Master Your DSLR

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Course Information

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Course Instructor

Holly McCaig Holly McCaig Author
  • Enrollment in this course closed on 11/01/2017.

Introduction

Meet Your Instructor

Module 1: Why You Need Better Blog Photos

The Impact of Good Images On Your Blog

Module 2: Three Things to Consider Before You Start Shooting

Three Things to Know Before You Start Shooting
Good Glass – Choosing the Right Lenses
Tripods and Boom Arms
Great Reading Materials
How to Hold Your Camera
Your Assignment/Challenge

Module 3: Open Wide! Aperture

Aperture Defined
The Best F/Stop to Use
How to Change the Aperture On Your Camera & What is AV Mode?
Your Assignment/Challenge

Module 4: You Make Me Shutter(Speed)

Shutter Speed Defined
Moving Subjects
Building the Equation
Your Camera’s Meter

Module 5: Understanding ISO

ISO Defined
Choosing Your Camera’s Settings
Your Assignment/Challenge

Module 6: Camera Metering

Types of Camera Metering Modes
Bracketing
Your Assignment/Challenge

Module 7: Light It Up

Outdoor vs. Natural Light
Morning vs. Evening Light
White Balance
Your Assignment/Challenge

Module 8: Focus On Your Subject

Three Focus Modes
Back Button Focus
Working with Focus Points
Compelling Composition
Your Assignment/Challenge

Module 9: Shooting Images for Your Blog

Lighting Modifiers
Backgrounds
Inexpensive Prop Ideas
JPEG vs. RAW

Downloads

PDF Guide Book
Photographer’s Shopping Guide
Top Tips From Photographers