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Photography Tips & Tricks for DSLR and Compact Cameras

Unlock over 50 photography tips and tricks on exposure, lighting, composition, and more for taking amazing photos with your DSLR, Mirrorless or compact camera.

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Created By : Bernie Raffe
5h 24m
Appropriate for all
English
Last updated : 5/2024

What you'll learn

  1. To explain camera settings
  2. To demonstrate easy tips for getting sharp images
  3. To show how an understanding of light and composition is worth more to you than a whole bagful of camera accessories
  4. Raise awareness of the possibilities for taking great photos
  5. To demonstrate easy ways of taking amazing outdoor portraits
  6. To show some great ways of getting better landscape photos
  7. To provide tips on getting better flash photos indoors
  8. To show how to take better photos in specific environments (e.g snow, indoors by a window etc...)
  9. To help understand image quality, resolution and the different camera types
  10. To realise the great potential you have for becoming a great photographer

Overview

Comprehensive Video Tutorials

Explore a collection of over 50 video tutorials offering valuable photography tips and tricks for both DSLR camera and compact camera users.

Target Audience

Geared towards amateur photographers, catering to individuals ranging from beginners to enthusiasts.

Effective Training Approach

Witness instant enhancements in your photography skills through our easy-to-follow and entertaining teaching style.

Engaging Content

We've eliminated the tedious segments (well, most of them!) to ensure an engaging learning experience.

Diverse Content

Our DSLR photography tips cover a wide array of topics, including some remarkably impactful non-technical tips.

Free Training Videos

Access a selection of FREE photography training videos to experience the quality of our DSLR photography tips and tricks firsthand.

Flexible Learning

For those with slow internet connections or the preference to learn on-the-go, sign up to download all the videos and course materials for convenient access on your laptop, smartphone, or other portable devices.

Here are some of the general topics covered in this course:

  • Mastering the 'Exposure Triangle' to move beyond Auto mode
  • Achieving natural and flattering portrait lighting with a simple pro tip
  • Enhancing image sharpness through improved focusing techniques and optimal shutter speeds
  • Utilizing natural light effectively, including working with and managing sunlight
  • Harnessing the impact of light direction on photographic outcomes
  • Leveraging composition for more striking and innovative images
  • Posing techniques for both individuals and groups to capture flattering portraits
  • Enhancing flash photography skills
  • Controlling depth of field and the concept of 'block of focus'
  • Capturing vivid blue skies instead of overexposed white skies
  • Improving snow photography
  • Preventing camera shake for sharper images
  • Capturing stunning photos of fireworks
  • Understanding the relationship between megapixels and image quality
  • Navigating digital cameras and their settings
  • And much more!

"Probably the best course I have taken and great fun" ~ Diane (enrolled in over a dozen other photography courses)

"Just kicked myself, that is a brilliant tip, how did I not think of it? These videos are brilliant!" ~ Wilfie

"Bernie is so easy to listen to. This is by far the best course I have come across. Lovely quick videos that explain everything. Can not recommend it highly enough. Love it, love it, love it!" ~ Patricia

"This tip alone makes taking the course worthwhile" ~ Beverley

"There's lots to learn here and sometime Bernie can be a real laugh, but you can really tell that he knows what he's talking about. Well worth the money" ~ Michael

"This has been such a great course and learning experience for me. You deserve more than five stars I gave in the review, I wish I was able to give you ten stars" ~ Diane

Who this course is for

  1. Beginner amateur photographers
  2. Intermediate amateur photographers

Requirements

  1. Any type of camera will be suitable for this course. Some lectures covering the same topic are duplicated so that they can be DSLR or compact camera specific.
  2. Even though nearly all the tips are easy, as with any other skill, the more you practise the better you'll become!
  3. Enthusiasm always helps!

Testimonials

  1. Learned quite a bit from this course!! Love the humor that came along with it as well. Thank you so much! ~ B Stewart
  2. Good basic information about on general photography. I would recommend the course as a starter ~ Enzo F
  3. I really learnt a lot fromt this course and inspired me to learn more detailing about photography and i will definitely get into more courses regarding photography thanks a lot once again to the instructor who helped us understanding the concept ~ V Sushil
  4. Great course! I've taken photography courses before, so some of it was review, but there were also a number of great tips I learned as well! ~ Christine L
  5. Learned wonderful tips and tricks to better my photography skills ~ Candace B
  6. So clear and thorough in the explanations with many visual examples. Excellent instructor! ~ A Sobala
  7. So good, a lot of information, very good, useful a lot thanks so much for this amazing course ~ L Romero
  8. A very enjoyable course. The explanations are very clear and the examples very well chosen. I knew some of the concepts but with this course I am now able to understand how these concepts relate and interact. I highly recommend it ~ Edelmiro F
  9. Great practical examples and clearly explained. Some great content you can easily apply ~ Calocero T
  10. You explained it so I could easily understand it and showed me, that helped me really understand what you were saying ~ Debbie S
  11. Excellent tips and very comprehensive course. Love it and I would definitely recommend it ~ C Coutinho
  12. This course has been very good so far. As someone who is just starting out on my photographic journey i find the way Bernie teaches his videos to be both informative and well paced. I can follow along with my own camera and take pictures with better quality and understanding even at this early stage in the course. I would highly recommend this course for anyone who is just starting out with photography. Also Bernie's dad jokes throughout are hilariously terrible (in a good way) ~ Joel J
  13. This is an excellent course especially as the tutor shows how to take great pics with basic equipment - it really shows how skillful he is. I have been a keen photographer for over 10 years and am picking up loads of useful evertday tips ~ Michael W
  14. Hi Bernie, I enjoyed your video on "Become a Better Photographer". I learned a lot by the different illustrations. You're the best Bernie, keep up the great work ~ Dan B
  15. I've taken this course before. Now taken it again with my wife during lockdown. Many photography courses are very technical and dry but Bernie's approach is full of humour whilst being informative and easy to understand. Highly recommended. Thank you Bernie for keeping us sane ~ P Mcloughlin
  16. This was an excellent course with a great teacher. I definitely learnt a great deal about photography. I am glad that I have the ability to return to all of the sections for review as there is so much to learn. Hardest part is putting it all into practice as Bernie's picture are so good ~ M Stevenson
  17. Bernie has a great enthusiasm during his lectures and presents the information in a clear manner. I find myself referencing different videos from time to time as refreshers as I continue to develop my skills as a photographer. Thank you for putting together this course, Bernie! ~ D Hamilton
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11 Sections 52 Lectures 5h 24m total length

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