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Complete Photography Masterclass: Beginner to Expert (Udemy.com)

Master DSLR, Mirrorless & Mobile Photography, Composition, Lighting, Editing, Portraits, Landscapes & More

Created by: Creative Online School

Last updated July 2026

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What you will learn

  • Understand basic concepts of photography
  • Understand advanced concepts of photography
  • Will become Pro in Night Photography
  • Will become Pro in HDR Photography
  • Will become Pro in Photo/Image Editing

How it compares

Against the other 275 rated Udemy courses in Photography on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 44% of them
  • Reviews2,113#24 of 276 by number of reviews
  • Length3.2 hourslonger than 51% of them
  • Last updatedJuly 2026more recently than 88% of them

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Overall Score : 90 / 100

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Course Description

Our students reviews regarding this course

"fantastic o am learn a lot from this lecture.. I always think i know a lot about photography but when i follow this course which is so easy to understant.. now i feel i know nothing... thanks for the explanations" -- Eva

"It's good and straight to the point.. and covers a lot of basic aspects you might need in photography and photo editing." -- Amin Shalaby

"Learned a lot. Best course for beginners." -- Darshan parmar

"Genuine course packed full of great information. Thank you" -- Bobbie Smith

"Enjoying the professional technique" -- Pranish Shrestha

Complete Photography Masterclass: Beginner to Expert

Unlock your creative potential and master the art of photography from your very first photo to professional-quality images.

Whether you're using a DSLR, mirrorless camera, or even a smartphone, this comprehensive photography masterclass will teach you everything you need to capture stunning photographs with confidence. Designed for complete beginners as well as aspiring photographers, this course takes you step by step through the essential techniques, creative principles, and professional workflows used by experienced photographers around the world.

Photography is much more than simply pressing a shutter button. Great photographs tell stories, evoke emotions, and preserve unforgettable moments. Throughout this course, you'll learn how to control your camera, understand light, compose visually compelling images, and edit your photos to achieve professional results.

No prior photography experience is required. Every concept is explained in a simple, practical, and easy-to-follow way.

What You'll Learn

  • Master DSLR, mirrorless, and smartphone photography.

  • Understand camera settings including ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed.

  • Learn the Exposure Triangle and Manual Mode with confidence.

  • Capture sharp, properly exposed photographs in any lighting condition.

  • Master composition techniques used by professional photographers.

  • Understand natural light and artificial lighting.

  • Learn portrait photography from beginner to advanced.

  • Capture breathtaking landscape photographs.

  • Photograph architecture, travel, food, products, and street scenes.

  • Improve wildlife and nature photography techniques.

  • Learn macro and close-up photography.

  • Understand focal length and lens selection.

  • Create beautiful depth of field and background blur (bokeh).

  • Master focus modes and autofocus systems.

  • Learn white balance and color management.

  • Capture stunning photos during sunrise, sunset, and night.

  • Improve indoor and low-light photography.

  • Learn flash photography fundamentals.

  • Edit photographs professionally using modern editing techniques.

  • Build an efficient photography workflow.

  • Organize, manage, and back up your photo library.

  • Develop your own creative photography style.

Course Highlights

This course combines photography theory with practical demonstrations, helping you apply what you learn immediately. Every lesson is designed to build your confidence while improving both your technical knowledge and artistic vision.

You will explore:

  • Camera fundamentals

  • Exposure Triangle

  • Camera modes

  • ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed

  • Metering modes

  • Focus systems

  • Lenses and focal lengths

  • Composition techniques

  • Lighting fundamentals

  • Portrait photography

  • Landscape photography

  • Street photography

  • Wildlife photography

  • Travel photography

  • Product photography

  • Food photography

  • Macro photography

  • Black and White photography

  • Long exposure photography

  • Night photography

  • HDR photography

  • Color theory

  • Professional photo editing

  • Image workflow

  • Photography projects

  • Practical assignments

  • Who This Course Is For

  • Complete beginners who want to learn photography from scratch.

  • DSLR camera owners.

  • Mirrorless camera users.

  • Smartphone photographers.

  • Hobby photographers.

  • Travel enthusiasts.

  • Content creators.

  • Social media creators.

  • Bloggers.

  • YouTubers.

  • Small business owners.

  • Freelance photographers.

  • Students interested in photography.

  • Anyone who wants to take better photos.

Why Take This Course?

Unlike many photography courses that focus only on camera settings, this masterclass teaches both the technical and creative sides of photography.

You'll not only learn how your camera works but also understand why certain settings create better images, how professionals think while shooting, and how to consistently produce photographs that stand out.

By the end of the course, you'll have the confidence to photograph portraits, landscapes, travel adventures, products, family events, nature, architecture, food, and much more.

Whether your goal is to start a photography business, improve your social media content, preserve family memories, or simply enjoy a rewarding creative hobby, this course provides the skills you need to succeed.

Why Learn From This Course?

This course emphasizes practical learning with clear explanations, real-world examples, and hands-on exercises. Each lesson builds upon the previous one, allowing you to develop your photography skills naturally and confidently.

You'll gain both technical expertise and creative confidence, enabling you to shoot in manual mode, understand light like a professional, compose compelling photographs, and edit images with ease.

Photography is one of the most valuable creative skills you can learn, and there's never been a better time to start.

Enroll today and begin your journey from beginner to expert photographer.

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Instructor Details

Creative Online School

Creative Online School is a modern technology education platform dedicated to helping learners master the skills required for the digital and AI-powered economy. We provide professional, industry-focused training in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, Data Science, and modern software architecture.

Our learning approach emphasizes hands-on, project-based education, enabling students to gain real-world experience by building practical applications, cloud-native systems, AI solutions, and scalable software products. Courses are designed for beginners, professionals, developers, engineers, entrepreneurs, and lifelong learners seeking to advance their careers and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

By combining expert instruction, practical projects, industry best practices, and career-oriented learning paths, Creative Online School empowers individuals to develop in-demand technical expertise, solve complex business problems, and confidently pursue opportunities in today's technology-driven world. Our mission is to make high-quality technology education accessible, practical, and relevant for the future of work.

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Reviews

4.5

2,113 ratings on Udemy

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By Sajeewa Sampath Sooriyabandara on 2/11/2023

According to The simple explanation method of the instructor, the student can understand very well what the instructor wants to explain.

By Bartholomew Simpson on 1/2/2022

i haven been photography self taught for a number of years but decided to get some certificates in photography , this course is so well explained had i done this course instead of book reading and playing around i would of learnt so much faster , i would most certainly 100% recommend this course to those starting out , great value and most informative

By Cynthia J Oxendine on 9/2/2021

Parts 1 & 2 were excellent. I finally understood that ISO, speed and aperture are a way to balance the light, rather than 3 different settings I needed to memorize! Great job and Thanks. Section 3 was interesting and informative and shed a lot of light on the editing process, whether using lightroom or another platform. Section 4, was OK. A lot of the instruction was done so quickly and without complete instructions so I had more difficulty following this process. Nevertheless, it was helpful.

By Obulakshmi P.O on 6/12/2021

very helpful for beginners enjoyed overall teaching methodology and thank you for making this journey amazing...One little thing is further more can be improved in equipment setting and handling.

By Jubail Belen on 7/16/2020

The course gives knowledge about photography, Lightroom, and Photoshop. The course still deserves a 5-star rating even if the audio in the Lightroom part was too low, and the sessions in the Photoshop seemed to be expedited.

By Owolabi Esther Oluwatosin on 6/18/2020

It has been an eye opening experience for me especially learning about the exposure triangle. The editing training on Light room and Photoshop is amazing.

By Vijay Shankar on 5/7/2020

Best from the rest. Great for amateurs and hobbiests for enhancing their skills. Very productive and smooth learning experience. Thank you Creative Online School!

By Rune Holthen on 5/1/2020

Nice voice and easy to understand!! Some minor troubles with the sound and one video was a double post...but in general ok. The end was a bit dissapointing with a teacher who was a bit unsure and it went a bit boring. It sarted well and ended not quite so good.

By Jacques Fouche on 1/20/2020

An awesome tutorial! Congratulations! I have really learnt so much about lightroom and as a bonus, photoshop too. A few editorial quirks, but otherwise a great production, with really good content. Thank you!

By Filipe Véstia on 3/9/2018

Apenas aprendi com os módulos de fotografia e lightroom. Instrutoras cativantes, precisas nas explicações e bem fundamentado. Não gostei do instrutor de photoshop, visto não saber sequer onde se encontram as ferramentas para as quais estava a demonstrar o processo e a explicação ser monótona sem cativar sequer o visualizador. Apenas não dou 5 estrelas ao curso, derivado ao facto deste instrutor ter feito um trabalho medíocre.

By Khalid Ambusaidi

good

By Gabriel Larbi

Great tutorials on how to be the best architectural photographer.

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