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This course provides complete guidelines for learning photography as beginners. From the fundamentals of photography to lighting techniques, and camera settings, this course covers it all. With expert guidance, you will be able to transform your images into stunning works of art.
Accredited by CPD UK
Endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme
Master the photography materials, equipment, and processes of the discipline - use of cameras, film, lightning, and printing (wet, hybrid, and digital)
Get to know about the photographic history and theory, the relationship of photography to the visual disciplines, and the cultural influence
Develop skills to use digital photography tools and the internet, such as emailing and posting to a website
Learn how to work in experimental and manipulative techniques and gain knowledge about candid imagery, documentary photography, and interpretive studies
Understand the advanced digital and analogue camera operations such as formats, photographic exposure, depth of field, and shutter speed
Ability to control both natural and studio lighting with emphasis on the quality, quantity, and direction of light
Learn how to plan, organize, edit, and evaluate a professional quality portfolio of photographic work
The comprehensive online course will give you an overview of camera settings to understand technical concepts such as the ISO setting and what it's used for, exposure compensation, and why there is a need to darken or lighten your images. You will also learn about lens apertures and basic camera settings. This online course will help you know how to use the exposure triangle and how to use the exposure feature and get out of the auto mode. You will develop a solid understanding of improving images with natural lighting and using better compositions.
By the end of the course, you will have a theoretical knowledge of basic and advanced camera settings, tips on posing for portraits, flash photography, and much more.
CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.
The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries.
Beginner Camera Setting (Important Info Used In Subsequent Lectures)
Use The Exposure Triangle to Understand Exposure and Get Out of The Auto Mode
The ISO setting, What is It and What's It for?
Exposure Compensation, Why You Sometimes Need to Darken or Lighten Your Images
Lens Apertures, Learn About One of The Most Important Camera Settings
More Advanced Camera Setting
5 Tips for Tack Sharp Focussing
Use Your Histogram to Nail the Exposure for Those Important Images.
Aperture & Depth of Field - Start Getting Creative (DSLRs)
Scene Modes & Depth of Field (Compact Cameras)
Improve Your Image with Natural Lighting
Direction of Light and The Effect It has on Your Photos
Get Nice Blue Skies in Your Photos and Avoid White Skies
Better Indoor Portraits Using Window Light - pt 1 of 2
Better Indoor Portraits Using Window Light - pt 2 of 2
Create a Great Look Using Backlighting
How to Improve Your Natural Light Portraits Using a Reflector
Improve Your Image Using Better Composition
Use the Rule of Thirds for Improved Composition
Better Composition Using Diagonal Lines
Use 'Leading Lines' to Create More Dramatic Images
Use Repeating Patterns for More Impact
Improve Your Composition Using the 'Frame within a Frame' Trick
Blur the Background for More Impact (DSLRs)
Blur the Background to Isolate your Subject (Compact Cameras)
Don't Let Cluttered Backgrounds Ruin Your Portraits
Improve Your Portraits Using Nature's Own Abstract Backgrounds
Tips on Posing for Portraits
Flatter Your Individual Subject with These Full Length Posing Tips
Family or Small Group Poses - Pt I Standing Poses
Family or Small Group Poses - Pt II Seated Poses
Individual Natural and Relaxed Female Poses
Ideas for Photographing Children, 4-6 Months Old
Ideas for Photographing Children, 9-12 Months Old
Lanscapes and Scenery
Landscape Photography Tips, a Walkthough with Barbara
How to Take Better Photos in The Snow
Flash Photography
Better Results Using an External Flashgun, PT I - Bouncing The Flash
Better Flash Portraits Using an External Flashgun, PT II - More Creative Portraits
Better Results Using Your Cameras' Built-in Flash - Soften The Shadows
Better Results Using on-Board Flash - Get a More Pleasing Background
Information and Tips on Using Lenses
General Tips on Camera Lenses, Variable/Fixed Apertures, Fast/Slow, What are Prime Lenses?
Lens Focal Length, Pt I - Perspective
Lens Focal Length, Pt II - 'Field of View'
Lens Focal Length, Pt III - 'Depth of Field'
Other General Techniques
A Neat Idea for a Fun, Dramatic Portrait
How the 'Half Press of The Shutter' Technique Can Improve Your Picture Taking
How to Easily Create a Stunning Online Slide Show in Minutes
How to Take Photos of Fireworks
How to Take a Really Flattering Profile or PR Photo
Take a More Flattering PR or Profile Photo - Basic Technique Using Using 'Top Shade'
Take a More Flattering Profile or PR Photo - Refining The Basic Profile or PR Image
Which Digital Camera to Buy Next, Megapixels is Not The Answer.
The Myth of Megapixels - Image Resolution and Quality
Which Camera Should I Buy Next - There's So Many to Choose from!
This online photography course for beginners: A to Z is suitable for those who want to gain skills and knowledge in becoming a digital photographer, anyone who wants to update their technical expertise on digital photography. This course is ideal for those who want to take their photography skills to an advanced level.
There are no academic entry requirements for this professional photography online course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds.
However, you are required to have a laptop/desktop/tablet or smartphone and a good internet connection.
This online photography course for beginners: a to z assesses learners through multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of the modules, learners must answer MCQs to complete the assessment procedure. Through the MCQs, it is measured how much a learner could grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 60%.
Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme
After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order the Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate which is £65.
Certificate of Achievement from Lead Academy
After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. The certificate of achievement is an official credential that confirms that you successfully finished a course with Lead Academy. Certificate can be obtained in PDF version at a cost of £12, and there is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy certificate which is £35.
CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD-certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world.
Although QLS courses are not subject to Ofqual regulation, they must adhere to an extremely high level that is set and regulated independently across the globe. A course that has been approved by the Quality Licence Scheme simply indicates that it has been examined and evaluated in terms of quality and fulfils the predetermined quality standards.
For CPD accredited PDF certificate it will take 24 hours, however for the hardcopy CPD certificate takes 5-7 business days and for the Quality License Scheme certificate it will take 7-9 business days.
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No, there is no age limit for online learning. Online learning is accessible to people of all ages and requires no age-specific criteria to pursue a course of interest. As opposed to degrees pursued at university, online courses are designed to break the barriers of age limitation that aim to limit the learner's ability to learn new things, diversify their skills, and expand their horizons.
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