Photography Style: Improve Your Photography Portfolio Today (Udemy.com)
A Practical Photography Guide: Stand Out From the Crowd w/your Unique Photography Style, Portfolio, Website, Instagram
Created by: Phil Ebiner
Last updated September 2026
What you will learn
- Learn how to improve your photography by developing a style you can call your own
- Understand the different elements that create a 'photography style'
- See how subject matter, composition techniques, lighting & color, and photo editing can create a unique photography style
- Curate your own photos to instantly improve your photography style
- Use photo editing to improve your photography style
- By the end of this course, you will have an improved portfolio or Instagram account
How it compares
Against the other 275 rated Udemy courses in Photography on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.4 out of 5higher than 31% of them
- Reviews503#95 of 276 by number of reviews
- Length4.1 hourslonger than 64% of them
- Last updatedSeptember 2026more recently than 90% of them
Course Description
Do you look at other photographer's portfolios or Instagram and wonder 'why do their photos look so good?'
Do you wonder why your own photos don't look as professional?
Do you wish you had your own photography style?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, this is the perfect course for you.
What is this photography style course all about?
What separates beginner photographers from advanced 'professional' photographers is the development of a unique style. While some of this happens naturally as you practice your photography, you can dramatically improve your photography with the step-by-step process laid out in this course.
First, you'll learn exactly what creates a photography style - analyzing how subject matter, composition, lighting & color, and editing all play a role in creating a unique style.
Then, you'll implement a 3-step strategy to improve your own style. This is a conscious process that you'll practice and see implemented right in this course.
I promise that if you put into practice the simple techniques from this course, your portfolio or Instagram account will start to look more cohesive - giving you your own unique photography style in no time.
Enroll today and instant access:
Easy-to-watch video lessons
Fun & practical activities
Downloadable resources
Premium instructor support
Lifetime access to course updates
Access to our exclusive student community
Who is your instructor?
Hi! I'm Phil Ebiner. I've been teaching people photography skills for over a decade. Perhaps you've already taken one of my top-rated photography courses that has helped you master your camera or photo editing.
I'm so excited to teach you this course on developing your own photography style because I often hear beginner photographers wondering how to improve their photography. I look at their photos and think, you're almost there. To get to that next level, you just have to be a little more thoughtful in what you're photographing, how you're photographing it, and what photographs you share.
This course will help you create your own photography style! And I've included a bunch of fun activities and practical demonstrations that make it easy to learn.
100% Money-back Guarantee
If you are unsatisfied with the course, or if it just isn't for you, we have a 30-day money-back guarantee.
My goal is to make sure you love this course! We are always listening to students and improving our courses to make them even better. If you ever have a suggestion on how to make this course better, just let us know!
What are you waiting for?
If you want to become a better photographer enroll now!
See you in class!
Phil
Instructor Details
- 4.4 Rating
503 Reviews
Phil Ebiner
I’m Phil Ebiner, an educator, photographer, filmmaker, and founder of Video School and Photography & Friends. Through my online courses and creative community, I’ve helped millions of students around the world learn practical skills in photography, video production, design, and more. My goal is to make creative skills feel accessible, useful, and encouraging, whether you’re picking up a camera for the first time or looking to take your work to the next level.
My teaching style is clear, supportive, and hands-on. I break complex topics into simple steps, explain the “why” behind each technique, and share real-world examples you can immediately apply. As a photographer and filmmaker, I believe great creative work is not just about gear or settings, but about storytelling, intention, observation, and connection. My goal is to help you feel confident, inspired, and capable of bringing your own creative ideas to life.
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Reviews
By Patricia Scheil on 7/1/2024
I have been trying to find my photo style and feel this course is finally going to help me achieve it. I’m finding these series of courses are awesome and inspiring. So well done with tons of examples and opportunities to improve and connect with others. Thanks guys!!
By Trevor Siegel on 12/29/2021
Not to sound uptight, but the Instructor should present himself professionally (wearing a suit or at least a nice collar shirt and sports jacket) as an Instructor/Trainer. Something about watching a presenter in a T-shirt comes across as too casual for the Learning Environment. Then again, we are living in a COVID world - so maybe old business standards for clothing attire need to be updated?
By Bhavi Solanki on 12/28/2021
The course right material and understanding lectures for getting an idea on how to Balance a Portfolio anywhere! Balancing a Portfolio looks cleaner on any channel/social media. Phil has delivered the content in a smooth way which made me understand really well.
By Susan Dicandilo on 11/27/2021
Thanks again Phil for another great course. This course has given me a better perspective on Style and being able to see and understand what other photographers prefer as their style has also given me something to think about. While speaking about Style, I have enrolled in other genres presented by you and your team, not only because you are all wonderful at what you do, but also because I want to experience all the areas that interest me so I can make a decision as to what particular genre I might like to pursue and then add my own style. Very interesting information and learning about style in this field of art. Excellent work and thank you for your time and effort. See you in the next courses I am enrolled in.
By Oscar A Chavez on 8/31/2021
Personally, I found this course uninspiring.I understand the course is meant to help the student find their photography style, which I believe it does, but I found it boring. Phil Ebiner is a great instructor with real world experience but I had to force myself to watch the videos. Maybe it had to do with the subject matter? The other courses he offers, i.e. photography masterclass, were fine and I looked forward to learning. In summary, does this course help you determine your photography style? Yes. Will you enjoy the course? Well that’s up to you.
By Hannah Tello on 4/14/2021
I love Phil’s classes! He is great at breaking down ideas and concepts into bite-size steps. This course was no exception. He walks you through the process of figuring out how to create your own photography style in a way that is easy to grasp and implement. Thanks for another great and useful course Phil!
By Claudine Meyer on 3/23/2021
Excellent course. Thank you so much. Very concise, straight to the point. I got loads of great ideas from it. It leaves the student able to adapt their own photos and create their own style rather than pushing them into what the lecturer thinks is good. Also I like the fact that Phil showed lots of examples from other people instead of just his own or just the people he likes.
By Matheus Mendes on 3/22/2021
It was so Good. There's a lot of practical examples of how we can find out our Style .... how to be singular and creative and the interaction with other photographers Styles, resources, even Phill's Instagram was a good experience to realize we keep growing, becoming mature, until we found out our own unique style through every shoot.
By Theresa Arnold on 3/13/2021
I have a lot of interests...portraits, landscapes, animals, etc and I edit according to subject and the feeling I want to convey. I have had random people on photography sites tell me I have to choose a style. I'm glad to hear that I don't have to limit myself creatively.
By Lauri Lenhardt on 3/9/2021
I like seeing the examples of styles. I got a lot of clarification for my own style, and the subject content is very clear. I rated 4 out of 5 because the darting movement of your mouse and how quickly you'd scroll up and down through the samples was dizzying. Other than that element I enjoyed the new course.
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