Master the most important settings on your Canon or Nikon DSLR camera and learn how to look at your surroundings through new, more creative eyes, so that you too can take magazine-quality photographs of your friends, family, vacations, events and anything else that is beautiful and important to you.

Learn how to take Beautiful Photographs with your DSLR Camera

Learn what equipment is necessary and how to use it correctly

Master all the most important camera settings

Become aware of different light sources and how they influence the look of your photos

Develop and eye for striking composition

Learn to look at your surroundings with more creative eyes

Develop the ability to capture moments and memories

Ever wonder how the pros get those stunning shots? Believe it or not, most of the breathtaking photographs you see in magazines and online every day are photographed with DSLR cameras just like yours. DSLR cameras are powerful tools that give you the ability to take stunning photographs that capture all those special things you see and moments you experience – photos that you will cherish for the rest of your life. The key to success is to use the camera correctly and that’s what you will learn in this course.

Content and Overview

This course is divided into two broad components: first we cover all the technical aspects, like camera equipment and support, as well as the camera’s most important settings. After that we look at the artistic side of photography, which focuses on light, composition and creativity.

THIS IS WHAT YOU WILL LEARN FROM THIS COURSE:

How to use your Camera Equipment:

How to hold your camera correctly, which helps you to get sharp photos every time.

Which lenses to use for which photos, so that you can best capture a specific subject or scene.

How to change lenses correctly in order to prevent irritating dust spots from forming on each photograph.

What your DSLR camera’s limitations are and how to compensate for them when you’re photographing scenes with high contrast.

Why and when you should support your camera on tripods and bean bags.