Course description

Professional Photography

Module 1: Introduction to Photography

• History and evolution of photography

• Types and genres of photography

• Role of a professional photographer

• Photography career opportunities

• Basic photography terminology

Module 2: Camera Fundamentals

• Types of cameras: DSLR, mirrorless and mobile

• Camera body, lens and sensor

• Camera buttons, menus and settings

• Image resolution and image quality

• Memory cards, batteries and accessories

Module 3: Exposure Fundamentals

• Aperture and f-stop

• Shutter speed

• ISO sensitivity

• Exposure triangle

• Exposure compensation

• Metering modes and exposure control

Module 4: Camera Modes and Focus

• Auto, Program, Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority

• Manual mode photography

• Autofocus and manual focus

• Focus points and focus areas

• Single and continuous autofocus

• White balance and color temperature

Module 5: Lenses and Camera Accessories

• Wide-angle, standard and telephoto lenses

• Prime and zoom lenses

• Macro and portrait lenses

• Tripods, monopods and filters

• External flash and remote triggers

• Lens selection for different situations

Module 6: Composition Techniques

• Rule of thirds

• Leading lines and framing

• Symmetry and patterns

• Balance and negative space

• Perspective and depth

• Background selection and subject placement

Module 7: Lighting Techniques

• Natural and artificial lighting

• Front, side and back lighting

• Golden hour and blue hour

• Hard light and soft light

• Reflectors and diffusers

• One-light and multi-light setups

Module 8: Portrait Photography

• Individual and group portraits

• Posing techniques

• Headshots and full-body portraits

• Indoor and outdoor portraits

• Skin tones and flattering light

• Candid and lifestyle portraits

Module 9: Landscape and Nature Photography

• Landscape photography techniques

• Sunrise and sunset photography

• Nature and wildlife photography basics

• Depth of field and sharpness

• Long-exposure photography

• Weather and environmental considerations

Module 10: Product and Commercial Photography

• Product photography setup

• Background and surface selection

• Lighting reflective and non-reflective objects

• Food and jewellery photography basics

• E-commerce product images

• Commercial image presentation

Module 11: Event and Wedding Photography

• Wedding photography basics

• Birthday and social event coverage

• Candid photography

• Indoor event lighting

• Photographing ceremonies and key moments

• File backup and event workflow

Module 12: Street and Travel Photography

• Street photography fundamentals

• Travel storytelling

• Architecture and cultural photography

• Capturing motion and decisive moments

• Ethical photography in public places

• Respecting privacy and local rules

Module 13: Mobile Photography

• Smartphone camera settings

• Composition using mobile cameras

• HDR, portrait and night modes

• Mobile lighting techniques

• Smartphone accessories

• Mobile photo editing

Module 14: Studio Photography

• Studio equipment and setup

• Backgrounds and backdrop systems

• Studio flash and continuous lights

• Three-point lighting

• Portrait and product studio setups

• Studio safety and equipment handling

Module 15: Photo Editing and Retouching

• Introduction to Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop

• Importing and organizing photographs

• Exposure, contrast and color correction

• Cropping, straightening and sharpening

• Portrait retouching and blemish removal

• Background correction and object removal

• RAW image processing

• Exporting images for print and web

Module 16: Advanced Photography Techniques

• Long exposure and motion blur

• High-speed photography

• Bracketing and HDR

• Panoramic photography

• Focus stacking fundamentals

• Creative depth of field

Module 17: Photography Business Skills

• Starting a photography business

• Selecting equipment within a budget

• Pricing photography services

• Client communication and requirements

• Quotation, invoices and contracts

• Portfolio creation and marketing

• Social media promotion and customer service

Module 18: File Management and Delivery

• JPEG, RAW, TIFF and image formats

• File naming and folder organization

• Memory card and cloud backups

• Image resolution and print sizes

• Color profiles and printing basics

• Client image delivery and archiving

Module 19: Photography Ethics and Safety

• Copyright and image ownership

• Model releases and consent

• Privacy and responsible photography

• Safe handling of cameras and lighting equipment

• Data protection and secure backups

• Responsible use of AI photo-editing tools

Module 20: Practical Projects and Final Assessment

• Camera settings and exposure practical

• Portrait photography assignment

• Landscape photography assignment

• Product photography project

• Event or documentary photo series

• Photo editing and retouching project

• Professional photography portfolio

• Final practical examination

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