Professional Photography Course
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Whilst doing the course, I was selected photographer for a project subsidized by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Family Adams Project, which was granted £49,000, details are on my website and being on the course was very encouraging and consoling. My tutor was great and thorough, always dependable and informative. I will miss his wisecracked and direction. Awesome support team who always responds quickly to whatever query you may have; and always friendly and kind, it was more like dealing with friend. Obliged guys.
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My instructor's guidance was great. Gary would always reply quickly to any issues or questions that I had. His personal comments and constructive regeneration on assignments helped guide me and motivate me to improve further. Such cognitive cognition responses meant a lot and had me trying to accomplish the very best marks that I could for each assignment. On a further positive note, I have already gained commissioned work for a number of weddings, events and portraits and I can see my business developing over the coming months and years. Regeneration from clients has been fantabulous and I put this downwards in no small part to The Photography Institute course.
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I relished studying each different module when I had the free time and because I did not felt pressurized into doing it within a certain time frame I completely relished each part more than I ever had learning at University. Each module was full of easy information to comprehend to follow by an assignment. The assignments were intriguing and challenging, this is the part I relished the most. I was inspired to get out with my camera and take photos everywhere I went. The regeneration from my instructor was superior, he marked my assignments and responded to my questions very quickly, so I could finish each assignment self-assured. It took me about eight months to finish the course and I now feel that I have the self-assurance, competence and cognitive content to go it alone.
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Course
Online
Start an Exciting New Hobby or Career as a Photographer with the Photography Institute!
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Type
Course
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
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Online campus
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Personal tutor
Yes
¿Are you always carrying your camera? ¿Do you love photography? This course in professional photography is designed for professionals who already work in this field, amateurs who want to start a career in photography and even those interested in photography as a hobby.
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Reviews
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Whilst doing the course, I was selected photographer for a project subsidized by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Family Adams Project, which was granted £49,000, details are on my website and being on the course was very encouraging and consoling. My tutor was great and thorough, always dependable and informative. I will miss his wisecracked and direction. Awesome support team who always responds quickly to whatever query you may have; and always friendly and kind, it was more like dealing with friend. Obliged guys.
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My instructor's guidance was great. Gary would always reply quickly to any issues or questions that I had. His personal comments and constructive regeneration on assignments helped guide me and motivate me to improve further. Such cognitive cognition responses meant a lot and had me trying to accomplish the very best marks that I could for each assignment. On a further positive note, I have already gained commissioned work for a number of weddings, events and portraits and I can see my business developing over the coming months and years. Regeneration from clients has been fantabulous and I put this downwards in no small part to The Photography Institute course.
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I relished studying each different module when I had the free time and because I did not felt pressurized into doing it within a certain time frame I completely relished each part more than I ever had learning at University. Each module was full of easy information to comprehend to follow by an assignment. The assignments were intriguing and challenging, this is the part I relished the most. I was inspired to get out with my camera and take photos everywhere I went. The regeneration from my instructor was superior, he marked my assignments and responded to my questions very quickly, so I could finish each assignment self-assured. It took me about eight months to finish the course and I now feel that I have the self-assurance, competence and cognitive content to go it alone.
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Course rating
Recommended
Centre rating
Helena Anderson
Toby Wolf
Francesca Thorpe
Charlotte Murray
Paul Shaw
Subjects
- Photographer
- Photo Editing
- Photography Basics
- Photography Lighting
- Photography Studio
- Camera
- Digital Photography
- Professional Photography
- Studio Equipment
- Photography Techniques
- Photography Equipment
- Nature Photography
- Landscape Photography
- Wildlife Photography
- Photoshop
Teachers and trainers (2)
David Goldman
Photographer
David Goldman’s professional career began in 1994 when he left his hometown Toronto for Los Angeles. For 12 years David worked with the biggest record labels and television companies around such as Warner Brothers. During this time he created a body of iconic and memorable imagery for music, advertising and celebrity clientele. David’s captivating work features artists from Madonna to Muse, Blink 182 to Maynard James Keenan.
Gary Wallis
Tutor
Gary Wallis has been a freelance photographer for over 20 years working mainly in fashion and portraiture. He has shot for magazines around the world including Japanese Vogue, Dutch Elle, Marie Claire, The Independent Magazine, The Evening Standard, i-D, Dazed and Confused, Swedish Slitz Magazine and more. His commercial clients have included Topman, Motorola, Sony, Lloyds, Harper Collins. His first photography book was published in March 2015, 'McQueen - backstage the early shows'. This is an intimate document of the legendary designers early work using previously unseen images.
Course programme
Course Outline
Module 1
Cameras & Lenses
Get to know the author, George Seper, before he introduces you to the world of professional photography as it exists today. This module is an extensive look at the equipment you will use, covering cameras, how they function and when to take advantage of the broad range of lenses available to you.
Module 2
Shutters, Aperture & Their Relationships
Learn how to control your camera and capture the images you have always imagined. George introduces powerful previsualisation techniques and provides an in-depth understanding of the settings available through your camera to achieve what you want, when you want.
Module 3
Exposure & Metering
Accurate exposure is the basis for all photography and this module draws on methods popularised by the great Ansel Adams, modernised to give you an edge in a competitive world. As a professional or advanced amateur you will be able to capture any subject consistently and with growing confidence.
Module 4
The Film & Digital Process
A short step back in time provides the basis for effectively working and photographing in a digital world. In understanding what comes before, we are able to take full advantage of the tools we have at our disposal today for ever improving photographs.
Module 5
Light & Colour
After understanding photographic equipment and exposure, light and colour is explored as defining factors in professional photography. Refine your ability to previsualise, see and think like a camera, then delve into post production techniques for monochromatic images.
Module 6
Lighting
What is the world’s best lighting? This module takes an in depth look at natural and artificial lighting and how you can use these to your advantage. Explored in the context of portraiture, this knowledge is applied to all genres of photography and it is a crucial part of any good photographer’s education.
Module 7
How To Take Better Photos
George explains, through his extensive experience, the commercial realities surrounding photography and methods to help produce the best images you can. Learn from photographers you admire, analyse images to improve technique and recognise what they can be used for.
Module 8
Equipment & Software
Where is technology going and what do you really need to be a successful photographer? Develop a clear understanding of the advantages and disadvantages that different equipment provides, for now and in the future.
Module 9
Retouching, Resolution & Printing
Since the dark room, post production and printing has been a defining part of all photography. This module addresses how to get the best out of your images when it comes time to edit and print your work.
Module 10
The Studio
Working in a studio has many advantages for a photographer. Whether this is full time or only a passing requirement of your photographic practices, it is important that you are familiar with a studio space and the equipment it contains.
Module 11
Genres & Portfolios
Constructing a portfolio is one of the most important tasks a photographer carries out. This is ever changing and must develop as your photography develops. George explains the process and how to put your best foot forward in all circumstances.
Module 12
Photo Agents - Picture Agencies. How To Get Work & Keep It
As a professional or advanced amateur creating a style to call your own can help set you apart from the masses. Be an individual, work smart as well as hard and photography will be a lifelong passion as well as a rewarding career if you so choose.
Professional Photography Course