Whether you’re a seasoned professional photographer or a beginner just getting started, if you’re passionate about photography and seek constant improvement, continuing education should, well, continue. While nothing can replace an in-person class or workshop, the internet has opened up many new learning vistas, from the ALC and Adorama’s YouTube channel to a variety of online learning platforms. Udemy offers dozens of photo courses and if you shop carefully, you can probably find discounts and purchase most classes for $10.
Here are five Udemy classes that can help you become a better photographer.
Beginner
The Ultimate Photography Course For Beginners
Instructor: Jellis Vaes
Description: “Learn all the essentials of photography, and develop your skills to become an ultimate photographer yourself.”
Includes: 2 hours of video instruction, 7 supplemental resources, certificate of completion
Intermediate
Photography Composition & Portrait Photography Masterclass
Instructor: Mark Timberlake
Description: “Inside each of us is a hidden photographer, that wants to express themselves, that knows what is beautiful and what isn’t, but wants to get out, to reveal themselves. In this course, we will teach you how to discover that hidden photography genius locked up inside you…”
Includes: 11.5 hours of video instruction, 81 supplemental resources.
Advanced
Setting Up A Photography Studio & Lighting Masterclass
Instructor: Sandy Dee
Description: “In this course we will show you what you need in order to build your own photography studio and learn new lighting techniques to create stunning images. If you are worried that this will break your bank – don’t be! You don’t need a lot of equipment to create jaw dropping images, and we cover all budget options. This course will save you a ton of research time and money by cutting straight to the necessities with no fluff.”
Includes: 4 hours instructional video, 8 supplemental resources
Specialized
Mastering Architecture and Real Estate Photography
Instructor: Charlie Borland
Description: “The market for skilled architecture photographers is huge. Business is booming again in commercial and residential construction. Home builders, property managers, construction companies, hospitals, retirement communities, hotels, manufacturing facilities, magazines, and real estate ventures all have a use for architecture photography. Architecture is one of the most challenging subjects to compose and light. There are ambient light issues, color balance issues, and lighting issues. If you wish to shoot architecture photography, then this online course is created just for you!”
Includes: 13 hours instructional video, 9 supplemental resources
Image Editing
Adobe Lightroom CC: Adobe Lightroom CC: Photo Editing Masterclass
Instructor: Phil Ebiner and Jon Haase
Description: “Whether you are using Lightroom CC or a previous version, this course will teach you how to use the program to its fullest potential. When you are done with this course, you’ll be able to edit your photos in Lightroom like a pro. You’ll be able to set up Lightroom so it will run its best saving you hours of frustration and you’ll have the confidence that you’re not going to lose your images. You’ll also be able to professionally retouch images and you’ll spend less time doing it with pro Lightroom tips and tricks. You’ll also be able to do pro camera calibration and custom white balance corrections, a remarkably powerful advanced one button correction.”
