Teach me photography

What's inside this course

16 lessons. Learnr rebuilds it around your goal and level when you start.

1. 1Rule of ThirdsExplains the thirds grid and intersection points
2. 2Balance and WeightWhat makes elements feel heavy or light in a frame
3. 3Leading LinesIdentifying natural and man-made lines in scenes
4. 4Framing the SubjectUnderstanding framing with foreground shapes and edges
5. 5Hard and Soft LightDefines hard versus soft light and how they look
6. 6Direction of LightHow front and side lighting affect detail and depth
7. 7Contrast and ShapeUnderstanding bright, dark, and midtone relationships
8. 8Using ShadowsRecognizing shadow shapes, edges, and direction
9. 9Warm and Cool ColorsExplains warm versus cool colors and white balance
10. 10Color HarmonyIntroduces complementary, analogous, and triadic schemes
11. 11Saturation and ImpactDifference between muted and vivid color intensity
12. 12Color for EmotionCommon emotional associations with key colors
13. 13Choosing a SubjectSpotting interesting people, objects, and scenes
14. 14Showing ContextIncluding surroundings to explain where and when
15. 15Sequence and MomentsRecognizing peak action and meaningful expressions
16. 16Creating Visual NarrativeWhat makes a visual story with beginning and end