Welcome to My Master Photography Class — Week 1
Let’s go!
Welcome to my Master Photography Class! I am excited to kick this off with you all to share the gift of photography.
Let’s go:
First of all, if you are new to my Medium page, welcome! Thank you for choosing to join me, and I hope that you enjoy this new course in addition to all of the other knowledge and stories that I share here.
If you are joining me for the first time for a class, and are new to my page here on Medium, please register for the class to get access to all of the resources here:
By registering for the full class, you not only get access to the weekly post here, but you get access to personalized resources on my Discord server where you can share your work and get feedback.
You also get access to become part of a community of dedicated and supportive photographers so that you can grow and learn from others.
Once you register for the full course, please make sure that you are also a Medium member to get access to all of the weekly lessons.
If you are not already a Medium member, you can sign up here: https://medium.com/@charlienaebeck/membership.
And once you sign up, don’t forget to jump aboard my email list on the right side of my Medium page so that you get the posts in your email box also.
Now, on to the meat and potatoes!
Let’s go!
An intro to this master photography course:
In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of photography and the art of capturing breathtaking images.
This class is designed to inspire you and take your photography skills to the next level, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned photographer.
We will start by covering the basics of photography, including camera types and features, the exposure triangle, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
You will learn about composition, framing, and focus, which are essential skills for capturing stunning photos.
As we move forward, we will dive into the world of light and color, exploring the characteristics of light, white balance, color theory, and how to use natural and artificial light sources to create beautiful images.
We will also cover different shooting techniques, such as portrait photography, landscape photography, macro photography, and more.
In addition to shooting techniques, we will explore post-processing techniques to enhance and refine your images.
You will learn about photo editing software, basic and advanced editing techniques, and workflow and organization to streamline your editing process.
Moreover, we will discuss the business aspect of photography, including marketing and branding, client communication and management, pricing and contracts, intellectual property, and building a portfolio and online presence.
The class will conclude with a final project that allows you to apply the skills and techniques you’ve learned in the course.
You will develop a project concept, execute the project, and present it to the class for critique.
This class is a fantastic opportunity to unleash your creativity and elevate your photography skills to new heights.
Whether you are looking to start a career in photography or just want to improve your skills for personal enjoyment, this class is perfect for you.
Let’s embark on this exciting journey together!
Class objectives:
- Teach you the fundamentals of photography, including camera types and features, the exposure triangle, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
- Inspire you to explore your creativity and develop your personal style in photography.
- Help you understand the characteristics of light and color, and how to use them to create captivating images.
- Provide you with the skills and techniques to shoot a variety of subjects, including portrait photography, landscape photography, macro photography, and more.
- Show you how to edit and refine your images using photo editing software and advanced techniques to achieve the desired look.
- Teach you how to manage and market your photography business, including client communication and management, pricing and contracts, and building a portfolio and online presence.
- Encourage you to apply the skills and techniques learned in the course to create a final project that showcases your talents and unique vision.
My ultimate goal is to empower you to pursue your passion for photography and develop your skills to their fullest potential. I can’t wait to see you shine and capture stunning images that inspire others!
IMPORTANT:
This class will have a new post here on Medium once per week on Saturday mornings at 7am EST to be exact. You can expect a new lesson like clockwork! Make sure to mark your calendars to give yourself a couple hours each week to study the lessons and to do the homework to get the most out of this course.
Assignment for week 1:
Your first mission should you choose to accept is to load up the resources that you will need in order to participate in this class.
Your checklist is:
- Join Medium as a member so that you can get all of the lessons for this master photography class at https://medium.com/@charlienaebeck/membership.
- Make sure you are following me here on Medium, and are on my Medium mailing list on the right hand side of https://medium.com/@charlienaebeck.
- Visit https://www.charlienaebeck.co and join the mailing list there also which will be how we can keep in touch through out this course. You will get weekly how to’s, tips, and inspiration in your inbox from me on Sunday mornings, which will include a link to a post that I share with the top questions that have come up in this class and solutions. You’ll also get special offers for my other classes and deals there.
- Jump over to https://www.facebook.com/@charlienaebeckco and make sure to follow. If you wish to share your images that you create from this course, that is the place to do it. You can tag me there and I will check out your homework.
- If you struggle with anything along the way and need a one-on-one class to teach you anything, you are welcome to book a meeting on my Calendly where I will jump on Zoom with you and walk you through everything step by step to help you master your camera: https://calendly.com/charlienaebeckco.
For everything else, as we get going with the lessons each week if questions arise, you are also welcome to reply in the comment sections here. I will get to as many as I can.
If you need real help, please book a meeting on my Calendly. I have designed this master photography course here on Medium to be self-guided, and I will have limited time to answer all comments here.
Thank you for joining me in this journey, and I can’t wait to see you win and to see what you create!
Have a great week, and happy shooting!
Charlie https://www.charlienaebeck.co
