DSLR Photography for Beginners
A 13-part course with Ken at EasyDSLR
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I’ve been a Photo enthusiast since my youth. In my adulthood, I married and moved to Hawaii where I started a wedding business with my wife. I handled the Photography and Videography packages. I learned a lot about Portrait Photography and the... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 3 hr, 51 min
- Lessons 13
- Attachments 22
- Exercises 75
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121 CQ
13 Lessons in This Course
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17 minFREEPhotography lesson 1Free9 CQ
DSLR stands for “digital single lens reflex,” but DSLR cameras are much more than just an acronym. Explore the benefits and features of DSLRs in this tutorial.
with Ken at EasyDSLRDSLR stands for “digital single lens reflex,” but DSLR cameras are much more than just an acronym. Explore the benefits and features of DSLRs in this tutorial.
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9 minPhotography lesson 25 CQ
Want to start taking great digital photos? Learn what basic items you need for your DSLR camera kit, as well as what you might want to buy down the line.
with Ken at EasyDSLRWant to start taking great digital photos? Learn what basic items you need for your DSLR camera kit, as well as what you might want to buy down the line.
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38 minPhotography lesson 320 CQ
Want to make your digital photos look fantastic using your DSLR camera? Learn photo composition using lens choice, framing, and the golden mean.
with Ken at EasyDSLRWant to make your digital photos look fantastic using your DSLR camera? Learn photo composition using lens choice, framing, and the golden mean.
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22 minLight & Exposure lesson 412 CQ
Have your photos ever looked too washed out or too dark? Learn to improve the exposure of your pictures using ISO settings and histograms on your DSLR camera.
with Ken at EasyDSLRHave your photos ever looked too washed out or too dark? Learn to improve the exposure of your pictures using ISO settings and histograms on your DSLR camera.
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9 minNight Photography lesson 55 CQ
Want to make the most of your lens? Learn what you can do with the aperture, or the opening for the light. The right aperture size can improve your photos!
with Ken at EasyDSLRWant to make the most of your lens? Learn what you can do with the aperture, or the opening for the light. The right aperture size can improve your photos!
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25 minLight & Exposure lesson 613 CQ
Calling all shutterbugs! Build your photography skills and learn how to set camera shutter speeds according to various shooting modes and exposure levels.
with Ken at EasyDSLRCalling all shutterbugs! Build your photography skills and learn how to set camera shutter speeds according to various shooting modes and exposure levels.
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12 minPhotography lesson 77 CQ
Want to take your photos to the next level? A camera's shutter speed is one of the most powerful creative tools you can use in photography to capture movement.
with Ken at EasyDSLRWant to take your photos to the next level? A camera's shutter speed is one of the most powerful creative tools you can use in photography to capture movement.
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15 minPhotography lesson 88 CQ
Are the colors of your photos too warm, too cool, or just right? Learn how to adjust the white balance of your DSLR camera to give you the color you want.
with Ken at EasyDSLRAre the colors of your photos too warm, too cool, or just right? Learn how to adjust the white balance of your DSLR camera to give you the color you want.
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15 minPhotography lesson 98 CQ
Using the Custom White Balance setting on your DSLR camera is a great way to make your digital photos dazzle when color is critical. Learn how in this lesson!
with Ken at EasyDSLRUsing the Custom White Balance setting on your DSLR camera is a great way to make your digital photos dazzle when color is critical. Learn how in this lesson!
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10 minPhotography lesson 106 CQ
Never take a blurry picture again! Learn different ways to use autofocus and manual focus to get a sharp digital photo with your DSLR camera.
with Ken at EasyDSLRNever take a blurry picture again! Learn different ways to use autofocus and manual focus to get a sharp digital photo with your DSLR camera.
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11 minPhotography lesson 116 CQ
Does one flower catch your eye in a garden of many? Learn how to create the kind of focus you want in your digital photos by understanding depth of field.
with Ken at EasyDSLRDoes one flower catch your eye in a garden of many? Learn how to create the kind of focus you want in your digital photos by understanding depth of field.
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26 minPhotography lesson 1214 CQ
Flash can do wonders for your digital photos. Learn about the three main uses of flash, and what settings your DSLR camera needs to make your images look right.
with Ken at EasyDSLRFlash can do wonders for your digital photos. Learn about the three main uses of flash, and what settings your DSLR camera needs to make your images look right.
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15 minPhotography lesson 138 CQ
No one likes to look like a “deer in the headlights” in digital photos. Learn how to soften your light with a flash diffuser for your DSLR camera.
with Ken at EasyDSLRNo one likes to look like a “deer in the headlights” in digital photos. Learn how to soften your light with a flash diffuser for your DSLR camera.
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16350 min16-part Photography course184 CQ
Take your skills to the next level with this course on advanced DSLR photography. Follow along with photographer Ken Shultz to learn the photography process from composing a shot to photo editing.
with Ken at EasyDSLRTake your skills to the next level with this course on advanced DSLR photography. Follow along with photographer Ken Shultz to learn the photography process from composing a shot to photo editing.
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13231 min13-part Light & Exposure course121 CQ
In this beginner-level photography course by professional photographer Ken Schultz, discover key digital photography techniques! By the end of this course, you will get the perfect shot every time.
with Ken at EasyDSLRIn this beginner-level photography course by professional photographer Ken Schultz, discover key digital photography techniques! By the end of this course, you will get the perfect shot every time.
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1279 min12-part Night Photography course46 CQ
Famous composers aren’t the only ones who need to practice composition. This course from AMPA photographer Bernie Raffe covers photography composition rules, such as the rule of thirds and finding frames within frames. You’ll also learn subtle tricks that can make or break a photo, like how to deal with cluttered backgrounds and find repeating patterns. Finally, apply your newfound skills to commonly photographed scenes, like natural landscapes and firework displays.
with Bernie Raffe AMPAFamous composers aren’t the only ones who need to practice composition. This course from AMPA photographer Bernie Raffe covers photography composition rules, such as the rule of thirds and finding frames within frames. You’ll also learn subtle tricks that can make or break a photo, like how to deal with cluttered backgrounds and find repeating patterns. Finally, apply your newfound skills to commonly photographed scenes, like natural landscapes and firework displays.
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10101 min10-part Photography course58 CQ
Learn how to take awesome photos with your iPhone! In this fun course exploring the iPhone camera app, discover its built-in accessories, explore third party apps, and snap better selfies to share.
with Meira GottliebLearn how to take awesome photos with your iPhone! In this fun course exploring the iPhone camera app, discover its built-in accessories, explore third party apps, and snap better selfies to share.
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351 min3-part Photography course27 CQ
Switching your camera from automatic to manual will help you take control of your photography. In this brief photo course, review shutter speed, ISO, aperture, depth of field, lighting, and more.
Switching your camera from automatic to manual will help you take control of your photography. In this brief photo course, review shutter speed, ISO, aperture, depth of field, lighting, and more.
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17130 min17-part Photography course72 CQ
Excited to teach your kids photography? In this photography course for kids, they'll learn the basics of using a camera and taking photos, and then try out their skills on various fun photo projects.
with Video School OnlineExcited to teach your kids photography? In this photography course for kids, they'll learn the basics of using a camera and taking photos, and then try out their skills on various fun photo projects.
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20221 min20-part Night Photography course122 CQ
Take on the challenges of night photography and come up with stunning results! Neil Creek explores how to use basic settings and equipment to turn out beautiful skylines, portraits, and city scenes.
with Neil CreekTake on the challenges of night photography and come up with stunning results! Neil Creek explores how to use basic settings and equipment to turn out beautiful skylines, portraits, and city scenes.
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13231 min13-part Light & Exposure course121 CQ
In this beginner-level photography course by professional photographer Ken Schultz, discover key digital photography techniques! By the end of this course, you will get the perfect shot every time.
with Ken at EasyDSLRIn this beginner-level photography course by professional photographer Ken Schultz, discover key digital photography techniques! By the end of this course, you will get the perfect shot every time.
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1594 min15-part Light & Exposure course54 CQ
Have you ever experimented with your camera’s flash settings? In this 14-lesson course by photographer Bernie Raffe AMPA, explore several ways to light photographs based on your environment.
with Bernie Raffe AMPAHave you ever experimented with your camera’s flash settings? In this 14-lesson course by photographer Bernie Raffe AMPA, explore several ways to light photographs based on your environment.
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677 min6-part Adobe Suite course42 CQ
Looking to enhance your DSLR photos? In this course, Eric and Michelle Fouche of Prime Photography Austin demonstrate how to use Adobe Lightroom to make images pop off the screen.
Looking to enhance your DSLR photos? In this course, Eric and Michelle Fouche of Prime Photography Austin demonstrate how to use Adobe Lightroom to make images pop off the screen.
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451 min4-part Product Photography course28 CQ
Do you want to take your DSLR photography skills to the next level? In this course, Eric and Michelle Fouche share tips for sharp macro pictures, shooting in low light, and setting up a photo shoot.
Do you want to take your DSLR photography skills to the next level? In this course, Eric and Michelle Fouche share tips for sharp macro pictures, shooting in low light, and setting up a photo shoot.