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Course Covers Indoor & Outdoor Professional Lighting

An awesome photography course covering everything that a college photography course would offer and more. Photographic Lighting instruction, Wedding Photography instruction, Glamour and Boudoir Business Plan, Child Photography and much more. Seriously start earning money now with your simple 35mm camera. Earn as much as 1000$ dollars per week, no kidding. Just follow our simple instruction.
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Photography 101 is a course for the serious beginner covering the basics of photography, choosing a camera, film and developing, basic and advanced outdoor and studio lighting, creating a portfolio, and setting up your own at-home or on-location portrait studio. The course also covers wedding and glamour photography so students can begin to profit right away.

This is a full photography 101 type course offered in colleges across the country. This course, however, contains complete business start-up information unlike any other and sage marketing advise even the pro photographer will appreciate. Samples are included from the instructors own portrait portfolio. You do not need to have a 35mm camera to complete this course. For any pictures required for assignments you may use any type of camera, even an instant camera using the lighting techniques offered.

 
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Course Description

This course is designed for the beginner, intermediate or advanced photographer seeking affordable training and extensive, easy-to-read lesson plans. Course material will include information on types of cameras, the use of film, digital, and darkroom developing. It also covers information about studio lighting both indoor and out, as well as several types of photography including wedding, child and glamour photography.

Your instructor will provide personal coaching and portrait critique through lesson readings, assignments and quizzes.

 

While you will not need a professional camera, you do need a camera in order to send in samples of the lessons given. (refer to course syllabus for additional information)

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Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • History Of Photography
  • Basic Photographic Terms and Meanings
  • Choosing a Camera, Film and Developer
  • The Creative Process
  • Digital Photography
  • Lighting
  • Wedding Photography
  • Glamour Photography
  • Photographer Wanted - No Experience Needed
  • Opening and Running A Portrait Studio From Start To Finish
  • Conclusion - Your Final Portoli, and
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: History Of Photography

Here you will learn the history of photography the art as well as the science.

Lesson 2: Basic Photographic Terms and Meanings

Here the student is introduced to a glossary of photographic terms and jargon for the beginner photographer. Net links will also be shared that will teach the student great picture taking techniques.

Lesson 3: Choosing a Camera, Film and Developer

You need three things to take great pictures: A Camera, Film and a Developer. Here you will find tips on film and developing including digital developing.

Lesson 4: The Creative Process

The Art of Creative Unique Backgrounds, Poses, and Ultimatly Stunning Portraits.

Lesson 5: Digital Photography

With digital you get instant results. Lean how to choose the right camera, e-mail, share, print, and get photo editing downloads here for no additional costs. Comprehensive section. The world of digital awaits you.

Lesson 6: Lighting

In this lesson you will learn the basics of picture perfect studio lighting, outdoor and natural light and using your cameras flash to create beautiful professional portraits.

Lesson 7: Wedding Photography

In this lesson you will be introduced to high profit wedding photography. You will be given a complete business plan to start your own business. Trends in weddings will also be introduced as you enter the creative field of Wedding Photography.

Lesson 8: Glamour Photography

Trendy Boudoir and Glamour Photography explained so that you can begin to earn extra income in this easy, lucritive business.

Lesson 9: Photographer Wanted - No Experience Needed

How to find a photographer position and or work for yourself. Business start-up basics are discussed in detail for those who wish to open their own studio.

Lesson 10: Opening and Running A Portrait Studio From Start To Finish

For those who have chosen to make studio photography a career. Information on how to start and run a portrait studio. Business forms you will need for your studio. Sales and marketing techniques, promotions and free ad ideas.

Lesson 11: Conclusion - Your Final Portolio

Here is where you prepare your final essay and portfolio of samples for your instructor to review and critique.

Additional Information

Course Title : Photography 101- Including Indoor & Outdoor Professional Lighting
CEU Value :

1.0 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

Standard :

Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard

Accreditation :

Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102.

Languages : English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries
Course Number : 5574
Course Type : College Level
Course URL :

http://photo1.onlineclasses.com

Course Rating : Not Reviewed
Instructor :

Kathryn Luttman

Syllabus :

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Grading Policy :

Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned

Assessment Method :

Lesson assignments and review exams

Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Requirements : View Technical Requirements
Course Fee :

Basic Course: $50.00 (no CEU Certificate)

   

with CEU Certificate: $0.00

NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT
This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment. This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, certification or educational requirements.

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