
UdemyWhether you own a DSLR, mirrorless, bridge camera, or point-and-shoot, this beginner course grounds you in the principles that separate intentional images from snapshots.
You'll learn camera menus, the three core settings—ISO, aperture, shutter speed—and how light, exposure, and composition shape your final image. The instructor brings 15 years of photography, including safari guiding in South Africa and published work in magazines and competitions, so the advice is rooted in real practice.
The course also covers the critical first step: what questions to ask before buying gear. Good equipment matters less than understanding the craft—and this course gives you that foundation.
This photography course is aimed at beginners to help them on their photographic journey. Learning the whole of photography in one sitting is impossible, however with this foundation you will be well on your way.
This course is aimed at anyone with a digital camera, be it a DSLR, mirrorless, bridge or point and shoot.
Owning good equipment is only a small part of photography, without an in depth understanding of the craft, to become a master is near impossible.
This course is designed for:
-Beginners that have little to no experience and want to become a skilled photographer
-People who are brand new to photography all together
-Anyone looking to make a career in this fantastic art form
You will learn the basic fundamentals of digital photography in this course, and get plenty of tips along the way.
Here's some of what you will learn:
-What questions you must ask yourself before purchasing new equipment.
-Choosing the right image format and size
-How to navigate your cameras menus.
-What the three major setting in your camera are. ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed.
-How and why you change these settings.
-Exposure and exposure compensation.
-The basics of how light affects your images.
-Some compositional techniques to try.
About the instructor:
I have been a photographer for the past 15 years, and the last 3 of those I have dedicated to teaching others about this fantastic craft. I work as a photographic guide in South Africa, taking clients on safari and ensuring they nail their once in a lifetime images. I have been published many times in magazines, books and competitions, with the highlight being a finalist in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards in 2016.
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Not the best price we've seen. The lowest we've recorded is $11.99 on 3 Aug.
This is what we recorded in US pricing — not every price this course has ever had, and prices differ by country.