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Adobe Photoshop CC: The Complete Guide (Self-Paced)
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Build confidence in Photoshop by picking up powerful editing tools through clear, step-by-step coaching. Discover how to lift images through Camera Raw, make precise selections, retouch problem areas, and automate tasks for a faster workflow. Build the skills to put together polished, professional-quality images.
All levels
18 and older
Capturing Story in Portrait Photography (Self-Paced)
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Move past traditional portraits by learning how to turn personal stories into meaningful, creative images. Look at concept development, set design, and advanced methods like compositing and double exposures. Put together portraits with depth and emotion that resonate across all ages and stages of life.
All levels
18 and older
How to Break the Habit of Self-Doubt and Build Real Confidence (Self-Paced)
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Get comfortable with practical, science-backed strategies for quieting self-doubt and growing lasting confidence. See how to break unhelpful habits, silence your inner critic, and move decisively despite fear. Gain tools to step forward with clarity, courage, and self-belief in both life and work.
All levels
18 and older
Understanding Light (Self-Paced)
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Lay down a strong foundation in lighting so you can put together consistently powerful images. Get comfortable reading, shaping, and controlling natural and artificial light through practical tools and methods. Grow the confidence to light effectively in studio and on-location settings for more intentional, creative results.
All levels
18 and older
The Art of Photographing Birds (Self-Paced)
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Learn about the beauty and personality of birds through expert guidance from a seasoned wildlife photographer. Pick up essential camera settings, lens methods, and how to anticipate bird behavior so you can put together striking portraits, flight shots, and flocks. Grow the skills to put together dynamic, engaging bird photography that stands out.
All levels
18 and older
Location Lighting 101 (Self-Paced)
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Learn outdoor lighting and capture striking images in any environment. Learn how to work with flashes, reflectors, and speedlights while moving through glare, shadows, and shifting sunlight. Get an understanding of practical methods so you can confidently reach professional-quality results on every location shoot.
All levels
18 and older
The Art of Flower Photography (Self-Paced)
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Capture the beauty and distinctiveness of flowers through expert guidance on composition, lighting, and method. Learn how to spotlight textures, colors, and forms while minimizing distractions so you can put together striking, memorable images. Grow the skills to photograph flowers creatively, from single blooms to full fields, with confidence.
All levels
18 and older
The Business of Professional Headshots (Self-Paced)
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Learn how to turn professional headshots into a thriving photography business. Discover essential gear, posing methods, and six key corporate headshot styles, while locking in client management, retouching, and image delivery. Build the skills to confidently pull in clients and produce polished, professional results.
All levels
18 and older
The Streamlined Lightroom Workflow (Self-Paced)
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Tune your Lightroom workflow and lock in the entire ecosystem for smooth photo editing and organization. Learn how to connect and put every version of Lightroom to work, getting the most from efficiency and creative control. Build the skills to streamline your process and get the most out of this powerful tool.
All levels
18 and older
Seeing and Shaping Light (Self-Paced)
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Learn the craft of seeing and shaping light to put together compelling portraits. Learn how to analyze and re-create lighting from any image, working with studio strobes, modifiers, and natural light. Build the skills to design versatile, creative lighting setups with confidence.
All levels
18 and older
Skin 101: Lighting, Retouching and Understanding Skin (Self-Paced)
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Learn the craft of photographing and retouching skin across every tone and texture. Learn how lighting, camera settings, and post-production methods shape skin appearance, while discovering practical pointers on makeup, color correction, and accurate representation. Capture polished, professional portraits with confidence.
All levels
18 and older
Professional Portraits: Moving Beyond Headshots (Self-Paced)
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Move past the standard headshot and serve up portraits that tell a fuller story. Get comfortable building compelling editorial and environmental portraits for individuals and corporate groups, while sharpening your approach to large-scale posing. Broaden your offerings, strengthen client value, and open up new revenue lanes through in-demand portrait solutions.
All levels
18 and older
Environmental Portrait Photography (Self-Paced)
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Learn how to put together compelling environmental portraits in any setting by locking in on-location lighting, composition, and planning. Look at methods for shaping natural and studio light so you can lift portraits in challenging conditions. Sharpen your images through post-processing and pull in insight on building a polished portfolio for editorial and commercial work.
All levels
18 and older
Family Photography: Modern Storytelling (Self-Paced)
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Get an understanding of how to capture genuine, emotional family photographs through a modern documentary approach. Look at methods for building trust, observing real moments, and telling meaningful stories through single images and series. Strengthen your composition, editing, and client relationships so you can deliver work that feels honest and beautifully crafted.
All levels
18 and older
The Power of Body Language (Self-Paced)
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Learn how to make a powerful and lasting first impression in every professional setting. Build the ability to read visual cues, put body language to work effectively, and communicate with confidence across meetings, calls, and written messages. Gain practical strategies for lining up your verbal and nonverbal signals so you can lift credibility and influence.
All levels
18 and older
Conquering Crappy Light (Self-Paced)
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Learn the craft of capturing striking photos in any lighting scenario. Learn practical methods for handling direct sunlight, low light, mixed sources, and beyond, using minimal equipment. Build confidence in both shooting and post-processing so you can consistently put together beautiful, professional imagery.
All levels
18 and older
The Art of Seeing (Self-Paced)
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Get insight from a master photographer whose work crosses some of the world's most extraordinary landscapes. Build a handle on composition, light, storytelling, and the realities of shooting in the wild through expert coaching plus field-based learning. Sharpen your vision through guided critiques and inspiration drawn from decades behind the lens in nature photography.
All levels
18 and older
Picture Perfect Lighting (Self-Paced)
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Learn the craft of lighting so you can put together striking portraits straight out of the camera. Learn how to work confidently with natural light, speedlites, and studio setups to lift mood and detail without leaning on heavy retouching. Grow a stronger handle on lighting principles and streamline your creative process.
All levels
18 and older
Tabletop Product Photography (Self-Paced)
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Lay a strong foundation in tabletop product photography through hands-on lighting, setup, and shooting moves. Get comfortable shaping light, handling reflective surfaces, and pulling dimension out of practical tools and professional methods. Get insight on real-world workflows, creative problem-solving, and the business considerations behind polished product imagery.
All levels
18 and older
Crazy Stupid Light (Self-Paced)
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Build confidence putting light to work so you can produce striking portraits in almost any environment. Learn practical methods using available light, portable flash, and off-camera setups so you can work efficiently on location. Learn adaptable lighting approaches that help you capture polished, dramatic images with speed and consistency.
All levels
18 and older
