Online Photography Courses – General Info

Many people have asked the question of professional photographers, “What is the most important aspect of running a photography business?” The answer is always the same; marketing. I have many times been given the ratio of 1:9. That is 1 part or 10% photography and 9 parts or 90% marketing. Unfortunately, it’s true.

I’ve come across people that are brilliant photographers and pay no attention to marketing. What do they achieve in the professional industry? Not much. I’ve also known people who are absolutely terrible photographers and excellent at marketing. What do they achieve? An excellent income and early retirement.

So the question is: “Can I learn what I need from online photography courses?” The answer is: of course you can. The only question to ask yourself is: “what do I need to know? The answers are: the business side of photography, camera and associated equipment skills and the required enthusiam.

Acquiring the skills of technical procedures in photography is easy. Any one can learn this. The difficult aspects to acquire in order, in my opinion are:  creativity, marketing and then techniques.

Creativity, I believe can be learned. And there are many ways to acquire this. The most obvious is to work at it as hard as you can. Take thousands of photographs. You can afford to in this digital age. Look at other photos. Read books about photography. Join the local camera club. Look at your photographs and analyze why certain images work and others don’t. There are many resources on creativity, but in the end, it will be up to you to acquire this.

Then work on technique. Online Photography Courses blog can provide this information for you. We have selected the best courses on the market and you will find them here. You will notice there is not many courses listed. There’s a lot of junk out there, we are only interested in quality. I encourage people to leave feedback if you find other useful courses, so this can be passed on to others.

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November 4, 2008 Posted Under: ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY COURSES   Read More

Digital Photography Courses – Where to start?

Do you want to be a professional photographer and don’t know where to start? Not sure what digital photography courses are out there? Not sure what’s good and what’s not? Have a budget and not sure what they cost and what you should be spending?

Yes, there are a lot of questions about online photography courses; especially if you are a novice and unsure of where to begin. There’s a massive amount of product and courses in the photography education market. Thousands of books and hundreds of courses on offer. Have a look at our Online Photography Courses category and see what’s on offer. Want to make a start and don’t want to commit funds until your are sure? Have a look at our Free Online Photography Courses category.

Want to start now with some introductory information and look at a course later? Have a look at the top selling resource below.

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November 26, 2009 Posted Under: Digital Photography Course   Read More

Want to be a Wedding Photographer?

Don’t know where to start? Many novice photographers don’t. The problem with this area of photography though is that you don’t get a second chance. Don’t do this if you don’t have some basic skills. You can’t put on the wedding again (not quite true, it has been done before).

Wedding photography can be very rewarding and it’s an area that does pay well for those that can be creative with this sometimes difficult area. There are the standard shots that you need to absolutely achieve, such as entrance, service, the vows, cutting the cake, the bridal party, bride and groom individual portraits etc. But if you can be creative and provide a little more than just a documentary piece of work, then you will make advances in this field.

The single most difficult issue with this area of photography is that you can’t practice on your clients if you are a novice. Some people practice on friends and relatives but this is a good way to loose friendships if you flop.

This is an area I would definitely recommend advice. Do a course so your practical skills are at a professional level before attempting this area of photography on real clients. When you believe you have the skills, have a practice run using friends in a mock service. You must have skills and be confident on the day. You must have a checklist of what you need and how you are going to proceed; you will be directing people. They will be looking to you for direction. You are in control of this day regarding a successful capture of beautiful photographs that should last a lifetime.

Below is a link to the popular Expert Wedding Photographer Course. The Expert Wedding Photographer Course has everything that is needed to take you to a professional level. Check it out now…

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November 25, 2009 Posted Under: Wedding Photography   Read More

Want to take great photos? Don’t know where to start?

This is the hardest question that most people face answering. Photography is such as massive area. You can spend the rest of your life learning photography and never finish. It is such a diverse and engaging arena

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However, most people have an area of interest and this is the best place to start along side your choice of camera. So there it is: what do you like photographing the most? People, architecture, flowers, nature in general, racing cars, sports, scientific photography (infra red, high speed, ultra violet, high magnification, telescopic, etc.) macro, landscape, abstract, fine art, figure, fashion, wildlife, studio, environmental; it goes on and on.

Ok, you have your area of interest, now you need to focus on your camera in relation to this area. Now it’s time to get to know your camera inside out. Doesn’t matter what the camera is. You may upgrade at some later time. But you need to know the camera you have now, and know how to use it manually. No, you can’t leave it on automatic! On this setting the camera controls you; you have no say in the matter of taking photographs! The camera decides. Set it on manual and take back control. Sounds easy doesn’t it? Not so easy or difficult really, but you need to learn about your camera functions to have control. So this is about learning such stuff as aperture, shutter speed, ISO, depth-of-field, focus and other camera functions.

Again these are skills that anyone can acquire and there are many beginner courses out there to get you going. There are also free courses on the internet and I’ve listed them here on this site if wish to check out this option. But when it comes down to quality courses you will find the fee paying courses offer more. Having said that, they are very cheap these days.

For a good beginners introduction to photography, have a look at the following introductory resource. It is the number 1 selling product in the market of Photography for Beginners . It’s selling well for a reason, it’ got the information a beginner requires. Just so you’re not confused, this product page offers you a 60 odd page ebook for just looking.

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November 25, 2009 Posted Under: Photography for Beginners   Read More

Like portrait photography? You need to know make up techniques!

If you are involved in portrait or fashion photography, you will come a time when you realize you need to either: 1) employ a make up artist (very expensive) or 2) do it yourself (you need a make up course).

Doesn’t matter if you are photographing guys you say. Not true, a good application of make up will assist your photography with both male and female clients. If you photography a lot of females, this is essential. If you are photographing models or shooting composites or folios for prospective models or actors, you simply can’t ignore make-up. Your photographs will suffer and it will be recognized by your clients immediately. You won’t be getting any return work, that much is sure. Some models can apply their own make up, but you can’t rely on this. You simply have to get involved.

For guys, this can be a somewhat daunting area, but this is a skill that can be learned and anyone can do it. If you want to be great with professional portraiture (studio or environmental) you absolutely need this skill!

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November 25, 2009 Posted Under: Glamour Photography Course, Make up Courses   Read More

I’m a photographer – I don’t need a writing course?

Many photographers don’t consider writing to be of any benefit to them. But they are oh so wrong. If you want your photographs to be seen, published in a magazine, exhibited, posted on the internet, or become seen by the eyes of the public, good writing skills will rocket you there.

An example: you send some photographs you took on your last trip to Tahiti to a travel magazine. You caption them, number them, date them, etc. and send them off. They may land on the editor’s desk if you’re lucky. They will probably be filtered out of the system by a sub editor, journo or someone else. The reason being that someone has also sent them some photographs of Tahiti. They are not as good as yours but there is a captivating story with photographs. An entire package, the editor does not need to do anything but publish. Your photographs however, have no story, the captions are dodgy, and she will have to pay an editor to write a story and re-do the captions. Too much trouble and way too expensive.

If you send a magazine a package, and it’s good, you will get the work. A publisher loves a photographer that can write; this will save them a lot of trouble. They will want your work. They will ask for work they require; they will pass work your way in favor of the photographers that can’t write. You are in demand and ahead of the others.

Creative writing is a skill that can be acquired or learned. Again most people don’t realize this. Anyone can be taught how, it’s a skill that can be learned like anything else.

Have a look at the following short creative writing course. It shows you what the editor wants. You need to know this if you want to write about your photography.

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November 25, 2009 Posted Under: Creative Writing Courses   Read More

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Shot with a Pentax DSLR. No manipulation except for brightness and contrast.

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November 17, 2008 Posted Under: Featured Photo   Read More

Proud Wedding Photography Course

One of the most respected and top selling courses in the wedding photography market on the internet today. Have a browse…

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January 24, 2010 Posted Under: Wedding Photography   Read More

THE TOP 10 PHOTOGRAPHY RESOURCES IN THE WORLD!

This is not my list or my opinion; it is actually what people like and buying. The following are the top 10 photography products on this planet (in order of popularity) that people want and are buying now:

1. Learn Digital Photography Now Click Here!
2. Photography Posing secrets Click Here!
3. Easy Photography Business Click Here!
4. Digital Photography Success Click Here!
5. NewPhotoBiz – Easiest Photography Business System Click Here!
6. Profitable Photography Click Here!
7. Digital Photography Secrets Click Here!
8. Sell Your Digital Photos – Freelance Photography Click Here!
9. Wedding Photography Secrets Click Here!
10. Photography Movie (2hr 17min movie takes you through the image creation process) Click Here!

I am not going to make any comments on the above products. So go look for yourself and make an informed decision.

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January 23, 2010 Posted Under: ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY COURSES   Read More

Simple Soft Blur Technique

Here is a useful technique on soft blur or focus. This technique is done in Photoshop which makes this so simple. In film days we used to do this with multiple exposure. Take a sharp image first then expose a blurred image of the same subject on top.

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January 16, 2010 Posted Under: Tips & Techniques   Read More

Depth-of-Field explained

Here is a very good video on depth-of-field. If you are not sure what DoF is all about, have a look.

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January 15, 2010 Posted Under: Tips & Techniques   Read More

How to fix your underexposed photos

Here’s a great video video tutorial, which shows you how to fix underexposed photos – this is a very valuable and useful tip to know.

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January 9, 2010 Posted Under: Tips & Techniques   Read More

Photography for Beginners – How to Buy a Digital camera

Here’s an excellent video on how to buy a digital camera. Amber Bouman of PC World covers the essentials: resolution, optical zoom, exposure controls, white balance, and LCDs.

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December 22, 2009 Posted Under: Photography for Beginners   Read More

Top 5 Cameras for Digital Photography Beginners

With all the choices available, shopping for digital cameras can be overwhelming. We’ve like to make it easier for you.

If you’re in the market for a digital point-and-shoot camera for a beginner, here are 5 models we found which are highly recommended by the leading websites on digital photography.

These cameras are compact, easy for a beginner to use, yet has enough features for a budding digital photography enthusiast. They’re also price reasonably for someone who’s still exploring the world of digital photography.

Of course, the camera can only do so much; the quality of a picture still depends on the skill of the photographer. Make sure to claim your copy of “Shoot Digital Pics Like the Pros,” to get professional photography tips and tricks. It’s a totally f-ree report.

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Here’s our top 5 cameras for digital photography beginners:

1. Canon Powershot A1100 IS

A top choice in many digital photography sites. It takes 12.1-megapixel photos and includes all the features beginners will appreciate, such as shooting modes that automatically select the right settings, Face Detection Technology, and Intelligent Contrast Correction. Yet other modes will allow the shooter to select his own settings for exposure, shutter speed and other variables. And at only a little over $100, this is one affordable yet powerful camera.

2. Panasonic DMC-FS25

Another 12.1-megapixel camera that gets consistently high ratings from photography sites. Aside from face detection and intelligent ISO control, the Panasonic DMC-FS25 allows the user to lock focus on a moving subject. The shutter release is ultra-fast, with a time lag as little as 0.006 seconds. At the ISO 6400 setting, you can take pictures even in almost total darkness.

3. Casio EX-FC100

This 9.1-megapixel camera bosts of high-speed burst shooting, which lets the user take 30 shots per second – great for sports and other action-packed photography. It also records HD video and features fast uploading to YouTube.

4. Sony Cybershot DSC-W290

This camera’s Intelligent Auto Mode, Intelligent Scene Recognition and Face Detection Technology make picture-taking foolproof even for the rank beginner. It even has Anti-Blink Function, which helps keep subjects from blinking, and warns the photographer when a subject has blinked. It has a range of other features, including 13 photo modes, image stabilization and a 9-point autofocus. This 12.1-megapixel camera also takes HD video.

5. Nikon Coolpix L100

This is a 10.0-megapixel camera with 15x optical zoom. The Smart Portrait System lets users take portraits without the dreaded red-eye, which the camera fixes automatically. It also has face-finding technology, so faces are always in focus, a Smile Mode, which shoots the picture when the subject smiles, and a Blink Warning, which lets the user know when the subject blinked. Other features include image stabilization, high-speed shooting, low-light shooting, and Sport Continuous Scene Mode of up to 13 frames per second.

Hopefully this list will help you find the perfect entry-level camera. Compare the features with your digital photography needs and, of course, your budget, to find the best point-and-shoot camera for you.

Even professional photographers use these compact cameras for situations when they cannot lug around a huge digital SLR camera. So don’t think that using one of these makes you an “amateur.”

The proof is in the picture. And if you’d like to take professional-looking pictures, then download your f-ree copy of the report, “Shoot Digital Pics Like the Pros,”

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December 20, 2009 Posted Under: Photography for Beginners   Read More

12 Common Digital Photography Mistakes

With digital cameras at their most affordable, anybody can be a photographer these days. Problem is, it takes more than a camera to take good pictures.

It takes a certain eye, a way of seeing things, to take pictures that make people go “Wow!”. Fortunately, it can be learned. And the more you practice, the better you’ll get.

If you’re interested in becoming a good digital photographer, I recommend the “Shoot Digital Pics Like the Pros,” a free report.

Start by taking a look at these most common mistakes people make when taking digital pictures:

1. Not knowing your camera
If you never read your digital camera’s manual and learn its features and how to use them, you won’t be able to make the most of it.
2. Not using a tripod
Tripods allow you to take the sharpest pictures even in low light. Use one as often as possible.
3. Not giving the camera time to focus
Digital cameras need time to properly focus and get the right exposure. It can take a fraction of a second or a couple of seconds. Account for this when taking pictures.
4. Relying too much on zoom
Using the camera’s zoom feature makes the picture grainier. Get as close to the subject as possible.
5. Taking pictures against the light
This makes the subject dark and the background too bright.
6. Relying too much on the flash
Natural light gives the best pictures, so use it as much as possible. Flash tends to make images look harsh.
7. Not taking enough pictures
It’s almost impossible to take the perfect shot at one try, so take many pictures. With digital photography, this doesn’t cost you extra. Try different angles and compositions.
8. Always putting the subject dead center
Learn the rule of thirds in composition, and you’ll have more interesting pictures.

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9. Forgetting to check the horizon
When taking pictures with the horizon showing, make sure it’s level.
10. Selecting a low-resolution setting
Your camera will allow you to select different resolutions. Don’t be tempted to choose a low resolution just to save on memory space. Instead, buy additional memory for your camera and always take your pictures in high resolution.
11. Trying to take too much
Don’t try to include too many things in one picture, such as people and scenery. A picture is more effective when it’s focused on a single subject.
12. Not using the camera
You’ll never know when a good photo op will come up, so have your camera with you at all times.

It may seem like a lot to think about, but with practice, these things will become second nature.

For those who want to learn even more digital photography techniques, check out the free report, “Shoot Digital Pics Like the Pros.” It’s a short but info-filled guide that will have you shooting digital pictures like a pro in no time.

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December 20, 2009 Posted Under: Tips & Techniques   Read More

Books for Beginners & more…

Interested in photography in general? Or interested in learning about your new Nikon D5000? The Photography for Dummies series have many publications on all areas of photography. At my last count I found approximately 50 titles to choose from – quite a comprehensive list.

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Have a look at the list and find the book that will help you with your photographic endeavors. Click on the “Get Yours Now” button below to go to the list of Dummies publications in the area pf photography.

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December 10, 2009 Posted Under: Books   Read More

The Basic Photography Course

The Basic Photography Course for Digital and Film Cameras

This is the complete course for learning basic photography. Designed to give you the necessary information and help needed to become confident with your digital or film camera. When you learn basic photography with School of Photography.com you are following a proven photo course that will soon have you proficient with your film or digital camera. All aspects of basic photography are covered including technical and compositional know-how and skills.

Learn photography today, the photography course includes…

* Modern Digital cameras.
* Digital sensors and film sensitivity.
* Exposure:Shutter speed techniques for exposure and effect.
* learn about the aperture.
* Light meters and how to use them effectively.
* Using your flashgun with creative flash techniques.
* Composition, how-to achieve balance in an image.

With over 35000 words, 300 images and illustrations plus YOUR OWN TUTOR online to critique your project work! This course is suitable for the absolute beginner in photography.

Just imagine being able to capture those images you have always wanted to take. Wouldn’t it be great if you could get the best out of your camera and enjoy your photographic hobby to the full.

Just look at some of the features below, you can master all of these and much more with School of Photography.com. Start today and you will be on your way to become a successful photographer in no time at all.

* What is Depth of Field ?
* How do I use Zone focusing ?
* Lenses, What are they for? Which ones do I really need ?
* Flash guns, what is a Guide Number ? Avoiding Red-eyes…
* What is Bounced Flash ? How do I use Fill-in Flash?
* Exposure Modes, which ones are necessary…
* Gadgets and Accessories…
* And much much more…

The Basic Photography course assumes that you have little or no knowledge of photography, but have a great desire to learn how to take brilliant pictures. We teach you EVERYTHING you need to know and give you a graded certificate upon your successful completion.

If, after reading each Basic Photography Course lesson, you would like additional information on the lesson’s content, just ask! Unlike a book, magazine or online tutorials, your School of Photography course is tutor assisted.

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November 29, 2009 Posted Under: Photography for Beginners, School of Photography   Read More

A Sample Manuscript

Have a look at this Squidoo Lens. It is a sample of a total package (photos and story) that was sent to Australian Photography magazine, and was accepted immediately and subsequently published. This was my first submission of photos and words, but I made sure that all my following submissions had a story for the photos; they were always published.

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November 28, 2009 Posted Under: Creative Writing Courses   Read More

Want to be a portrait photographer?

Want to be a great portrait photography and earn a living at the same time? This specialist area of photography is huge, but also hugely competitive. You really need to learn what is required to make great portraits. The good news is that this is a skill anyone can acquire and there will always be mountains of work available.

One of most difficult areas of portrait photography is posing. What do I get my client to do? I found this one of the most difficult skills to grasp and so do many novice photographers. But, as I have mentioned in other posts, this is a skill like many other areas in photography and can be easily learned.

With posing, you need to be able to relate to your client, their features, flattering lighting, clothing and poses. A great way to start is to get some posing ideas together, as many as you can, and practice on friends. Discover what works and what doesn’t. Identify what different features demand in terms of poses, file these away for future reference. keep a folder of poses that you like and know work. Bring this out when you have a paying client; put in somewhere so you can constantly refer to it, change poses to suit or modify ones that show promise. When you have done this hundreds of times you will probably end up not requiring the use of your pose file. But still maintain it, you will always find it useful as there is an infinite variety of poses.

To get you started on posing techniques, have a look at the following course on posing secrets. Sure, they’re not really secrets but you need resources from somewhere to get started.

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November 25, 2009 Posted Under: Portrait Photography   Read More

Photography Course Basics – Your Camera Functions

This little photography course will get you started with your camera. Obviously the first item you need to understand well before exploring other specialized areas and techniques.

The technical side of photography is not difficult to grasp; anyone who wants to learn can do so. For a basic understanding of the camera and photography there are only four areas that you must understand to move forward. These are:

1. ISO
2. Shutter Speed
3. Aperture
4. Lighting

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November 19, 2009 Posted Under: Free Online Photography Courses   Read More

Digital Photography Website – Photography Jobs

Digital Photography Website – Photography Jobs – Looking for work? Search for photographer jobs in the USA, Canada and the UK. Compare HotJobs, Monster, Indeed CareerJet etc. for the best online employment service for you.

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November 18, 2009 Posted Under: General   Read More

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