The Elements of Effective Photographs

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Free Online Course: The Elements of Effective Photographs provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. 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. The Elements of Effective Photographs is taught by Natalie Fobes.

Overview
  • 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.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Learn how to create effective photographs
    • What makes an effective photograph?
    1. The Essentials of Composition
    • The rule of thirds
    • Create movement and interest
    • Foreground, background, and in between
    • Depth of field as a composing tool
    • Depth of field and bokeh
    • Create bokeh with Photoshop blur filters
    2. The Role of Color
    • Sunrise and sunset: The Kelvin scale
    • White balance: Beyond natural light
    • White balance in camera
    • Use color according to color theory
    • Black and white
    • Black and white in post
    3. Light and Lighting
    • The message of light
    • One-light setup
    • Two-light setup
    • See and enhance natural light
    • Change and replicate natural light
    • Manipulate light in post
    4. Motion
    • The role of motion in photography
    • Camera settings to freeze or blur motion
    • Techniques for panning
    • Other ways to create motion
    • Create motion blur in Photoshop
    5. The Decisive Moment
    • Peak action
    • Capture the decisive moment
    Conclusion
    • The importance of research
    • Plan for your shoot
    • Goodbye