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Beyond basics: fundamental photography techniques

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Class overview

Beyond basics: fundamental photography techniques Want to take your digital photography to the next level by learning how to take better architectural, portrait, macro and black and white photos? This class encourages you to train your eye so you can apply classic, artistic photography effects and techniques to your own photos. Throughout the class, you'll learn tips and secrets that professional photographers use to capture great shots.
75 Ratings

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What you'll learn

  • Understand portrait posing and backgrounds for one person or a group of people
  • Photograph a building or landscape with a new perspective
  • Recognize good black and white photo opportunities
  • Change a color photo to black and white
  • Take close-up pictures and use depth of field for maximum effect
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Lessons

» Lesson 1: Portrait photography techniques
Do you want to take better portraits? Find out how to use light, backgrounds, depth of field, lighting and portrait photography poses for great results. This lesson guides you through techniques that pros use to achieve high-quality portrait photos.
Lesson 2: Architecture and landscape photography techniques
Nature, landscape and architecture photos can be boring or breathtaking, depending on how you shoot them. A large part of capturing such photos is learning how to view the scene. Find out how to take photos that will wow anyone who sees them.
Lesson 3: Black and white photography techniques
Think of the stunning black and white landscapes and portrait photos you've seen and you're bound to agree—shooting in black and white gives photos an ageless feel. This lesson introduces you to some techniques for great taking black and white photos.
Lesson 4: Understanding macro photography
There are so many things in our world you want to get close to and photograph. Find out how to set up your shot, get the most from your zoom lens, control depth of field and use close-focus for effect.

Instructor

Marc Mantha
Instructor
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51 Ratings

Marc Mantha owns and manages a creative marketing agency that develops web and print media. He's a professional photographer well versed in digital arts and applications. Marc has also created and led numerous instructional seminars, training sessions and online courses in digital media. He likes world travel and hiking off the beaten path with photography gear always in tow.

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Class reviews

Nov 17, 2009
(Edited about 7 days ago)

More Bad Shot Examples

I found the examples that showed what not to do as helpful as the examples of what to do. The contrast of the bad shot next to the good shot would help drive home the principles.

Nov 13, 2009
(Edited about 11 days ago)

wonderful

I really enjoyed this class i have learned so much great tips and full of information. thanks mark, i really appriciate all of your comments.

Nov 6, 2009

Wonderful class

I am the kind of person that enjoys taking tons of pictures. This course really helped me to improve my shoots. It was an easy course and very illustrative. Thanks a lot

Nov 6, 2009

Digital Photography Class

This class was very informative and taught me how to professional look at photography. Thanks

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