Phillip started photography as a hobby at the age of 10, on leaving school at 16 he worked in a London studio as assistant to Barry Bullough a well known food photographer. Over the next 3 years he worked for other photographers in all types of specialities including cars, fashion and still life.
Then branching out on his own, he started a studio in Bruxelles Belgium, where he became well known as an all round advertising photographer, eventually specializing in cars. He worked on many International campaigns over his career, he has 3 Clios and many other international awards to his name. On retiring at 50 he decided to leave the hustle and bustle of city life for the South West of France, where he amuses himself by teaching photography through the video media.
Courses
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1375 min13-part Light & Exposure course43 CQ
Forget what you've heard—you don’t need buckets of money to create a functional photography studio! Professional photographer Phillip McCordall has developed many low-cost and DIY solutions for photography gear, and shares his secrets in this 12-lesson course. Begin with an overview of photo studio basic gear, then get tips for buying affordable or used lenses. Build your gear arsenal with six ingenious DIY lighting solutions, then learn how to set up a photography studio on your own home!
with Phillip McCordallForget what you've heard—you don’t need buckets of money to create a functional photography studio! Professional photographer Phillip McCordall has developed many low-cost and DIY solutions for photography gear, and shares his secrets in this 12-lesson course. Begin with an overview of photo studio basic gear, then get tips for buying affordable or used lenses. Build your gear arsenal with six ingenious DIY lighting solutions, then learn how to set up a photography studio on your own home!
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976 min9-part Photography course43 CQ
Dream about turning a photography hobby into a career? Learn how to launch a photography career, and learn why specializing in portraiture, sports photography, or product photography is a great idea.
with Phillip McCordallDream about turning a photography hobby into a career? Learn how to launch a photography career, and learn why specializing in portraiture, sports photography, or product photography is a great idea.
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1167 min11-part Light & Exposure course39 CQ
Building photography skills means expanding your range of tools and equipment. In this course, photographer Phillip McCordall explains basic and intermediate photography techniques and tools.
with Phillip McCordallBuilding photography skills means expanding your range of tools and equipment. In this course, photographer Phillip McCordall explains basic and intermediate photography techniques and tools.
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1488 min14-part Photography course51 CQ
Portraits are the bread and butter for many photographers. If you’re comfortable with a DSLR and ready to bring a new level of professionalism to your work, Phillip McCordall’s portrait photography course will take your skills to the next level! Start with an overview of portrait photography, then plunge into the nitty gritty with in-depth lessons on lighting for various portrait effects. Get tips for photographing models, children, and groups, and finish with portrait post-production basics.
with Phillip McCordallPortraits are the bread and butter for many photographers. If you’re comfortable with a DSLR and ready to bring a new level of professionalism to your work, Phillip McCordall’s portrait photography course will take your skills to the next level! Start with an overview of portrait photography, then plunge into the nitty gritty with in-depth lessons on lighting for various portrait effects. Get tips for photographing models, children, and groups, and finish with portrait post-production basics.
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20157 min20-part Product Photography course91 CQ
This course covers photographer Phillip McCordall's specialty—product and still life photography. Learn the best methods for photographing products, including jewelry, food, electronics, and cars.
with Phillip McCordallThis course covers photographer Phillip McCordall's specialty—product and still life photography. Learn the best methods for photographing products, including jewelry, food, electronics, and cars.
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1276 min12-part Night Photography course44 CQ
Looking to acquire in-depth knowledge of studio lighting techniques? Follow along with McCordell Photography and discover how to implement professional and versatile techniques with ease!
with Phillip McCordallLooking to acquire in-depth knowledge of studio lighting techniques? Follow along with McCordell Photography and discover how to implement professional and versatile techniques with ease!
Other Lessons by Phillip McCordall
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5 minComposition lesson3 CQ
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.
with Phillip McCordallIn 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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9 minComposition lesson5 CQ
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.
with Phillip McCordallIn 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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7 minComposition lesson4 CQ
Review a few factors you should consider before buying an external flash for your DSLR. Covered are features like price, automatic zoom, and recharging speeds.
with Phillip McCordallReview a few factors you should consider before buying an external flash for your DSLR. Covered are features like price, automatic zoom, and recharging speeds.
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8 minComposition lesson5 CQ
In this lesson, explore lens options for Canon and Nikon cameras, and learn the difference between a full frame and small sensor camera lens.
with Phillip McCordallIn 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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8 minComposition lesson5 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to set up and use an external flash to get the best photos possible. Also covered are essential photography lighting accessories.
with Phillip McCordallIn this lesson, learn how to set up and use an external flash to get the best photos possible. Also covered are essential photography lighting accessories.
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10 minComposition lesson6 CQ
In this lesson, learn everything you need to know about flash. Review the internal popup flash, external flash options, and flash photography accessories.
with Phillip McCordallIn this lesson, learn everything you need to know about flash. Review the internal popup flash, external flash options, and flash photography accessories.
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7 minComposition lesson4 CQ
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.
with Phillip McCordallJourney 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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11 minComposition lesson6 CQ
In this photography lesson, learn how to use a long exposure flash technique that incorporates light, color, and movement in a studio photo shoot.
with Phillip McCordallIn this photography lesson, learn how to use a long exposure flash technique that incorporates light, color, and movement in a studio photo shoot.
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5 minAdobe Suite lesson3 CQ
As a photographer, you probably know how to clone in Adobe Photoshop. But do you know the extent of what the clone source tool can do for your image? Find out!
with Phillip McCordallAs a photographer, you probably know how to clone in Adobe Photoshop. But do you know the extent of what the clone source tool can do for your image? Find out!
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10 minPhotography lesson6 CQ
Professional photographer Phillip McCordall breaks down the differences between and benefit of the two ways your camera saves a file: RAW and JPEG.
with Phillip McCordallProfessional photographer Phillip McCordall breaks down the differences between and benefit of the two ways your camera saves a file: RAW and JPEG.