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Street Photography: The Art of Photographing Strangers (Self-Paced)

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Build the confidence and skills needed to photograph people in public with intention and respect. Look at methods for approaching strangers, putting together compelling images, and telling authentic visual stories. Get practical insight on gear choices, editing workflows, and caption writing so you can lift your street photography practice.

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Color Theory for Photographers (Self-Paced)

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Strengthen your visual style by learning how color shapes mood, balance, and impact in photography. Get an understanding of practical ways to apply color principles during shooting and post-processing so you can put together more intentional, polished images. A clear foundation that lifts both technique and creative expression.

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Introduction to Outdoor Flash Photography (Self-Paced)

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Take full charge of your outdoor lighting and lift your photography through practical flash methods. Learn how to balance ambient light, work with on-camera and off-camera flash, apply modifiers, and capture action with precision. Locking in these skills helps you define your subject and strengthen every shot.

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Beginner's Guide to Astro Landscape Photography (Self-Paced)

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Learn how to capture striking night skies and celestial landscapes with confidence. Look at gear setup, safety, and field techniques while locking in composition, exposure, and troubleshooting for astrophotography. Turn your nighttime outings into breathtaking images of the Milky Way and beyond.

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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Fast Start (Self-Paced)

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Unlock the full potential of your Canon EOS 5D Mark IV through expert guidance on its key features. Pick up how to move through controls, customize settings, and lock in advanced tools like dual-pixel autofocus and 4K video. Build confidence and efficiency, turning your camera into a true creative powerhouse.

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Natural Light Photography (Self-Paced)

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Get an understanding of how to put natural light to work and put together striking, professional-quality images. Look at techniques to shape, soften, and adjust ambient light, using simple tools to reach versatile effects from soft portraits to dramatic, directional lighting. Turn everyday light into powerful photographic results.

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FAST CLASS: Fundamentals of Photography (Self-Paced)

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Learn the essentials of photography while growing your creative vision. Learn how to control shutter speed, aperture, and composition, choose the right gear, and put natural light to work. Build the skills and insight to turn what you see into compelling, professional-quality images.

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Create Powerful Photo Essays & Personal Projects (Self-Paced)

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Learn how to craft compelling photo essays that showcase your distinctive perspective and storytelling ability. Look at strategies for conceptualizing, shooting, editing, and presenting projects that hold viewers' attention. Build a cohesive visual narrative that highlights your style, vision, and creative voice.

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Intro to Architectural Interior Photography with Natural Light (Self-Paced)

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Learn how to capture interiors that feel immersive and authentic using natural light. Look at techniques in camera placement, light shaping, and bracketing to spotlight architectural details, while locking in a streamlined workflow for post-production. Turn spaces into compelling visual stories for clients.

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Digital Sports Photography (Self-Paced)

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Push your sports images past practice shots and into dynamic, professional territory. Learn how to work with athletes, adjust to challenging locations and lighting, and capture motion, energy, and impact through thoughtful communication and creative shooting methods.

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Dramatically Improved Masking In Lightroom Classic (Self-Paced)

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Get comfortable with the latest masking tools and unlock a faster, more powerful editing workflow. Pick up how to recreate familiar techniques, push past previous limitations, and apply advanced adjustments that lift image quality, often without leaving your editing environment.

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Posing for Curvy Women (Self-Paced)

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Learn how to put together flattering, confident portraits by leaning on natural lines, curves, and graceful silhouettes. Look closely at thoughtful posing, styling, and camera-angle moves that help clients feel at ease and beautifully shown across portrait, wedding, or intimate photography.

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Lighting & Posing Large Groups (Self-Paced)

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Learn the craft of photographing large groups with confidence and precision. Get an understanding of how to manage posing, depth of field, lens selection, focus, and lighting so you can put together beautifully composed and well-lit family, wedding, or group portraits every time.

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Introduction to Alternative Processing in Photography (Self-Paced)

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Look at the creative possibilities of alternative photographic processes and broaden your artistic vision. Learn foundational methods like putting together digital negatives, cyanotypes, and Van Dyke prints, while building practical knowledge of chemistry, developing, and historic printing methods so you can bring distinctive images to life.

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Family Photography: Photojournalism in the Home (Self-Paced)

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Bring home the authentic rhythm and emotions of family life through a photojournalistic approach. Learn how to follow daily interactions, adjust to shifting light and settings, and put together compelling, meaningful images that reflect the true dynamics and relationships inside a home.

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Business Headshots and Portraits (Self-Paced)

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Get an understanding of how to put together modern, professional business headshots and portraits through expert lighting and posing methods. See how to work across both studio and on-location settings while pulling in pointers that broaden your photography services and bring in extra income.

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Commercial and Iconic Headshots (Self-Paced)

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Learn how to put together polished, market-ready headshots and portraits that line up with industry standards and client needs. Grow confident lighting and posing skills, lay out shoots with clear goals, and lock in practical strategies for marketing your work and pulling in commercial clients.

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Composition-Beyond the Rule of Thirds (Self-Paced)

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Move past basic compositional rules so you can put together more engaging and intentional photographs. Look at how visual balance, contrast, and leading lines shape stronger images, while picking up how to apply Gestalt principles for greater impact. Grow a more flexible, creative approach to composition that lifts your work.

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Think Like a Photographer (Self-Paced)

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Understand how to approach photography with a professional mindset, from making intentional choices behind the camera to refining images in post-production. Gain insight on composition, lighting, settings, and editing methods that lift your work, while growing a thoughtful workflow that helps you bring home stronger, more compelling photos.

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Nikon Lenses: The Complete Guide (Self-Paced)

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Demystify the world of interchangeable lenses and figure out how to pick and put the right glass to work for any photographic need. Take a closer look at focal length, aperture, lens types, and accessories while building practical insight into shaping and maintaining a versatile system that maximizes image quality and creative control.

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