Photography from scratch to PRO - free course from Skillbox, training, Date: December 5, 2023.

Photography from scratch

You will learn how to take photographs with any camera and process images. Learn to work with light and color at a basic level.

Introduction to Photography
Meet the speaker and learn how to overcome your fears and start filming.

Mobile photography
You will understand how to choose a mode and angle when shooting with a mobile phone. Learn how to compose a shot and shoot in different lighting conditions. Check out the best photo editing apps.

How to choose a camera
Learn the pros and cons of different types of cameras and see which one is best for you. You can choose the perfect camera and optics.

Excerpt
Find out what role shutter speed settings play. You will understand how to avoid unnecessary blurring of frames or, conversely, show dynamics in the photo.

Diaphragm
Learn to adjust aperture and depth of field. Learn how to create a bokeh effect in a photo and how optics affect depth of field.

Exposition
Get to know the exposure triangle and understand how light sensitivity, shutter speed, and depth of field are related. Explore different shooting modes.

Focusing and Metering
Learn the features of manual and automatic focusing, and also get acquainted with different exposure metering modes.

White balance and temperature
Learn what color temperature and white balance are. Get to know the RAW photo format and its advantages over others. You will understand the nuances of working with white balance on a film camera.

Light
Explore different types of light: natural and artificial, constant and pulsed. Learn how to combine different types of lighting in one shot. Get acquainted with light sources and types of light-forming attachments. Learn how to use flash and take several photos in different lighting.

Color
Get to know the basic characteristics of color and learn to understand the color wheel. Learn more about the perception of shades, the language of color and working with contrasts.

Composition
Learn basic composition techniques so you can use them in your photos—or break the classic rules to grab the viewer's attention. Learn how to create a frame with a compelling composition.

Treatment
Get acquainted with the most popular photo processing programs and explore their capabilities. Learn basic editing techniques that will make your photos even better.

Inspiration for the photographer
Learn to work with moodboards and references. You will understand where the line is between inspiration and copying someone else's work. You can earn money from personal projects.

Bonus module. Film photography
Learn how to choose the right film. Learn the different types of cameras and understand the difference between film and digital.

Working with ready-made photos
Get acquainted with the basic requirements for technology for working with photographs. Learn to work correctly with a photo archive.

Genres of photography
You will learn about the specifics of Fashion, subject, portrait, wedding and other types of shooting. You will understand what genre you want to develop in.

Photography PRO

You will try yourself in different genres of photography. You will understand how to design a portfolio, learn how to communicate with customers and models.

Introduction to the profession
You will understand how the ability to see and analyze what is happening around helps a photographer in his work.

What's going on behind the scenes
Find out what stages preparation for shooting consists of. You will practice collecting references and preparing mood boards.

Bonus module. Basic working kit
You can prepare the perfect set for street and portrait photography.

Exhibition PRO
Find out how exposure helps solve creative problems. Learn about multiple exposures and bracketing.

Working with the model
Learn the nuances of working with a professional and non-professional model. You can help anyone get rid of awkwardness and get ready for shooting. Learn the basics of posing and be able to tell your model which position is best for her to take.

Product and interior photography
Learn the main principles of product and interior photography. Learn how to arrange light to photograph objects and create interesting compositions from objects in the frame.

Pulsed light
Get to know the characteristics of pulsed light. Learn to adjust the contrast and hardness of light, as well as work with light-forming attachments. Learn the principles of constructing lighting schemes.

Constant light
Learn to control constant light using frames, reflectors and grids. You can use special effects. You will understand how to work with LED lighting and combine different types of light on site.

Mixed color
You can combine pulsed light with daylight, color or continuous light at a long exposure.

Reportage shooting
Learn to capture cool moments and take live shots outdoors and indoors.

Processing PRO
Learn to edit photos in Photoshop using layers, masks, and selections.

Drawing with light
You will understand how the process of painting with light works. Learn to use light brush and freeze light techniques.

Creating a portfolio
You will learn how to create a portfolio that will attract the attention of customers, and on what platforms it can be posted.

Legal aspects
You will understand what you can and cannot photograph, where it is impossible to shoot without special permission, and in what cases you do not have the right to publish pictures. Learn the legal nuances of commercial and non-commercial filming. Learn how to correctly conclude an agreement with a customer.

Bonus module. Career in photography
Get an idea of ​​the professions that involve photography. Learn about photo editors, art directors, videographers, retouchers, collage artists and stock photographers. You will understand how else you can develop in the photography industry if you want to do more than just shoot.

Psychology and photography
Learn to work in a team, communicate with clients and models, and set career goals.