Foundations of DSLR Photography — PickAClass
4.5 (2) ⏱ 2h 36m 📚 26 lessons 🎧 Audio version

Foundations of DSLR Photography

Move beyond automatic settings and learn to control your camera to capture beautiful, well-exposed photographs.

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About this course

Have you recently acquired a DSLR camera but feel overwhelmed by its complex buttons and menus? If you're stuck using the 'Auto' mode, this course provides the clear guidance you need to unlock your creative potential. You will gain the confidence to shoot in manual and semi-automatic modes by understanding the fundamental principles of photography. This course demystifies technical jargon and empowers you to start taking photos you're proud of, from sharp portraits to beautiful landscapes. What you'll learn: - Understand the exposure triangle: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO - Learn the main shooting modes, including Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and full Manual - Master focusing techniques to achieve consistently sharp images - Apply fundamental composition rules like the rule of thirds to improve your photos - Control color and mood by adjusting your camera's white balance - Practice shooting in RAW vs. JPEG and learn the benefits of each format The course begins with essential terminology and the basic functions of your camera. From there, you will progress through practical explanations of exposure, focus, and composition, building your skills step by step. This course is designed for absolute beginners with no prior photography experience. All you need is access to a DSLR camera to begin. Start your journey into the world of photography today.

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Practice questions 26 / 28
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Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
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Reviews (2)

Hugo Girard BE Verified learner
★ 4 · August 3, 2026

Je laissais toujours mon reflex en mode automatique par peur de tout rater, et ce cours m'a enfin donné le courage de passer en manuel. L'explication du triangle d'exposition, ouverture, vitesse et ISO, est limpide et illustrée d'exemples concrets. J'ai compris pourquoi mes photos étaient parfois floues ou sous-exposées, et comment y remédier. La partie sur la profondeur de champ a transformé mes portraits. J'aurais aimé un chapitre un peu plus poussé sur la mise au point en basse lumière. Malgré ça, je recommande sans hésiter à tout débutant.

Melahat Eroğlu TR Verified learner
★ 5 · June 10, 2026

Otomatik moddan kurtulup diyafram ile enstantaneyi kendim ayarlamayı öğrendim, fotoğraflarımın pozlaması artık çok daha iyi.

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