Certified Better Photographer
Whether you are looking to start your own photography business, sell stock photos or lead photography workshops, if you want to succeed in a competitive photography market, you need to keep up with new technology and continually improve your expertise and skills.
The BetterPhoto certification program is recognized as having the most respected and successful professional instructors with precise lessons that will improve your performance. The Certified Better Photographer program will hone your craft. Skills you master in the CBP program will set you apart from the rest.
When your potential clients are considering a photographer, the BetterPhoto Certification Program will indicate value and transfer more of their confidence to you. Completion of our core courses will demonstrate your knowledge and skills with credible recognition. Our challenging testing qualifications architected by industry leaders provides additional proof of your level of mastery.
Established in 1996, BetterPhoto was the first to teach photography online and remains the worldwide leader in online photography education.
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Certified Better Photographer (CBP)
Value of BetterPhoto Certification (CBP) 
Recognized as the worldwide leader in online photography education, BetterPhoto.com introduces the CERTIFIED BETTER PHOTOGRAPHER Program. This certification process is an investment in yourself and your photography.
- Demonstrates your commitment to photography excellence
- Instills confidence, allowing you to say, "I am a photographer"
- Rewards your efforts with credit and credentials
- Enhances your creative image
- Reflects personal achievement and prestige
- Offers greater recognition from peers
- Establishes mastery of your craft
Advanced (ACBP)
Value of Advanced Certified Better Photographer (ACBP) 
- Course path with 32 weeks of instruction
- Upper-level courses covering more advanced concepts
- Take your photography to an exciting new level
- Get valuable feedback by pro photographers
- Interesting and constructive discussions with your peers
- Examination (conducted by a pro photographer/instructor) to allow you to demonstrate Advanced-level skills
- After passing the final exam, you'll receive the ACBP Certificate, which proudly promotes your advanced skill level
Master (MCBP)
Value of Master Certified Better Photographer (MCBP) 
- Course path with 32 weeks of instruction
- Top-level courses to take your photographer to the master level
- Among the course options are classes that cover specific business techniques for becoming a pro photographer.
- Get valuable and motivating feedback by pro photographers
- Interesting and constructive discussions with your peers
- Examination (conducted by a pro photographer/instructor) to allow you to demonstrate Masters-level skills
- After passing the final exam, you'll receive the MCBP Certificate, which shows that you have achieved the top level of certification
Achieving Certification
Certified Better Photographer Examination
After all CBP course requirements are completed, individuals may upload images for review and complete a comprehensive exam. The exam is designed to assess the individual's overall knowledge of the photography core concepts.
The BetterPhoto Certification Program uses professional photographers for preparing and scoring in the examination process.
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- Go to www.betterphoto.com
- Enter your e-mail address and password at the top right of the page.
- Click on Sign in
- In the Member Center tabs, click on My Courses
- Your completed course credits and credit requirements will appear
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Contact Information
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In a Nutshell
Completion of 32 credits
- 4-four week courses= 16 credits
- 2-eight week courses= 16 credits
Final Exam conducted by a professional photographer/instructor
Passing grade of 80% on Exam
Submission of 20 photos demonstrating understanding of core concepts and photography techniques.
Majors available after completion of Basic Certification:
- Nature & Landscape Photography
- Photographing People
- Photoshop
For more information about Photography Style Majors - email our team: moc.otohpretteb@noitacifitrec
Here's how it works | watch a quick video of how our courses work
- Courses start the first Wednesday of every month - As soon as you sign up, you receive your first lesson in 60 seconds!
- Lessons are sent by email and also available in your Campus Square online classroom
- Your instructor sends you a survey to find out where you're at and what your goals are.
- Classmates introduce themselves in Campus Square and share as much or as little about their journey to get to know one another. This is where the fun begins - meet fellow students from all over the world.
- Motivating Assignments will get you out shooting
- Assignment images are critiqued by your instructor and viewed by classmates. This way, everyone learns from one another
- Your Course Campus Square is a safe, private forum where you can ask questions, get advice and enjoy the comaraderie of people who share your love of photography.
- If you ever have questions, our friendly staff is available by email anytime, or by phone toll free Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm
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What You Get
- Weekly lessons sent by email
- Campus Square online classroom
- Motivating assignments to get you out shooting
- Active forum for posting questions for your instructor
- Simple steps to follow for uploading images
With your courses you will:
- Gain a command of choosing ISO settings, and make strong creative decisions.
- Fine-tune your images by accurately using F-stops and shutter speeds.
- Learn how to see the way the camera does, including composition, rule of thirds, and other ways to improve your "eye."
- Learn tips and techniques for shooting your favorite subjects, including lighting and lens choices.
- How to use the camera’s LCD for better photos.
- Improve your exposure right now.
- Quick steps to using light for dramatic results.
- Working with white balance for better pictures.
- Guides to composition: format, subject placement, lines, patterns, etc.
- Tools of composition: lens focal length, depth of field, tripod, etc.
- Near and far: framing, looking for alternate compositions, camera angle, details, etc.
- Light and time: form, texture, times of day, shutter speed, modifying light, etc.
Plus:
- Membership at BetterPhoto - enjoy all the benefits of membership!
- Exchange discussions and photo feedback in the lively BetterPhoto Forums
- Compete in the exciting monthly photography contest
- Support from friendly BetterPhoto staff
- Masters photographers get complimentary month in Masterpiece Membership
* Courses and instructors subject to change without notice.
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