Photo Education for Outdoor Enthusiasts - JUMPSTART (Udemy.com)

Way too much basic camera usage information. I thought this course was specialized and assumed some experience with a camera. It's begun as an entry-level course. What "aperature" means!!!! REALLY????? The "rule of thirds". Come on.

I really struggled sometimes with this course. The resources really didn't really support the videos since all but one were just slides the intructor was using in that lecture. The short snippet format of each lecture left me with the feeling that the subject really wasn't well covered. Whenever there was a question from one of the students in the classroom, I never really knew the question and was therefore not really able to tie the response to anything. And in almost every lecture, there would be something brought up about something that was covered previously in the class but not in a previous lecture which left me with the feeling there was probably a lot more that might have been presented, but wasn't. Left me with an overall feeling of incompleteness.

It is a great, neat, simple, clear and, what is most important, HIGHLY APPLICABLE course if you are a complete BEGINNER. All the important things you need to know to get there and start shooting with confidence in full manual mode are given, without entering any unnecessary details. The reason I've left 4,5/5 rating is that I've expected it to be more for the price so I recommend to wait for some special offers and buy the course because it will be helpful and a great jumpstart by all means!

This is an excellent intro course. The first segment is extremely well done and "took me off the green button". There are a couple times you can tell editing took out the explanation of a couple vocabulary words. Great energy and very engaging! The bonus lecture is a 6* life philosophy.

Ok...I am only about fifteen percent through with this course and had to write a review. Paul is an EXCELLENT instructor. I am not a novice with a camera but I have not had an SLR since the days of film. I know my f-stops from my shutter speed and can know how they change with each other and determine depth of field.. Paul takes all of this and lays it out so clearly and concisely anyone can understand it. I'm just starting from the top and watching it through to the end as a refresher but I have not yet been bored and impatient to get to the outdoor composition stuff. If you are picking up an SLR this is the course to get you started. A+ all the way.

I have really enjoyed how the instructor explains everything he talks about, the detail he puts into each lesson makes this a top of the line 100 level course. I can really tell how much Paul enjoys photography and teaching which helps me connect and learn. A few concepts in photography were not really clicking for me as to how important they are and how to manipulate them (DoF). With Paul's instruction and demonstration, everything just clicked in place and it is something I will now remember. Thank you Paul, I look forward to more classes with you.

This course was comprehensive, entertaining, and very well organized! Paul is not only a fantastic photographer, but a gifted teacher as well. He used creative illustrations and simple explanations to explain very complex concepts. I love how Paul showed lots of examples of his photos and explained the subtleties that make up a good picture. I feel way more confident in my ability to shoot manually on my DSLR now. This was well worth my time and much better than reading a photography book!

Paul is an awesome teacher! He uses real life examples to make his presentations relevant, interesting and captivating. He engages his students with leading questions and is empathetic with the issues that all photographers encounter. This course is not lecture-style but rather a workshop with real people. I especially liked the short segments which invite re-visiting when I didn't quite "get it" the first time through. I recommend this course not just for beginners but for experienced photographers who want a warm-up and some inspiration. I'm already looking forward to Paul's next course.

Thank you for such a great, easy to understand, and enlightening course! The segments are just the right length with important information and never boring! I learned a lot of tips and gained a new understanding of things that I had made so difficult, I am not afraid to experiment with all those buttons now. I am reviewing the course again and it is even better the second time around. I plan to take more of your courses as you are an excellent instructor. Thank you!

The enthusiasm that Paul shows for photography is enough to inspire anyone to pick up a camera and give it a go. I have dabbled in photography for many years, but have not had any education since before digital photography was available. This course taught me more than I imagined it would and has renewed my confidence with my camera. I have never been excited about ISO or White Balance and now I can't wait to play with those setting as I head to Europe in the coming weeks. I have sneaking suspicion I will be showing Paul some awesome photos when I return thanks to this class.