25 days to Photo Mastery: The Focus and Filter Online Experience
Master Your DSLR or Mirrorless Camera in 25 Days or Less
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GET OUT OF AUTO MODE! This online course, hosted by award-winning author and photographer Andrew Darlow, covers a wide range of topics from Andrew's book, Focus and Filter (Ulysses Press). It was created to help owners of the printed book or e-book (Kindle/Nook) get the most out of the content (and especially the book's 50 Pro Assignments). The assignments were created to inspire readers to delve into the content and take more (and better) photographs of people, places and things for online and printed portfolios, friends and family, or for client work, such as portrait sessions, food photography assignments, sports teams, etc.
For more information about the book, including free PDF downloads and workflow videos, visit www.WorkflowSchool.com.
Your Instructor
Andrew Darlow is a photographer, writer and digital imaging coach based in central New Jersey. He has lectured and conducted seminars and workshops around the world at photo-related conferences and for photography organizations, including: The PhotoPlus Expo, Columbia University; and the International Center of Photography (ICP). His passion as an educator and consultant is to help photographers of all levels capture, print and protect their photos.
Andrew's articles, tips and images have been included in many publications, websites, books and TV programs, including Animal Planet, WPIX-TV, People Magazine and Photo District News. He’s the editor of imagingbuffet.com and the author of four books, including a new photo tips book: Focus and Filter. For more information and free workflow videos, visit this page.
Course Curriculum
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StartTip 1: Mastering Aperture Priority
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StartTip 2: Mastering Hyperfocal Distance with Aperture Priority (3:17)
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StartTip 3: Mastering Shutter Priority Mode (4:52)
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StartTip 4: Mastering Manual Mode and Auto ISO (5:27)
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StartTip 5- Creating a Photo Checklist (2:52)
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StartTip 6- Mastering Auto Exposure Bracketing (4:30)
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StartTip 7- Carrying Your Gear Comfortably (2:59)
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StartTip 8- Focusing with Live View (5:11)
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StartTip 9- Controlling Color with White Balance (3:16)
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StartTip 10- Mastering Back Button Focus (3:57)
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StartTip 11- Mastering Both Button Focus (7:44)
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StartTip 12- Mastering Motion Photography with Still Plus Zoom (3:59)
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StartTip 13- Mastering Motion Photography with Rocking or Swinging (2:39)
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StartTip 14- Reducing and Using Flare Creatively (4:36)
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StartTip 15- Capturing Glare-Free Pictures through Windows (2:15)
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StartTip 16- How to Get the Most Out of Cropping and Zooming In (3:51)
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StartTip 17- How to Utilize Natural and Man-Made Frames (2:26)
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StartTip 18- Creating a Sense of Scale (1:33)
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StartTip 19- Using Repetition Effectively (2:39)
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StartTip 20- Finding the Right Lenses (6:49)
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StartTip 21- Making and Using Reflectors (3:28)
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StartTip 22- Finding and Using Commercially Available Reflectors (7:45)
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StartTip 23- Choosing and Using a Monopod (2:30)
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StartTip 24- Choosing and Using a Tripod and Wired- Wireless Shutter Release (6:45)
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StartTip 25- Carrying a Tripod and-or Monopod (4:10)
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StartTip 26- Organizing Your Gear and Accessories (4:42)
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StartTip 27- Utilizing and Organizing Rechargeable Batteries (6:37)
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StartTip 28- Setting Up Continuous Lighting for Photography (6:05)
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StartTip 29- Wirelessly Controlling Lighting Units (2:37)
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StartTip 30- Creating a “Grid System” for Under $300 (3:05)
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StartTip 31- Making and Using Sandbags (3:29)
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StartTip 32- Creating Windowless “Window-Light” Portraits and Still Lifes (4:52)
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StartTip 33- Using On-Camera TTL Flash for Portraits and Event Photos (5:46)
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StartTip 34- Using Portable Flash Units Off Camera Wirelessly (7:16)
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StartTip 35- Selecting Solid Backgrounds (3:22)
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StartTip 36 Selecting Patterned and Digitally Printed Backgrounds (2:32)
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StartTip 37- Hanging Backgrounds and Creating Sets Quickly and Easily (5:49)
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StartTip 38- How to Dress Your People and Pets with Style (2:20)
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StartTip 39- How to Talk to Your Models to Get the Most Natural Images (4:28)
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StartTip 40- Mastering Ground-Level Photos (While Staying Clean!) (4:56)
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StartTip 41- Photographing Miniature Worlds (4:29)
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StartTip 42- Taking Safari-Quality Photos at the Zoo (5:26)
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StartTip 43- Photographing Life on a Farm (3:13)
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StartTip 44- Mastering Food Photography at Events and Restaurants (2:26)
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StartTip 45- Mastering Food Photography at Home (2:57)
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StartTip 46- Taking Stunning Photos at an Aquarium (5:05)
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StartTip 47- Taking Beautiful Bird Photos (3:22)
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StartTip 48- Taking Festival and County- State Fair Photos (4:54)
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StartTip 49- Getting Great Beach Photographs (3:42)
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StartTip 50- Taking Photos of Fireworks that Jump off the Screen (6:22)
"After 27 years as a professional photographer, I've seen a lot of how-to photo books and articles. But I've never seen a book quite like this. It's like an emergency manual for DIY weekend projects, filled with useful photos and helpful tips like how to easily modify your lighting with reflectors and how to choose the right portable flash unit. It will stay in my collection for many years to come."
- Ron Wyatt, Photo Workshop Leader & Two-Time Olympic Games Photographer, www.ronwyattphotos.com
"One of the hardest things to teach with photography, especially when you are deeply knowledgeable, is keeping it simple for others. Andrew does a fantastic job with Focus and Filter covering an amazing range of what can be complex subjects, and keeping it clearly explained. His writing style is concise and conversational, which always makes learning easier. And some of the tips are just gems and extremely useful."
- Jack Reznicki, professional photographer and author, www.photojack.com