Whether you are an avid photographer or havent picked up a camera in years, Stratford's photography course can help you develop your skills and talents.
Our distance learning photography course is a convenient and affordable way to learn more about digital photography basics, detailed camera techniques, lighting, editing, and more.
Beginning with an introduction to photography, this course quickly details all fundamental knowledge needed to work toward taking striking photos that can capture special moments and memories for years to come.
The final module specifically covers what it takes to become a professional photographer. So, whether you enjoy photography as a hobby or want to learn more about photography as a career, Stratford's course can certainly help you get started. Enrol today!
Photography Module 1
Introduction to Photography Career Opportunities in Photography
Basic Technical Concepts and Skills
Capabilities of Photo Editing Software
Working with Photos on a Computer
Practical Projects for Developing Photography Skills
Photography Module 2
Langfords Basic Photography Part 1 What is Photography?
Picture Structuring
Light: How Images are Formed
Wavelengths, Colors and Shadows
Light Intensity and Distance
Lenses and Filters: Controlling the Image
Aperture and f-number
Depth of Field
Depth of Focus
Lens Kits
Image Stabilization
Digital and Film Cameras
Exposure Measurement
Photography Module 3
Langfords Basic Photography Part 2 Organizing the Picture
Noticing Subject Features
Lighting Principles and Equipment
Digital Workflow
Downloading Your Images
Processing Raw Files
Digitizing Film
Archiving
Digital Post-Production
Photoshop
Color and Contrast
Retouching and Cropping
Panoramic Joiners and Photomerge
Photography Module 4
Langfords Basic Photography Part 3 Films and Processing
Silver Halide Emulsions
Choosing Film for Black and White and Color Photography
Storing FilmBefore and After Exposure
Processing Black and White (Silver Image) Negatives
Processing Chromogenic (Color and Black and White Negatives)
Processing Color Slides and Transparencies
Black and White Printing: Techniques, Equipment and Facilities
Moving Image and Photography
Basic Time-lapse Photography Production
Shooting DSLR Video
Animated GIFS and Derivatives
Finishing and Presenting Work
Mounting Methods and Framing
Building Your Own Site
Photography Module 5
Reverse Engineering your Photography Business Pricing your Services
Budgeting for Profits
Target Market Personas
Niche Markets
Evaluating your Competition
Marketing Messaging
Unique Selling Proposition
Building a Brand Pyramid
The Sales Funnel
Closing Strategies
Marketing Math
Basic Marketing Tools
Building and Optimizing your Website
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Page Names and Page Titles
The Meta Description
Advanced SEO and Image Sharing
Aspects of the Business Plan
This educational program is an introductory course designed to help students gain knowledge necessary for the vocational application of this subject. Completion of this program does not fulfill the legal requirements of particular provincial licenses or certifications, which may require additional training or apprenticeships. One or more of the course subjects/textbooks may vary as courses are updated.
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