Hello & welcome to my Lightroom CC Classic Workflow Made Easy System .  I've been a photographer for 27+ years and have 10+ years experience with Lightroom . I've created this Lightroom workflow course based off the same system I use to edit 500 photos per hour .  You'll learn exactly what I do and use the included worksheets + checklist to create YOUR own Lightroom workflow.  Plus, I'll provide pro tips for editing faster, streamlining your Library module workflow and much more. Your Lightroom Classic workflow will be completed via 5 simple steps... ------------------- STEP 1 The most important part of any Lightroom workflow consists of a solid Data Management workflow.  Without one, you risk losing ALL your photos , metadata and edits! Imagine losing ten's of thousands or hundreds of thousands of images.  Or losing edits you've done on thousands of images over the years.  This can be avoided by creating a Data Management workflow.  This is the first step for creating your workflow.  Do not pass go, do not collect $200, do not go to Step 2 until you've completed this step! Already have a Data Management workflow in place?  You may want to do the risk analysis before moving onto the other steps.  The risk analysis is designed to find any "leaks" in your current Data Management workflow .  With this data, you can then fill in the gaps for a complete Data Management Workflow. STEP 2 In this step, you'll learn how to configure Lightroom for a fast and productive workflow .  Plus, you'll learn the tools required for your Color Management workflow. Not creating a Color Management workflow can slow down your productivity.  Oh, and you'll be throwing money out the window too.  You'll learn the pitfalls of skipping this step and the tools needed for your Color Management workflow. STEP 3 This step provides you with everything you need for increasing your productivity in the Library Module!  Learn how creating your file and folder naming structure BEFORE using Lightroom is the key to your sanity. Plus, you'll learn how to use tags, like; stars, flags & labels .  Tips and suggestions for using each is provided.  Then, use the worksheet to develop your Library module workflow. Did you know adding keywords can help your images be found in Google images?  It's true.  I'll show you my images on the first page of Google , for keywords that I applied to my images.  Use keywords to be found by prospects and drive more traffic to your website . Then, you'll learn about 4 awesome presets to help streamline your workflow. Imagine applying your favorite edits, that you apply to all images, and then let Lightroom apply them for you automatically during import! I'll also share 2 types of edits every photo should get , regardless of your personal style, and how to create/apply this preset during import . STEP 4 This is the step you've been waiting for your entire life!  Well, maybe not that long.  But, this step will help you streamline your creative process to edit faster than you ever have before.  Once you're done with this step, you'll know all my pro secrets for editing 500 images per hour .  Take the 3 different editing workflow options (worksheets included) and use as a baseline for creating your own workflow. Plus, I'll share tips on all the editing panels and tools. Learn what each panel does and my recommendations for when to use in your workflow .  You'll also learn why it's important to edit in a specific order (if not, your productivity will take a hit). 1 of the most often asked questions by my students; Where do you start the editing process? Hint; it's not in Lightroom, Photoshop or any other editing software!  Hmmm... the secret is revealed in this Lightroom Workflow Made Easy course . STEP 5 The last step involves streamlining the process of sharing your images with the world; Exporting.  You'll need to export your images to post online or to place orders for print enlargements. You will need to export your files for use on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, your blog, for print and much more.  Each of which requires different settings prior to exporting. You'll learn how to create export presets.  This is a HUGE timesaver!  We'll go through all the different settings and create a preset for use on Facebook.  Then, you'll know how to create your own for any type of output. ------------------- Once you've completed this course you'll have a solid, fast and productive workflow for Lightroom!

Photography Masterclass is a complete and detailed photography training system that shows you the basic, core, essential, foundational principles every photographer must know in order to capture clean, well exposed, well composed, colorful, sharp, professional quality images. This step-by-step video course can teach any beginner how to go from “zero” to “hero” with their DSLR, as well as giving intermediate photographers a systematic overview of industry standard equipment and principles. The course is divided up into the following modules: 1. Mastering Your DSLR (2 Hours, 20 minutes) Master Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, Focus, White Balance, and Camera Modes. Understand what the buttons do on your camera and how to operate it. 2. Equipment (2 Hours, 30 Minutes) Know about the industry standard DSLRs, Lenses, Filters, Tripods, and other Accessories to have in your kit to take pro images. 3. Composition and Light (3 Hours, 35 Minutes) Discover the tried-and-true universal composition principles that make images stand-out and lighting set-ups for making flattering portraits. 4. Post-Production (4 Hours) Learn the best ways to edit images using Adobe® Lightroom® and Adobe Photoshop® software.

This photography course is aimed at beginners to help them on their photographic journey. Learning the whole of photography in one sitting is impossible, however with this foundation you will be well on your way. This course is aimed at anyone with a digital camera, be it a DSLR, mirrorless, bridge or point and shoot. Owning good equipment is only a small part of photography, without an in depth understanding of the craft, to become a master is near impossible. This course is designed for: -Beginners that have little to no experience and want to become a skilled photographer -People who are brand new to photography all together -Anyone looking to make a career in this fantastic art form You will learn the basic fundamentals of digital photography in this course, and get plenty of tips along the way. Here's some of what you will learn: -What questions you must ask yourself before purchasing new equipment. -Choosing the right image format and size -How to navigate your cameras menus. -What the three major setting in your camera are. ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed. -How and why you change these settings. -Exposure and exposure compensation. -The basics of how light affects your images. -Some compositional techniques to try. About the instructor: I have been a photographer for the past 15 years, and the last 3 of those I have dedicated to teaching others about this fantastic craft. I work as a photographic guide in South Africa, taking clients on safari and ensuring they nail their once in a lifetime images. I have been published many times in magazines, books and competitions, with the highlight being a finalist in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards in 2016.

Photography course for beginners masterclass. Perfect for all photography levels: Beginner - Advanced. DSLR photography. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Why should you take this photography course vs. others? Well, let my students tell you why... ///// WOW! This first testimonial (for this photography course) gave me goosebumps... ***** " I found that this photography course is quite in-depth for what I need at this point in time. I have now got a new found love for taking photos. Everywhere I go my camera goes and I am always looking at everything and anything from different angles to take a pic of. I never thought I would say this, but I now think that I want to start a photography business. I have always wanted to do something that I enjoy but have never found it, doing this photography course has made me see the light. It won't happen right away as I have much more to learn but it will happen and I will enjoy it. Thank you so much, Chris, for what you have taught many of us including me. You have made a massive impact on my life with what I have learned and now enjoy. " ~ Kelly Tait _________________________ ***** "Chris Parker is very easy to understand. He clearly explains difficult concepts with real-life comparisons . He organized this photography course very well and uses excellent visual aids and provides beautifully designed handouts to download. There is no wasted time in this course. Sometimes instructors ramble on, but not Chris. It is obvious he put a lot of thought into what he wanted to cover in each section. He stays on track and is engaging . He responds very quickly to QA section. He is very professional." ~ Dawn Lundblad _________________________ ***** " This is a great photography course whether you are a beginner or a semi beginner with some knowledge just needing a refresher course. It has lots of information not only provided but more importantly it is explained." ~ David Cangiolisi _________________________ ***** " It is going to help me tremendously. Already understanding things now that I couldn’t before. YEAH!" ~ Sheryl Sullivan _________________________ ***** "I enjoyed Chris Parker's Photography 101 course. While I do not consider myself a beginner, I did want to take a refresher and review some basic concepts that I never truly understood. Mr. Parker is a great instructor as he explains and illustrates the basic principles of photography clearly and concisely. I learned so much and gained the confidence to shoot if full manual mode. I look forward to taking more of his courses in the future!" ~ Joan DeMarco _________________________ ***** "The best explanation I have ever had! The best lesson!" ? ~ Kenny Chun ***** " I like the level of depth he goes into but also explains it clearly not assuming prior knowledge." ~ Ben Rae ***** " This is a great photography course whether you are a beginner or a semi-beginner with some knowledge just needing a refresher course. It has lots of information not only provided but more importantly it is explained. Chris Parker made this course / lesson not only easy to follow and understand but very educational. It kept your interest all through the entire course." ~ David Cangiolosi ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hello & welcome to my Photography 101 for beginners and aspiring pros. My name is Chris Parker and I've been a pro photographer for 30 years. Take your photography skills to the next level and take better photos with this photography 101 course. Photography is an art form and you'll learn the secret to taking better photos , every time .  Learn from a 30 year photography pro and discover my creative process for capturing stunning images. It doesn't matter what type of photography you're interested in. The photography techniques you'll learn can be applied to any type of photography ; landscape, weddings, newborn, commercial, product, food, portrait photography and much more. Or maybe you just want to be able to take better photos on your next vacation? You definitely will, once you learn the exact techniques I use. Plus, you'll learn real-world advice for deciding on the approach you want for YOUR creative vision .  Watch in-studio and on-location photography shoots and see my creative process in action... and I explain everything during the process too.  We'll then study the images to help re-enforce what you learn. Here's a (huge) list of all things you'll learn... Photography DSLR FUNdamentals.  Fundamentals don't have to be boring.  Understanding the fundamentals is key for a solid foundation in building your photography skills. Get ready to take your photography skills to the next level with Exposure.  In part 1, you'll learn the basics of each component that makes up the exposure.  You'll even learn something that is being mis-taught by other instructors. In part 2 of exposure, we'll take a deep dive into the Aperture.  Includes in-depth explanations to help you finally understand Aperture and all those pesky numbers.  You'll finally know which Aperture does what for your creative vision. In part 3 of exposure, we'll now take a deep dive into the Shutter Speed. You'll learn the creative options this camera setting provides, when to use a tripod (to avoid camera shake), how to freeze the action or create silky smooth water. In part 4 of exposure, we'll explore the ISO.  You'll learn all about the good and bad of this camera setting, how it actually works and when you might need to adjust this camera setting. The next two tutorials include my secret weapon and an often overlooked camera setting.  You'll learn how to use the secret weapon for perfect exposures.  Which means you'll be able to take back creative control from your camera and manually set your settings for the exact type of photo you want.  Simple and easy with this tool.  Guaranteed.  Next, you'll learn how to see light in a way you've never done before.  This too will help you creatively and save you time while editing in Lightroom or Photoshop (or any other software). Next, we'll take all that information and bring it together in a live studio demonstration .  We'll go over every camera setting we've learned and trouble shoot how to choose which one.  Then, we'll bring those photos into Lightroom to see how our selections effect the creative outcome.  Plus, I'll share additional photography examples of what you learned. It's now time to venture outside for another photography demonstration.  I'll share with you my creative decision process for choosing specific camera settings. We'll then bring those images into Lightroom for comparison. Finally, you'll learn how I edit images in Lightroom.  Plus, we'll take one of the outdoor shots and do a complete Classic Edit.  Plus, I'll provide some additional pro editing tips too. And you'll learn much more in this photography course... Get to know your camera... Getting to know the basics of your camera Focusing Modes - which ones to use and why Shooting Modes - which ones to use and why Drive Modes - when and why to use which ones Quality Modes - what they are and my recommend mode Metering Modes - the basics (explained in detail in the Exposure section) White Balance - what it is and my recommendation Get to know your photography lenses... New vs. Old - should you buy new or used?  Find out. Off Brand vs. Name Brand - should you buy name brand or Sigma, Tamron, etc..?  Find out. Parts of lenses - the different parts of your lens Focal length - learn what it is When to use which lens - learn to use which focal length when Cropped sensor - learn what it is and how to determine which lens to buy Types of lenses - learn the different types of lenses Prime lenses - learn why this is my favorite type of lens Zoom lenses - learn about the different types of zoom lenses Macro lenses - learn which one you should buy and why Fish eye lenses - learn why I returned this lens Tilt/Shift lenses - learn how to use this lens for creativity and/or for architecture Lens Baby lenses - learn about this cool, creative lens option Master & understand light... What is light & where does it come from Do you really know what light is? Visible light spectrum How your eyes see things and how they have color How your eyes see light vs. your camera The 3 behaviors of light Tones & dynamic ranges HDR photography basics Understand the 4 types of contrast Learn the 4 characteristics of light Master your camera settings to ditch auto & shoot  manually... Learn the exposure triangle and the missing element Master aperture for full creative control Master shutter speed for another creative option Truly understand and master ISO for achieving your creative vision Understand exposure and why it’s important to nail in-camera Learn 2 analogies (better than the exposure triangle) to help you master the 3 camera settings to shoot manually Learn a built-in (in your camera) secret tool to help you shoot manually and nail your exposure in-camera Learn about the exposure value and how to use for perfect exposures Composition... Learn what composition is and means Learn how to improve your photography with pro composition techniques Learn what the "rule of thirds" is and how to use it for better compositions the different elements that help with composition Aspect Ratio essentials the 7 "Ingredients" of Composition and much more I'll share with you everything you need to know about shooting manually.  By the end of this course, you'll be able to ditch Auto and shoot in Manual Mode. This photography course will start off with the basics of photography;  Understanding the Exposure Triangle.  We'll also go beyond the "triangle" and learn about it's limitations and why it's so complicated. Next up, learning about what an Aperture is, Shutter Speed and (the accurate and semi-technical - that most people don't teach - explanation of) ISO. Then, you'll learn an easier way to understand (photography) Exposure (say good-bye to the Exposure Triangle) with 2 different analogies.  At this point, you'll almost be ready to start shooting manually. But first, you'll learn about a cool tool in your camera - the Light Meter.  Plus, you'll learn about the Exposure Indicator (and EV).  Both will help you nail your Exposure in-camera.  Which will help elevate your photography skills to the next level. Once you've reached this point of the photography course, you'll begin practicing what you've learned: in Manual Mode! Throughout this photography classroom, there will be additional projects and supporting documents to help you understand (and retain) what you've learned about taking awesome photos. Photography course for photography beginners & aspiring pros.  Learn full creative photography control from a pro.

GIMP 2.10 Masterclass: From Beginner to Pro Photo Editing and Graphic Design A UDEMY BEST-SELLER WITH 8,000+ STUDENTS MORE GIMP CONTENT THAN ANY OTHER COURSE WITH 250+ LECTURES, OVER 30 HOURS OF CONTENT OVER 2,000 REVIEWS WITH A 4.6 STAR RATING - MORE REVIEWS THAN ANY OTHER GIMP COURSE THE FASTEST GROWING GIMP COURSE ON UDEMY It's finally time for you to master GIMP . Do you just wish you knew all of the great things GIMP had to offer (especially as an alternative to or replacement for Photoshop)? Have you taken photos with your camera but don't know how to edit them? Are you struggling to make your images look great or professional in GIMP? Are you curious as to what GIMP can offer as a graphic design program? Not sure which methods are best for getting professional results? This is the course for you! Join over 8,000 students and start mastering GIMP 2.10 today! This course has more in-depth GIMP 2.10 content than any other course on the platform, plus tons of projects, assignments and course resources to help you practice the skills learned in each lecture. Get familiar with photo editing in GIMP 2.10 to improve your photos and master photo retouching with this BEST SELLING course, taught by a 9 year GIMP expert and photographer . No Photoshop required! In This Course, You'll Learn: Getting started with GIMP The GIMP layout and other GIMP Basics A comprehensive overview of ALL GIMP tools in the Toolbox, including: Selection Tools Path Tool Transform Tools Paint Tools Text Tool Miscellaneous Tools Setting up the program interface for photo retouching Opening RAW images into GIMP Editing your photos to improve their color and quality Color balancing levels adjustment Brightness & Contrast Hue/Saturation Hue/Chroma Sharpening an image Touching up an image Eye enhancement Creating a "Vogue" look Designing a Photo Collage Using Multiple Images and Layer Masks All 38 layer modes found in GIMP for blending images Includes explanations of each Layer Mode Type Scaling and cropping your images, including cropping images into a circle shape Enhancing your photos with lighting effects and filters Editing Black and White Photos Creating social media banners for Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn Includes free templates for social media banners Exporting your images out of GIMP for use in print or web projects PLUS you'll get access to over 10 hours of Bonus Photo Editing Tutorials, Graphic Design Tutorials, and Photo Manipulation Tutorials (including GIMP 2.10 tutorials) at the end of the course - commercial free - to help you further develop and acquire new GIMP skills! Tutorials cover a wide range of topics, including: Top 5 Photo Enhancement Techniques Fix Dark Portrait Lighting the RIGHT Way Picture in Text with 3D Pop-out Effect Rain Effect Photo Manipulation Tutorial GEGL, Explained 5 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do with GIMP Acne Removal and Improving Skin Complexion What's new in every GIMP 2.10 release version, including: GIMP 2.10.2, GIMP 2.10.4, GIMP 2.10.6, GIMP 2.10.8, GIMP 2.10.10, GIMP 2.10.12, GIMP 2.10.14, GIMP 2.10.18, GIMP 2.10.20, GIMP 2.10.22, and GIMP 2.10.24 How to Open RAW Images in GIMP 2.10 (using Darktable) How to Fix Old and Severely Damaged Photos How to Recolor Photos How to Import Palettes How to Create Pixel Art (For Game Design) and more! What Students Say About the Course "I'm so glad I found this! I have been using GIMP for several years (a couple of decades actually) and have been looking for a comprehensive GIMP course like this forever. This course has finally given me exactly what I've been looking for. Michael's course and teaching method are absolutely impressive!" -Reg E. | ***** "Very thorough explanations of numerous GIMP features. As a long-time Photoshop user, I wanted to learn more about how to use GIMP effectively, and this course has been very good." -Jud D. | ***** "When I started this course I had some basic knowledge of GIMP. However I had many gaps and/or insecurities when applying my knowledge. So I wanted to become a better user. By the way you already noticed English is not my native language. But Michael's English is easy to understand and with the the help of subtitles I understood most everything[...] After having concluded the course I can say: - I am really a better user - I learned a lot[.] This course is worth every penny. Highly recommended!" -Hans-Peter L. | ***** "An Outstanding course on Gimp that will help any user develop a solid understanding of all the tools and how to apply them." -Arthur | ***** Whether you want to edit photos for clients, touch up your own portraits, or make your own graphic design compositions, this is the place to start! Join over 8,000 students! By the end of this course, you will have a strong understanding of how to use the photo editing tools within GIMP. You will also develop a better eye for coloring and correcting your images. Overall, you'll be able to more consistently enhance images for a better looking final product! My goal for this course is to teach you the proper and professional way to edit your photos, plus how to create amazing graphic design projects or compositions. I don't take shortcuts in my methods - I only recommend the best methods based on my 8 years of experience using GIMP and the recommendations that come straight from the creators of the GIMP photo editor. This comprehensive course will, in the end, allow you to focus on your artistic abilities when editing photos while also harnessing your newly-acquired technical knowledge of the GIMP program. Take the limitations and guesswork out of your photo editing and design process and create with confidence! Take your time with the course - there is not time limit for completing it and you'll get lifetime access once you enroll. Learn from one of the top GIMP-dedicated educators in the world - not someone who only teaches GIMP as a footnote to other programs like Photoshop. If you don't like the course, there is a 30 day money-back guarantee . However, I think you'll really enjoy it!

** Voted by students as one of Udemy's outstanding instructors of 2014 ** 'Bernie does it again' ... another brilliant course by one of the very best instructors on Udemy. (thanks Marie) 'Worthy of Ten Stars' (thanks Diane) Learn the fundamental principles and advanced concepts of using off-camera flash to take stunning portraits. This is a very comprehensive, practical photography course that covers everything you need to know. Just because there is enough light in a room or outside to take a photo, doesn't mean that it's great light.... Learn how to create beautiful light using small flashes. Follow me on 19 photo shoots, indoors and out Take stunning images on a small budget and in a small room. Learn the easy steps to getting your flash off your camera Discover the inexpensive equipment you need, with links to the gear Learn what modifiers do, and how they can make a significant difference. Understand the various triggering methods and which one suits you best Learn and understand the 5 aspects of off camera flash exposure Understand why Manual mode is best, and what makes it so easy Learn advance techniques, controlling backgrounds / multiple flashes / gels / light patterns / balancing ambient and flash light etc... Learn how High Speed Sync and ND filters can help to get better backgrounds outside Everything explained in detail, with a fun teaching style Be amazed at the results from my 'bonus' product photo shoot using a DIY box A powerful skill at your fingertips Advanced and professional photographers do not generally use any of the semi-automatic modes (e.g Aperture / Shutter Speed priority etc..) when shooting in a studio environment. This course will demonstrate why, and show you just how easy it is to use Manual modes for consistent exposures and how it can aid the learning process. Content and Overview  - Downloads are ENABLED for this course! The course goes right back to basics, but also covers advanced topics. You'll learn about the equipment, what to buy and what not to buy if on a tight budget. It demonstrates how to put the gear together, how to modify it, and shows various ways of triggering the flashes, Exposure is covered in great details, with one video on each of the 5 aspects of exposure. Come with me on these photo sessions, and watch as I talk through the camera and flash settings and take (mostly) great photos with (mostly) gorgeous models, using a fun teaching style. A bonus video on product photography is included, a DIY setup that can provide spectacular results.  Great for eBay or just making some money on the side. Designed for beginners (although not complete beginners), through to enthusiasts and professionals, on completing this course you'll have the knowledge and confidence to start taking beautifully lit portraits that will wow your family and friends. Modesty almost forbids me publishing some comments about my teaching style, taken from reviews of some of my other courses, but I overcame that, so here they are:- Bernie is really easy to listen to, and his videos were really entertaining and kept you listening. (I also like his accent!) Many online courses suffer from over prepared, monotonic boring voice overs but Bernie's style is a bit like having your mate round to show you how to do something. This even goes to leaving some bloopers in which makes it human and fun. Bernie is a hoot! He knows his material, presents it well, and is witty to boot. It's a great combination in a teacher. I love Bernie's approach. Such a great instructor, Bernie is an excellent teacher and his enthusiasm for photography is contagious. Bernie  is a fantastic tutor, Love it, love it, love it!!

**** Compatible with DJI Spark, Mavic Pro or Phantom 4 Drones **** Fly with confidence Fly safely and within your laws Fly without crashing or damaging your new drone Get silky smooth, cinematic videos, even if you're a beginner! Get a great value course with heaps of base and advanced content Get up and flying within a few hours all while knowing that you're not only flying within the law, but that you're not going to crash and have thousands of dollars go up in smoke. You'll be able to capture those silky smooth, cinematic videos you've all seen in no time plus you'll learn what to look out for and how to avoid the most common mistakes pilots make. DJI Drones: How To Become The Ultimate Pilot is brought to you by Alex, an Australian finance and technology writer that has been helping people crush their mortgages as well learn and get the best out of technology for over 5 years. This material is covered with simple steps and clear demonstrations of how to fly. With hours and hours of one on one videos comprised of 49 sections you'll learn exactly what buttons to press and the best way to use your drone. This course could very easily save you THOUSANDS of dollars by preventing you from crashing your drone or damaging it long term by doing the wrong thing. Best of all, this course will be with you right from the basics, all the way up to advanced flying modes and tips on how to perform cinematic video recording, panoramas and more. What You Will Get Lifetime Access 30-Day Money Back Guarantee 8.5+ Hours of Practical And Flying Videos Confidence that you know how to fly within the law A dedicated section on how to avoid crashing or damaging your drone A huge advantage over everyone else that will get you flying your drone fast The new ability to produce gorgeous, professional grade videos and photos Not just vague descriptions but specific, step-by-step instructions that cover everything What You Will Learn Why flying indoors often results in new pilots crashing their drone How to get those silky smooth videos that everyone loves to watch, even if you're new Special points that are unique to your drone on how to avoid long term damage The specifications of your drone and how complex they really are The reason there are so many restrictions on drones and where you can fly them A huge mistake many pilots make when storing their drone in the car and how to avoid it How to fly your drone to get the best videos and why most people fail What other great 3rd party apps are out there to get the most out of your drone Join this course 100% risk free today!

<< One of six digital photography courses by Villiers Steyn >> UPDATED in October 2020! ...and earning the status as the HOTTEST new course in this category in just 9 days! Do you want to take wildlife photographs like the pros? Master the most important technical and creative principles of wildlife photography and take wildlife photographs that are not only sharp, in focus and well-exposed, but also creative and beautifully composed. Take your wildlife photography skills to the next level! Learn what equipment is necessary and how to use it correctly; Master all the most important camera settings; Become aware of different light sources and how they influence the look of your wildlife photos; Develop and eye for striking composition and learn to look at your animal subjects and their surroundings with more creative eyes; and Increase your knowledge of animal behaviour, further improving your chances of getting that perfect shot. Content and Overview This course is divided into different sections, each consisting of a varying number of short and concise video lectures (typically between 4 and 8 minutes long) that cover specific aspects of wildlife photography. I use a carefully-chosen combination of clips, consisting of 1) me talking directly to you; 2) settings diagrams; 3) videos of wildlife; and 4) striking wildlife photographs. The lectures don't necessarily have to be watched in order. You can jump around and watch whatever catches your eye or specific lectures about topics that you know you are struggling with. THIS IS WHAT YOU WILL LEARN FROM THIS COURSE: What makes a good wildlife photograph! Four things you HAVE to get right plus my personal TOP 5 Wildlife Photography Trips. What Camera Equipment is best for Wildlife Photography: Choosing the right camera for the right situation - crop-factor vs full frame | entry-level vs professional. Which lenses to use for which photos - so that you can best capture a specific subject or scene. Why and when you should support your camera on tripods, monopods, bean bags and gimble heads. What extra gear to buy - laptop, external hard drives and camera bag. How and when to change Camera Settings: Choosing between Jpeg and RAW files - why you should be photographing in RAW! What camera mode is best for wildlife photography and what the difference is between them. The best go-to settings for wildlife photography and what they look like at different times of the day. How to take perfect wildlife portraits - thinking not only about your settings and subject, but also about the background. The importance of depth of field and how to calculate it using a depth of field calculator. How to never lose focus by choosing the right Auto Focus Mode and number of focus points . How to take photos in low light that are sharp and not too grainy. Why you should change exposure compensation instead of metering mode to get the perfect exposure. The importance of white balance in wildlife photography and how it influences the temperature of your images. How to capture birds in flight ...finally! Capture movement in your photos, including those highly sought-after panning shots! What settings to use when you photograph animals at night. How Light influences your photos: How to take colourful, representative images in front light . How to highlight detail and texture in side light . How to capture dramatic back light images that contain silhouettes and golden rim light. How to make the most of harsh light in the middle of the day. How to take photos in diffused light on overcast days. How to use flash light and spot lights effectively for animals. What perfect Composition is: How to zoom out and capture animals in their environment. When to zoom in and photograph animal body parts for striking close-ups full of detail . Why it's so important to leave enough space around your subjects. How and when to change your angle for the most striking results. When to turn your camera vertically for optimal composition. How to become a more Creative wildlife photographer: How and when to take black & white photos . What the difference is between high key and low key photos and why they are so impactful. Why blurring the foreground is just as effective and important as blurring the background. Look for repetition, natural frames, scale and reflections to make your photos more creative. How to tell a story with your wildlife photographs. The importance of understanding Animal Behaviour Why you should always do research about your destination . How knowing your subject's habits increase your chances of getting better photos. Why it helps to look for relaxed animals . Why your hit rate will increase dramatically if you go with a guide . Please take a moment to view the course Promo Video, as well as those lectures that have been made available as free previews. Keep in mind, if you're not happy with the material, there's a 30-day no-questions-asked full money back guarantee! So don't hesitate and enrol today, because my personal guarantee to you is that by the end of this course your wildlife photography WILL be on a whole new level...! “Villiers's presentation skills are superb and better than anything else I've attended or enrolled in before. Not only is his technical knowledge of his subject outstanding, but he is also willing to share practical advice accumulated over years." Helgard de Preez – South Africa

Hooray! The Nik Collection is back with us and ready to help you create amazing images. It's long been the secret weapon of many professional photographers and designers, and this course will help you unlock it's potential. In a series of tutorials, I'll show you how to combine filters to come up with your own signature look. I'll show you potential problems and things to watch for when you create new recipes. I'll also show you the right way to adapt your new recipes to meet the needs of different images. But also I'll be teaching you to think outside the box. I'll give you ideas for what to do with your images before you feed them into the Nik Collection, and what to do with them when they come out. It's so easy when you learn a package as powerful as the Nik Collection to get the feeling that it is doing the talking for you. Well, we'll change that. By using the principles outlined in this course and practicing, pretty soon you will be telling the Nik Collection what look you want. You'll be making it work for you. You'll be creating flexible recipes. You'll be making your photos shine!

This is an image photographed at the Battleship NC, a world war II ship opened to the public, on the deck below the main deck. The room light was a shop type fluorescent light which created a dramatic difference between bright and shadow areas. I had to shoot seven exposures on a sturdy tripod to cover detail in all areas between brights and darks to digitally blend them in photoshop to recover detail in brights and darks for a normal overall exposure using Luminosity Masks. (I first photographed the Checker Passport for white balance and camera profile.) This is a five segment tutorial: Prepare images for blending. Working on brights. Working on darks. One more bright. Finishing adjustments.