You will learn how to take pictures with any camera and process images. Learn how to work with light and color at a basic level.
Introduction to Photography
Get to know the speaker and learn how to overcome your fears and start shooting.
Mobile Photography
You will understand how to choose a mode and angle when taking pictures with your cell phone. Learn how to frame and shoot in different lighting conditions. Find out about the best photo editing applications.
How to choose your camera
Explore the pros and cons of different camera types and find out which one suits you best. Choose your ideal camera and optics.
Shutter Speed
Learn the role of shutter speed settings. Understand how to avoid unnecessary blurring of frames or, conversely, show dynamics in your pictures.
Aperture
Learn how to adjust aperture and depth of field. Learn how to create bokeh effect in the photo and how the optics influence the depth of field.
Exposure
Understand the exposure triangle and how light sensitivity, shutter speed, and depth of field relate to one another. Explore the different shooting modes.
Focus & Exposure Metering
Explore manual and auto focus as well as the different exposure metering modes.
White Balance & Temperature
Learn what color temperature and white balance are. Learn about the RAW file format and its advantages. Learn the nuances of working with white balance on film cameras.
Light .
Explore different types of light: natural and artificial, direct and impulse. You will learn how to combine different types of light in one picture. Get acquainted with light sources and types of light-forming attachments. Learn how to work with flash units and take several photos with different lighting.
Color .
Get to know the basic characteristics of color and learn to understand the color wheel. Learn about perception of tones, color language and working with contrasts.
Composition
Learn the basic techniques of composition and learn how to use them in your pictures or break the classic rules to get the viewer’s attention. You will learn how to create a shot with a captivating composition.
Processing .
Get acquainted with the most popular photo editing applications and study their capabilities. Learn basic editing techniques that will make your photos even better.
Photographer’s inspiration
Learn to work with mudboards and references. Understand the line between inspiration and copying someone else’s work. You will be able to earn money on personal projects.
Bonus Module. Film Photography
Learn how to choose the right film. Explore different types of cameras and understand the difference between film and digital.
Working with your prepainted photos
Learn the basic requirements for photo editing equipment. Learn how to properly work with photographic archives.
Photo genres
You will learn about the specifics of Fashion, object, portrait, wedding and other kinds of photography. You will understand in which genre you want to develop.