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Photography Masterclass: Your Complete Guide to Photography is an incredible series from the well-known Video School Online Inc. designed to teach anyone the fundamentals of photography. Hosted by Phil Ebiner, a professional photographer, and Sam Shimizu-Jones, a cinematographer, this series is an extensive guide to mastering photography from scratch.

Throughout the series, Ebiner and Shimizu-Jones take viewers on a journey through a myriad of photography concepts, including camera settings, compositional techniques, and editing methods. They start by explaining the mechanics behind the camera such as the basics of ISO, shutter speed, and aperture to enable the viewer to fully understand their use while capturing images.

The lessons are structured in a way that is easy to follow, enabling viewers to grasp the techniques without any difficulty. They help beginners familiarize themselves with the different types of cameras and provide tips to use them effectively. They even recommend the best equipment for different settings, from sunlight to low-light situations, and outdoor to indoor photography.

The series has a total of 314 lectures, divided into 23 sections, making it easy for the viewer to stop and start the lesson at their convenience. It covers all the essential aspects of photography, from how to take better pictures using different lenses to editing pictures and making them stand out on social media.

Ebiner and Shimizu-Jones go beyond the usual technical tips and also focus on the art of photography, such as how to compose an image to convey meaning, how to use color to your advantage, and how to create attractive and intriguing photographs. They emphasize the importance of taking the time to plan one's photographs, invest in learning editing skills, and create a personal style that stands out.

One of the main highlights of the series is Ebiner's ability to teach difficult concepts in a simple, straightforward language. He breaks down ideas that may seem complicated and presents them in an accessible manner, making it easier for beginners to grasp the concepts.

To add to the breadth of knowledge the show presents, Ebiner and Shimizu-Jones interview other professionals in the industry, who provide viewers with their professional tips and tricks to enhance their photography skills. Watching these interviews is not only informative but also inspiring, giving the viewers a glimpse into the motivation behind the photographs, and the stories that make them special.

Another feature of the show is the assignments presented in each section. These activities help viewers to practice and become proficient once they have the knowledge of the content. Ebiner and Shimizu-Jones encourage viewers to take pictures and share them with the instructors as well as other classmates in the course, which fosters a sense of community and motivation to keep getting better.

The series is not just focused on still photography but also includes sections on shooting videos, making it a complete guide for anyone interested in creating stunning visual media. The duo goes beyond basic techniques, delving into advanced methods of capturing and editing videos. They teach how to effectively use lighting, sound, and movement to create the best videos.

In summary, Photography Masterclass: Your Complete Guide to Photography is a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to learn photography from scratch. It is expertly presented in a user-friendly format that is easy to understand and beautifully illustrated. It is not only informative but also inspiring, and the instructors have an extensive knowledge of the craft, and they convey it effectively. Anyone passionate about photography, from beginners to enthusiasts to professionals, will find value in this series.

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149. Conclusion to Selling Your Photographs

In this lesson, we'll cover what we learned in this section of the Photography Masterclass.

148. What is Fair Use?

In this lesson, we'll cover the basics of the fair use policy.

147. How to License a Photo

In this lesson, we'll cover how to license your own photos.

146. Understanding Photography Licenses

In this lesson, we'll cover the basics of photo licensing.

145. Selling Your Own Photographs

In this lesson, we'll give you some tips for selling your own photos.

144. One Man's Instagram Strategy

In this lesson, we'll tell you about an inspiring story of how one guy made over $15,000 on Instagramm - in one day!

143. Introduction to Selling your Photography

In this lesson, we'll cover what we'll be learning this section of the Photography Masterclass.

142. Conclusion to Make Money with Photography Section

In this lesson, we'll cover what we learned in this section of the Photography Masterclass.

141. Landing a Full-Time Photography Gig

In this lesson, we'll give you tips for landing a full-time photographer job.

140. Unique Ways to Find Photography Work

In this lesson, we'll give you some unique ways to dive into photography!

139. How to Find Freelance Photography Work

In this lesson, we'll give you some tips for finding freelance work.

138. How Much to Charge as a Photographer

In this lesson, we'll give you some advice for setting your prices as a photographer.

137. Photography Website Basics

In this lesson, we'll cover the basic things you need to put on your website.

136. Creating a Photography Website and Portfolio

In this lesson, we'll cover the basics of creating your own personal website to share your photographs.

135. Sharing Photographs Online - Our Favorite Sites

In this lesson, we'll cover our favorite photo-sharing websites.

134. Pat Flynn's Tell Everyone, Everywhere Strategy

In this lesson, we'll cover the 'be everywhere' principle that is taught by Pat Flynn.

133. Tips for Branding Your Photography Business

In this lesson, we'll give you some easy branding tips!

132. Branding Your Photography Business

In this lesson, we'll cover how to brand yourself - how to make you look amazing as a photographer so that people want to hire you.

131. Types of Photography Jobs

In this lesson, we'll cover different types of jobs available for photographers.

130. Introduction to Making Money with Photography

In this lesson, we'll cover what we'll be learning this section of the Photography Masterclass.

129. Photo Editing Conclusion

In this lesson, we'll cover what we learned in this section of the Photography Masterclass.

128. Exporting and Saving Photos from iPhoto

In this video, we'll show you how to export photos from iPhoto for easy sharing.

127. Advanced Photo Adjustments in iPhoto

In this lesson, we'll be covering using the Adjustments tab in iPhoto to make your photos better!

126. Using the Effects Tab in iPhoto

In this lesson, we'll cover some great ways to improve your photos using the Effects tab.

125. Quick Photo Edits in iPhoto to Make Photos Look Amazing

In this lesson, we cover the Quick Fixes tab in iPhoto, which is a great way to quickly edit your photos in iPhoto.

124. Importing and Organizing Using iPhoto

In this video, we'll introduce iPhoto & show you how to import photos for editing.

123. Hue, Saturation, and Luminance in Lightroom

In this video, we show you how to use the hue, saturation, and luminance controls in Lightroom for some advanced adjustments!

122. Get Rid of Blemishes in Lightroom

In this lesson, I'll show you how to get rid of blemishes in Lightroom!

121. Get Rid of Blemishes in Photoshop

In this video, we show you how to get rid of any unwanted marks, zits, acne, moles or anything else in a photo!

120. Stitching Together a Panorama in Photoshop

In this lesson, we'll show you how to stitch together a panoramic image in Photoshop.

119. Editing a JPEG Photo in Photoshop

In this video, we'll show you how to use Photoshop to edit JPEG images.

118. Editing RAW Photos in Photoshop

In this lesson, we'll cover basic photo editing in Photoshop.

117. Exporting and Saving Photos in Lightroom

In this lesson, we'll cover saving your photographs for sharing online or printing.

116. Adding a Vignette in Lightroom

In this lesson, we'll cover adding vignettes and blurs for a cool effect.

115. Editing Brightness and Contrast in Lightroom

In this lesson, we'll cover how playing with the brightness & contrast of your photos can really make your photo pop!

114. Adjusting Saturation & Vibrance in Lightroom

In this lesson, we show you how to adjust the saturation and vibrance of a photo to really make it pop!

113. Sharpening Photos in Lightroom

In this lesson, we'll cover how Lightroom can sharpen images that are slightly blurry - in case you didn't get perfect focus.

112. Cropping Photos in Lightroom

In this lesson, we'll cover how to use crop to improve your photo's composition.

111. Adjusting White Balance (Color Temperature) in Lightroom

In this lesson, we'll cover how to adjust color temperature to fix your white balance.

110. Fixing Bad Exposure in Lightroom

In this lesson, we'll cover how to adjust the exposure of your photograph. This technique can fix a lot of problems in a poorly exposed photo - especially if you shot on the RAW setting.

109. Rating Photos in Lightroom

In this lesson, we'll cover the rating system in Lightroom, and how we use it.

108. Importing Photos and Organizing Photos in Lightroom

In this lesson, we'll cover the first step in photo editing, importing and organizing your images.

107. How to Get a Free Trial of Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop

In this lesson, we'll cover how to get a free trial of these two photo editing applications, so that you can follow along with us.

106. Photo Editing Applications We Like

In this lesson, we'll cover our favorite photo editing applications for both Mac & PC users.

105. Why Do We Edit Photos?

In this lesson, we'll teach you about photo editing - why is it important? what is it? what is it not?

104. Photo Editing Introduction

In this lesson, we'll cover what we'll be learning this section of the Photography Masterclass.

103. Smartphone Photography Conclusion

In this lesson, we'll cover what we learned in this section of the Photography Masterclass.

102. Practice - Take Your Best Smartphone Photo

It's time to practice. Pop out your smart phone and use the tips we've given you to take better photos! Then share them with the class!

101. Composing Better Instagram Photos

In this lesson, we'll teach you how to take better square images for success on Instagram!

100. How to Take Better Photos with Your Smartphone

In this lesson, we'll teach you how to take better smartphone images.

99. Live Demonstration - iPhone vs. DSLR

In this photography demonstration, Sam shows you the power of the iPhone by comparing the iPhone 6 to the Nikon D800.

98. Detailed Look at Smart Phone and Our Favorite Apps

In this lesson, we'll cover the camera body - showing you what all the buttons & switches do on a iPhone.

97. Smartphone Photography Introduction

In this lesson, we'll cover what we'll be learning this section of the Photography Masterclass.

96. Camera Lenses Section Conclusion

In this lesson, we'll cover what we learned in this section of the Photography Masterclass.

95. Polarizing, ND, and UV Filters for Photography

In this lesson, we'll cover a few types of filters that will not only protect your camera lens, but also can give your photos an enhanced image.

94. Tilt-Shift Lenses (aka Swing Shift)

In this lesson, we'll cover what a tilt-shift lens is.

93. Fisheye Lenses for Photographers

In this lesson, we'll cover what a fisheye lens is.

92. What Are Our Favorite Lenses?

In this lesson, we'll show you some of our favorite lenses and tell you why that's true.

91. Lens Choice and Depth of Field

In this video, we cover depth of field and how it relates to your lens choice.

90. What Lenses Should Every Photographer Have?

In this lesson, we'll cover the basic lenses that are good to have.

89. What is Focal Length?

In this lesson, we'll cover focal length - a huge factor in the types of photos you can take.

88. Camera Lenses Section Introduction

In this lesson, we'll cover what we'll be learning this section of the Photography Masterclass.

87. Camera Equipment Section Conclusion

In this lesson, we'll cover what we learned in this section of the Photography Masterclass.

86. Practice - Put Together Your Camera Kit

It's time to practice! Put together your camera kit. This could be getting a camera bag and putting all of your gear in it, or just putting together a list of ideal equipment that you can purchase in the future.

85. Camera Cases and Bags for Photographers

In this lesson, we'll cover protecting your camera and equipment with a case/bag.

84. Flashes and Lighting for Photography

In this lesson, we'll cover different lighting setups that you might want to invest in.

83. Stabilization for Photography - Tripods, Monopods, and Gorillapods

In this lesson, we'll cover types of stabilization that you might want to consider purchasing.

82. Batteries and Chargers for Photography

In this lesson, we'll cover batteries and chargers.

81. Lenses and Filters for Photography

In this lesson, we'll cover lenses and filters briefly. An entire section on these two things comes later in the course.

80. Memory Cards for Photography

In this lesson, we'll cover types of memory cards.

79. What's in Our Camera Bag?

In this lesson, we'll show you what is in our camera bag.

78. Where Should You Buy a Camera?

In this lesson, we'll cover where to purchase a camera and give you the pros and cons of purchasing online or in person at a store.

77. How to Build Your Complete Camera Kit

In this lesson, we'll give you some advice for building a complete camera kit.

76. How to Choose a Camera

In this lesson, we'll cover how to purchase a camera. We'll talk about how understanding your end goal will affect your purchasing decisions.

75. Introduction to Purchasing a Camera

In this lesson, we'll cover what we'll be learning this section of the Photography Masterclass.

74. Stabilization Section Conclusion

In this lesson, we'll cover what we learned in this section of the Photography Masterclass.

73. Tips for Better Handheld Photography

In this lesson, we'll give you some tips for better handheld photos.

72. Other Types of Photography Stabilization

In this lesson, we'll give you some tips for getting stable shots when you don't have a tripod or monopod.

71. Photography with a Monopod

In this lesson, we'll give you some tips on using a monopod.

70. Photography with a Tripod

In this lesson, we'll give you some tips for using a tripod.

69. Introduction to Photography Stabilization

In this lesson, we'll cover what we learned in this section of the Photography Masterclass.

68. Photography Lighting - Section Conclusion

In this lesson, we'll cover what we learned in this section of the Photography Masterclass.

67. Practice - Shoot a Silhouette Photograph

Practice time! Go out and take a silhouette photo! Post your pictures to the course page!

66. Live Demonstration - Shooting a Silhouette

In this photography demonstration, Sam practices shooting a silhouette.

65. Silhouette Photography

In this lesson, we'll cover how to shoot a silhouette photograph.

64. Practice Shooting Flash Photos

It's time for a practice session! Go out and take a photo with your flash, in the day time. That's right, take a photo during the day with the sun as a back light. Use the flash to fill in your subject's face.

63. Flash Photography Basics

In this lesson, we'll cover how to use the flash to get great photos!

62. Using Ambient Light for Photography

In this lesson, we'll cover the ways to use ambient light - or whatever light is available to you.

61. What is Three-Point Lighting?

Learn what three-point lighting is, which is the basic lighting set up for any photographic or film portrait.€‹

60. Set Your White Balance Properly

In this lesson, we'll cover how to set your white balance. This is how your camera reads light to make sure the colors in your photos look natural.

59. Understand Light Temperatures

In this lesson, we'll cover the Kelvin scale - a rating system for light temperatures.

58. What Types of Light Sources Are There?

In this lesson, we'll explain the different light sources you have available to you for your photography.

57. What is Light?

In this lesson, we'll explain what light is! How awesome is that?!

56. Introduction to Photography Lighting

In this lesson, we'll cover what we'll be learning this section of the Photography Masterclass.

55. Quick Tips Section Conclusion

In this lesson, we'll cover what we learned in this section of the Photography Masterclass.

54. Practice - Take Pictures of Your Kid (or Pet)

It's time for another practice session! Take some photos of your kid (or pet if you don't have a kid... or any other family member for that matter). Use the tips we gave you to take better photos than you have before.

53. 5 Tips for Better Photos of Kids (or Pets)

In this lesson, we'll give you 5 tips to instantly improve your photography of kids.

52. 5 Tips for Better Portrait Lighting

In this lesson, we'll give you 5 tips to instantly improve your portrait photography lighting.

51. 5 Tips for Better Portraits

In this lesson, we'll give you 5 tips to instantly improve your portrait photography.

50. Practice - Get Outside and Take Photos

Get outside and take some pictures. Use the tips we've given you to improve your nature & landscape photos. Then share them with the class!

49. 5 Tips for Better Nature Photos

In this lesson, we'll give you 5 tips for setting your subject in a portrait.

48. 5 Tips for Better Landscape Photos

In this lesson, we'll give you 5 tips to instantly improve your landscape photography.

47. Introduction to Quick Tips for Better Photography

In this lesson, we'll cover what we'll be learning this section of the Photography Masterclass.

46. Live Demonstration - Shooting Down by the LA River

In this photography demonstration, Sam practices shooting water down at the LA river.

45. Live Demonstration - Flowers, Focus, and Low Light Photography

In this photography demonstration, Sam practices shooting a flower in low light. He gives advice on how to get super sharp focus.

44. Tips for Street Photography

In this photography demonstration, Sam gives you some tips on street photography.

43. Live Demonstration - Shooting at Echo Park

In this photography demonstration, we go down to Echo Park in Los Angeles and practice shooting photos of a fountain.

42. Phil's Photography Walk

Phil shows you some of his favorite shots from his photo adventure in Berkeley, CA!

41. Black & White Photos - Adding Emotion by Subtracting Color

In this lesson, we'll cover the difference shooting black and white photos makes.

40. Colors - Think About How Colors Effect Your Photographs

In this lesson, we'll cover basic color theory and how it plays a big role in photography.

39. Using Depth of Field Creatively

In this lesson, we'll cover how to use focus and depth of field to get creative photos.

38. Focusing on the Details

In this lesson, we'll talk about two types of focusing on details.

37. Live Demonstration - Shooting Portraits

In this photography demonstration, Sam practices shooting portraits of our friend Caleb.

36. Positioning Your Subjects

In this lesson, we'll cover how to position your subject.

35. Panoramic Compositions

In this lesson, we'll cover how to properly shoot a panoramic image with your smartphone or DSLR.

34. Choosing a Background for Your Photographs

In this lesson, we'll cover backgrounds, and how backgrounds play a big part in your photography.

33. Wide Angle Photography versus Telephoto and Zoom Photography

In this lesson, we'll cover the difference between a wide angle and telephoto photo.

32. What's the Mood of Your Photo?

€‹Your photography tells a story. Just like you, it has a mood. Capture different moods with different types of photographs.

31. Live Demonstration - Getting Great Compositions

In this photography demonstration, Sam practices his own compositions and walks you through the entire process.

30. Perspective: Changing Your Angle

In this lesson, we'll cover how changing your perspective really affects your photography.

29. When to Throw Out the Rule of Thirds

In this lesson, we'll cover when it is a good idea to throw out the rule of thirds, and how to do it!

28. The Rule of Thirds

In this lesson, we'll cover one of the most popular rules in photography - the rule of thirds.

27. What is Photography Composition?

In this lesson, we'll cover the basics of composition - what's in your frame?

26. Introduction to Composition

In this lesson, we'll cover what we'll be learning this section of the Photography Masterclass.

25. Practice - Taking Pictures Inside

It's another practice session! Shooting photos inside isn't easy, and you need to practice shooting photos when you don't have much available light. Again, post your photos to the course page when you're done!

24. Live Demonstration - Shooting in Low Light

In this photography demonstration, we'll talk specifically how to take better photos in low light situations.

23. Shooting Photographs at Night

In this lesson, we'll cover how to take photos at night!

22. Shooting Photographs in Low Light

In this lesson, we'll cover how to properly shoot in low light situations.

21. Practice - Taking Pictures of Cars

It's practice time! Go outside and take a sharp image of a fast-moving object. This could be a car, a child, or a pet running around.

20. Shooting Photographs of Fast Objects

In this lesson, we'll cover how to photograph fast objects and get sharp images.

19. Getting in Focus Using the Manual Focus Mode

In this lesson, we'll cover how to use your camera's manual focus.

18. Getting in Focus Using the Auto-Focus Mode

In this video, we'll cover how to use auto-focus on your camera.

17. What is Focus? Depth of Field Explained

In this lesson, we'll cover depth of field - and what focus is.

16. Camera File Formats - RAW versus JPEG

In this lesson, we talk about the difference between RAW & JPEG file formats.

15. Camera Shutters and Sensors

In this lesson, we'll cover the basics of the inside of your camera including the camera shutter and camera sensor.

14. How Does a Camera Work?

In this lesson, we'll cover the basic process of how a camera works.

13. Using Your Camera's Light Meter to Read Exposure

In this lesson, Sam shows you how to use the camera's light meter to help get proper exposure.

12. Live Demonstration - Getting the Right Exposure

In this photography demonstration, Sam explains how he gets proper exposure using the manual controls of his camera.

11. What is the Exposure Triangle? How does the Exposure Triangle work?

In this lesson, we'll cover the exposure triangle, bringing everything we've learned in the past few videos into focus.

10. What is ISO?

In this lesson, we'll cover what ISO is and how it effects your exposure.

9. What is Shutter Speed?

In this lesson, we'll cover the basics of shutter speed and how it effects your exposure.

8. What is Aperture aka F-Stop or Iris?

In this video, Sam explains what aperture is, how to change it, and how this affects exposure. The dictionary definition says: A space through which light passes in an optical or photographic instrument, especially the variable opening by which light enters a camera.

7. What is Exposure?

In this video, Sam explains what exposure is - a basic principle of photography. The dictionary definition says: In photography, exposure is the amount of light per unit area, the image plane illuminance times the exposure time, reaching a photographic film, as determined by shutter speed, lens aperture and scene luminance. In digital photography "film" is substituted with "sensor".