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Free online coursePhotography complete course

Duration of the online course: 2 hours and 36 minutes

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Master photography faster: leave Auto mode, nail exposure, composition and light with a free online course. Build a portfolio and earn a certificate.

In this free course, learn about

  • How to move off Auto mode and control camera settings manually
  • Proper camera holding technique and stable shooting posture
  • Core composition principles to create stronger, more intentional images
  • How to add depth (e.g., foreground interest/layering) to avoid flat landscapes
  • Exposure fundamentals: metering, exposure triangle, and balancing settings
  • Aperture effects: depth of field control and aperture limits/diffraction impacts
  • Choosing f-numbers for shallow vs deep depth of field
  • Shutter speed control: freezing motion vs motion blur/creative movement
  • Low-light/long-exposure essentials: why a tripod is the first key accessory
  • ISO use: managing brightness vs noise and image quality trade-offs
  • Lighting basics: type, direction, flash, white balance, and filter use
  • Lens selection: focal length, speed, stabilization, hoods, and wide-angle for landscapes
  • Practical workflow: applying settings and techniques in real shooting scenarios
  • Career insight: strategies like submitting work to magazines/clients to get published

Course Description

Turn everyday moments into photos you are proud to share. This free online photography course guides you from quick wins for beginners to the essential technical skills that make images look intentional, sharp and full of mood. Instead of guessing settings or relying on luck, you will learn how to think like a photographer: observe light, choose a composition with purpose, and control the camera to match the story you want to tell.

You will build confidence moving beyond Auto mode and understand how exposure really works in practical situations. Learn to balance aperture, shutter speed and ISO so your images are properly lit, your subjects are crisp or intentionally blurred, and noise stays under control. You will also explore how metering influences results, how depth of field changes the viewer’s attention, and how to approach low light and long exposures with the right setup.

Strong photos are not only about settings, so you will also develop a trained eye for composition. Discover ways to add depth, avoid flat landscapes, and guide the viewer through the frame. You will learn to work with natural light and flash, recognize different lighting directions, manage white balance, and use simple tools such as filters and lens hoods to improve contrast and clarity.

As you progress, you will make smarter gear decisions without feeling overwhelmed. Understand focal length, lens speed and stabilization so you can choose equipment that matches your style, whether you love portraits, travel shots or wide landscape scenes. With practical exercises to reinforce each idea, you will finish with a repeatable workflow, stronger images, and a solid foundation to keep improving, share your work with confidence, or take the next step toward professional opportunities.

Course content

  • Video class: Learn Photography - Simple, Practical - Free Photography Course 1/10

    13m

  • Exercise: What was a significant turning point for the speaker's career in photography?

  • Video class: Get off 'Auto' mode - Photography Basics: Photography Course 2/10

    12m

  • Exercise: When holding a camera, your left hand should:

  • Video class: Top 10 Composition Tips - Photography Course 3/10

    16m

  • Exercise: Which technique can enhance photo depth and prevent flatness in landscape photography?

  • Video class: Perfect Exposure & Metering made EASY - Photography Course 4/10

    20m

  • Exercise: The aperture limit may impact:

  • Video class: Aperture & Depth of Field made EASY - Photography Course 5/10

    17m

  • Exercise: What f-number produces a smaller depth of field?

  • Video class: Shutter Speed & Movement made EASY - Photography Course 6/10

    15m

  • Exercise: What is the first equipment you need for low light and long exposure scenarios?

  • Video class: ISO made EASY: What it is & how to use it - Photography Course 7/10

    12m

  • Video class: Lighting made EASY: Type, Direction, Flash, White Balance, Filters - Photography Course 8/10

    17m

  • Exercise: Lens hoods are useful for:

  • Video class: Lenses made EASY! Focal Length, Speed, Stabilizing etc - Photography course 9/10

    13m

  • Exercise: Which type of lens is suitable for capturing a broader view of a landscape?

  • Video class: Practical Photography made EASY - Photography Course 10/10

    17m

  • Exercise: The best way to get in a magazine is

This free course includes:

2 hours and 36 minutes of online video course

Digital certificate of course completion (Free)

Exercises to train your knowledge

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