Photography In Focus / Online course

You see the shot.Let’s capture it.

Turn the moments that move you into photographs you’re proud to keep. A structured 10-week online course with weekly modules, hands-on assignments, and live instructor feedback.

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Golden rose photographed by Photography In Focus student Judy Rissling — Photograph by Judy Rissling

BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE

$497one-time payment or $49/week

Your next intakeOctober 10, 2026

10 weeksA clear path to follow

5 full coursesFrom manual mode to night skies

Real feedbackFrom working photographers

Lifetime accessLearn it. Live it. Revisit it.

Get a feel
for the teaching.

Watch Jana explain the camera setup, including ISO, aperture and shutter speed, then see how light trails appear in the finished photograph. This extended lesson excerpt comes from Night Photography, the fifth course in Photography In Focus. Explore each module below for its full lesson list.

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Night Photography / Camera settings, light trails & result · 2:16

There’s a photograph
only you can see.

The light across a mountain. Your kid mid-laugh. A street coming alive after dark.

You reach for your camera because you want to keep that feeling. Then the settings get in the way. The subject blurs. The light disappears. The photo doesn’t quite say what you meant.

Photography In Focus gives you a way through. Understand the settings, practise on the things you love, and get feedback on the photographs you actually make. Little by little, your camera starts to feel like an extension of your eye.

Sunlight and mist on a hillside with grazing horses, photographed by Catharina Clarke — FOLLOW THE LIGHTCatharina Clarke

A tabletop arrangement of books and decorative objects, photographed by Billie Parsley-Mitha — NOTICE THE DETAILSBillie Parsley-Mitha

A wave breaking against the shoreline, photographed by Judy Rissling — CATCH THE MOMENTJudy Rissling

A few photographs from the Photography In Focus community.

New camera? Still on Auto? Finding your way back?

You’re in the right place. This course starts with the foundations and builds from there. You need a computer and a camera with Manual mode; DSLR, mirrorless, and bridge cameras are welcome.

The Modules

Over our 10 weeks together, we will be covering 5 full courses:

Module 1Digital 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 2Motion & 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 3Landscapes & 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 4People 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 5Night 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

Someone to ask.
Someone who gets it.

Jana Rohen, photography instructor — Jana Rohen

Farooq Zafar, photography instructor — Farooq Zafar

David Benjatschek, photography instructor — David Benjatschek

A setting you can’t find. A photo you can’t quite fix. A question you think you should already know the answer to.

Bring all of it. The LPC team combines practical photography experience with a patient, personal approach to teaching. Weekly Zoom check-ins and a private student group give you a place to share the small wins and work through the sticking points.

Meet the LPC team

A pale rose in soft light, photographed by Judy Rissling — Judy RisslingIn Focus student & photographer

A black bear cub among meadow flowers, photographed by Catharina Clarke — Catharina ClarkeIn Focus student & photographer

A peaceful lake framed by trees, photographed by Billie Parsley-Mitha — Billie Parsley-MithaIn Focus student & photographer

Photography in Focus Program

($2,997 Value)

Including…

10 Weeks of Online & Zoom learning.
5 FULL Photography Courses, carefully paced over the 10 weeks, teaching you ALL of the foundations of how to use your camera and how to compose and capture exceptional photographs in any situation.
Comprehensive Course Notes for each and every course so that you don't need to take notes of your own!
Quick Reference Guides - designed to help you QUICKLY and EASILY find shortcuts to key photography concepts (like how to use ISO, how to take photos of subjects in motion, how to take photos at night etc).
Camera Guide for YOUR CAMERA. Yes, you will be able to download a copy of our Camera Guides for your specific camera. These short guides will help you quickly and easily navigate to the spot on your camera that you need to find for each exercise. Goodbye camera manuals! WOOHOO!
Exclusive access to the LPC Team to help troubleshoot your problems as you go.
Individualized support to help you reach YOUR photography goals.
Step-by-step instructional videos, weekly exercises, and course notes.
Weekly LIVE check-in sessions with David on Tuesdays from 12pm - 1pm Mountain Time, and Wednesdays from 6pm - 7pm Mountain Time (all Zoom sessions are recorded, so if you can't make it, that's okay!).
Dedicated and supportive community. You will be joining a closed Facebook Group where you will be sharing your weekly exercises for feedback. PLUS, we will break you out into smaller, Focus Groups, where you can chat and interact with other people in your cohort.
PLUS! You have LIFETIME ACCESS to all courses, course notes, and bonus materials! You can revisit this program AS MANY TIMES AS YOU NEED for as long as you need. Because you won't remember it all at once, and that's okay!
BONUS: The complete Lightroom photo-editing course. Give a good photograph a thoughtful finish. Learn to organise and edit your images, with course notes and quick reference guides to revisit.
BONUS: Your own digital signature. A personal finishing touch for the work you share. We create your custom digital signature and show you how to add it to your photographs.
BONUS: The 30-day Find Your Style Challenge. Explore what makes a photograph feel like yours. Join the challenge when it runs each year and put your new skills into a creative practice.

That camera has more to give.
So do you.

05 / YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

Enroll in Photography In Focus. Make time for the thing
that made you pick up a camera in the first place.

Next intakeOctober 10, 2026

5 full courses10 weeks of instructor supportAll 3 bonusesLifetime lesson access

2,800+ students have learned photography with Learn Photography Company.

$497

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$497 total

$175^.04/ month

MONTHLY PLAN

3 monthly payments.

$525.12 total

$49/ week

WEEKLY PLAN

12 weekly payments.

$588 total

Every option includes the same course and support. Payment plans have different total costs. Applicable taxes calculated at checkout.

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Give it a week.
See how it feels.

Try the first week and experience the lessons, the exercises, and the support. If Photography In Focus isn’t a fit, our 7-day money-back guarantee gives you a full refund.

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Is Photography In Focus right for a complete beginner?

Yes. The course starts with the foundations of using your camera and builds through practical exercises. It also suits photographers who use Auto or know some basics but want a more confident, consistent approach.

What camera and equipment do I need?

You need a computer and a camera with Manual mode. DSLR, mirrorless, and bridge cameras are all suitable. A tripod, filters, and a reflector can be useful, but you do not need to buy them to get started.

When can I start?

The next intake is October 10, 2026, when the first week’s content is released. The five core courses are paced across ten weeks, and you keep lifetime access to the lessons and course materials.

Are the lessons live or self-paced?

You can watch the course lessons at your own pace. Weekly live Zoom check-ins are offered on Tuesdays from 12–1 pm and Wednesdays from 6–7 pm Mountain Time. Check-ins are recorded and shared in the private Facebook group. Session times may adjust to student availability.

How much time should I set aside?

Plan for about 2–3 hours each week for lessons, practice with your camera, and a live check-in or recording. You can spend more time exploring, or revisit material later with your lifetime access.

Can I get help between live check-ins?

Yes. You can email your instructor during the ten-week course and share your weekly exercises in the private student community for feedback. You do not have to wait until the next live session to ask a question.

What if the course is not a fit for me?

The course has a 7-day money-back guarantee. Experience the first week’s teaching and support; if it is not a fit, contact the team for a full refund. Read the terms and conditions.

Can this be a first step toward professional photography?

Yes. In Focus teaches the foundations that support more advanced study, whether you photograph for enjoyment or are exploring professional work. It leads into the six-month Photography Mastery program, which includes projects and a certification assessment.

Make the photograph
you came for.

Join Photography In Focus

Photograph by Catharina Clarke

Start with the free guide instead.

It is the one camera mode we teach first, explained properly, with a workbook you can print and keep beside you. No cost, and no pressure to join anything.

You see the shot.Let’s capture it.

Get a feel for the teaching.

There’s a photograph only you can see.

The Modules

Module 1Digital I Beginner Photography:

Module 2Motion & Light:

Module 3Landscapes & Travel:

Module 4People Photography:

Module 5Night Photography:

Someone to ask. Someone who gets it.

Photography in Focus Program

Including…

That camera has more to give. So do you.

$497

$175.04/ month

$49/ week

Give it a week. See how it feels.

Good questions. Clear answers.

Start with the free guide instead.

Get a feel
for the teaching.

There’s a photograph
only you can see.

Someone to ask.
Someone who gets it.

That camera has more to give.
So do you.

$175^.04/ month

Give it a week.
See how it feels.

Good questions.
Clear answers.