
About Course
This photography course is designed to teach you the ins and outs of photography, even if you have little to no experience with it, to help create profitable images that help you stand out from the crowd and sell.
Master Photography Techniques to Create Extraordinary Images!
While there are plenty of digital photography courses that focus on specific styles or how to use gear, it’s hard to find a comprehensive course like this one, which is for beginner to advanced photographers.
This course is designed for all levels of photographers who want to improve their skills, take stellar images, and make money with their photos – especially great for any DSLR or mirrorless camera user.
You’ll learn about your camera settings (DSLR, mirrorless, or other), including how to shoot in manual mode. You’ll use stabilization tools and master how to properly compose and light a scene. You’ll even learn how to take great photos with a smartphone or tablet and how to edit images.
So you can sell your photos, you’ll learn how to brand yourself, create a portfolio and website, and find freelance work or a full-time position. Gain insight into licensing, fair use, and more. And if you want to get into wedding photography, you’ll learn how to start your own business.
By the end of this master course, your confidence as a photographer will soar. You’ll have a thorough understanding of your camera and gear so you can use them to their fullest potential to take unforgettable photos and start a profitable photography career.
What camera should you use?
A DSLR camera or mirrorless camera is a great option for taking this course. It doesn’t have to be an expensive or fancy model. Any interchangeable lens camera like a DSLR or mirrorless is fine. You can even use a smartphone or point and shoot camera, although you may not have all the manual settings and options that we cover in this course.
What Will You Learn?
- You will know how to take amazing photos that impress your family and friends
- You will know how the camera truly works, so you can take better photos using manual settings
- You will know how to photograph in different scenarios like family portraits, landscapes, aerial, product, wildlife, and much more
- You will know how to compose images beautifully with basic photography rules
- You will know how to light your subjects with flash and natural lighting
- You will know how to edit your photos like a professional
- You will know how to make money with photography
- You will know how to take better photos with your smart phones
Course Content
Photography Masterclass Introduction & Course Downloads
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Welcome to the Photography Masterclass
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DOWNLOAD: Photography Course Workbook | Photography Masterclass
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How Does a Camera Work? | Photography Masterclass
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Join the Official Student Photography Group | Photography MasterclassPreview
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Inspirational Student Photos & Weekly Challenge Book | Photography Masterclass
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IMPORTANT: Know Your Lecture Types | Photography MasterclassPreview
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Tips to Improve Your Photography Class Taking Experience
Exposure in Photography
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What is Exposure? | Photography Masterclass
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What is Aperture? | Photography Masterclass
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VISUAL GUIDE: Aperture Chart | Photography MasterclassPreview
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What is Shutter Speed? | Photography MasterclassPreview
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What is ISO? | Photography MasterclassPreview
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The Exposure Triangle in Photography | Photography MasterclassPreview
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VISUAL GUIDE: Exposure Triangle | Photography Masterclass
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Intro to the Photography Masterclass Activities | Photography Masterclass
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Exposure Activity | Photography Masterclass1 question
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Exposure Activity | Photography Masterclass
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Exposing with Your Camera’s Light Meter | Photography Masterclass
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ADVANCED: Metering Modes | Photography Masterclass
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ADVANCED: Exposure Compensation | Photography Masterclass
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Camera Exposure Modes: Automatic, Manual + More | Photography Masterclass
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ADVANCED: Dynamic Range | Photography Masterclass
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ADVANCED: HDR and Bracketing | Photography Masterclass
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ADVANCED: Reading Exposure with the Histogram | Photography Masterclass
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VISUAL GUIDE: Histogram | Photography Masterclass
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ADVANCED: What is an Exposure Stop | Photography Masterclass
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VISUAL GUIDE: Stops of Light | Photography Masterclass
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Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
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COURSE BREAK: Check Out Our Ultimate Resource for New Photographers
Composition in Photography
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What is Composition? | Photography Masterclass
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The Rule of Thirds | Photography Masterclass
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VISUAL GUIDE: The Rule of Thirds | Photography Masterclass
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PRO TIP: The Golden Ratio | Photography Masterclass
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Negative Space | Photography Masterclass
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Leading Lines | Photography Masterclass
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Balance & Symmetry | Photography Masterclass
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Composition Activity | Photography Masterclass1 question
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Composition Activity | Photography Masterclass
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Perspective & Angle | Photography Masterclass
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Backgrounds | Photography Masterclass
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PRO TIP: Creating Depth with Layering | Photography Masterclass
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PRO TIP: Using Shapes in Compositions | Photography Masterclass
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ADVANCED: Shooting Portraits with a Wide vs. Telephoto Lens
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Will Analyzes His Compositional Style on Instagram | Photography Masterclass
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Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
Focus and Depth of Field in Photography
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What is Depth of Field? | Photography Masterclass
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Depth of Field & Aperture | Photography Masterclass
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VISUAL GUIDE: Depth of Field | Photography Masterclass
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Ways to Get Shallow Depth of Field | Photography Masterclass
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Manual Focus vs. Auto Focus | Photography Masterclass
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Auto Focus Modes | Photography Masterclass
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Tips for Shooting Fast Objects | Photography Masterclass
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Photographing Fast Objects Activity | Photography Masterclass1 question
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Photographing Fast Objects Activity | Photography Masterclass
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PRO TIP: Focusing in Low Light | Photography Masterclass
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ADVANCED: Understanding Bokeh | Photography Masterclass
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Bokeh Demonstration: How Does Bokeh Get It’s Shape? | Photography Masterclass
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ADVANCED: Focusing for Photos with Foreground and Background Elements
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PRO TIP: Back Button Focus | Photography Masterclass
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ADVANCED: Viewfinder Focus | Photography Masterclass
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Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
Camera Anatomy & Settings in Photography
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What is Camera Anatomy? | Photography Masterclass
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Main Features of Most Cameras | Photography Masterclass
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Camera Scene Modes | Photography Masterclass
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File Types: RAW vs. JPEG | Photography Masterclass
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Your Camera’s Sensor | Photography Masterclass
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VISUAL GUIDE: Camera Sensor Sizes | Photography Masterclass
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Photo Resolution | Photography Masterclass
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Burst Mode (Continuous Mode) | Photography Masterclass
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DSLR vs Mirrorless Cameras | Photography Masterclass
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How to Use Almost Any Camera Out There! | Photography Masterclass
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Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
White Balance and Color in Photography
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Intro to White Balance and Color | Photography Masterclass
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What is Light Temperature and White Balance? | Photography Masterclass
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The Kelvin Temperature Scale | Photography Masterclass
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VISUAL GUIDE: Kelvin Light Temperature Chart | Photography Masterclass
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White Balance Modes & Auto White Balance | Photography Masterclass
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VISUAL GUIDE: White Balance Symbol Chart | Photography Masterclass
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ADVANCED: Picture Profiles and In-Camera Adjustments | Photography Masterclass
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ADVANCED: Light Spectrum & Colors | Photography Masterclass
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Using Color Creatively in Your Photos | Photography Masterclass
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Shooting for Black and White | Photography Masterclass
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Creative Color Activity | Photography Masterclass1 question
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Creative Color Activity | Photography Masterclass
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PRO TIP: Black and White Techniques | Photography Masterclass
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ADVANCED: Set White Balance with Custom WB Mode | Photography Masterclass
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Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
Lighting & Flash Photography
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What is Lighting? | Photography Masterclass
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Shooting in Natural Light | Photography Masterclass
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Using Natural Light from a Window | Photography Masterclass
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Shooting in Artifical Light | Photography Masterclass
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Shooting with Your Camera’s Flash | Photography Masterclass
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Shooting with an External Flash | Photography Masterclass
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VISUAL GUIDE: Creative External Flash Layout | Photography Masterclass
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Shooting with a Flash Outdoors | Photography Masterclass
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Shooting with a Lighting Kit: 3-Point Lighting | Photography Masterclass
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VISUAL GUIDE: 3-Point Lighting Setup | Photography Masterclass
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Creative Lighting – Silhouettes & The Back Light | Photography Masterclass
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Natural Lighting Activity | Photography Masterclass1 question
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Natural Lighting Activity | Photography Masterclass
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PRO TIP: Capturing Beautiful Sunset Photographs | Photography Masterclass
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PRO TIP: Artistic Flares | Photography Masterclass
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PRO TIP: Getting Rid of Glare in Glasses | Photography Masterclass
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Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
Mobile Photography
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Why Smartphone Photography is Awesome | Photography Masterclass
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Understanding Your Phone’s Camera and Capabilities | Photography Masterclass
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Exposing with a Smartphone | Photography Masterclass
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Tips for Shooting with a Mobile Phone | Photography Masterclass
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Shooting in Low Light with Your Mobile Phone | Photography Masterclass
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Mobile Phone Photo Accessories | Photography Masterclass
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iPhone Tutorial – Portrait Mode | Photography Masterclass
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Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
Equipment – Cameras for Photography
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What Will You Learn in this Section? | Photography Masterclass
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Know Your Camera types | Photography Masterclass
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What’s Your Budget? | Photography Masterclass
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How and Where to Buy a Camera | Photography Masterclass
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What’s the Best Beginner Camera? | Photography Masterclass
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UPDATE: Our 2020-2021 Favorite Cameras | Photography Masterclass
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VISUAL GUIDE: What’s in my Camera Bag? | Photography Masterclass
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How to Build Your Camera Kit | Photography Masterclass
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PHOTO CHAT: Introduction | Photography Masterclass
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PHOTO CHAT: Buying a New Camera | Photography Masterclass
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PHOTO CHAT: Buying a New Camera – Part II (5 Years Later)
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Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
Equipment – Lenses for Photography
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What Will You Learn in this Section? | Photography Masterclass
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What is Focal Length? | Photography Masterclass
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A Deeper Dive into Aperture | Photography Masterclass
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Prime vs. Zoom Lenses | Photography Masterclass
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ADVANCED: Prime vs Zoom – Quality Comparison | Photography Masterclass
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ADVANCED: Kit vs. Pro Lens Comparison | Photography Masterclass
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Lens Stabilization | Photography Masterclass
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Lens Filters | Photography Masterclass
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Filter Demonstration | Photography Masterclass
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PRO TIP: Chromatic Aberration | Photography Masterclass
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Creative Lenses | Photography Masterclass
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How to Clean Your Camera Lens | Photography Masterclass
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Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
Photography Equipment – Accessories
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What Will You Learn in this Section? | Photography Masterclass
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Memory Cards | Photography Masterclass
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Batteries & Chargers | Photography Masterclass
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Stabilization | Photography Masterclass
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Flashes and Lighting | Photography Masterclass
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Camera Cases and Bags | Photography Masterclass
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Sam’s Favorite Camera Bags | Photography Masterclass
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Hard Drives | Photography Masterclass
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Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
Portrait Photography
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Introduction to the Photography Scenario Sections | Photography Masterclass
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Tips for Shooting Portraits | Photography Masterclass
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Download Our 100+ Posing Guide | Photography Masterclass
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Portrait Demonstration | Photography Masterclass
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How Changing your Subject’s Head Position Can Dramatically Change the Portrait
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Case Study: Think Creatively to Build Your Portfolio & Get Your First Clients
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Portrait Photography Activity | Photography Masterclass1 question
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Portrait Photography Activity | Photography Masterclass
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Maternity Photo Inspiration | Photography Masterclass
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Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
Long Exposure Photography
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Tips for Shooting Long Exposures | Photography Masterclass
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Daytime Long Exposure Demonstration | Photography Masterclass
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Night Long Exposure Demonstration | Photography Masterclass
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Long Exposure Activity | Photography Masterclass1 question
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Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
Landscape Photography
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Tips for Shooting Landscape Photos | Photography Masterclass
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Landscape Photography Demonstration | Photography Masterclass
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Landscape Photography Activity | Photography Masterclass1 question
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Landscape Photography Activity | Photography Masterclass
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Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
Product Photography
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Tips for Shooting Product Photos | Photography Masterclass
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Product Photography Demonstration with Natural Light | Photography Masterclass
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Product Photography Demonstration with Artificial Lights
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Adding a Reflection to Increase Quality and Style | Photography Masterclass
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Create a DIY Product Photo Light Box | Photography Masterclass
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Product Photography | Photography Masterclass1 question
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Product Photography | Photography Masterclass
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Editing a Product Photo | Photography Masterclass
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Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
High Speed Product / Beverage Photography Workshop
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What is this workshop?
Low Light Photography
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Tips for Shooting in Low Light | Photography Masterclass
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Low Light Photography Demonstration | Photography Masterclass
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Low Light Activity | Photography Masterclass2 questions
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Low Light Activity | Photography Masterclass
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Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass
Sports & Action Photography
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Tips for Shooting Sports & Action Photos | Photography Masterclass
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Action and Sports Photography Demonstration | Photography Masterclass
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Action Photography Activity | Photography Masterclass1 question
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Action Photography Activity | Photography Masterclass
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Action Photography Demonstration II | Photography Masterclass
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Supplemental Materials | Photography Masterclass