Photography Certificate

160 Hours/Instructor Supported/Textbook included

Overview

If you ever thought about taking photography courses, this is an excellent place to start! Our photography courses provide an in-depth look at everything from photography basics to a digital photography course component. Whether you are an avid photographer, or haven't picked up a camera in years, this photography courses can help you fine tune your photography skills and revisit the ever-important photography basics.

Our photography courses offer a comprehensive look at a number of important photography topics, including:

• Photography basics
• Cameras, lenses, and accessories
• Shutter speed, aperture, and focus
• Color sensitivity
• The elements and functions of composition
• Creative photography techniques
• Working with light
• Digital photography course module

Text Books Included:

• Langford's Basic Photography, Eighth Edition: The guide for serious photographers by Michael Langford, Anna Fox, and Richard Sawdon Smith
• Digital Photography: Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks by Rob Sheppard
• Profitable Photography in Digital Age: Strategies for Success by Dan Heller

Outline

Photography Module 1

The Basics of Photography

• Facets of Photography
• The Role the Photographs Play
• Styles and Approaches
• Lighting and Image Forming
• Wavelengths and Colors
• How Light Forms Images
• Lenses and Their Controls
• Depth of Field and Focus
• Cameras: The Essential Components
• Twin and Single Lens
• Extra Lenses
• Close-up Equipment
• Camera Movements
• The Mechanics of Movements
• Subject Lighting
• Practical Lighting Problems
• Organizing the Picture
• Commercial Requirements

Photography Module 2

Picture Processing, Finishing and Printing

• Camera Films and Filters
• Black and White Films
• Choosing a Film and Filter
• Exposure: Equipment and Methods
• Built-in Meters
• Measuring Exposure (flash)
• Film Processing
• Processing Machines
• Darkroom Organization
• Printing Papers
• Black and White Printing Techniques
• Controls During Enlarging
• Common Print Faults
• Image Reduction, Bleach-out
• Image Reduction
• Mounting Methods
• Style of Presentation

Photography Module 3

Digital Photography Techniques, Part 1

• Master Your Camera
• Choose the Image File
• Control Your Camera's Light Sensitivity
• Shoot for Digital Editing
• Choose Good Lighting
• Shooting in Haze or Fog
• Shoot with a Built-in Flash
• Prevent Red Eye
• Control Exposure
• Choose the Appropriate Metering Mode
• Avoid Blown-out Highlights
• Achieve Sharp Focus Using a Tripod
• Show Action Using a Slow Shutter Speed
• Control Depth of Field
• Understanding Focal Length
• Assess Shooting Conditions
• Work to Develop Your Style

Photography Module 4

Digital Photography Techniques, Part 2

• Creative Photo Techniques
• Shoot Color for Dramatic Photos
• Control Reflection with a Polarizer
• Shoot Photos for a Panorama
• Shooting Patterns and Shapes
• Edit Images with Adobe Photoshop
• Learn the Best Editing Sequence
• Keep Track of Your Edits
• Create a Panorama
• Protect and Preserve Original Photo Files
• Edit Photos for Use on the Web
• Adjust Tonal Range
• Correct Color with Photoshop
• Fix Under- and Overexposed Photos
• Improve Image Contrast with a Levels Layer
• Make Photographic Prints
• Sharpen a Digital Image
• Share Digital Photos Online
• Create a PDF Slideshow
• Create a Photo Calendar

Photography Module 5

Employment vs. Your Own Business

• Paths to the Photo Business
• The Serious Photographer
• Differing Business Models
• Five Truisms of the Photography Business
• Three Stages of Career Development
• Realistic Timeframes
• Effectiveness and Efficiency
• A Business Model
• De-Mystifying the Photo Business
• Deciding Your Business Type
• Valuing Your Company
• Business Taxes
• Photography Marketing
• Analysis of Marketing Strategies
• The Psychology of Choosing
• The Status Pyramid

Photography Module 6

Your Own Photo Business

• Sales Basics
• Negotiation Sticking Points
• Running a Photography Business on the Web
• Deciding on Web Design and Content
• Understanding Search Engines
• Images Online
• Sales: Payment Methods
• The Stock Photography Business
• The Stock Industry in the Digital Age
• Property Releases
• Art, Books, Exhibitions, Presentations
• Physical Ownership and Rights of a Photo
• Photo on the Web
• Other Countries Usage

Instructor: Gary Buehler

Mr. Buehler loves photographing people and has been doing so for well over 30 years. He spent his college years studying Art, Theatre, and Photography. At present, his primary interest is the individual portrait, particularly of women, babies, and young children.

Much of the work Mr. Buehler does is in black & white or sepia (warm brown tones). This style has a timeless look about it that he enjoys. He loves teaching photography and offer tutoring in general photography or the more specific applications of portrait & wedding photography.

Computer Requirements

Internet Access

·         Broadband or high-speed internet access is strongly recommended. Broadband includes DSL, cable, and wireless connections.

·         Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Moodle pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.

Hardware

·         Virtually all Windows-Mac-Linux hardware configurations and processors are acceptable.

·         1 GB RAM recommended

Software

·         Operating Systems

·           Windows XP or Vista and Mac OS X 10 and higher, most Linux distributions

·         Web Browsers

·           Mozilla Firefox 2 and 3 (previous versions will work also)

·          Internet Explorer 6, 7 and 8

·          Safari is not currently recommended as it cannot display certain Moodle editing menus for both students and instructors

Media Plug-ins (These may be required depending on your course media-click on the links below to download the latest versions)

·          Adobe Flash Player

·          Adobe Acrobat Reader

·          Apple Quicktime

·          Windows Media Player

·          Real Player

·          PowerPoint Viewer (use this if you don't have PowerPoint)