Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production

Whether your camera is a Smartphone or DSLR, a Compact or Mirrorless model, you will learn to gain control of exposure and understand fundamentals of composition, while exploring documentary and creative concepts to make the kinds of photographs you have always wanted.This Specialization covers a broad range of fundamental principles in photography, from camera control to principles of composition and creativity, providing you with a foundation for growth in making photographs you'll be proud to share.In the Capstone you will develop a final project of photographs related to your individual ne

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Created by: Peter Glendinning

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Welcome to Course THREE! In the first two Modules you will gain a more professional-level understanding of the Design Elements that artists have used throughout history to create successful compositions. Arranging the Elements in ways that lead viewers through their compositions is an essential craft for photographers no matter whether their subject matter is pure documentary or vividly exotic personal expression. In Modules 3 & 4 we survey the essential elements of post-photography image management, using Adobe(tm) LIGHTROOM(tm). Image adjustment software designed for Smartphone photographers rounds out the Course. Since even photographers whose mainstay is a high-end DSLR also must admit to Smartphone use occasionally, and photographers who only use a Smartphone will usually admit that they want to step over to a "regular" camera at some point, there is something for everyone here! Let's get started with Module One!

Time: 16h

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Peter Glendinning

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Peter Glendinning has been a member of the faculty of Michigan State University's Department of Art, Art History, & Design, in the College of Arts & Letters, since 1978. His work in photography has ranged from making the official portrait of Michigan Governor John Engler, to exhibits of Polaroid-IMPOSSIBLE photographs in fine art galleries and museum settings in the USA and Europe. His photographs are found in major public and private collections, and his project "My Paris" was named among the "Best of 2015" by the American Society of Media Photographers. He has served as President of the Photo Imaging Education Association International, and of the Society for Photographic Education's Midwest Region, and created the first online art course at Michigan State University.

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By Hamza M on 20-Jun-16

The composition and visual elements part of the course was incredible but the Lightroom part could be improved. Going through every feature in Lightroom is not helpful. It's better to focus on teaching key useful techniques to achieve desired effects

By Jonathan F V on 15-Jun-16

Hard work, but delivered the results. I am at last starting to master 'Adobe Lightbox'.

By Fatima R N on 2-Dec-16

Dear professors Peter and Mark, I am very happy with the improved knowledge and results during the courses. Really, the excitement of you is mine too! I confess that I have a degree in digital photography and his classes always amaze me! It's a great joy to be able to access such a well-prepared content and watch your incredible classes! A hug with affection and admiration, until the end of the 4th. course!
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By Michael O on 13-May-16

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By David T on 11-Aug-16

A great course with very enthusiastic and responsive teaching staff

By Ducel A H C on 3-Jun-16

I loved this course so much! Thank you Mark and Peter for doing such an amazing job.

By Rebecca T on 2-Feb-17

I absolutely love everything that I am able to learn and gain from these courses and using them in everyday photography

It is a great class and teaches me a lot.

By Donald L on 13-Sep-16

very interesting and rewarding course, been learning so much through the courses.

By Ygor G S on 26-Jun-16

Okay, you know how to take some good photos but It would be interesting if you could edit some pictures to emphasize or change their content. That's post-production and it's the content of this course. I really recommend everyone to enroll it!

By Geert L on 10-Jun-16