Learn how to be sensitive to light, one of the two main ingredients that go into making great photographs. In this 4-week online class - taught by famed author/photographer Jim Zuckerman - you will find out how to become a "pro" at working with natural light. You will learn to use natural light to take your images to the next level - to having them be seen as fine art. You will explore topics that will immediately transform your work, such as low-angled sunlight, moody light (fog, low clouds, and rain), backlighting, and window light.
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Steinar Kibsgaard
member since: 5/31/2006
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Rating:
5
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I must say - we learned the secrets of the best light. I have to thank Jim so much because he forced us to take photos of the same subject in different light - ....that will say go to the same place more than once the day, and that was hard work, but it payed off, and suddenly I began to get more attention about my photos at my photo-forum after I learned this;);)In a way I knew the secrets - have read it, but NOT learned it, but as mentioned: Jim really forced us to try it out and experience the difference ourselves - to compare it, and W A U - I will never shoot in midday anymore. The difference is night and day.
5/1/2009 1:58:15 PM
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Pam L. Bycraft
member since: 10/9/2008
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
This is a great course from a fantastic instructor. I learned lots about using natural lighting.
4/5/2009 6:02:56 AM
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Beate Dalbec
member since: 2/17/2008
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
I really enjoyed this class. It made me use some lighting situations which I sofar had not considered. Jim's critiques where to the point and constructive. It is certainly helpful to see the pictures of all the other students and read their critiques also. I am looking forward to taking more courses in the future.
4/2/2009 2:09:42 PM
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Dawn Owens
member since: 9/26/2008
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
Jim was a wonderful instructor and so quick to answer every question I sent.
11/29/2008 8:05:36 PM
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Shelia Earl
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Shelia's Gallery
searlphotography.com
member since: 7/30/2008
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Rating:
5
out of 5
I learned so much from this course and the instructor was always prompt in answering questions. I enjoyed and learned from the other students in the class, as well. A great course!! I definitely intend to take more courses from BetterPhoto. Shelia
10/1/2008 8:10:20 AM
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Kiril D. Kirkov
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Kiril's Gallery
kirilkirkovphotography.com
member since: 7/30/2006
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Rating:
5
out of 5
How to use "the natural lighting"? Jim gives such a good answers , regarding all the aspects of nature photography. I am happy to be Jim's student , and can't wait to continue with my lessons ! Kiril
6/25/2008 1:56:37 AM
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Cheryl A. Gould
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Cheryl's Gallery
member since: 1/30/2008
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Rating:
5
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This was my 2nd class with Jim and I am looking forward to the 3rd (and 4th, 5th, and 6th!). He is so positive, supportive and enthusiastic.
4/27/2008 9:07:42 AM
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Marcy Ugstad
member since: 4/3/2006
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Rating:
5
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Jim is a fantastic instructor - gives good suggestions, constructive criticism and is always there to answer student's questions. Topics in course were interesting, challenging, and full of good tips for taking better photos and learning to see different types of light. This has been one of the best courses I've taken at Better Photo and would highly recommend this intstructor (Jim Zuckerman) and this course to anyone wanting to improve their photography skills. I plan to take many more courses from Jim and also other courses at Better Photo.
7/7/2007 8:44:29 AM
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Cheryl Kolus
member since: 12/10/2002
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Rating:
3.5
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I enjoyed this class and Jim's critiques. The class forced me to experiment and use my flash, which I really needed to do. However, I feel that the lessons could have used more detail. I found myself reading them over and over again to pull out what I needed to know to do the assignments, and sometimes I was still unsure. There will always be questions, I know, and Jim was very good about answering them, but I think a little more info up front in the lessons would help a lot.
3/12/2007 11:21:58 AM
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Suzanne Hull
shdigitalart.com
member since: 11/25/2005
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
Jim is my favorite teacher at Better Photo, and the closest thing I have to a mentor....I finally learned enough about flash in this course to at least experiment with on and off-camera flash...I still have a bit of an avoidance with flash, but this introduction to the basics has helped.
3/11/2007 9:12:04 PM
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Nancy Miz.
member since: 12/13/2006
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Rating:
4
out of 5
I think Jim was an excellent instructor. I really appreciated his critiques. I don't think his travel affected the flow of the class at all. For me I found the first 5-6 classes very beneficial. I do think under requirements an off-camera flash should be listed. I would really like to do a course to learn about my flash. I found the last two classes not detailed enough to really understand the use of flash. I would love to do another class with Jim.
3/9/2007 6:11:14 AM
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