The Ultimate Guide to Freelance Photography
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OVER 400+ videos, 50+ HOURS OF PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAINING
Welcome to the Ultimate Guide to Freelance Photography, the only photography course you need to become an amazing photographer. With some of my course ratings at 4.8, including several best-selling courses, this course is designed for YOU if you want to be a better photographer creating amazing images. And while this course has something for every photographer, no experience is required!
With 50+ hours of training, this course will teach you the art and technique of photographing a wide range of subjects including landscapes, adventure, people, architecture, products, businesses, and more. It must be the most comprehensive photography course on the web, and you will have all the tools you need to start a photography business, if you wish, and learn how to process in Lightroom and Photoshop, learn ways to dig into your creative mind and build images that WOW people and clients.
Master the Art of Photography
Today, there are photography courses everywhere, but none like this one with such in-depth tutorials on subjects that many photography educators don’t understand. If your desire is to start a photography business or just enjoy photography, this course is loaded with insight from a photographer who has worked in the profession for 35+ years.
While many of these tutorials were filmed as the photo session occurred, some couldn’t be filmed and are illustrated with 3D lighting diagrams, so you know exactly what light was used, where it was positioned, and the lighting effect that was created.
In this course you will learn:
· How to fully master your camera, lenses, and accessories
· How to master photography fundamentals: shutter speed, aperture, ISO, menus, and more
· How to master creative strobe lighting for all your subjects
· How to photograph portraits, places, architecture, corporations, products, and more
· How to be an expert on lighting with wireless flash
· How to set up your business if that is your plan
· How to be a creative and in-demand photographer
Learn about clients, portfolios, marketing, and making money.
· How to find clients
· How to plan an awesome portfolio website
· How to market your business
· How to master self-promotion
· How to price for profit
· How to market and sell your photography
This is the most complete online training in freelance photography!
This photography course has all the tools you need to meet the demands photographers experience every day. But what makes this program uniquely different is that many of the photo examples used in the course are from real-world photoshoots, on real assignments, and photographed for real clients. If we did not shoot it for a client, we shot it for ourselves and this course, so you can see exactly how we did it.
This course covers everything a passionate photographer might want to photograph:
· Nature, Landscapes, Night Sky, & Long Exposure
· Portraiture: Studio and Location
· Products: Studio and Location
· Architecture and Real Estate
· Corporate
· Advertising
· Fashion and Beauty
· Travel and Adventure
· Lifestyle
· Editorial
· Stock
· Lightroom and Photoshop
Improve your photography skills today and be in demand tomorrow!
This Freelance Photography course was created as an in-depth, accelerated, and intensive program to meet the needs of aspiring photographers who wish to work in photography. It is a demanding business, requiring a precise set of skills and knowledge of creative and technical processes, and is designed to take photographers of all skill levels from novices to pros with an inspiring portfolio of images. And this course could save you thousands and thousands of dollars on tuition when compared to photography college.
I will help you how to start a photography business (if you want) and nurture your passion for image-making.
If your plan is a photography business, this course shows you how to budget for your studio, create marketing materials, design a portfolio, determine your photography rates, bid on jobs, price stock photography, find clients, seek a stock photo agency, and a lot more. By the end of this course, you will be trained and have learned enough to go out and compete as a photographer.
You will be trained to build a portfolio website of amazing images and live the dream you have been visualizing.
You only need a DSLR camera, a tripod, a few lights, and a passion for getting started. Simply watch the intro video for examples of what is covered.
Sign up today and enjoy instant access to:
· over 400 videos
· Section assignments
· Downloadable cheat sheets
· and you can expect many more video updates on cool and interesting techniques.
Who’s the Instructor?
There are many courses on how to be an amazing photographer, but how many are taught by professionals who have decades-long careers working as a photographer?
I was formally trained at Brooks Institute in the 1980s and have worked every day since. I have photographed for Fortune 500 companies, been published in countless magazines (YES, you’ve heard of many), had over 1000 pictures in calendars, and photographed Hollywood actors, pro athletes, politicians, hotels, well-known products, real estate, and more people, places, and things than I can recall.
I have taught photo workshops across the USA and the Middle East. Founded two stock photo agencies and sold thousands of my own stock photos. I love to teach and want to ensure you succeed and love photography as much as I do.
You can trust me to teach you photography!
And this is important: You get full unlimited access to this course forever including all future video lectures!
And in case you did not know, Udemy has an unconditional 30-day money-back guarantee and it is not your standard guarantee. It’s my promise to you that you will have the needed information to succeed as a photographer.
See what my course subscribers say:
HAPPY STUDENTS SAY:
I’ve spent countless hours scouring through YouTube videos only to learn some of what the first few videos of this course covers. 5 stars!! Nicholas A.
This has been one of the best photography courses I have taken. There is about 50 hours of content and they are all relevant. Guy A.
Charlie, I would like to thank you for sharing your expertise with me throughout this course. When I finish a photoshoot or finish retouching a photo in Photoshop, I am amazed at how much I have learned. A year ago I could not have imagined that I would have experienced so much.
Best regards,
Lidia
I asked my friend Sarah to model for me to practice my lighting. The gym she goes to saw the pictures and asked me to shoot one for an ad, which is a before and after-shot of Sarah. If I hadn’t taken this course, I would have never had this opportunity! Thanks, Charlie! Karen B. (Canada)
Charlie, Thanks for your support, this was a great course! Being really honest, it’s my biggest dream to open my own studio. Now, I have to still learn, but I’m looking for possibilities for doing it. Mostly I’m interested in creating shots of people or models. Once more, thanks for your course.
Ivana K. (Czech Republic)
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Whats in this Course?00-2
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Why I love Being a Pro Photographer
See why I feel professional photography is the career of a lifetime.
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What Makes Great Photography?
In this video lecture, we will cover the concepts behind great photography and explore what's in this course.
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Teaching Tools I will Use in This Course
Todays technologies have created amazing teaching tools and I explain how I will use them in this course.
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Welcome to this Section on Digital Cameras and Lenses
Welcome to this section on cameras, lenses, and accessories.
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Exploring the dSLR Camera
In this video lecture, we explore the camera and its basic functions.
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Introduction to Auto Focus and Drive Mode Settings
In this video lecture, we look at focus and ways to use auto-focus.
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Exploring Camera Menus
Exploring the cameras menu items
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A Close Up Look at the LCD Panel
The cameras LCD panel has many features and we will cover them and offer tips on settings.
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Camera Shooting and Scene Modes
Shooting modes control how the camera functions and is important, so we will explore which modes are best for which types of photography.
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Camera Resolution and Sensor Size
This lecture covers sensors and camera resolution. And includes a print size chart for download.
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Looking at Lenses
There are many lenses available and we explore in this video lecture, the difference in lens speed and perspective of different focal lengths.
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Accessories: Things You Might Want in Your Camera Bag
There are many accessories that can be invaluable for photography. So we explain a few that maybe you did not think of.
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More Accessories: Things You Might Want in Your Camera Bag
Some accessories you may not think of are included here.
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More accessories? Yep and we will show them to you.
More accessories? Yep and we will show them to you.
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Your Assignment: LensesDownload this PDF for some ideas on practice exercise
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What's in this Section on Photography Fundamentals
Welcome to this section on the Fundamentals of Photography
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Mastering Shutter Speed
In this video lecture we look at shutter speed and how it works.
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Using Shutter Speed for Creative Effects
Shutter speed is part of the creative triangle and we will explore different ways shutter speed can create special effects.
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Shutter Speed Controls How Your Subject is Captured
In this video lecture, we continue looking at ways that shutter speed can imply motion or stillness in your subjects.
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Mastering the Aperture
Aperture is not only a key part of the Exposure Triangle but also the Creative Triangle
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Digging Deep into Depth of Field
Depth of Field is one of the major tools available in creative photography.
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Expanding on Depth of Field Techniques
Depth of Field is a creative tool that allows you to convey your creativity when capturing photographs.
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Pushing Depth of Field to the Limit
Now that you understand depth of field, we push the limits in this video lecture.
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RAW vs JPEG! What should you use?
In this video lecture, we provide a clear case on why you should shoot RAW for optimum digital files.
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Understanding White Balance
Not all light is the same color, so this video lecture provides detailed information on lighting color and how to photograph in it.
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Practice Exercise: White Balance
Please download the PDF.
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Your Assignment: Shutter Speed
Download this PDF for some ideas on practice exercises.
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What's in this Section of Understanding Exposure
Welcome to this section on understanding exposure.
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The Exposure Triangle
The exposure triangle includes three things that work hand in hand to achieve proper exposure. We will tell you all about them.
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How to Get Correct Expsoures
Correct exposure is important when capturing digital photographs and this lecture shows you how to get perfect exposures.
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Dynamic Range
This video explores dynamic range, the ratio between the brightest and darkest parts of an image, from pure black to brightest white.
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Histograms: A Beginners Guide
The histogram is powerful for obtaining precise exposures.
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Why You Should Expose to the Right
This lectures defines the strategy of exposing to the right.
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Practice Exercises: Exposure Triangle
Try some of these practice exercises on the exposure triangle.
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Practice Exercise: Exposure
Download this PDF on exposure
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Practice Exercises: Histogram
Try some of these practice exercises on histograms.
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Your Assignment: Perfect Exposure
Download this assignment PDF on exposure.
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See what's in this Section.
This section will cover creative photography and thoughts and processes surrounding the idea of creativity.
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Searching for Creativity
Here we dig deep into the concepts of creative photography.
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Intro to Photographic Composition
This lecture introduces you to compositional concepts and techniques.
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Composition: Centering and Lines
This lecture explores the visual techniques for creating effective compositions.
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Creative Techniques for Winning Compositions
This video lecture continues the journey exploring effective composition strategies.
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The Isolate & Illustrate Technique
This video lecture gives you an idea of how to Isolate or Illustrate your subjects and scenes.
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Photography is All About Light
This lecture digs deep into different typs of light and how to find the best light for your subject.
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How to Master Lighting
This lecture digs deep into different types of light and how to find the best light for your subject.
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Your Assignment: Composition
Try some of these practice exercises on composition.
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Your Assignment: Lighting
Practice these exercises on lighting.
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See What's in This Section.
Welcome to this section on flash
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Introduction to Flash Photography
This lecture provides and introduction to the value of flash in photography.
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Flash Concepts and Techniques
Here we cover flash concepts and techniques.
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Applying Light From a Flash
This lecture shows you how to add light to subjects that need a little more.
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Using Flash for a Variety of Subjects
Flash is a great tool for a variety of subjects.
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Quick Tip: Using Bounce Flash at a Family Gathering
Using direct flash at your subjects can create a flat quality of light that can be harsh in appearance. Bounce flash can be a better solution while photographing indoors. In this Quick Tip, I demonstrate the simplicity of using bounce flash at a family reunion.
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Demonstration of Canon 600EX-RT Radio Triggered Flash.
This video lecture gives you an introduction to the Canon 600EX-RT flash unit and the flash head and exterior sensors. From here you should be able to compare to your flash for comparable functions.
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Demonstration of Canon 600EX-RT Radio Triggered Flash Pt 2
This video lecture explores the various flash modes from ETTL to M, Multi, and more.
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Demonstration of Canon 600EX-RT Radio Triggered Flash Pt 3
This video demonstrates multi-flash, flash exposure compensation, and LCD symbols.
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Demonstration of Canon 600EX-RT Radio Triggered Flash Pt 4
This video lecture demonstrates how to use manual flash range and range points.
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Demonstration of Canon 600EX-RT Radio Triggered Flash Pt 5
In this video lecture you will learn how to change flash range with ISO, high speed sync, rear curtain, and external flash metering.
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Demonstration of Canon 600EX-RT Radio Triggered Flash Pt 6
This video lecture covers external flash metering and the flash accessories like filters.
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Introduction to Wireless Flash
Wireless flash is a powerful alternative to strobe lighting and on-camera flash and in this lecture, we will introduce you to some of the options.
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Alternative Triggers for Wireless Flash
There are many wireless triggers available and this lecture looks at cheaper options to fire your wireless flash.
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Alternative Triggers for Wireless Flash Pt 2
Introduction to wireless flash.
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Setting Up Canon 580EXII for Infra-Red Wireless Signal
Learn how to set up the menus for the Infra-Red wireless signal. Hopefully, this helps you set up the same infrared triggering on your flash brand.
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Setting Up The Nikon SB900 for Infra-Red Signal
Learn how to set up the menus for the Inra-Red wireless signal.
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Wireless Flash With the Canon 600EX-RT Pt 1
Learn how to set up the Canon 600EX RT for wireless flash.
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Wireless Flash With the Canon 600EX-RT Pt 2
Learn how to set up the Canon 600EX RT for wireless flash Pt 2.
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Wireless Flash With the Canon 600EX-RT Pt 3
Learn how to set up the Canon 600EX RT for wireless flash pt 3.
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Wireless Flash With the Canon 600EX-RT Pt 4
Learn how to set up the Canon 600EX RT for wireless flash pt 4.
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Wireless Flash With the Canon 600EX-RT Pt 5
Learn how to set up the Canon 600EX RT for wireless flash pt 5.
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Wireless Flash with Yongnuo Flashes
Yongnuo is a manufacturer of low-cost flashes and this lecture is a demonstration of how they work.
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More on Wireless Flash Techniques
See how wireless flash was used in these assignments and stock photo shoots.
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Your Assignment: Flash
Try these exercises on flash photography.
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Free download: Flash Pocket Guide
You are welcome to download the FREE Pocket Guide that sells with my eBook; Outdoor Flash Photography. This pocket guide helps with setup and techniques for outdoor photographers using flash. Please note that this guide references the Canon 580-EXII and the Nikon SB900 flash units only. While there are MANY flashes brands and models out there, it's not feasible to obtain every brand of flash and create a pocket guide for each. You can easily translate the approaches demonstrated in this guide with your specific flash unit.
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See What's in This Section.
This section is on nature photography.
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Intro to Landscape and Nature Photography
There are many compositional techniques and lighting approaches for landscape photography and we will explore them in this lecture.
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Composition and Lighting for Nature Photography Pt 2
There are many compositional techniques and lighting approaches for landscape photography and we will explore them in this lecture.
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Composition and Lighting for Nature Photography Pt 3
There are many compositional techniques and lighting approaches for landscape photography and we will explore them in this lecture.
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Composition and Lighting for Nature Photography Pt 4
There are many compositional techniques and lighting approaches for landscape photography and we will explore them in this lecture.
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Composition and Lighting for Nature Photography Pt 5
There are many compositional techniques and lighting approaches for landscape photography and we will explore them in this lecture.
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Waterfall Photography
See how I photographed Fern Rock Falls in Oregon
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Winter Photography Tips Pt 1
Winter photography can be challenging and this lecture explains the problem and solution.
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Winter Photography Tips Pt 2
Winter photography can be challenging and this lecture explains the problem and solution.
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Your Assignment: Landscape Photography
Here is a PDF on Landscape Photography
