"A good photograph is one that communicates a fact, touches the heart and leaves the viewer a changed person for having seen it. It is, in a word, effective" - Irving Penn
■ Simple to follow, step-by-step instructions on how to shoot off the 'Auto' setting
■ Learn the fundamentals of digital imaging, of handling light and the art of composition
■ How to get the best out of your DLSR, mirrorless or compact camera with manual controls
■ What lenses are best for what scenarios
■ When and how to use flash
■ How to shoot people, action, landscapes, street photography, buildings, in low light & much more
■ 15 practical projects to train your eye to paint light onto a subject, how to achieve the right lens perspective and to control the creative process
BASIC PRINCIPLES
INTRODUCTION - what the beginners photography course is all about
HOW THIS COURSE WORKS - study - read the notes | assignments - do the practical assignments | critique - submit 30 images for critique | certificate - receive your certificate of completion | social media community - join our photography space group on facebook & instagram
CAMERA GEAR - full frame dslr cameras | cropped sensor dslr | prime & zoom lenses | quality compacts | mirrorless cameras | bridge & hybrid cameras | 360 degree cameras | medium format & phase 1 cameras | adventure cameras | smartphones | drones | speedlite flash units | supplimentary lighting | tripods, monopods & gorillapods | filters | batteries, memory cards & backup | cleaning your gear | camera bags | tips & tricks | summary | recommended gear
CAMERA HANDLING - shooting modes | raw vs jpeg | metering modes | colour space | focusing modes | white balance | ISO | picture style & control | exposure lock & compensation & bracketing | adding light into shadows | high dynamic range (hdr) | using flash | tethering | tips & tricks | summary
LIGHTING - types | natural light | artificial light | white balance | time the light | tips & tricks | summary
COMPOSITION - leading & converging lines | the rule of thirds | framing an image | reflections | look for unusual angles | odd & even numbers | colour | star bursts | focusing on detail | showing motion | viewpoint | selective focus | vertical vs horizontal | aspect ratio | tips & tricks | summary | compositional aids
APPLICATIONS
PEOPLE - quick guide | candid | babies & children | families | frozen moments | interact with your subject | street photography | framing | colour coordination | lens perspective & tilting | backgrounds | showing character | street party | common mistakes | tips & tricks | summary | recommended gear
LANDSCAPES - overview | technique | light | composition | new zealand in focus | deserts | namibia in focus | mountains | tropics | waterfalls | seascapes | abstract | cityscapes | tips & tricks | summary | recommended gear
TRAVEL - introduction | before you go | where to go | when to go | how to go | what to shoot | what gear | accessories | on location | street etiquette | be adaptable | back up & storage | auto smartphone back up | workflow on the road | upon return | japan in focus | outback in focus | tips & tricks | summary | recommended gear
ARCHITECTURE & REAL ESTATE - light | composition | aspect ratio | reflections | tips & tricks | summary | recommended gear
FOOD & DRINK - overview | camera gear | on location | fresh & simple | pizza in focus | padstow in focus | tips & tricks | summary | recommended gear
ACTION & SPORTS - knowledge | key points | settings | lighting | composition | freeze the motion | showing blur | snow sports in focus | rodeo in focus | tips & tricks | summary | gear
WILDLIFE & NATURE - overview | destination | know your subject | time of day | time of year | at the zoo | australia in focus | nature | tips & tricks | summary | recommended gear
PETS - overview | dogs | cats | exotic pets | more pets | tips & tricks | summary | recommended gear
LIFESTYLE - overview | margaret river | resorts | yarra valley | melbourne | sydney | the beach | the outback | iceland | havana | fremantle | rottnest island | tips & tricks | summary | recommended gear
DAWN, TWILIGHT & NIGHT - planning & timing | dawn | twilight | night | tips & tricks | summary | recommended gear
SMARTPHONES - introduction | lighting | composition | image enhancement | selfies | the fun factor | social media | tips & tricks | summary | recommended gear
COMMON ERRORS, PROJECTS & MORE
ISSUES & COMMON ERRORS - common mistakes | photos are not sharp | rotational perspective | barrel distortion | dirty sensor, filter or lens | wrong lens | unwanted reflections | slanted horizons | excess clutter & unbalanced | digital noise | over tilting | incorrect colour balance | lurid colour & hdr | tips & tricks | summary
PRACTICAL PROJECTS - light | composition | perspective | depth of field | viewpoint | reflections | landscapes | food & drink | architecture | wildlife & nature | pets | smartphones | star bursts | motion | portraits
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) - why do a photography space course | benefits | who enrols | accessing the course | tutor support | how long will the course take | current legislation | accreditation | is there a test | certificate | building a portfolio | background needed | testimonials | computer skills | what platforms | course cost | online social networks | FAQ hotline
RESOURCES - camera & studio gear at good prices | nikon & canon field guide & support | studio & interior lighting equipment | tripods | camera bags | retail outlets & processing labs | camera & lens tests | camera magazines | photography books | inspirational business books | indesign & lightroom tutorials | interesting photography websites | digital albums & services | photo sharing | creating smaller pdf files | photography tours
GLOSSARY - the a to z guide to all things photographic
TESTIMONIALS - what our students have to say
FUTURE DIRECTIONS - inspirational journeys from the authors | where this course could lead you
ABOUT THE AUTHORS - serena pearce code lime photography | andrew thomasson focus 10 photography
■ This course is suitable for amateurs or hobbyists wanting to move on from shooting on the "Auto" mode
■ The course is very comprehensive and detailed with easy to understand, step by step procedures to teach you every facet of camera handling skills, composition, lighting and a myriad of other techniques to become a better photographer
■ Any full or cropped frame DSLR camera, mirrorless camera or quality compact is perfect. Full frame cameras with their bigger sensors will give better results
■ A lens or lenses that cover focal lengths from around 18-200mm - many cameras come with a 'twin lens kit' eg 18-55mm and 55-250mm
■ Either the camera's in-built flash or an external on-camera flash unit
■ A tripod
■ We highly recommend you have a smartphone for posting to social media and its ability to take excellent images in sharp clean light and offering an array of other great features like pano, burst mode, editing in the phone, video and much more. Smartphones have virtually replaced compact cameras
■ A quality compact can be useful as you are learning. Look at a Lumix, Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus etc. These are particularly good as a back up cameras
■ A sturdy tripod, U/V, ND and polarising filters
Beginners Photography Course - $270 (30% discount - reduced from $390)
If you prefer to pay via Direct Deposit, please complete the information below. Submit the form and look for the confirmation and payment instructions via email. Once we have received your payment we will email you a link to download the online photography course. We will send this through WeTransfer and it may take up to 24 hours but we want to ensure these large print and screen PDF's are of the highest quality
Our courses are practical and fun with lots of tips and tricks, case studies and amazing images to inspire you
We share our experiences as working generalist photographers - lots of advice and recommendations with less jargon
Our courses are suitable for all camera types - full and cropped frame DSLR's, mirrorless, quality compacts, smartphones and drones
We are here to share our combined experience of 50 years as working professional photographers and educators with you