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Photography Short Course

Take stunning photos with any camera. Master photography through bite-sized, swipeable learning tiles — designed for busy people who want to learn on the go.

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About This Photography Course

This Photography short course on SkillTiles breaks down everything you need to know into 10 structured milestones, each packed with bite-sized learning tiles you can swipe through in under 15 seconds each.

Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your knowledge, this online photography course uses AI-powered content to adapt to your learning pace. Each tile delivers a focused concept, example, or quiz — making it perfect for commutes, coffee breaks, or quick study sessions.

Covering 70 key topics across 10 milestones, this course takes you from foundations to practical application. Earn badges as you complete each milestone and track your progress on your learning dashboard.

Course Curriculum

1

Camera Basics

Exposure, composition, and lighting

the exposure triangle (aperture, shutter, ISO)rule of thirdsleading linesgolden hour lightingdepth of fieldwhite balancesmartphone photography tips
2

Exposure Triangle

Master aperture, shutter speed, and ISO

aperture and depth of fieldshutter speed for motionISO and noiseexposure compensationmetering modesmanual mode workflowexposure for different scenes
3

Composition Mastery

Create visually compelling images

rule of thirds and beyondleading linesframing techniquessymmetry and patternsnegative spaceforeground interestbreaking composition rules
4

Lighting Techniques

See and shape light like a pro

golden hour and blue hourdirection of lightdiffused vs harsh lightreflectors and fill lightflash photography basicswindow light portraitureartificial lighting setups
5

Portrait Photography

Capture people beautifully

posing basicseye focus techniquesbackground selectionenvironmental portraitsgroup photo compositioncandid vs posedportrait lens selection
6

Landscape & Nature

Capture breathtaking outdoor scenes

wide-angle techniqueslong exposure watersunrise and sunset shootingweather and atmospherepanoramic stitchingwildlife photography basicsnight sky photography
7

Photo Editing

Transform images in post-processing

Lightroom workflowRAW vs JPEG processingcolor grading basicsexposure and tone correctionscropping and straighteningpreset creationbatch editing workflow
8

Smartphone Photography

Take amazing photos with your phone

smartphone camera settingscomposition on mobilemobile editing appsnight mode techniquesportrait mode tipssocial media optimizationmobile photography accessories
9

Specialized Genres

Explore different photography styles

street photographyfood photographyproduct photographymacro photographyarchitectural photographyevent photographyblack and white photography
10

Photography Business

Turn your passion into income

pricing your workclient communicationcontracts and licensingbuilding a portfolio websitesocial media marketingprint and product salesdeveloping your style

What You'll Learn in This Photography Course

the exposure triangle (aperture, shutter, ISO)
rule of thirds
leading lines
golden hour lighting
depth of field
white balance
smartphone photography tips
aperture and depth of field
shutter speed for motion
ISO and noise
exposure compensation
metering modes
manual mode workflow
exposure for different scenes

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Start this photography short course today. Swipe through AI-powered tiles, earn badges, and build a daily learning habit — no experience needed.

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