Become a Photographer

Overview

Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only!

Grab it

Whether you're a hobbyist, enthusiast, or an aspiring pro, discover the tools and best practices you need to take professional, high-quality photographs. This learning path teaches the basics of photography, including composition, lighting, and exposure.

Learn the foundations of photography, from exposure to lenses.
Master the elements of taking great photos.

Syllabus

Course 1: Photography: First Steps

A tour of the core concepts of photography and the courses that will help you learn them.

Course 2: Introduction to Photography

Get a solid grounding in the skills and tools you'll need to explore the world of digital photography.

Course 3: The Elements of Effective Photographs

Join Pulitzer-finalist photographer Natalie Fobes as she takes you in the studio and on location to explore the elements that comprise an effective photo.

Course 4: Photography 101

Understand what's going in your camera—one setting at a time. Learn how to control aperture, shutter speed, and ISO and improve your photography skills in Photography 101.

Course 5: Photography Foundations: Exposure (part 1)

Master the fundamentals of exposure with photographer Ben Long. Discover how to go beyond your camera's auto mode to craft exposures that will capture the look you want.

Course 6: Photography Foundations: Exposure (part 2)

Gain a deeper understanding of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO settings, as well as how these settings expand your artistic options in any photographic situation.