Online Photography Courses

Complete Professional Photography Course

■ A clear path for the entry-level to advanced
■ Become an all-rounder hobbyist or a part or full-time professional photographer
■ Learn to shoot creative images across a wide range of photographic genres - landscapes, people, weddings, food & drinks, travel, action & sports, wildlife & nature, pets, smartphones plus more
■ Camera gear & settings for each photography genre
■ Composition, streamlining your workflow & ideas for future directions
■ 15 creative, fun assignments for compiling a fabulous photography portfolio

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Real Estate & Architectural Photography Course

■ A clear path for the amateur to the semi-pro - anyone can do this course
■ Gain the specialist skills to become a professional real estate & architectural photographer
■ Easy learning anytime, anywhere at your own pace
■ Specific camera settings for real estate & architecture
■ What lenses, when to use flash, when is a tripod needed & the use of drones
■ Learn to shoot creative interiors & exteriors
■ How to balance internal & external light
■ Learn composition & attention to detail
■ How to streamline your workflow & to shoot accurately
■ Best ways to edit and export your images
■ The Ideal opportunity for building your portfolio
■ We cover stills, 360 degrees, floor plans, video and drones
■ 15 optional assignments can be executed in any accommodation environment

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Food & Drink Photography Course

■ Learn to take great food and drink shots without the luxury of working with a food & wine stylist
■ Focus on the right gear, including smartphones, on the best cameras, lenses and set ups
■ Look at food provenance & preparation, the light, colour, backgrounds, props & using motion in your images
■ Case examples from the great food regions from the world - Indian, Vietnamese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Western, wineries, distilleries & more
■ Tips and tricks for great food & drink images
■ 10 creative projects to enhance your food & drink photography portfolio
■ Best ways to edit and export your images

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Action & Sports Photography Course

■ Learn the tips and tricks to capture action & motion in dynamic & fast moving sports & action scenarios
■ Positioning yourself in the right place at the right time
■ Camera & lens gear requirements
■ How to achieve fast focusing, good burst speeds & accurate metering
■ Dealing with changing light & compositions
■ How to freeze the motion & to show blur
■ Case examples across many sporting fields including water sports, rodeos & skiing
■ 10 practical projects to hone your skills

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Travel Photography Course

■ “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” A good enough reason to get our 705 pages of travel inspiration!
■ An 'all rounder' course for any traveller who wishes to learn real life shooting skills before or on the road
■ A wide variety of photography genres - landscapes, portraits, local culture, history, nature, wildlife, architecture, food, wine & about telling stories
■ Where, when and how to go, what to shoot & what camera gear to take
■ Practical advice on street etiquette, back up and storage & insurance
■ Tips on travel experiences & destinations - skiing, boating, cruising, trekking, wildlife safaris, the Outback, Europe, polar regions, deserts, culture & lots more
■ Created by accredited AIPP professional photographers Serena Pearce & Andrew Thomasson

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Beginners Photography Course

■ 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

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Wildlife & Nature Photography Course

■ Ideal for anyone who loves the natural world
■ Learn skills to shoot flora, fauna & birds
■ Improve your technique whilst creating a fabulous nature photography portfolio
■ Great wildlife and nature destinations
■ The importance of the right gear, to know your subject, the best time of day & year & choosing particular wildlife seasons & migrations
■ Learn different techniques when shooting from boats, vehicles & on foot
■ The use of aerial shots & drones, zoo photography, nature, wildflowers
■ Tips and tricks & 10 projects to hone your skills

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Smartphone for Fun Photography Course

■ Learn to get the best out of the smartphone camera
■ We show you how to shoot landscapes, street scenes, portraits, products & food & drink
■ How to adjust exposure, focus & creative composition
■ Fantastic, practical apps to turn your smartphone into a pro camera
■ In-phone editing, filters, white balance, aspect ratios, high dynamic range (HDR), panos , slo-mo, video, selfies & lots more
■ How to upload to social media & share your images via platforms like Facebook & Instagram
■ Both Android & iPhones & accessories are covered

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Smartphone for Business Photography Course

■ Designed for those who want to learn how to take great commercial quality images on their smartphone
■ How to use pro camera apps, (RAW & ISO adjustment), add on lens, camera stabilisation & external lighting units
■ Creative composition is a must and is covered extensively in this course
■ Learn about using your smartphone to take real estate & architectural photos, macro, agricultural, forensic, clinical, medical, dental, industrial, food & wine, products, corporate portraits & more
■ Create great content for social media, printed matter & websites

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Twilight & Night Photography Course

■ Learn how to take photos of the dawn, twilight & the night sky
■ Find out how to paint with light, to starburst light & select the correct camera settings for twilight & night photography
■ Discover shooting techniques - how to use RAW, ISO, white balance, shutter speed & aperture settings
■ Compositional tricks - star bursting, balancing ambient light with flash, zooming, light trails
■ Learn about the best camera gear - tripods, lenses, using mirror lockup & self timer
■ How to shoot cities at night, silhouettes, fireworks, stars & capturing the Northern Lights

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Landscape Photography Course

■ How to craft great landscape images through sound technique, creativity & using the best light, season & weather conditions
■ Learn about the best gear including drones
■ What are the best camera settings for differing landscape scenarios
■ We profile the worlds great deserts, mountains, tropics, waterfalls, seascapes & cityscapes
■ We focus on the detailed analysis of the landscapes of Namibia, Iran, Iceland, Brazil, The Himalaya, the Alps, the Outback, Australian seascapes & some of the world's most interesting cityscapes
■ Plenty of practical tips & tricks & 10 projects to hone your skills

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Pet Photography Course

■ This course is perfect for lovers of pets
■ It covers the gear and technique needed to take great shots
■ We help you to train your eye to capture the action using varying depth of fields, shutter speeds, freezing & capturing motion
■ Learn about using the right light & composition to create a great image
■ Tips & tricks about how to get the best out of your furry friend - whether that's a dog, cat, guinea pig, rabbit, horse or axolotl
■ We also cover smartphones - great for capturing action, slo-mo and short video clips
■ Tips and tricks & 10 projects to hone your skills

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People and Portrait Photography Course

■ Learn how to photograph people in a wide range of situations & environments
■ We show you how to get control of light, how to read the body language & the importance of establishing a rapport with your subject
■ From candid to formal, reportage or environmental, how to shoot groups, friends, people on the street
■ Learn how shoot stylised or formal, paparazzi style, outdoors, travelling, in a studio or just a selfie
■ This course includes fashion & formal, kids, families, nude, boudoir & corporate portraiture
■ There is a strong emphasis on camera gear, lenses & accessories including smartphones & drones
■ Real case examples from commercial shoots, travel & family are used to inspire & educate you
■ 15 assignments will result in a comprehensive portfolio of people images

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Business & Commercial Photography Course

■ This course covers all the specialised techniques to take quality images for a business or commercial scenario
■ All cameras are included - DLSR’s, mirrorless, compacts, smartphones & drones
■ The course content draws from real case scenarios selected from the 1000's of commercial assignments shot by the authors
■ You will learn all the techniques, tips & tricks for shooting real estate & architectural photography, portraiture, tourism (ie cruise lines & international hotel chains), fashion, aerial, products, conferences & conventions, agricultural, scientific, medical, dental, industrial, food & wine, small business and corporate
■ Learn the art & science of creating great content for blogging, social media, printed matter & websites

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Wedding Photography Course

■ An essential course for aspiring wedding photographers
■ Learn how to capture beautiful, romantic & fun images at every wedding
■ The course includes expert advice from Andrew & Serena (who between them have shot over 1860 weddings across the globe) on the best gear, shooting techniques, portraiture styles, shooting detail, how to quote, creating wedding packages, adding value & post production editing
■ You will learn about people skills, being able to work under pressure, to handle any scenario, any weather, to be versatile, flexible, adaptable, personable, engaging & well organised
■ Different styles of weddings are all covered whether it's a beach, a formal church wedding or a small, intimate restaurant affair

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