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The Course
Say goodbye to mediocre and hello to amazing.
This 10 Week Course, Starting August 17, 2024 Includes...
By the end of this program you will...
"I would say go for it; best investment ever!"
If you are on the fence of taking your photography from "meh" to "WOW", this is the course! You will not regret it!
The Modules
Over our 10 weeks together, we will be covering 5 full courses:
Module 1
Digital I Beginner Photography:This is where we tick off the foundations so that you can pick up your camera and really get shooting with ease. Here we cover Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, the different modes of your camera (including Manual Mode), lens selection, composition and more! After this one course alone, you will be starting to see just how you can be best friends with your camera. With simple, hands on exercises you'll be taking incredible photos right away.
What's Inside
- Section 1: Welcome
- Section 2: How to Use This Training
- Section 3: Why Use a DSLR?
- Section 4: Camera Anatomy
- Section 5: Aperture Part 1
- Section 6: Aperture Part 2
- Section 7: Depth of Field - Blurry Backgrounds
- Section 8: Choosing Focus Points
- Section 9: Shutter Speed Priority
- Section 10: Full Manual Exposure
- Section 11: ISO Sensitivity - Clear Photos in Dark Places
- Section 12: White Balance
- Section 13: Lens Distortion & Compression. Choosing the CORRECT Lens.
- Section 14: Composition - Rule of Thirds
- Section 15: Composition - Capturing Details
- Section 16: Composition - Framing
- Section 17: Composition - Leading Lines
- Section 18: Wrapping Up
- BONUS DOWNLOAD: Action Photography
- BONUS DOWNLOAD: Children Photography
- BONUS DOWNLOAD: Pet Photography
- BONUS DOWNLOAD: Architecture Photography
- BONUS DOWNLOAD: Capturing Beauty
Module 2
Motion & Light:This is where we get creative, we learn how to take photos of things in motion, in motion AND in low light, and where we start to explore how LIGHT is the most important part of photography - and what we can do with it to create truly spectacular effects. Here we cover the 5 key steps to taking amazing action shots, we talk metering, exposure and what it takes to use incredibly interesting light situations to take your photos to a whole new level. In this course you'll be unleashing your creative side, and you will start to take photos you have never even dreamed of (yet!).
What's Inside
Intro: Getting Started
- Welcome
- Warm Up Exercise
Section 1: Motion
- Part 1: Understanding Motion
- Part 2a: Freezing Motion
- Part 2b: Freezing Motion
- Part 3: Slower Motion
- Part 4: Slow Motion
Section 2: Understanding Exposure
- Part 1: What is Exposure?
- Part 2: Understanding Metering
- Part 3: A Better Way: Underexposing
- Part 4: A Better Way: Overexposing
Section 3: Direction of Light
- Part 1: Front & Side Light
- Part 2: Back Light & Silhouetting
- Part 3: Back Light & Sun Starring
Section 4: Exploring Composition
- Part 1: Recap on Composition
- Part 2: Details
- Part 3: Tilting
Finish
- Wrap Up
Module 3
Landscapes & Travel:In this module we cover all things landscapes, from filters to panoramas, composition to wildlife, you'll finish module 3 with so many really exciting tools in your toolkit. PLUS we break down travel photography - from photographing in cities to take incredible street photos and portraits. This course will have you completely prepped for your next trip - to the mountains, seaside, city and more!
What's Inside
- Section 1: Welcome!
- Section 2: Warm Up
- Section 3: Depth of Field
- Section 4a: Lens Selection (Wide)
- Section 4b: Lens Selection (Zoom)
- Section 5a: Composition
- Section 5b: Composition
- Section 6: Using Your Tripod
- Section 7: HDR
- Section 8: Panoramas
- Section 9A: Filters
- Section 9B: Filters
- Section 10: Wildlife Photography
- Section 11: Street Photography
- Section 12: Travel Photography
- Section 13: Finish
Module 4
People Photography:In this module we cover all things portrait. Starting at the most important part - making people feel and look good! - we move on to posing, photographing groups, and taking incredible shots of kids. We move on to discuss how to use natural light to create different effects, and how to use a reflector to balance out interesting situations. In this natural light portrait course you will discover how to make ANYONE and EVERYONE look beautiful.
What's Inside
- Section 1: Welcome!
- Section 2: Introduction
- Section 3a: Posing & Communication - Communication
- Section 3b: Posing & Communication - Posing
- Section 3c: Posing & Communication - Groups & Couples
- Section 4a: Lenses - Depth of Field
- Section 4b: Lenses - Lens Distortion & Compression
- Section 5: Light Sources & Directional Light
- Section 6a: Reflectors - Bouncing Light
- Section 6b: Reflectors - Diffusing & Blocking Light
- Section 7a: Composition Part A
- Section 7b: Composition Part B
- Section 8: Your Lens Buying Guide
- Section 9: Finish
Module 5
Night Photography:In this final module we cover all things LONG EXPOSURE. We teach you how to extend your time out so that you can capture truly unique and spectacular images - ones that make you think WOW, I DID THAT??!!! Learning how to photograph at night is one of the most important foundations for EVERY photographer and will set your world on FIRE.
What's Inside
- Section 1: Intro
- Section 2: Equipment
- Section 3a: Using a Tripod
- Section 3b: Using a Shutter Release
- Section 3c: Using the Self Timer
- Section 3d: Using Manual Focus
- Section 4: The 7 Step Process
- Section 5a: Light Starring
- Section 5b: Zoom Lines
- Section 5c: Zoom Lines - A Different Way
- Section 6: Capturing Lightning
- Section 7: Capturing Fireworks
- Section 8: Using the Bulb Setting
- Section 9: Hand Held Night Photography
- Section 10: Composition at Night
- Section 11: Finish
What they're saying...
READ MORE INCREDIBLE SUCCESS STORIESWhen you enroll, you'll get:
Plus These Exclusive Bonuses!
Your Digital Signature
($497 Value)So you're getting ready to share your work with the world. This bonus is the one for you! Our "Your Digital Signature" bonus is wherewe create the most beautiful UNIQUE digital signature - JUST FOR YOU, and show you how to add it to all of your images. Now, your photos are protected, AND you get to show your beautiful creativity and images off to the world!
The COMPLETE Lightroom Photo-Editing Course
($497 Value)Okay team, you've got the photography skills, but now it's time to dive into the editing piece. With our BONUS Lightroom Photo-Editing Course, you will be give ALL of the tools to the organizing and editing kingdom. You will have LIFETIME access to this course, plus Course Notes, Quick Reference Guides and more. This program is the ins-and-outs of organizing and editing in the Adobe Lightroom software, and you're going to LOVE it.
It's time to finally organize your photos, so that you can find them - AND learn how to turn an already beautiful shot into a seriously WOW one.
YOU. WANT. THIS.
30 Day "Find-Your-Style" Challenge
($997 Value)When someone looks at your images, you want them to think "WOW, I know who took that shot". THIS is what it means to "develop your style". As a photographer, it's one of the most satisfying experiences to be able to feel confident and comfortable in your own style, and know that you can recreate that style in any photography situation.
Our 30 Day "Find-Your-Style" Challenge is all about walking you through the key steps to discovering YOUR style, and giving you the direction to build that style. This Challenge takes place once per year, and is an EPIC event to help you grow, mature, and discover who YOU are as a photographer. It's your chance to put your new-found photography skills into practice!
Become
A PUBLISHED Photographer
($1997 Value)
Okay, this one is BIG.
When you're ready, we're going to put your photography out there. EVERYWHERE. Learn Photography Company reaches almost 30,000 people (maybe 30,001 by the time you're ready ;)), and we want to put YOUR Photography on showcase.
As part of this, you will receive featured placement on our social media sites (including Facebook & Instagram), exclusive emailings, and possibly even a featured blog post. It will be an extravaganza of YOU. When you feel ready.
This is an epic opportunity, and not one to be missed...
(And it's only for the first 10 people to register - so get your butts on board before time runs out).
TOTAL VALUE:Over $7000!!
All yours, for a one time payment of $497
Enroll in Photography In Focus Today
10 Week Course
$497
or
3 Payments of $122
Burning Q's your fellow photographers askedbefore joining the class...
I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by the amount of content and work required for this course. Are you sure I can do this?
You absolutely can! Whether you're just beginning or have an idea of the basics, this course is specifically designed to teach you in a natural progression. You also have plenty of time to learn your skills and practice them. You will become a confident and capable photographer after you complete this course, and we are here to guide you through it. You'll have more support than you could ask for! We are so excited to have you.
When does the course start?
Your first day will be August 17, 2024! This is when your first week of content will be released. Your first Check In time will be: from 11am - 12pm Mountain Time on Tuesday, August 17, 2024 or 6 - 7pm Mountain Time on Wednesday, August 17, 2024.
I'm considering becoming a professional, but I'm not sure just yet... Is this the right path for me?
ABSOLUTELY! This course is the perfect way to find out if photography is the career path / side job you're looking for. The best part? Even if you decide you don't want to be a professional photographer, you will leave this class an exceptional photographer, ready to take truly beautiful photos of whatever you want, whenever you want them.
If you decide you're keep to become a pro, this Course provides you with the foundations you need to be comfortable and confident in any situation. PLUS, it leads perfectly into our Photography Mastery Program, a 6 month project-based Program designed to help you hit your photography dreams (and become a certified professional photographer if that's where you want to go!).
What do I need to take this course?
You'll need...
- A computer
- A camera (any camera with a MANUAL mode - mirrorless or bridge cameras are fine)
- A sense of adventure
You could use (but absolutely do not need)...
- A tripod
- Filters
- A reflector
If this is total gibberish to you, don't worry! It's not necessary and we will teach you all about it.
Can I ask questions and get support outside of check-in hours?
Of course you can! Your instructor will be available via email throughout the duration of your course. If you get stuck, need advice, or are struggling with a concept, reach out to your instructor at any time.
When are our live check-ins?
You are invited to join our weekly Check In sessions with David. These are all recorded, and posted on your closed Facebook group, so you can come back and watch them again (and again, and again). Your check in time is:
Tuesdays from 11am - 12pm Mountain Time and/or Wednesdays from 6 - 7pm Mountain Time with David, starting the week of August 17, 2024
Please note: this time may change depending on our students' availability, and number of students enrolled.
How long will I have access to the course once I've completed it?
You will have access to the course forever! Once you complete it, you can go back at any time to review the material (whether it's tomorrow, the next year, or the next decade).
How much time should I set aside for this course?
You should spend about 2-3 hours each week on your course. That includes a 1 hour live check-in, 0.5-1 hour to review content, and 0.5-1 hour of practice with your camera. Of course, you can always do more or less as you please!
Still "thinking about it" ?
Give yourself the opportunity to be truly brilliant...
Enroll in Photography In Focus Today
10 Week Course
$497
or