Composition

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    Photography Composition for Beginners
    A 12-part course with Bernie Raffe AMPA
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    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.

    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.

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    11-part Composition course
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    Photography Basics
    An 11-part course with Bernie Raffe AMPA
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    Understanding the basics of photography can greatly enhance the quality of your images. Follow along with Bernie Raffe to learn about the exposure triangle, ISO, depth of field, and more!

    Understanding the basics of photography can greatly enhance the quality of your images. Follow along with Bernie Raffe to learn about the exposure triangle, ISO, depth of field, and more!

  • Try to learn something about everything and everything about something. -Thomas Huxley
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    The Great Debate in Photography
    A lesson with Mark Timberlake
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    Have you heard of the great photography debate? Its main question is: is photography art or not? Learn what photographers of different styles have to say.

    Have you heard of the great photography debate? Its main question is: is photography art or not? Learn what photographers of different styles have to say.

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    Graphic Design lesson
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    How artists compose design elements
    A lesson with Kristen Palana
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    Composition lesson
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    Techniques for taking group photos
    A lesson with Valerie Goettsch
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    Composition lesson
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    Photograph your kids in action
    A lesson with Valerie Goettsch
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    Art Appreciation lesson
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    Relationship Between Art & Photography
    A lesson with Mark Timberlake
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    What is art and what part of photography is art? In this lesson, learn what undermines and influences photography, and how to recognize beauty in art.

    What is art and what part of photography is art? In this lesson, learn what undermines and influences photography, and how to recognize beauty in art.

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    Using Focus Points in Photography
    A lesson with Phillip McCordall
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    Journey into the depths of your DSLR camera and begin learning how focus points work. Covered are tips for using auto focus, manual focus, and focus groups.

    Journey into the depths of your DSLR camera and begin learning how focus points work. Covered are tips for using auto focus, manual focus, and focus groups.

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    Composition lesson
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    Comparing High Speed Photo Settings
    A lesson with Phillip McCordall
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    In this lesson, try your hand at high-speed photography! Learn how to adjust your camera settings and external flash settings to create a dynamic action shot.

    In this lesson, try your hand at high-speed photography! Learn how to adjust your camera settings and external flash settings to create a dynamic action shot.

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    Using Cropped and Full Frame Lenses
    A lesson with Phillip McCordall
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    In this lesson, explore lens options for Canon and Nikon cameras, and learn the difference between a full frame and small sensor camera lens.

    In this lesson, explore lens options for Canon and Nikon cameras, and learn the difference between a full frame and small sensor camera lens.

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    How to Use HSS Flash
    A lesson with Phillip McCordall
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    In this photography lesson, learn how to use high-speed sync flash (HSS) on a DSLR camera and see what kind of photos HSS can help you capture.

    In this photography lesson, learn how to use high-speed sync flash (HSS) on a DSLR camera and see what kind of photos HSS can help you capture.

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