeremy's expertise as a picture editor shines through as he shares tips and tricks on mastering focusing, metering, and flash techniques, gleaned from years of collaborating with top photographers in the industry. The manual also dedicates chapters to essential topics such as equipment selection, lens choices, and setting up studio lights. If you're interested in exploring the Nikon D3400's capabilities as a video camera, this course has you covered as well. You will find chapters that delve into video basics, providing insights on capturing high-quality footage and optimizing sound recording for your movies. Whether you're a novice or an experienced photographer, this manual strikes the perfect balance between instruction and camera reference. It guides you through the initial setup and configuration of your Nikon D3400, ensuring that you can quickly start capturing great images. For more advanced users, the guide delves into the camera's functions and custom settings, empowering you to tailor the camera's setup to suit your specific shooting needs. With this course, you gain access to a comprehensive resource that not only imparts valuable photography knowledge but also serves as a go-to reference for your Nikon D3400. The combination of detailed explanations, practical tips, and informative videos will equip you with the skills and confidence to elevate your photography to new heights. From absolute beginners to seasoned DSLR photographers, this course is designed to help you progress and achieve your photographic goals. If you own a Nikon D3400, investing your time in this course is a worthwhile endeavor. It offers a perfect blend of photography instruction and camera reference that will unlock the full potential of your camera and enhance your photography skills. Whether you aspire to capture stunning landscapes, document special moments, or explore the world of videography, this course is a valuable tool on your journey to becoming an accomplished DSLR photographer.
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THE PHOTOGRAPHY STARTER KIT FOR BEGINNERS

– John Greengo

Beginner
Photography techniques, terminology and equipment can seem complicated and intimidating at first. But after a few hours with John Greengo, you’ll have the skills and confidence you need to go out and take amazing photos that you’ll want to print, share and treasure for a lifetime. Designed specifically for beginner photographers, this course will walk you through the essentials of how to use your interchangeable-lens camera and all the key functions. You’ll learn photography tips about everything from shutter speed to aperture, depth of field to ISO. You’ll get a primer on how to compensate for bad lighting and how to compose your shot for maximum effect and better photos.
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THE RETOUCH

– Joel Grimes

Beginner
Engaging with the creative process from start to finish can be a rewarding and beneficial practice for photographers. This comprehensive course will illustrate why and how doing your own retouching can be advantageous for your career, especially for 99.9% of all commercial work. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring enthusiast, the ability to handle post-production yourself can offer numerous advantages. One of the key benefits of doing your own retouching is the immediacy it brings to your workflow. Once a photoshoot wraps up, you can delve straight into the post-production process without the need to wait for a retoucher. This allows you to have control over the timing and pace of your work, and it can also save considerable costs, especially when working on portfolio pieces or on a tight budget. Beyond practicalities, there's an element of branding and recognition that's tied to doing your own retouching. In the highly competitive world of photography, having a distinct style and visual language can help you stand out from the crowd. When you handle your own retouching, you're able to maintain consistent aesthetics across all your images. This helps to build and solidify your brand, making your work easily recognizable in the marketplace. This consistent look and feel can go a long way in cultivating your unique brand identity and can contribute to a successful career in photography. But, the benefits of doing your own retouching extend beyond practical considerations and branding. At the heart of it all, photography is an art. There's a profound sense of satisfaction and fulfillment in seeing a project through from start to finish. This course underscores that photography isn't just about capturing a moment, but it's also about crafting and refining that moment in the post-production process. For many, retouching isn't just a technical process; it's an art form in and of itself. It gives you the opportunity to fine-tune your images, add personal touches, and truly make your photographs your own. It's where you can adjust lighting, enhance colors, correct blemishes, and make countless other tweaks that can elevate your image to new heights. Learning to do your own retouching gives you a broader set of skills, making you not just a photographer, but a well-rounded visual artist. With these skills, you'll have complete creative control over your work. You'll be able to realize your vision precisely as you see it, without having to rely on others to interpret your ideas. This can lead to a deeper connection with your work, and it gives you the ability to take full ownership of your projects. Through this course, you will acquire the skills and techniques necessary for professional-level retouching. You'll be guided through practical exercises and tutorials, giving you the opportunity to put what you learn into practice. By the end of the course, you'll be well-equipped to take charge of your own retouching process, whether for commercial work, portfolio building, or personal projects. In sum, the reasons to do your own retouching are many, ranging from cost and time efficiency, brand consistency, to creative satisfaction. By the end of this course, you'll have gained not only the technical skills to retouch your own work but also a deeper appreciation for the art of photography as a holistic process. Embrace the journey of creation from start to finish, and let this course guide you through every step of the way.
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THE ART OF SEEING PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING FOR THE ARTIST IN YOU

– Adam Marelli

Beginner
Discover how to see like an artist & take the best photos of your life.
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THE SECRETS OF PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

– Bob Wolfenson

Intermediate
If life is the art of union, then the portraits of Bob Wolfenson bow to this nature in a living and breathing process of exchange, trust, and even transcendence. This is how he himself defines his art after almost 50 years as a portrait artist as well as nude and fashion photographer. Both his artistic and advertising pieces have appeared in books, exhibitions, and publications such as Vogue, Elle, Playboy, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, and more.
Portuguese
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THE SECRETS OF POSING & STYLING

– Irene Rudnyk

Intermediate
Get inspired to be more creative with natural light with Irene Rudnyk! Using just a camera and lens Irene takes you through her tips and tricks for creating beautiful portraits using only natural light.
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THE SECRETS TO BECOMING A PHOTOGRAPHY ROCKSTAR: BUILDING YOUR BRAND, THRIVING ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND GETTING BOOKED

– Adam Elmakias

Intermediate
Learn how to get started as a concert photographer with Adam Elmakias! Adam is a music photographer based in San Diego who got started in the business at a young age and has learned the ropes from spending time in the trenches with bands on the road, and in all kinds of venues. In this class Adam will teach you all the tools you need to be a successful artist today, from how to get a photo pass to the importance of networking, and from how to build your brand to how to find balance with social media.
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THE SECRETS TO GREAT PHOTOGRAPHS

– Ibarionex Perello

Intermediate
Learn to see in a new way and rediscover your joy for photography! Join Ibarionex Perello in downtown LA for an exploration of the principles used to make great photographs. While this class uses street photography as the vehicle for seeing differently, the lessons learned can be applied to all types of photography. As you follow Ibarionex through the streets he’ll share his perspectives on gear and camera settings, how your mindset affects what you see, and how to see the world graphically so that you can use those graphic elements to build stronger photographic compositions
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