Module II

In the second module we build upon knowledge from the first module. We upgrade our knowledge of exposure triangle with ways to evaluate correct exposure and to influence camera choices in semi-automatic modes. We also add to our photography arsenal other settings that greatly affect final photographs. We take a dive into the world of focusing. We also practice different scenarios and ways to achieve sharp images and for really brave ones - take a look at how to check if our camera autofocus needs some adjustments. Finally, we take a small step into the world of photography composition - a giant leap in the quality and satisfaction your photographs will give you.

Photography Topics We Cover In Second Course Module:

II.1           influence your camera exposure
II.1.a        other automatic exposure programs
II.1.b        exposure compensation
II.1.c        white balance (temperature and tint)

II.2          ways to achieve sharp photographs
II.2.a       AF-S
II.2.b       AF-C
II.2.c       hybrid and "smart" autofocus systems
II.2.d       manual focusing

II.3          overviews of visual design in photography
II.3.a       geometrical composition - the rule of thirds
II.3.b       geometrical composition - the golden ratio
II.3.c       geometrical composition - golden spiral
II.3.d       geometrical composition - S composition
II.3.e       geometrical composition - diagonals

II.4         practical exercises

II.5         in-person lecture with the instructor

Module III

It's time to put theory into practice. In a big way! In module three you get your very own photography assignment. With the brief and everything. Just like the pros do.

Photography Topics We Cover In Third Course Module:

III.1          we put learned topics into practice on a photography assignment

III.2          practice photography genre
III.2.a       landscape photography
III.2.b       environmental portrait
III.2.c       nature photography
III.2.d       action photography …

III.3         start planning and not counting on luck
III.3.a      what do you want to tell with your photograph
III.3.b      who is the viewer / where will the photo be published
III.3.c      develop your "photographer's eye" / previsualize your photographs

III.4         submit your assignment into the review and personalized pointers/tips

III.5         in-person lecture with the instructor

Module IV

In the last module of photography course for beginners, we finish with a core component of photography - post-production. We disperse potential prejudices, and find out there is (almost) nothing new in digital postproduction in comparison to "the old times". It just got MUCH EASIER and wildly available. We go through good practices for post-production and get familiar with the editing program of choice. My recommendation is Capture One, but you can use anything you wish.

Photography Topics We Cover In Fourth Course Module:

IV.1          postproduction in "good old times"
IV.1.a       analogue dark room
IV.1.b       examples of composites, retouching, …

IV.2          digital darkroom
IV.2.a       a key part of modern photography
IV.2.b       JPG vs.RAW
IV.2.c       colour space (sRGB, AdobeRGB …)
IV.2.d       good, bad and ugly

IV.3          editing software
IV.3.a       DAM (Digital Asset Management)
IV.3.b       RAW developers
IV.3.c       CaptureOne
IV.3.d       Adobe Lightroom
IV.3.e       Skylum Luminar
IV.3.f       On1 …

IV.4         practice makes perfect
IV.4.a       geometrical corrections and recomposition
IV.4.b       exposure corrections & contrast
IV.4.c       colour corrections & BW photography
IV.4.d       simple retouching
IV.4.e       find your style & simple local adjustments
IV.4.f       export with a purpose

IV.5         in-person lecture with the instructor

FINAL EXAM AND CERTIFICATION