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The Ultimate Photography Course for Beginners

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‘Jellis is just so lovely! Presentation is great, he is engaging, relatable and funny! And he makes the whole experience very fun. The class is very informative and knowledgable while also light and puts everything in a perspective that is not intimidating, but welcoming!’ – Melissa Wentzel

‘Amazing course, I can see how much you love your work. I really enjoyed it and the most important, I learned a lot, thank you so much <3’ – Iliana Gomez

‘I'm only on lesson 9 and I've already learned a lot. I love Jellis' teaching style and he's very easy to learn from. I'll have my eye out for any future courses. I like the way he tells you what setting he uses for different shots and why, explaining them which is so important to a beginner. There are lots of examples and you can tell he's just a great teacher. Lots of people have experience and are good at what they do but not everyone can teach and only some of those can teach well. Jellis' teaches exceptionally well!!’ – Felisha Sandifer

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“You don’t take a photograph, you make it.” - Ansel Adams

ANYONE can learn to make incredible photographs!

Hey there, this is Jellis Vaes a professional travel and adventure photographer and I am excited to have you here! If you are looking to master your photography, then you have landed at the right place.

Together you and I are going on an adventure into the world of photography. Along this fun filled and inspirational journey, you will come to master your camera.

As well as learning all the essentials we will also dive into various composition techniques, the process of workflow and touch upon the basics of post processing to make your photos really look incredible.

What Will I Learn?

  • You will walk away with A COMPLETE package of knowledge on all the basic understandings you need in photography.
  • Various composition techniques that will help you improve your photos dramatically.
  • An overview and explanation of what a good workflow in photography looks like.
  • The required skills on how to organize your photos better and more effectively, and how to post-process them into amazing looking images.
  • A deeper philosophy and understanding of photography.

This course is cut right down to the real essentials – the nuts and bolts of what you need to take your photos, and photography, to the next level.

Everything is explained in a simple one on one conversation, using examples of my own photos, as well as illustrations to make it all very clear and straightforward. If at any point you do feel you need a little extra help however, I am always here for you.

We are in this together and I will do my absolute best to assist you with any questions you may have, and with the course in general.

Having said all that, I hope you are ready, as I’ve got my camera in hands already. So pick up yours, and let’s get started!

An honest review and rating is always appreciated and will help me to make any necessary improvements for the course, as well helping to get more people involved so they too can benefit from the beauty of photography. Many thanks!

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Connect with me

Facebook: Jellis.Vaes
Instagram: JellisVaes
Twitter: @Jellis_V
Youtube: channel/UCSN058GSqdV5ndLbubY3AlQ

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What’s Next?

Thank you for taking my course. I tremendously appreciate having you as my student and for your trust in me as a teacher.

If you have any more questions about photography, be sure to use the Q&A form. I’ll answer any questions related to photography there.

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Together we will enable you to turn your okay looking photos into objects of stunning drama and beauty. A very fun, engaging and in-depth course that will take your photography to the next level. And beyond.

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Specialization Course in Travel Photography with Jellis Vaes 

Take the knowledge you have learned in our beginner’s course and continue your journey with this specialization course in travel & adventure photography.

In this exciting, visually stunning and engaging course, I will take you on a true adventure and teach you the many ins and outs of this most thrilling field in photography.

Learn the ins and outs of how to take dramatic and epic photos that capture a feeling, what a good travel and adventure photography kit contains, how to keep yourself and your equipment safe while on the road, what to look for in a quality photography bag, essential accessories to take along, how to earn money with travel and adventure photography, the best way to back up your photos when traveling or out on an adventure, various pro tricks and tips, and so much more!

If any of this has sparked your interest, have a look at the intro video, a read through the reviews, and see for yourself if this is an adventure you are ready to take on.

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If you like my teaching style and want to get more done in your personal life and career—not to mention improve the overall quality of your life—then try this well-received course that teaches you the most beneficial productivity techniques, tools, and a system called the Action Plan to help you carve out a path towards your dreams and objectives.

A few things you will learn:

  • The most essential productivity techniques and tools that highly productive people use

  • The Action Plan, a life-changing productivity system to track your goals and objectives

  • Awareness of the killers of productivity that many people may not know about

And much, much more... Check out the link and have a look at the intro video to see if the course is for you.

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Thanks again for taking this course! Have an awesome day and hope to see you soon in another course of mine :) !

Jellis

Syllabus

  • Intro - The Ultimate Photography Course For Beginners
  • The Exposure Triangle – The Foundation of Photography
  • Aperture Explained – Master Depth of Field
  • Shutter Speed Explained – Master Time and Motion
  • ISO Explained – Master Sensor Sensitivity
  • Quiz and Final Thoughts on The Exposure Triangle
  • How Photography Will Lead You Into New Adventures
  • Everything You Need to Know About Exposure Modes
  • JPEG VS RAW – Which File Format Should You Choose
  • In-Depth Information About the Various Camera Lenses
  • Understanding Metering and Metering Modes
  • How Photos are Portals Into Past Memories and Experiences
  • Master How to Focus in Photography – Never Take Unfocused Photos Again
  • Understanding Metering and Metering Modes
  • The Histogram – What is it and How Does it Work
  • Understanding White Balance in Digital Photography
  • The Importance of Light in Photography
  • When and Why to Use Flash
  • How Photography Helps You See True Beauty in Life
  • Composition Techniques that Will Improve your Photography
  • Develop an Efficient Workflow and Learn Basic Post Processing
  • Final Thoughts

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Jellis Vaes

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