12 things you should know about
digital photography
Tricks of the trade - how to shoot
like a pro
The professional mindset - how to think
and act like a pro
3. Travel photography
A checklist for better travel
photos
The types of holiday pics
that sell
Getting the best stock photos
– parades and ceremonies
How to get free holidays
What equipment should I take?
Using digital cameras for
travel photos
Producing your images
How to capture beautiful scenery
for stock photos
4. Portraits - why families love them, and how you can
get commissions
Working from home or a studio
Working in the client’s home
How to get commissions
Setting up for a shoot
Choosing lighting and background
Deciding on the right pose
Positioning your subjects
The do’s and don’ts
of portrait photography
Dealing with restless and problem
children
Presenting your portraits
5. Newspaper and magazine photography
How to shoot photos that newspapers
will want to buy
How to get started as a freelance
news photographer
Shooting photos for trade journals
Photos for consumer magazines
How to get started on a freelance,
part-time basis
Other markets for newspaper or magazine
photographers
6. Manipulating your images
Why you need digital photofinishing
Correcting imperfect images
Working with a file
Picture orientation
Cropping
Levels, brightness and contrast,
and colour
Red eye
Cloning
Creative photofinishing
7. The great outdoors
Finding locations
Preparation and equipment
Working in the field
Working with natural light
Wildlife photography
Scenic photography
Macro photography
Displaying your images and finding
markets
Captioning and recording data
8. Wedding Photography - Part 1
An introduction to wedding
photography
How to get assignments
The wedding market
Developing a portfolio
Dealing with potential clients
Vital preparations
Creative specialization
9. Wedding Photography - Part 2
The wedding day
Setting up
Capturing the fleeting moments
Staying true to the bride and groom
The traditional wedding album elements
Telling a romantic tale
Having fun with the job
The reception
Wrapping up the day
10. Wedding Photography - Part 3
Film and image management
Choosing a good lab
Directing the processing
Video editing
Digital presentations
Showing your work
Orders – now and later
11. Cheesecake and beefcake
History
Glamour Photography
Boudoir Photography
Portraiture
Where to sell your photos
12. Photojournalism
The photojournalist basics
Why a picture is worth a thousand
words
How to catch the perfect shot
Finding (and getting) freelance photojournalism
work
13. School, college and social photography
Working on location
Preparing for a shoot
Lighting and backgrounds
Posing your subjects
Dealing with problem subjects
Organisation
Do’s and don’ts of
school, college and social photography
Freelance or employee?
Presenting your work
14. Equipment for the specialist photographer
Tripods
Monopods
Camera bags
Lens bags and cases
Digital storage
15. The world of advertising photography
Why you should consider having
sub-specialities
How to select one or more sub-specialities
The best sub-speciality to start
out with
What you’ll also need to
photograph small items
Some suggestions on choosing lights
Tips on setting up a professional
photo studio
How advertising photographers get
assignments
How to find potential clients
16. Business Photography
Working on location
Setting up for a shoot
The importance of light
Environmental portraiture
Capturing the essence of a business
Dealing with challenges
The do’s and don’ts
of business photography
Public relations photography
Obtaining commissions
Presenting your work
17. Selling sports photos
Equipment you can’t
live without
Mixing speed and focal length
Who to contact and where
to shoot
Shooting soccer and football
Shooting basketball
All the rest: baseball, hockey,
tennis, curling, and everything else
In your digital darkroom
Who buys sports photography and
who sells it
8. Fashion photography
What is fashion?
The role of the fashion photographer
Expressing yourself as a fashion
photographer
Developing a style
How to get the right shot
Technique
Marketing and branding yourself
Sourcing contacts
Your duties as a fashion photographer
19. Starting your photography business
How to establish yourself as a
professional photographer
How to select a business name -
what to do and not do
How to write a business plan -
and why you should
How to write a marketing plan -
and why you should
Effective, yet low-cost ways to attract
new customers
20. How to get a job in photography
General tips for finding employment
Entry level photography jobs
Becoming a photographer’s
assistant
Obtaining a high paying job in photography
Free Guide to Your Camera's Manual Settings
When you enrol on the Diploma in Professional Photography
course you'll also receive 'A Guide to Your Camera's
Manual Settings'. It covers the following topics:
Getting the right exposure
Aperture settings
Altering the shutter speed
Understanding ISO
How aperture, shutter speed, and ISO work together
Other manual controls
We supply all the modules at the beginning of the course.
That means you can study topics whenever you choose. You don't
have to wait weeks to get to a section that you need. Though
we recommend you take the modules in the order shown, you
can tackle them in any order you choose. To help you get the
most from the course, we aim to be completely flexible.
