Ultimate Photography Course (Using iPhone) from Udemy

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Learning objectives

Learning the technicalities of a camera, as well as an iphone camera
Learning basic photo editing using ios

Learning important mindsets of photography
Learning storytelling techniques

Learning the technicalities of a camera, as well as an iphone camera
Learning basic photo editing using ios
Learning important mindsets of photography
Learning storytelling techniques

Syllabus

Describing all the things you will learn as well as showing a timeline history of the evolution of the camera.

Covering all the things you will learn throughout this course such as: The technicalities of using a camera and it's settings, the differences between an iPhone and professional camera, basic iOS editing, storytelling and incorporating emotions into your shots as well as learning how to develop your own style.

A brief history covering the beginning of image projection and early cameras all the way to the modern era with smartphone cameras.

Understanding why manual settings are always better than auto settings.

What happens when you let the camera run auto settings? Why are manual settings better?

All the settings for light intake in a camera and how you can use them creatively to get the shot you want.

What ISO is, how it works and why you need to be careful when using it.

How to use aperture creatively and for controlling light intake.

The relationship between shutter speed and motion blur and how you can make shutter speed work in your favor.

How you can approach photography by using all three settings discussed to get the shot you want.

Understanding color temperature to make the shot look authentic.

What is a compressed or uncompressed format? What should you use for the best quality image?

The different kinds of lights, how to use them and how to place your subject in relation to the light.

Artificial Light

Natural Light

Showing the classic Three Light Setup for when you want to light your subjects in the most flattering way possible.

Understanding why composition matters and how you can easily learn how to compose like a pro.

Combining settings and camera app settings to achieve the best results in your photography game.

iPhone Settings

Camera App Settings

Learning about all the editing settings in iOS when retouching photos.

iOS Editing

Exploring various types of photography for inspiration.

What Kind Of Photographer Are YOU?

Exploring how to add that extra pop in your photos for inspiration and emotions as well as discussing the threat of AI in modern photography and whether or not you should be worried.

Incorporating storytelling and emotions into your shot to improve your photography.

Discussing whether or not AI is a threat to the photography business.

How to start developing your own style.

An easy step by step process in developing your own style.

Learning how to analyze good photos in order to make your own photos better.

Analyzing "Meryl Streep" by Annie Leibovitz to help shed light on what makes a good photo "good".

You're Ready

You're Ready To Shoot!

BONUS: Gear & Resources

Gear & Accessories

Third Party Software

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Focuses on using iPhones, making it accessible to learners without professional camera equipment, and lowering the barrier to entry into photography

Covers fundamental camera settings like ISO, aperture, and shutter speed, providing a solid foundation for understanding photography principles

Includes basic editing techniques using only iOS, allowing learners to enhance their photos directly on their iPhones without needing external software

Explores lighting techniques, including the classic Three Light Setup, which is essential for portrait photography and creating flattering images of subjects

Discusses composition techniques according to modern standards, helping learners create eye-catching photos that adhere to contemporary aesthetic principles

Addresses the threat of AI in modern photography, which may be a concern for photographers who are worried about the impact of AI on their profession

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Ultimate Photography Course (Using iPhone) with these activities:

Review Camera Basics

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Reinforce your understanding of fundamental camera settings like ISO, aperture, and shutter speed before diving into iPhone-specific techniques.

Browse courses on ISO

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Read articles or watch videos explaining the exposure triangle.
Practice adjusting ISO, aperture, and shutter speed in manual mode on any camera.
Take notes on how each setting affects the final image.

Read 'Understanding Exposure' by Bryan Peterson

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Deepen your understanding of exposure principles, which are crucial for mastering iPhone photography.

View Understanding Street Photography: An... on Amazon

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Read the book chapter by chapter.
Take notes on key concepts and techniques.
Try out the exercises in the book using your iPhone.

Practice Composition Techniques

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Improve your composition skills by practicing different techniques like the rule of thirds, leading lines, and symmetry.

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Choose a composition technique to focus on.
Go out and take at least 10 photos using that technique.
Review your photos and identify what worked well and what could be improved.

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Read 'The Photographer's Eye' by Michael Freeman

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Enhance your understanding of visual design and composition, leading to more impactful iPhone photos.

View The Photographer's Eye - Definitive Edition:... on Amazon

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Read the book, focusing on the composition techniques.
Analyze the photos in the book, identifying the compositional elements.
Apply the techniques to your own iPhone photography.

Create a Photo Series on a Theme

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Solidify your understanding of storytelling and emotion by creating a photo series that conveys a specific narrative or feeling.

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Choose a theme or story you want to tell.
Plan out the shots you need to capture to tell your story.
Take the photos using your iPhone.
Edit the photos to create a cohesive look and feel.
Share your photo series online or with friends and family.

Write a Blog Post About iPhone Photography

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Share your knowledge and insights about iPhone photography with others, reinforcing your own learning in the process.

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Choose a specific topic related to iPhone photography.
Research the topic and gather information.
Write a blog post that is informative and engaging.
Include photos to illustrate your points.
Promote your blog post on social media.

Build a Photography Portfolio

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Showcase your best iPhone photography and demonstrate your skills in composition, lighting, and editing.

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Select your best photos from the course and your own practice.
Organize your photos into a cohesive portfolio.
Write descriptions for each photo, explaining the techniques you used.
Share your portfolio online or with potential clients.

Career center

Learners who complete Ultimate Photography Course (Using iPhone) will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Content Creator

A content creator develops and publishes engaging material across various digital platforms, using skills in visual storytelling to connect with audiences. This course is an ideal step for an aspiring content creator, as it teaches the fundamentals of photography, using the commonly available iPhone. The course can help you learn composition, lighting, and how to convey emotion through photos. These skills can be applied to creating interesting, shareable, and visually appealing content for social media, blogs, and other platforms. You can also learn how to analyze good photos to improve your work, and create a unique style, which is essential for standing out in the crowded content creation space.

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Blogger

A blogger creates content for a website or blog. A blogger often needs to take their own images to accompany their text. This course can help a blogger learn the fundamentals of photography, using the iPhone. The course covers camera settings, lighting, composition and how to tell a story with photos. These are helpful skills for creating engaging blog posts. You will also learn basic photo editing on iOS. The course also helps you analyze what makes a photo good so you can incorporate those lessons into your blog. The course can help you to produce more visually appealing content to improve the overall quality of your blog.

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Food Blogger

A food blogger creates written content and photography about recipes and culinary experiences. As photography is key to a food blog, this course can be useful. The course focuses on teaching the fundamentals of photography with an iPhone, including lighting, composition, and storytelling. By taking this course, a food blogger can learn how to create visually appealing images of food, and attract a larger audience. The included photo editing techniques will also help you make appetizing photos. Understanding what makes a good food photo is also discussed in this course.

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Travel Blogger

A travel blogger documents their experiences through writing and photography. This course can help a travel blogger elevate their content through quality images. It teaches the fundamentals of photography using the iPhone: camera settings, lighting, composition, storytelling and basic iOS editing. These skills help you to capture the essence of a place and engage audiences. Learning to analyze photos also allows one to create quality photos. Ultimately the course will help you to produce visually appealing travel blogs and social media accounts.

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E-commerce Specialist

An e-commerce specialist manages the online sales and marketing of products. Product photography is a key requirement for a successful online store. This course will help an e-commerce specialist learn the fundamentals of photography using an iPhone: camera settings, lighting, composition and storytelling. These skills will help you to take higher quality product photos which can attract more shoppers. Additionally, you will learn basic photo editing using iOS, which will allow for a more professional presentation of products. Learning to analyze photos can help you to create more effective product displays.

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Social Media Manager

A social media manager curates a brand's online presence through content creation, strategy and audience engagement. This course may be especially useful for a social media manager. The course emphasizes using an iPhone for photography, which is very practical for quick, everyday images. The course helps you learn composition, lighting, and how to convey emotion through photography. These are valuable skills in creating engaging social media content that attracts attention and conveys a brand's message. The course also helps you learn how to analyze good photos, which can help improve your own work.

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Product Photographer

A product photographer specializes in capturing images of items for marketing purposes. This course teaches the core concepts of photography using an iPhone, including camera settings, lighting, composition and storytelling, all of which are relevant to product photography. The course also teaches basic iOS editing which is beneficial to product photography. Additionally, the course can help you learn how to analyze good photos, which will help you to create better product images.

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Real Estate Agent

A real estate agent helps clients buy, sell, or rent properties. High quality photos are crucial for showcasing properties effectively. This course may be helpful for a real estate agent as it teaches the basics of photography with an iPhone, including camera settings, lighting, composition, and storytelling. It also teaches basic photo editing with iOS. These skills will allow you to take more professional photos of properties, which can attract more potential clients. The ability to analyze what makes a good photo will also help you make sure your photos stand out.

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Marketing Specialist

A marketing specialist develops and implements strategies to promote products or services. Visual content is a crucial element of any marketing campaign. This course may be helpful for a marketing specialist, as it introduces the basics of photography using an iPhone. The course teaches you how to use light, compose effective shots, and tell stories with images. It also covers basic photo editing on iOS. These are valuable skills for creating engaging marketing material. The ability to analyze successful photography, taught in the course, will also help you create more effective campaigns.

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Freelance Photographer

A freelance photographer works independently, taking on various photography assignments. This course can help build a foundation in photography using the readily available iPhone. The course covers camera settings, lighting, composition and how to tell a story with photos. These lessons can be useful for a freelance photographer who is building a portfolio and learning the ropes. You will also learn basic photo editing on iOS. The course also helps you analyze what makes a photo good so you can incorporate those lessons into your workflow. The course can also help build the confidence to begin your own freelance career.

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Photo Editor

A photo editor selects, enhances, and prepares images for publication. This course may be useful for a photo editor looking to upskill in the practical aspects of photography. The course teaches you about camera settings, lighting and composition. You will also learn how to edit photos by using only the tools on an iPhone, which is often a quick way to make edits. You will learn how to analyze photographs, as well, which aids one in choosing the best photographs for a project.

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Visual Merchandiser

A visual merchandiser designs and arranges displays to attract customers. While this role is not strictly a photography role, the visual aspect of this course is useful. The course teaches lighting and composition, which will assist in creating more effective displays. The course's emphasis on using light creatively, composing attractive shots, and telling a story through images can be directly applied to designing displays that capture the attention of shoppers. Understanding what makes a photo successful can also help a visual merchandiser create appealing, effective spaces.

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Photojournalist

A photojournalist tells stories through their photography, often for news outlets. This course may be useful for a photojournalist, or someone who aspires to be one, as it teaches the fundamentals of photography using the iPhone. The course covers camera settings, lighting, composition, and storytelling. These skills help you create compelling images that convey a narrative. The course also covers basic iOS based photo editing. The course can help you capture powerful images with whatever equipment you have on hand.

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Art Director

An art director is responsible for the visual style and images used in a project. A background in photography can be useful for an art director, even if they are not the main photographer. This course teaches camera settings, lighting, composition and storytelling, all of which are relevant to understanding how to guide a photographer. Understanding these elements can help an art director make more informed decisions with regard to images. The course's discussion of analyzing photos will also help you evaluate the work of photographers.

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Wedding Photographer

A wedding photographer captures the special moments of a wedding day. While this role typically uses professional cameras, a wedding photographer, as an entrepreneur, needs to learn all aspects of photography. This course introduces the technical aspects of cameras, including settings, lighting and composition. It also discusses storytelling and ways to elicit emotion. All of these skills can be used by a wedding photographer. And because the course uses only the iPhone, it is a great starting point for learning about photography as a professional skill.

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Reading list

We've selected two books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Ultimate Photography Course (Using iPhone).

Understanding Street Photography

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Provides a comprehensive overview of the exposure triangle and how to use it creatively. It's a great resource for understanding the relationship between ISO, aperture, and shutter speed. While the course focuses on iPhone photography, this book offers a deeper understanding of photographic principles. It is commonly used as a textbook in introductory photography courses.

Understanding Street Photography: An Introduction...

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Understanding Street Photography: An Introduction...

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The Photographer's Eye (Definitive Edition):...

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Delves into the art of composition and visual design in photography. It explores how to arrange elements within a frame to create compelling and impactful images. While not specific to iPhone photography, the principles discussed are universally applicable. This book is more valuable as additional reading to expand on the course's composition lessons.

The Photographer's Eye - Definitive Edition:...

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