
Welcome to The Joys of Photography.
Recognise great light and how to use it to create stunning images. Understand how colour and contrast change throughout the day and how to get the best from the blue hour, sunrise/sunset, the golden hour, midday sun and overcast days.
Take your camera off automatic and achieve perfectly exposed images by changing your shutter speed, aperture or ISO.
Master simple composition adjustments to make your images look professional, whatever your vision.
Includes shooting from different viewpoints, leading lines, framing, where to place your subject and the rule of thirds.
Understand how to bring your photos to life and draw people into your image.
Master shutter speed and aperture settings to open up a world of creativity.
Set your shutter speed to freeze time or achieve beautiful motion blur.
Understand Depth of Field to make your subject stand out from a background of colour and light or achieve complete sharpness throughout your whole image.
Understand that each lens tells a story in a different way and how to choose the right one for the job.
Creating an atmosphere where our subject feels relaxed enough to be themselves.
You can do it!
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.
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.