Mastering Your Camera Self Paced ONLINE Photography Class for Adults

What will I learn?

This course will start from the very basic step by step mechanics of a camera all the way up through using your camera in the fully manual mode. Built in a 14-lesson format, you will become very educated in the process of photographing in manual mode, how to meter the light properly, how to correct color and lighting issues, and so much more.

Most material will be presented in a video format for you to watch and learn. Assignments and tests are available if you would like to take advantage of the learning opportunity. Most lessons will take on average an hour for video and assignments. Near the end of the course it will require a bit more effort but all in all it will be a very informative class with fun assignments!

Lesson 1: Introduction

Lesson 2: Cameras, how they work, and what to look for when you are purchasing a new one

Lesson 3: Lenses and how they work and what to look for when looking at buying another

Lesson 4: Basic Camera Menu Functions

Lesson 5: Mega pixels, optical vs. digital zoom and how to use them for your advantage

Lesson 6: Auto Modes, what they do and why you don't want to use them

Lesson 7: Save, Print and Share

Lesson 8: Focusing

Lesson 9: ISO What is it, how to use it and why you would want to change it

Lesson 10: Aperture!!! (this is where it starts getting FUN!!!)

Lesson 11: Shutter Speed

Lesson 12: Introduction to the Light meter and how to use it!

Lesson 13: White Balance

Lesson 14: Final Thoughts - where to go from here

How will I learn?

Weekly assignments will be given as well as tests from time to time, so you know that you are learning the material. You will be able to work independently on the assignments and turn them in. If you feel like you are not understanding the material, I will hold an "office hour" by request where the you can get on group video conference with me to ask questions and discuss the material face to face.

A private Facebook group will also be set up for the students taking this course, and I to interact as a group. This group will serve as a place to ask questions, share photographs taken and other learning opportunities.

Online interfaces will be used to navigate the curriculum

-Teachable.com (course)

-Zoom (video conference)

-Facebook (private page)

At the end of this course you will be fully versed in manual photography (no auto functions). It does take practice to get the technology down and know how of where the buttons are on your camera.

What kind of camera do I need to have?

The camera needs to be able to go to fully manual function. Most of them have a dial that looks like the photo below or something of the likes. The main thing is that it has a big "M" on it.

If your do not own a camera but are interested in purchasing a new or used one for this course I am happy to make some recommendations! Just shoot me an email at [email protected]

Why should you take this course?

Photography can be a life long hobby or passion. I fell in love with photography at age 13, with nobody to teach me. I began reading and figuring it out for myself here and there. Finally at age 15 I found a course at a community college and that started me on a path to my future. By 15 years old I was doing photography as a career and you can too! Even if you would like to just be able to take really great photos of your own life, I don't think you will ever regret learning how to use your camera well to document your life.

How much does the course cost?

The course is $99.