Introduction to Photography

1. Introduction to Photography

• You'll get a comprehensive overview of today's camera designs and capabilities.
  
• Proud Photography will teach you everything you ever wanted to know about lenses, from prime to wide angle to fisheye to zoom to telephoto to macro.
  
• We'll cover accessories and gadgets galore: filters, tripods, monopods, cable releases, flashes and exposure meters. We'll sort out what is what, and show you which ones you need to achieve the look you're aiming for.
  

2. Digital Photography

• We'll show you all the ins and outs of film vs. digital--all the advantages and disadvantages of each, so you can make the right choice for your purposes.
  
• We'll discuss the film speed of 35 mm vs. the sensor in digital cameras.
  
• Our pros will help you take the mystery out of digital images: dots per inch, JPEG or TIFF file formats, file sizes, appropriate compression settings, megapixels and more!
• Proud Photography will even show you what digital retouching possibilities are possible right on your very own PC.
  
• You'll learn the difference between color modes: When to use RGB, and when to use CMYK.
  
• We'll offer tips for the safest and most efficient printing and storage, such as whether to print at home or in a photo lab, and whether to save to disks or flash drives.
  

3. Exposure: Shutter Speed

• Proud Photography will provide you with detailed explanations and instructions of this crucial aspect of top-notch photography-not just a confusing, incomplete overview.
  
• You'll learn all the exposure modes and techniques, from shutter priority shooting to fast and slow speeds and more!
  

4. Exposure: Aperture

• As with the critical details of shutter speed, Proud Photography will equip you with detailed explanations and instructions for the aperture.
  
• You'll learn everything you ever wanted to know about depth of field.
  
• Our pros will teach you about multiple metering modes: spot metering, auto exposure lock, how to get the perfect exposure, hand-held exposure meter, and more!
  
• And you'll learn all about bracketing!
  

5. Composition
Attractive composition is the most primary hallmark of any beautiful photograph!

• You'll learn the rules of good composition: the rule of thirds, perspective, foreground and background balancing, and more!
  
• Proud Photography will show you how to select the correct viewpoint and lens to attain attractive composition.

6. Light
Lighting is one of the most basic nuances of any photograph. Proper lighting can make or break your photo. Composition means nothing if the lighting is out of kilter!

• We'll show you all the tricks of how to work with artificial lighting, and how to adjust your flash settings accordingly. You'll learn how to avoid those looming shadows jumping in the background.
  
• Our pros will even show you how to work with mixed natural and artificial light!
  
• At Proud Photography, you'll learn how to take stunning night lighting and low-light photos.
  
• We'll even teach you all the fine details of flash and studio shooting, such as how to use diffused lighting to soften your subject's features.
  

7. Shooting Black and White

• You'll learn the difference between shooting in black and white for film or digital.
  
• And Proud Photography will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about black and white film!

• We'll even make you privy to why you should use black and white filters.
  

8. Travel Photography I.

• In this first segment of specialized travel photography, we'll show you how to make the most of low-light situations to capture the most sought-after travel photos: sunrise and sunset!
  
• Our pros will show you how to make optimum use of filters.
  
• You'll be privy to how to attain the most beautiful landscape composition. Our goal is to turn you into the next Ansel Adams!
  
• You'll learn special techniques to use for extreme weather conditions. That raging storm is a fascinating subject!
  
• You'll see how to make people and landscapes leap off the page!
  
• Proud Photography will show you all the tricks to capture the unique beauty of seascapes.
  
• You'll learn how to maximize the mesmerizing reflections of still water.
  

9. Travel Photography II.
In the second segment of this specialized training, we'll teach you how to capture the most sought-after travel images:

• Mesmerizing sky images
  
• Mind-blowing reflections
  
• Intriguing locals and workers
  
• Stunning architecture--interior and exterior!
  
• Tantalizing night scenes
  
• Lifelike flora and fauna
  
• Frame-worthy still life and patterns
  
• Local events laden with fascinating characters, including carnivals and parades
  
• Plus, you'll learn how to take great holiday family photos that are beyond the ordinary! From shooting in full sunlight to composing party shots, you'll have it covered.
  

10. Portraits
From formal seated portraits to personality-capturing informal shots, your photos will look like they were created in a professional studio!

• Our pros will show you which backgrounds to use to bring out the subject's natural personality.
  
• You'll see which viewpoint is best to use.
  
• We'll provide you with helpful makeup techniques so your subjects look better than ever before.
  
• You'll learn all the ins and outs of proper lighting for studio shots to accent the subject's preferable features.
  
• Proud Photography will even show you how to take high-key and low-key portraits, manipulating darkness or lightness.
  

11. People and Their Environment
In this special segment, you'll learn how to vividly capture people in a multitude of environments.

• You'll learn how to use natural lighting to your advantage when outdoors - as well as what angles to avoid.
  
• Poor weather? Never fear!
  
• Our pros will teach you the tricks to take candid photos that capture the distinct personality of your subjects and their activities.
  
• You'll learn how to capture the awe-inspiring, unparalleled beauty of mother and child.
  
• People who view your photos will squeal with delight when they see how you capture babies and children at play!
  
• You'll learn to see the regal appearance of older people and capture it majestically.
  
• And we'll show you how to take breathtaking close-ups and compose artistic details.
  

12. Insiders' Tricks and Techniques
This segment alone is worth the cost of the entire Proud Photography Online Course! You'll learn all the ins and outs the pros use:

• Using high ISO in low light
  
• Super-creative fisheye photography
  
• Zoom lens tricks
  
• Amazing macro photography
  
• How to use special filters, from multiple image to soft focus to color to polarizing
  
• How to use fill-in flash and reflectors
  
• How to use slow sync flash
  
• How to create multiple exposures on one frame of film
  
• The proper way to shoot against the light
  
• How to piece together multiple panoramic shots
  
• How to capture ooh and aaah-inspiring fireworks
  

13. Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
At Proud Photography, we go beyond showing you what to DO, and also show you what NOT to do! We'll show you how to avoid:

• Underexposure and overexposure
  
• Lens flare
  
• Bad framing
  
• Poor focus
  
• Red eye
  
• Camera shaking
  
• Annoying reflections
  
• Dust on the sensor or lens
  
• Taking the mystery out of lens obstruction
• Low-quality digital images from using the wrong file parameters