Free Online Course: Become a Photographer provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Become a Photographer is taught by Jim Heid, Ben Long, Natalie Fobes, Joseph “PhotoJoseph” Linaschke, Taz Tally and Erin Manning.
27th, Oct 2022
Whether you're a hobbyist, enthusiast, or an aspiring pro, discover the tools and best practices you need to take professional, high-quality photographs. This learning path teaches the basics of photography, including composition, lighting, and exposure.
Courses under this program:
Course 1: Photography: First Steps
-A tour of the core concepts of photography and the courses that will help you learn them.
Course 2: Introduction to Photography
-Get a solid grounding in the skills and tools you'll need to explore the world of digital photography.
Course 3: The Elements of Effective Photographs
-Join Pulitzer-finalist photographer Natalie Fobes as she takes you in the studio and on location to explore the elements that comprise an effective photo.
Course 4: Photography 101
-Understand what's going in your camera—one setting at a time. Learn how to control aperture, shutter speed, and ISO and improve your photography skills in this course.
Course 5: Photography Foundations: Exposure (part 1)
-Master the fundamentals of exposure with photographer Ben Long. Discover how to go beyond your camera's auto mode to craft exposures that will capture the look you want.
Course 6: Photography Foundations: Exposure (part 2)
-Gain a deeper understanding of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO settings, as well as how these settings expand your artistic options in any photographic situation.
Course 7: Photography Foundations: Lenses
-Shows how to understand, choose, and properly use lenses.
Course 8: Photography: Exploring Composition
-An illustrated guide to improving the composition of your photos and making them more powerful.
Course 9: Learning Lighting: Natural Light
-Learn the essential qualities of natural light that will deliver more attractive and flattering photos.
Course 10: Learning Studio Lights and Flash Lighting
-Learn the essential techniques of flash and studio lighting that will deliver more pleasing, more flattering photos.
Course 11: Retouching and Color Correcting Photography Portraits
-Get expert tips for fixing or enhancing skin using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
