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The Joys of Photography
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The Joys of Photography

Finally! A Lifetime of knowledge from a Professional Photographer will change the way you take photos forever.
Created byDebbie Rowe
Last updated 7/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • In just over 1 hour, you will learn life-changing essential photographic techniques, practice your skills and start capturing professional shots.
  • You will understand how natural light creates stunning images and learn to shoot in any conditions
  • You will understand why we have different f-nos and shutter speeds and learn how to use them to achieve amazing shots
  • You will be shown 10 steps to creating an image including: What height to hold the camera; Leading lines; The rule of thirds; Where to place your subject & more
  • You the know personality traits of the wide angle, standard and telephoto lens, so you can tell your story in your own way
  • You will think like a photographer and take great photos instinctively
  • You will know how to draw people into your image to tell a story
  • You will master the fundamentals of photography and take professional photos whatever your style
  • You will live your best photographic life

Course content

9 sections9 lectures1h 8m total length
  • Introduction3:43

    Welcome to The Joys of Photography.

Requirements

  • The Joys of Photography is a course for life. It is designed to teach beginners the complete fundamentals of photography and to give professional advice to advanced photographers to inspire them to take their creativity to the next level.
  • Suitable for photographers with DSLR, Compact Digital Cameras or Camera Phones.
  • Everyone is welcome.

Description


Unleash your Creative Vision! - The Joys of Photography Course


Photographer Debbie Rowe is often quizzed about her recipe for great shots. And the secret? ​The world-class industry expert, whose work has been published in magazines and organisations including The Sunday Times Travel Magazine, The Times The Independent, The Royal Society, Empire Magazine & Discovery, Debbie unveils the simple truth: understanding light, composition and your subject reign supreme over expensive gadgets or complex techniques.

​This labour of love is the result of Debbie summarising foolproof ways to capture the perfect photograph, every time, against the odds and whatever the weather or light. It contains accurate, concise and creative techniques that she uses daily and is delivered in a way that is easy to understand and will get you thinking like a photographer.

Whether you're a beginner or want to take your skills to the next level - Now, you have the opportunity to discover the secrets behind world-class photography! In just over 1 hour, learn life-changing essential photographic techniques, practice your skills and start capturing professional shots.


The lessons include:


1. Understanding Light

What a difference great light makes and how to pick the best time of day to shoot for your subject, including: The Blue Hour, The Golden Hour, Midday & Grey days.


2. Exposure Made Simple

How exposure works. Why we have shutter speeds, apertures & ISO and how exposure can change your photographic life.


3. 10 Steps to Great Composition

Composition techniques that will make your images look professional, whatever your photographic style, including: The rule of thirds, framing, leading lines and shooting from different heights and viewpoints.


4. A Picture is Worth 1000 Words

How to draw people into your image and visually tell a story.


5. Creative Exposure Settings

Master Shutter Speed & Aperture. How depth of field and different shutter speeds can transform your photography forever.


6. Choosing Your Lens

Your Camera Bag is like your tool box, each lens has it's unique personality. Learn which one is right for the job!


7. How to Get the Best From Your Subject

How to create an environment where our subject feels safe and relaxed enough to be themselves.

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Whats in store for you?

  • Learn essential professional photography techniques.

  • Hone your skills with hands-on practice.

  • Start creating stunning visuals.

  • 7 On-demand modules available year round.

  • Lifetime access to the course.

Why Choose Beyond Basics?

  • Significant and engaging content.

  • Convenient, flexible, and accessible from anywhere.

  • Unleash your creativity in just over an hour!


Enroll Today and Ignite Your Photographic Passion!

Success comes through action, practise and having the right information. This course encourages you to live your best photographic life.


Who this course is for:

  • Enthusiastic photographers, with any level of experience, who want to produce consistently great photographs.
  • Students about to embark on a photographic course who want a clear understanding of all thefundamentals of photography
  • Anyone who want to shoot professional looking photographs.
  • Photographers who want to take their photography to the next level.
  • People interested in learning about Aperture, Shutter Speeds, ISO, The Golden Hour, The Blue Hour, Depth of Field, The Rule of Thirds, Leading Lines & More.
  • People interested in learning about Lenses and why we choose them; Where to stand to take a photo and at what height, How to tell a Story with your Photography, How to think like a Photographer & How to Relax your Model..