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Portrait Photography Using Available Light: Learn How to Take Great People Pics... In No Time: Overview
Learn how to capture memorable portraits without sophisticated lighting equipment. In this 4-week online course, photographer and writer Ibarionex R. Perello will show you how to make your subject the focus of successful portraiture.

Posing and Portraiture Techniques: Learn Portrait Photography Online, In Your Own Home: Overview
Start producing dynamic portraits in just a few weeks. Learn how to pose your subject, work with light and backgrounds, and make creative use of flash and focal length. Photographer, writer, and editor Ibarionex Perello shares posing tips and great ways to capture emotion-filled candids.

Discover Pro Tips for Great Exposure: First Step. Take This Online Photography Course: Overview
In this exciting four-week course, you’ll learn how to express your own personal vision by exposing images correctly at the time you shoot them. You’ll learn why it’s important to take control of your exposures, how to decipher your camera’s metering modes, and how to deal with challenging exposure situations. The instructor is Lynne Eodice, former features editor for Petersen’s PHOTOgraphic magazine, and author of Photos That Inspire Photo Workshop. You’ll have the opportunity to shoot interesting assignments each week, and Lynne will be on hand to give you helpful feedback.

Learn All You Need to Know about Stock Photography: First Step. Take This Online Photography Course: Overview
This course will teach you how you can make part-time or full-time income with your photography in a stock photo agency. Learn which photos sell the most, find out what types of concept photos agencies want, and get the scoop on model releases, royalty free photos versus rights managed, microstock companies, working with models, and pricing. With top pro Jim Zuckerman’s informative and instructive critiques, you will be guided to turn your passion for photography into a royalty income. Once your pictures start selling, you will achieve something that few people enjoy – you will love your job.

Take the Mystery Out of Flash Photography: First Step. Take This Online Photography Course: Overview
Understand your flash and learn how to use it creatively in this online photography course. Master photographer and author Jim Zuckerman takes the mystery and insecurity out of flash photography. Learn the techniques and get your photos critiqued by a professional!

Techniques of Natural Light Photography: Learn How to Create Truly Stunning Photography Online: Overview
Learn how to photograph in the best light. In this 4-week online class taught by famed author/photographer Jim Zuckerman, you will find out how to work like a pro with natural light. Explore light that can immediately transform your work, such as low-angled sunlight, moody light, backlighting, and window light.

Explore the Creative Use of Shutter Speed - Take a Class From a Pro: Overview
Learn how to create dazzling photos through the creative use of shutter speed. In this exciting 4-week online course - taught by pro photographer and author Doug Steakley - we will photograph a variety of subjects and shoot at various shutter or exposure speeds to see the differences. Fast exposures freeze the action, for example, while slower exposures allow subject motion to become soft or blurry. The class will also examine how aperture and ISO settings work together with shutter speeds to create different photographic effects.

Discover the Magic of F-stops: Choosing the Right Aperture - in an online photography course
Learn how to gain new power in your images through the understanding and choosing of lens aperture. In this 4-week online course, you will learn how to shoot for impact, to create images that grab viewers’ attention, that take your photography up a notch. You will learn how to work with your camera and see new images, all with the guidance of Rob Sheppard - an experienced digital photographer, writer, editor, and instructor.

Learn The Nikon D70-series Cameras in an Exciting Camera-Specific Online Photography Course: Overview
Master your Nikon D70 or D70s digital SLR camera and get your photos critiqued by professional photographer and Magic Lantern Guide author Simon Stafford. Derive the utmost from your camera by learning how to use the various features and functions to best effect.

Your Nikon D5000 Camera is a Creative Tool: Learn How to Use It for Great Photos... the Easy Way: Overview
Learn how to use the various features and functions of the Nikon D5000 to best effect. This unique 4-week online course - taught by photographer and author Simon Stafford - is devoted to this exciting new SLR camera - successor to the highly popular Nikon D60 and D80 camera models. This class will help you discover how to derive the most from your D5000 and, at the same time, increase your proficiency as a photographer.

Understand how to use the Nikon D7000 Camera: Your Online Photography School Awaits You: Overview
Learn how to use the various features and functions of the Nikon D7000 to best effect. This unique 4-week online course - taught by photographer and author Simon Stafford - is devoted to this exciting D-SLR camera - a "state of the art tool" in its class. This course will help you discover how to derive the most from your D7000 and, at the same time, increase your proficiency as a photographer.

Learn to Use the Nikon D80 Camera in an Online Photo Class: Overview
Learn how to use the Nikon D80's various features and functions to best effect. This unique 4-week online course - taught by photographer and author Simon Stafford - is devoted to this exciting new SLR camera - successor to the hugely successful D70-series cameras.

Learn to Use the Nikon D90 Camera in an Online Photo Class: Overview
Learn how to use the cool features and functions of the Nikon D90 to best effect. This unique 4-week online course - taught by photographer and author Simon Stafford - is devoted to this exciting digital SLR camera - successor to the wildly popular Nikon D80 camera.

Discover How to See, Control and Use Light - in an Online Photo Class: Overview
This course - taught by pro photographer Ibarionex Perello - is meant to reveal the "secret" of great photographers who creatively use the qualities of light (intensity, direction and color) to produce stunning and memorable photographs. You will also learn how to use the key features of your camera (exposure, white balance and ISO) to produce not only well-exposed images, but photographs that are dramatic, beautiful and memorable. It's a course that has the potential to transform what you do as a photographer.

Travel and Landscape Photography: Learn to Take Better Photos of Places - in an Online Photo Class: Overview
Imagine capturing glorious photos that will make you proud and make your friends drool with envy. In this 4-week online class, Denise Miotke shares her insights into what she looks for when photographing. You'll learn techniques for developing an artistic eye and for finding awesome images - whether you are on a trip or shooting in your own backyard. Her critiques will encourage and help move you forward with your photography. Plus, Denise will help you understand light so you can make the most of different times of day.

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Learn Beginning Photoshop Techniques for Photographers: Overview
Master the nuances of this powerful image-editing software. Do you find reading software manuals frustrating? Are you struggling to overcome the infamous learning curve that comes with Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements? Then join instructor and author Kathleen T. Carr, who is famous for her work with alternative, digital, and infrared photographic techniques. Kathleen delivers a great introduction to the program, and always excels at answering your questions and critiquing your photos.

Creative Light and Composition: Learn Photographic Composition and Use of Light Online : Overview
Team up with author / photographer Kerry Drager for this fun 8-week online photography course Creative Light & Composition. Go beyond snapshots and use professional field techniques to capture dynamic images of the great outdoors.

Developing Your Creative Artistic Vision: Online Photography Class: Overview
Learn new ideas for developing your creative artistic vision in your photography, without lifting a finger... well almost. Get online training from interactive lessons taught by world-renowned photographer Jim Zuckerman!

Digital Wedding Photography: Learn How in an Inspiring Photography Course: Overview
Would you like to capture great moments in the challenging and enjoyable world of digital wedding photography? In this online course, photographer Paul F. Gero will help you plan your wedding coverage and learn the tools and techniques to help you make great wedding photographs.

DSLR Features: Learn When and How to Use your DSLR Features: Overview
Learn when and how to use your DSLR features - such as different exposure and metering modes, autofocus and white balance settings, and more. Learn the ins and out of your digital SLR cameras, and get your photos critiqued by a professional!

Eight Steps to More Dramatic Photography: Take the First Step!: Overview
Transform your photography from mediocre to dramatic... in a matter of weeks. This course - taught by famed author/photographer Jim Zuckerman - delves into eight easy-to-understand steps that will definitely improve your ability to create better compositions, use color more effectively, and much more!

Learn Exposure and Processing Techniques with Adobe Lightroom: Overview
This 8-week course concentrates on making pictures in the field and what comes after. The better you expose and set up the image when you take it, the less work you have to do later when you process it in Adobe Lightroom. However, says instructor and Shutterbug magazine Editorial Director George Schaub, there’s no question that processing is how you put the final touch on an image. The aim is not to do fancy tricks or composites, but to get the best pictures you can in terms of light and dark tones, color, contrast and point of interest within the images.

Fine Art Flower Photography: Learn Flower Photography Online: Overview
You can get professional training on fine art flower photography from the comfort of your own home. Interact directly with world-class photographer Tony Sweet as you learn tricks for creating beautiful flower photography.

Learn the Fundamentals of Photography the Easy Way... at the Best Online Photography School : Overview
Begin to master the fundamentals of photography. It's easy! You can learn at all hours, getting interactive photo tutorials by world-class photographer Jim Zuckerman. Get essential techniques and get your photos critiqued by a seasoned professional.

Online Photography Course: Image Design: Revealing Your Personal Vision: Overview
Learn creative compositional techniques to move your photography to the next level. Join pro photographer Tony Sweet for this inspiring 8-week course guaranteed to jump start your photographic creativity!

Impact in Your Photographs: Learn How to Create The Wow Factor: Overview
Teaming up with world-class photographer, Rob Sheppard, you can learn to create strong impact in your photography! Learn photography techniques AND get your photos critiqued by a world-acclaimed professional!

Leveraging Layers: Learn How to Use Photoshop's Most Powerful Tool: Overview
Become a master of layers to create amazing results in Photoshop. Author and digital imaging specialist Richard Lynch shares all the techniques of leveraging layers - from the layers palette and all layer functions. Learn how today!

Making Money with Your Photography: An Online Photography Course That Will Change Your Life: Overview
Learn the tricks of the trade for making money with your photography. Professional photographer Jim Zuckerman personally shows you how and gives you critiques on your photos after each photography assignment!

Mastering the Digital Camera and Photography: An Online Photography Course: Overview
You can master the digital camera and master digital photography with Peter Burian - in the comfort of your own home... Peter gives you inspiring lessons, assignments, and critiques on your photography. Interact with the best, without leaving the house!

Learn Street Photography Techniques in the online course "Out and About with Your Camera": Overview
This fun course is about getting out and capturing memorable moments. In this course, taught by Susan and Neil Silverman, you will develop skills for thinking and reacting quickly to come up with winning photos. This class will motivate you, help you see your own surroundings with a fresh viewpoint, and improve your technical skills so you feel comfortable being "out and about" with your camera.

Perfect Digital Exposure: Learn Digital Photography and Exposure - Online, Anytime: Overview
How would you like to get perfect digital exposure every time you photograph? Learn how to handle every exposure situation with confidence. Join master photographer and author Jim Zuckerman for an exciting online adventure in Perfect Digital Exposure.

Learn Pro Techniques for Photographing Children and Babies - Online Course Overview
Would you love to learn to capture unique, creative, and exciting pictures of children? Instructor Vik Orenstein, the celebrated author of Creative Techniques for Photographing Children, will show you how to get great pictures of kids every time!

Learn photography from the comfort of your own home - online photography courses
Would you like to learn more about photography? Join us for an inspiring online photography course at BetterPhoto.com. Let us be your guide - our online courses are designed to help you master the art of photography.

Adobe Photoshop: Learn Creative Techniques in an Inspiring Online Photography Course: Overview
How would you like to create almost anything you can imagine using Adobe Photoshop? Join Jim Zuckerman as he shows you creative techniques such as how to make reflections, flawlessly composite photos, hand color black and white images, turn a photo into a painting, create silhouettes, use layer modes, and more.

Learn Advanced Photoshop Creative Techniques in an Inspiring Online Photography Course: Overview
Expand your creativity beyond your expectations with these advanced Photoshop techniques. In this 8-week online photography course, master photographer and author Jim Zuckerman will show you how to do advanced Photoshop techniques. Learn how to cut and paste the person or animal into a new environment. Learn how to place the moon, fireworks, or lightning into a night sky, how to create a duotone, use special brushes for simulating a painting, and more.

Learn to Think Outside the Box in this Creative Photoshop Online Course: Overview
Learn to turn your photos into unique and creative works of art using the step-by-step procedures outlined in this course. Understanding the commands in Photoshop is the easy part. The hard part is knowing what to do next. In other words, how can you be artistic with this knowledge? Join top pro Jim Zuckerman as he shares his insights, vision, and expert techniques.

Develop Your Photography Portfolio - Take A Photography Course with William Neill: Overview
Portfolio development in pro photography is just as important as your photography techniques. Learn how to put your very best foot forward, developing portfolios that display your finest photography. Outdoor Photographer columnist William Neill shares insightful lessons, challenging assignments, and invaluable critiques.

Self-Discovery in Photography: Learn the Artistic Side of Photography - Online: Overview
Where does your passion lie? Find out what you love to photograph, and how best to photograph it, all from the comfort of your own home. Learn the role of self-discovery in photography and get your photography critiqued by the very best in the business!

Studio Portrait Lighting: Learn How to Shoot Like a Master Portrait Photographer - Online: Overview
You can learn studio portrait lighting conveniently, from your home computer. Learn how to successfully light subjects in indoor, controlled studio environments. Vik Orenstein, successful professional photographer and celebrated author, will teach you how to use studio lights! What's more, she will individually critique your photos!

Start Mastering Exposure and Colr in the Photographer's Toolbox for Photoshop: Overview
Start getting the most out of your Photoshop software with exciting exposure and color-correcting techniques. In this 8-week online course by professional photographer and digital-darkroom specialist Lewis Kemper, you will learn the important lessons for controlling exposure and color correction techniques in the full version of Adobe Photoshop. NOTE: This fully interactive course features video lessons.

Get a Great Jump Start to Digital Photography: Learn Digital Photography Online, Anytime: Overview
Gain control and confidence in your digital photography - with both composition and exposure. This course is designed to help you appreciate the different functions, controls and options in the exciting digital dimension. We address good composition as well as the technical side and make the lessons fun and stimulating.

Learn How to Go Beyond the Basics in Understanding Digital Photography: Learn How to Photograph Online, Anytime: Overview
Learn Neil and Susan Silverman's favorite digital techniques for making eye-catching photographs. The Silvermans have spent over the past 10 years teaching film and digital workshops and are exciting to be able to bring you this fantastic course - all through the Internet. Whether you are considering transitioning to digital from a film-based camera, have been shooting with your digital camera for some time, or are totally new to digital photography... this is the course for you!

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