Complete Photography Course (Landscape, Portrait, Street, Wedding, HDR)
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Online
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Advanced
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Methodology
Online
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Class hours
8h
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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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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
The Complete Photography Course (Landscape, Portrait, Street, Wedding, HDR) provides a structured and accessible pathway for anyone looking to improve their creative and technical photography skills. This course covers essential areas including landscape photography, portrait photography, street photography, wedding photography, and HDR techniques, ensuring learners gain a well-rounded understanding of different photographic styles. With a strong focus on camera settings, composition, lighting, and post-processing, the course helps you develop confidence and consistency in capturing professional-quality images across a wide range of environments.
Throughout the training, you will explore how to work with natural and artificial light, choose the right lenses, manage exposure, and create striking visual stories in both indoor and outdoor settings. You will also learn practical skills such as photographing people confidently, shooting events with ease, and using HDR methods to enhance dynamic range. This makes the course ideal for building a strong portfolio in multiple photography genres.
Designed for modern learners, the course offers flexible online study, allowing you to progress at your own pace. Whether you aim to improve your creative abilities, launch a freelance service, or expand your visual communication skills, this photography course provides the knowledge and techniques needed to elevate your work. With SEO-focused topics such as “landscape photography,” “portrait photography,” and “wedding photography skills,” it supports both personal development and future career opportunities.
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Develop strong landscape, portrait, street, wedding, and HDR photography techniques.
Understand exposure, lighting, camera settings, and composition.
Improve confidence in photographing people and capturing events.
Strengthen post-processing and image-enhancement skills.
Build a versatile photography portfolio across multiple genres.
Apply practical methods to create impactful visual stories.
This course is ideal for anyone who wants to improve their photography skills, whether for personal growth, creative projects, or future career development. It suits beginners who want clear guidance on camera operation and composition, as well as intermediate learners looking to refine their approach to landscape, portrait, street, and wedding photography. Hobbyists, aspiring freelancers, content creators, and social media enthusiasts will find the structured modules especially useful for building a strong and diverse portfolio.
The course also supports those interested in transitioning into photography-related career paths, including event photography, creative media, digital content production, and audiovisual storytelling. Because the training is flexible and self-paced, it accommodates busy learners, students, professionals, and anyone exploring photography as a new passion. No previous experience is required, making the course inclusive and accessible to all.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, making it suitable for learners aged 16 and above. Anyone with an interest in photography can enrol and begin developing their skills at a comfortable pace. While not essential, good English, numeracy, and IT skills are recommended to support learning, especially when navigating online content and working with digital tools. Access to a camera—DSLR, mirrorless, or high-quality smartphone—will enhance the learning experience and allow you to apply the techniques covered throughout the course. A stable internet connection is also helpful for studying the online modules effectively.
Upon successful completion of the Complete Photography Course (Landscape, Portrait, Street, Wedding, HDR), you will qualify for a UK and internationally recognised professional certification. You may also choose to formalise your achievement by obtaining your PDF Certificate for £9 or a Hardcopy Certificate for £15.
This course stands out for its structured yet flexible approach, allowing learners to study entirely online and progress at a pace that fits their schedule. The expert-designed modules cover a wide range of photography genres, offering clear guidance for beginners and valuable refinements for intermediate learners. Every lesson aims to develop practical and career-focused outcomes, from composition and lighting to portfolio-building and digital editing. The course also supports long-term growth by developing transferable creative skills that strengthen a CV. With accessible content and a progressive learning path, it provides an excellent stepping stone for anyone looking to enhance their photography abilities.
Yes. The course is designed to be accessible to complete beginners as well as learners with some existing photography knowledge. Each module explains the essentials clearly, from exposure and camera settings to lighting and composition. Because it covers multiple photography genres—landscape, portrait, street, wedding, and HDR—it helps learners build confidence step by step. The lessons are structured so you can progress at your own pace, review topics anytime, and gradually develop the technical and creative skills needed to capture high-quality images in different environments.
Photography skills are highly valued across creative industries, digital media, marketing, events, and content creation. This course equips you with practical techniques used in real-world photography, including people photography, event coverage, and outdoor shooting. By completing the course, you can build a diverse portfolio showcasing multiple styles, which is valuable for freelance work or entry-level creative roles. The certification also enhances your CV, showing employers or clients that you have completed structured CPD-accredited training and developed a wide range of visual communication skills.
The course is delivered entirely online, giving you full flexibility to learn from anywhere and study at times that suit your schedule. All modules are self-paced, meaning you can pause, revisit, or move through topics as quickly or slowly as you prefer. You only need internet access to view the course materials, with no time limitations or fixed class sessions. This makes it ideal for learners balancing studies with work, family, or other commitments. The online format also allows you to practise photography techniques at your convenience and build skills progressively.
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Subjects
- Photographer
- Wedding Photography
- Lighting
- Camera
- Mobile Photography
- Shutter speed
- Aperture
- Camera Work
- Triangle
- Lights & Filters
- White Blance
- Resolution & Quality
- Photo Resolution
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Complete Photography Course (Landscape, Portrait, Street, Wedding, HDR)
- What is HDR?
- When there is no need for HDR – Histogram analysis
- “Blinkies”
- What is Dynamic Range?
- Dynamic range of human eye vs camera
- Camera’s metering modes – evaluative vs spot
- How camera’s meter works?
- Spot metering for the HDR sequence
- Intro
- HDR sequence shooting checklist
- 1st Method: Manual Mode and Shutter Speed Adjustment – Part 1
- 1st Method: Manual Mode and Shutter Speed Adjustment – Part 2
- 2nd Method: Manual Mode and Auto Bracketing – Part 1
- 2nd Method: Manual Mode and Auto Bracketing – Part 2
- Adobe Camera RAW Processing – Part 1
- Adobe Camera RAW Processing – Part 2
- Photomatix Processing – Part 1
- Photomatix Processing – Part 2
- Introduction
- What is Street Photography
- Equipment Recommendations
- Basic Settings
- Intro to Strongest I’II Ever Be
- Where Shoot Photos
- How to Take Photos of Strangers
- Composing Better Photos
- Portrait – Face in the Shadows
- Portrait – Capturing Raw Emotions
- Portrait – When Life Gives You Lemons
- Portrait – Get Up Close and Personal
- Portrait – Silhouettes and the Power of RAW
- Portrait – When You Can’t Take a Portrait
- Portrait – Can I Take Your Photograph While We’re Talking
- Portrait – Ease Your Way Into the Shot
- Portrait – Wait for the Right Moment
- Lighting – Drama and Lens Flares
- Architecture – Seeing the Beauty in the Small Things
- Lighting – Taking Photos at High Noon
- Lighting – Photographing the Sun
- Silhouette – Walking Away
- Lighting – Back Lighting and Shadows
- Be Ready for Any Moment
- Find Your Frame and Be Patient
- When Your Subject Walk on By
- Where Preparation and Luck Meet
- Sharing Your Work
- Thank You
- 01. Introduction ##01 What is this Course all about-sanj
- 01. Introduction ##02 Who am I
- 01. Introduction ##03 Top 5 Tips for Better Wedding Photos
- 01. Introduction ##04 Why should you Become a Wedding photographer
- 01. Introduction ##05 How to Succeed with this course
- 01. Introduction ##06 Live Posing Session
- 01. Introduction ##01 What is this course all about
- 02. Setting Up Your Business ##01 Section Intro
- 02. Setting Up your Business ##02 What Type of Wedding Photographer are you
- 02. Setting Up Your Business ##03 Equipment You Need toGet Started
- 02. Setting Up Your Business ##04 What Camera Brand is Best
- 02. Setting Up Your Business ##05 Where Should you buy Camera equipment
- 02. Setting Up Your Business ##06 Picking a Name for Your Company
- 02 Setting Up Your Business ##07 Launching a Website – Top Tips for a Successful Site
- 02. Setting Up Your Business ##08 Action Item-Pick a Name & Build a Website
- 02. Setting Up Your Business ##09 Creating Wedding Photography Packages
- 02. Setting Up Your Busines ##10 Pricing for Success
- 02. Setting Up Your Busines ##11 How to Get Your First Client
- 02. Setting Up Your Busines ##12 The Importance of Contracts
- 02. Setting Up Your Busines ##13 The Wedding Photography
- 02. Setting Up Your Busines ##15 Recap – Setting up your business
- 03. Wedding Day Overview ##01 Section Intro
- 03. Wedding Day Overview ##02 Taking Care of Business on the Wedding Day
- 03. Wedding Day Overview ##03 Overview of What to Photograph
- 03. Wedding Day Overview ##04 Using Pinterest to find Inspirational Photos
- 03. Wedding Day Overview ##05 Recap of Wedding Overview
- 04. How to Shoot a Wedding ##01 Section Intro
- 04. How to Shoot a Wedding ##02 Wedding Day Equipment Check
- 04. How to Shoot a Wedding ##03 Wedding Day Consideration-Day-Night-Indoor-Outdoor
- 04. How to Shoot a Wedding ##04 Do You Need an Assistant or Second Shooter
- 04. How to Shoot a Wedding ##05 How Much to Pay a second Shooter
- 04. How to Shoot a Wedding ##06 Scheduling the Wedding Day (First, Looks, Candide, Posed Family Shits)
- 04. How to Shoot a Wedding ##07 Achieving Your Look
- 04. How to Shoot a Wedding ##08 Details
- 04. How to Shoot a Wedding ##09 Groom Preparation
- 04. How to Shoot a Wedding ##10 Bride Preparation
- 04. How to Shoot a Wedding ##11 Walking Down the Aisle
- 04. How to Shoot a Wedding ##12 Ceremony Coverage
- 04. How to Shoot a Wedding ##13 Readers
- 04. How to Shoot a Wedding ##14 Rings, Vows,Kiss
- 04. How to Shoot a Wedding ##15 Post-Ceremony
- 04. How to Shoot a Wedding ##16 How to Shoot Family Shots
- 04. How to Shoot a Wedding ##17 Posed Couple Shots
- 04. How to Shoot a Wedding ##18 Grand Entrance
- 04. How to Shoot a Wedding ##19 Reception Details
- 04. How to Shoot a Wedding ##20 Toast and Speeches
- 04. How to Shoot a Wedding ##21 Cake Cutting
- 04. How to Shoot a Wedding ##22 First Dance
- 04. How to Shoot a Wedding ##23 Bouquet Garter Toss
- 04. How to Shoot a Wedding ##24 Dance Party
- 04. How to Shoot a Wedding ##25 Recap – How to Shoot a Wedding
- 05. Editing Wedding Photos ##01 section Intro
- 05. Editing Wedding Photos ##02 Choosing an Editing App
- 05. Editing Wedding Photos ##03 Editing in Lightroom
- 05. Editing Wedding Photos ##04 Exporting from Lightroom
- 05. Editing Wedding Photos ##05 Editing in Photoshop
- 05. Editing Wedding Photos ##06 Creating Online Galleries
- 05. Editing Wedding Photos ##07 Recap of Editing Section
- 06. Succeeding Wedding Photography ##01 Section Intro
- 06. Succeeding Wedding Photography ##02 Being Happy – Tips from a Wedding Photographer
- 06. Succeeding Wedding Photography ##03 Making it a Business and Sticking to it
- 06. Succeeding Wedding Photography ##04 Building Out Your Portfolio
- 06. Succeeding Wedding Photography ##05 Dealing With Saturated Photography Markets
- 06. Succeeding Wedding Photography ##06 Competing With Family Photographers for Jobs
- 06. Succeeding Wedding Photography ##07 Working With Other Vendors for Success
- 06. Succeeding Wedding Photography ##08 Using Social Networks to Expand Your Business
- 06. Succeeding Wedding Photography ##09 Testimonials – Yelp, Wedding Wire, The Knot
- 06. Succeeding Wedding Photography ##10 Recap Succeeding With Wedding Photography
- 07. Wrap Up ##01 Thank You and What’s Next
- 08. Bonus Engagement Photography ##01 Section Intro
- 08. Bonus Engagement Photography ##02 Equipment Check for the Engagement Photo Session
- 08. Bonus Engagement Photography ##03 How Much To Charge for an engagement Session
- 08. Bonus Engagement Photography ##04 Picking the Perfect Location for Engagement Photos
- 08. Bonus Engagement Photography ##05 Tips for Posing and Interacting with Clients for engagement Photos
- 08. Bonus Engagement Photography ##06 Engagement Photo Review
- 08. Bonus Engagement Photography ##07 Bonus Engagement Recap
- How to Use Pinterest to Find Great Wedding Poses
- How-to-Register-a-Domain-Name-with-Godaddy-with-a-Promo-Code
Complete Photography Course (Landscape, Portrait, Street, Wedding, HDR)
