Overview
In the UK, the creative industry is booming, with photography playing a pivotal role. Recent statistics show a 20% growth in freelance photography jobs, highlighting the demand for talented photographers. This CPD-accredited course offers lifetime access, expert support, and comprehensive training to help you capture stunning images and thrive in this dynamic field.
The Professional Photography course covers a broad range of topics, including Exposure Techniques, Digital Photography Masterclass, Focus and Depth of Field, Camera Anatomy, White Balance and Colour, Lighting Essentials, and Mobile Photography.
You’ll also learn about Equipment Insights, Various Photo Scenarios (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, etc.), Photo Editing Software (Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.), Starting a Photography Business, Selling Stock Photos, and Printing Techniques.
By enrolling in the Professional Photography course, you’ll gain the skills needed to excel in a competitive market. The course’s flexible, self-paced format ensures you can learn at your convenience, making it easier to balance with other commitments. Join today and embark on a creative journey that can lead to a rewarding career in photography!
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Master the use of professional photography equipment and techniques.
- Create images with perfect composition, lighting, and emotional impact.
- Edit and enhance photos using advanced software tools.
- Capture stunning images with both professional cameras and mobile devices.
- Develop a portfolio showcasing your diverse photographic skills.
- Start and manage your own photography business.
- Understand the fundamentals of various photo scenarios, including portrait, landscape, and macro photography.
How will I get my certificate?
You may have to take a quiz or a written test online during or after the course. After successfully completing the course, you will be eligible for the certificate.
Who is this course for?
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this Professional Photography. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
Requirements
Our Professional Photography is fully compatible with PC’s, Mac’s, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible on tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on wifi, 3G or 4G. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.
Career path
Freelance Photographer:
Capture events, portraits, and products for diverse clients. Average UK salary: £25,000 per year.
Commercial Photographer:
Work for advertising agencies or businesses, creating compelling images for marketing. Average UK salary: £30,000 per year.
Photojournalist:
Document news events and stories for media outlets. Average UK salary: £28,000 per year.
Studio Photographer:
Specialise in portraits, fashion, or product photography within a studio setting. Average UK salary: £27,000 per year.
Photography Instructor:
Teach photography skills and techniques to aspiring photographers. Average UK salary: £35,000 per year.
Course Curriculum
- 37 sections
- 280 lectures
- 20 hours, 27 minutes total length
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Introduction to the Photography Masterclass 00:03:00 -
How Does a Camera Work 00:01:00
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Lecture Types 00:02:00
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Intro to Exposure 00:02:00
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What is Aperture 00:08:00
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What is Shutter Speed 00:04:00
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What is ISO 00:06:00
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The Exposure Triangle 00:09:00
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Using the Exposure Meter 00:09:00
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Metering Modes – Advanced Lesson 00:03:00
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Exposure Compensation – Advanced Lesson 00:04:00
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Dynamic Range – Advanced Lesson 00:03:00
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HDR and Bracketing – Advanced Lesson 00:02:00
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Reading a Histogram 00:02:00
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What is an Exposure 00:01:00
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Exposure Modes 00:09:00
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Intro to Activities 00:01:00
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Activity – Exposure 00:01:00
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Intro to Composition 00:01:00
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The Rule of Thirds 00:03:00
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Negative Space 00:02:00
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Leading Lines 00:03:00
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Symmetry and Balance 00:02:00
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Perspective and Angles 00:07:00
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Backgrounds 00:03:00
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Activity – Composition 00:01:00
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Advanced – Shooting Portraits with Wide vs Telephoto Lenses 00:01:00
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Intro to Focus and Depth of Field 00:01:00
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Understanding Depth of Field 00:03:00
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How to Get a Blurrier Background 00:02:00
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Manual vs Auto Focus 00:03:00
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Auto Focus Modes 00:05:00
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Getting Sharp Focus on Fast Moving Objects 00:03:00
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What is Bokeh 00:01:00
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Viewfinder Focus 00:01:00
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Activity – Fast Objects 00:01:00
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Intro to Camera Anatomy 00:01:00
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The Main Camera Features 00:05:00
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Camera Scene Modes 00:03:00
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File Types and Formats 00:09:00
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DSLR va Mirrorless Cameras 00:03:00
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The Sensor 00:06:00
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Continuous and Burst Modes 00:02:00
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Resolution and Quality 00:03:00
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Intro to White Balance and Color 00:01:00
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What is White Balance 00:03:00
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The Kelvin Light Temperature Scale 00:04:00
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Automatic Balance Modes 00:03:00
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Color Modes and In-Camera Adjustments 00:03:00
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Light Spectrum and Theory 20 hours ago more 00:02:00
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Using Colors Creatively 00:03:00
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Black and White Photography 00:04:00
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Activity – Creative Color 00:01:00
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Advanced – Custom White Balance 00:03:00
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Intro to Lighting 00:02:00
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Using Natural Light 00:08:00
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Using Natural Light a Window 00:03:00
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Using Artificial Light 00:07:00
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Using the on Board Camera Flash 00:03:00
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Using an External Flash 00:10:00
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Using a Light Kit 00:04:00
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Creative Lighting 00:05:00
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Activity – Lighting 00:01:00
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Intro to Mobile Photography 00:02:00
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Using a Smartphone Camera 00:03:00
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Exposing Properly With the Smartphone Camera 00:01:00
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Tips for Shooting With Your Mobile Camera 00:04:00
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Shooting in Low Light With a Smartphone 00:07:00
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Mobile Camera Accessories 00:02:00
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Using Portrait Mode 00:03:00
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Intro to Cameras 00:01:00
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Camera Types 00:03:00
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What is Your Budget 00:03:00
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How and Where to Buy a Camera 00:02:00
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What is the Best Beginner Camera 00:06:00
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How to Build Out Your Camera Kit 00:03:00
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Introducing Our Chats 00:01:00
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A Chat About Buying a New Camera 00:21:00
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Intro to Lenses 00:01:00
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A Deeper Dive into Focal Length 00:07:00
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A Deeper Dive Into Aperture 00:05:00
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Primes vs Zooms 00:06:00
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Prime vs Zoom – Quality Comparison 00:02:00
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Upgrading Your Lenses – Kit vs Pro 00:01:00
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Lens Stabilization 00:03:00
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Filter Demonstration 00:03:00
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Specialty and Creative Lenses 00:04:00
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How to Clean Your Camera Lens 00:06:00
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Intro to Camera Accessories 00:01:00
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Memory Cards 00:04:00
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Batteries 00:02:00
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Stabilization 00:04:00
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Flashes and Lights 00:02:00
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Camera Bags 00:03:00
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Hard Drives 00:03:00
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Sam’s Favorite Bags 00:03:00
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Intro to Scenarios 00:01:00
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Intro and Tips for Portrait Photography 00:02:00
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Portrait Photo Demo 00:08:00
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Intro and Tips for Long Exposure Photography 00:02:00
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Daytime Long Exposure Demo 00:19:00
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Activity – Portrait 00:01:00
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Nighttime Long Exposure 00:09:00
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Activity – Long Exposure 00:01:00
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Intro and Tips for Landscape Photography 00:02:00
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Landscape Photo demo 00:07:00
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Activity – Landscape 00:01:00
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Intro and Tips for Product Photography 00:03:00
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Product Photo Demonstration with Natural Light 00:07:00
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Product Photography with Lights 00:03:00
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Adding a Refiection 00:02:00
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DIY Light Box 00:05:00
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Activity – Product 00:01:00
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Editing Product Photos 00:14:00
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Intro and Tips for Low Light Photography 00:02:00
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Low Light Demo 00:08:00
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Activity – Low light 00:04:00
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Intro and Tips for Sports and Action Photography 00:02:00
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Sports Photography 00:08:00
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Activity – Action and Sports 00:01:00
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Intro and Tips for Macro Photography 00:02:00
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Macro Photography Demo 00:05:00
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Activity – Macro 00:01:00
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Street Photo demo 00:04:00
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Activity – Street and Architecture 00:01:00
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Intro to Event Photography 00:02:00
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A Chat About Event Photography 00:04:00
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Bring the Right Tools 00:05:00
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Be Aware of Your Surrounding 00:05:00
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Be Quick With Your Settings 00:05:00
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Capture the Details 00:04:00
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An Overview of Shooting a Wedding 00:10:00
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Activity – Events 00:01:00
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Intro to Drone Photography 00:01:00
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Our Recommended Drone Equipment 00:06:00
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Drone Tips 00:06:00
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Drone Demo 00:12:00
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Activity – Aerial Photography 00:01:00
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Intro and for Night Photography 00:01:00
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Night Photo Demo 00:04:00
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Activity – Night 00:01:00
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Intro to Editing 00:01:00
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Activity – Photo Editing 00:01:00
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Intro Photoshop 00:05:00
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Opening Photos in Photoshop CC 00:05:00
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Cropping in Photoshop CC 00:03:00
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White Balance in Photoshop CC 00:04:00
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Proper Photo Editing Workflow in Photoshop Photoshop CC 00:06:00
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Exposure Photoshop CC 00:03:00
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Color and Saturation in Photoshop CC 00:04:00
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Sharpening and Noise Reduction in Photoshop CC 00:06:00
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Tone Curve in Photoshop CC 00:03:00
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Effects – Vignettes, Grain, Dehaze in Photoshop CC 00:04:00
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Saving and Exporting in Photoshop CC 00:08:00
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HSL and Grayscale in Photoshop CC 00:05:00
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Split Toning in Photoshop CC 00:03:00
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Lens Corrections in Photoshop CC 00:06:00
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Spot and Blemish Removal in Photoshop CC 00:04:00
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Targeted Adjustments in Photoshop CC 00:05:00
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Straighten and Transform Tools in Photoshop CC 00:03:00
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Graduated, Radial, Brush Filters in Photoshop CC 00:08:00
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Range Masks in Photoshop CC 00:07:00
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Full Landscape Edit in Photoshop CC 00:15:00
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Full Portrait in Photoshop CC 00:11:00
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Cropping in Photoshop CC 00:04:00
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Layer Panel Workflow in Photoshop CC 00:02:00
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Making Photo Adjustment in Photoshop CC 00:11:00
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Removing Background from Photo in Photoshop CC 00:08:00
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Favorite Tools for Manipulating Photos in Photoshop CC 00:10:00
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Exporting from Photoshop CC 00:04:00
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Editing Togather an HDR Photo in Photoshop CC 00:03:00
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Intro to Lightroom Classic CC 00:05:00
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Importing and Organizing in Lightroom Classic CC 00:11:00
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Crop and Rotate Lightroom Classic CC 00:05:00
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White Balance in Lightroom Classic 00:08:00
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Exposure in Lightroom Classic CC 00:06:00
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Color and Saturation in Lightroom Classic CC 00:04:00
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Sharpening and Noise Reduction in Lightroom Classic CC 00:07:00
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Vignettes, Grain and Dehaze in Lightroom Classic CC 00:06:00
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Exporting in Lightroom Classic CC 00:10:00
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Lens Corrections in Lightroom Classic CC 00:05:00
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Split Tone in Lightroom Classic CC 00:05:00
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Removing Blemishes With the Heal and Clone Tools in Lightroom Classic CC 00:08:00
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Graduated, Radial and Brush Adjustments in Lightroom Classic CC 00:10:00
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Adjustment Brush Presets in Lightroom Classic CC 00:03:00
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Range Masks in Lightroom Classic CC 00:05:00
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Full Edit – Portrait in Lightroom Classic CC 00:19:00
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Full Edit – Black and White Action in Lightroom Classic CC 00:09:00
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Intro to Lightroom CC 00:03:00
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Import and Organize in Lightroom CC 00:10:00
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Crop and Rotate in Lightroom CC 00:03:00
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White Balance and Saturation in Lightroom CC 00:06:00
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Light – Exposure and Tone Curve in Lightroom CC 00:08:00
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Color Mixer in Lightroom CC 00:02:00
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Effects in Lightroom CC 00:05:00
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Split Toning in Lightroom CC 00:01:00
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Details in Lightroom CC 00:05:00
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Optics in Lightroom CC 00:03:00
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Geometry in Lightroom CC 00:04:00
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Exporting and Sharing Lightroom CC 00:02:00
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Healing and Clone Brushes in Lightroom CC 00:04:00
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Brush Adjustments Lightroom CC 00:04:00
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Radial and Linear Gradients Lightroom CC 00:05:00
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Advanced Optione and Presets in Lightroom CC 00:04:00
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Full Edit – Night Photo in Lightroom CC 00:11:00
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Full Edit – Portrait in Lightroom CC 00:14:00
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Editing Photos in Your Web Browses With Lightroom CC 00:03:00
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Intro to Mac Photos 00:02:00
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Importing and Organizing Mac Photos 00:07:00
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Cropping and Rotating in Mac Photos 00:05:00
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Exposure Adjustments in Mac Photos 00:04:00
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White Balance in Mac Photos 00:06:00
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Color, Saturation, HSL in Mac Photos 00:06:00
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Noise Reduction and Sharpening in Mac Photos 00:07:00
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Vignettes, Contrast, Black and White in Mac Photos 00:06:00
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Exporting in Mac Photos 00:06:00
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Full Edit -Portrait in Mac Photos 00:10:00
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Full Edit – Landscape in Mac Photos 00:09:00
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Intro to Google Photos 00:02:00
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Importing and Organizing in Google Photos 00:04:00
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Editing Photos in Google Photos in Google photos 00:07:00
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Downloading and Sharing in Google Photos 00:03:00
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Full Edit – Macro in Google Photos 00:05:00
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Full Edit – Landscape in Google Photos 00:06:00
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Intro to Photoshop Express 00:01:00
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Importing and Understanding the Workspace in Photoshop Express 00:04:00
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The Editing Workspace and Applying Filters in Photoshop Express 00:03:00
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Crop and Rotate in Photoshop Expressle 00:03:00
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Editing Photos in Photoshop Express 00:07:00
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Red Eye Removal, Text and Frames in Photoshop Express 00:04:00
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Removing Blemishes 00:01:00
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Saving and Exporting in Photoshop Express 00:02:00
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Creating Collages in Photoshop Express 00:05:00
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Full Edit – Landscape in Photoshop Express 00:05:00
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Full Edit – Product Photo in Photoshop Express 00:05:00
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Intro to Snapseed 00:01:00
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Opening Photos and Navigating the App 00:05:00
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Making Adjustments and Editing Exposure 00:05:00
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Cropping 00:02:00
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White Balance 00:02:00
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Details and Sharpening 00:02:00
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Tone Curves 00:03:00
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Rotate, Perspective and Expand 00:04:00
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Making Edits to Selected Parts of an Image 00:04:00
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Removing Blemishes and Healing Brush 00:01:00
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Snapseed Photo Styles 00:07:00
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Text and Frames 00:02:00
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Saving and Exporting 00:03:00
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Full Portrait Edit 00:06:00
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Intro to Sharing 00:02:00
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Online Platforms for Photographers 00:09:00
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Having Success on Instagram 00:07:00
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Activity – Portfolio 00:01:00
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Creating a Portfolio with Wix 00:17:00
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Chat about Having an Online Presence 00:07:00
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Chat about Getting More Followers 00:05:00
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A Chat about Best Web Platforms for Photographers 00:06:00
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Intro to Starting a Photography Business 00:01:00
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Starting a Photo Business 00:04:00
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Finding Your First Client 00:05:00
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Payments and Accounting 00:02:00
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How Much Should You Charge 00:05:00
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Contracts 00:03:00
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Income and Expense Tracking 00:03:00
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A Chat About Getting our First Clients 00:06:00
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A Chat About the Gear You Need to Start a Business 00:03:00
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A Chat About How Much You Should Charge 00:09:00
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Intro to Stock Photography 00:01:00
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The Best Stock Photos Sites to Sell on 00:02:00
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Selling Stock Photography on Your Own 00:03:00
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How Licensing 00:04:00
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How to Print Your Photos 00:03:00
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How Big Can You Print Your Photos 00:02:00
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Framing 00:02:00
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Intro and Tips for Wildlife Photography 00:02:00
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Wildlife Photography Demonstration 00:06:00
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Photo Chat – Sam’s Archipelago Trip 00:05:00
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Activity – Nature 00:01:00
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Thank You and Conclusion Video 00:03:00
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