Photography Creative Foundations

Start your photography journey here. This bundle of three courses will teach you about exposure, composition, light, and storytelling - the foundations of photography.

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This photography course bundle includes:

29 Video Lessons

Short, to-the-point videos teach you what you need to know without extra fluff, accompanied by text outlines.

9 Downloads

A variety of downloads include course summaries, checklists, and references.

9 Assignments

Assignments and exercises in each module give you a chance to apply what you've learned. Some can be submitted for instructor feedback.

11 Tests & Quizzes

Test and quizzes help you assess what you've learned, to take away the important points.

Course Objectives

  • Create visual stories with identifiable characters, settings, and styles
  • Capture the essential "storytelling photos" when out with your camera
  • Plan a long-form photography project to work on over a period of time
  • Know when a Release form is required and how to get one (with downloads)
  • Edit your captured photos down to a selection that presents the story to viewers
  • Understand what the "Decisive Moment" is and how to use it in your storytelling

"This course outlines a less random way of capturing images and therefore adds a layer of interest for myself, my photography, and for the final product."

Kevin Lamport

Better Photography Through Visual Storytelling

Grant Furley

Exposure Triangle for Beginners

Useful explanation of how it all fits together and how to think about your camera settings.

Marco Silva

Basics of Light, Composition, and Color

I recommend this course to everyone who wants to improve their shooting style. Great for everyone!

Bill Farrell

Basics of Light, Composition, and Color

This is another of John's very well designed courses that covers important basics of good photography. Clear explanations and solid examples followed by very useful and engaging assignments. Well worth the time.

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