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Learn photography for capturing stunning images. Understand camera settings, composition, lighting, and post-processing.


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    Columbia University

    Camera and Imaging

    Skills you'll gain: Image Quality, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Photography, Color Theory, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Electronic Components, Semiconductors, Algorithms, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IE Business School

    From Brand to Image: Creating High Impact Campaigns That Tell Brand Stories

    Skills you'll gain: Production Planning, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Brand Strategy, Marketing Design, Branding, Creative Design, Proposal Development, Storytelling, Marketing Communications, Photography, Presentations, Brainstorming, Campaign Management, Target Audience

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Tokyo

    Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Creating Engaging Content for Instagram

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Videography, Video Editing, Photography, Photo Editing, Branding, Drive Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Facebook Visuals: Enhance Photography & Design

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Typography, Color Theory, Storytelling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Adobe Lightroom Essentials Pt. 1: Editing & Color Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Adobe Photoshop, Color Theory, Image Quality, Color Matching, Adobe Creative Cloud, Data Import/Export, Editing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Color Grading: Creating a Cinematic Look

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Video Editing, Post-Production, Color Theory, Image Quality, Video Production, Storytelling, Aesthetics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    How to edit photos for Social media with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Photo Editing, Instagram, Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Photography, User Accounts, Dashboard, Graphic Design

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Skillshare

    Master Black & White Editing in Affinity Photo

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Image Quality, Editing, Color Theory

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    透过摄影看世界

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Aesthetics, Public History, Liberal Arts, Journalism, Storytelling

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Canva Thumbnail Design Masterclass: Get More Clicks

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Performance Analysis, Photography, Marketing Psychology, Photo Editing, Marketing Design, Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design, Driving engagement, Branding

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    How to Create Realistic Reflections with Adobe Photoshop

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Photography, Graphics Software, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Image Quality, Creativity

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular photography courses

  • Camera and Imaging: Columbia University
  • From Brand to Image: Creating High Impact Campaigns That Tell Brand Stories: IE Business School
  • Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan: The University of Tokyo
  • Creating Engaging Content for Instagram: Coursera
  • Facebook Visuals: Enhance Photography & Design: Coursera
  • Adobe Lightroom Essentials Pt. 1: Editing & Color Basics: Skillshare
  • Color Grading: Creating a Cinematic Look: Skillshare
  • How to edit photos for Social media with Canva: Coursera
  • Master Black & White Editing in Affinity Photo: Skillshare
  • 透过摄影看世界: The Museum of Modern Art

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