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Photography: First Steps

With Jim Heid Liked by 3,965 users
Duration: 37m Skill level: Beginner Released: 9/18/2015

Course details

We are living in a golden age of photography. Photographs are used to tell stories, sell products, and capture moments to share with others. Want to join in? Take a high-altitude tour of the core concepts of photography, and the courses that will help you learn them. Instructor Jim Heid covers the following topics:

  • Essential gear, including cameras, lenses, accessories, and smartphones
  • Shooting skills
  • Using software to manage and edit your images
  • Sharing and printing photos

This course is designed for beginning photographers. But no matter where you are in your photographic journey, it's a great resource for learning more.

Skills you’ll gain

Earn a sharable certificate

Share what you’ve learned, and be a standout professional in your desired industry with a certificate showcasing your knowledge gained from the course.

Sample certificate

Certificate of Completion

  • Showcase on your LinkedIn profile under “Licenses and Certificate” section

  • Download or print out as PDF to share with others

  • Share as image online to demonstrate your skill

Meet the instructor

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Contents

What’s included

  • Test your knowledge 3 quizzes
  • Learn on the go Access on tablet and phone

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