Course:
Photo Nuts and Shots Course
Learn the tools, techniques and thought processes for creative photography.
Wish you could take amazing photos every single time? Now you can!
- The dream: To take photos that your friends and family won’t believe you shot because they’re so incredibly good. Photos that have the ‘wow’ factor.
- The myth: You don’t have what it takes. You need better gear, you don’t have the ‘eye’ and you’ll never understand the skills needed to take amazing photos.
- The REALITY: If you think amazing creative photography is limited to artistic types – think again. Great photography CAN be learned and this all-new dPS course will show you how!
The second in our series of Photo Nuts video courses, and complementing our best-selling ebook of the same name (and author, Neil Creek), Photo Nuts and Shots will teach you the craft of photography – so you can take evocative photos that truly connect with viewers and reflect your creative vision.
Stream or download, watch when you want
In this new watchable format, you’ll see Neil demonstrate and break down creative photography concepts step-by-step. It’s super-easy to go through at your own pace and replay any video as many times as you like.
Gain real skills in 10 practical lessons
In 10 practical video lessons, you’ll learn the tools, techniques and thought processes for producing amazing photos and gain real skills that you’ll use in every shot you take:
- Learn to harness light to convey emotion
- Understand the impact of great composition and how to achieve it
- Take the sharpest possible photos
- Discover how to adapt your camera’s exposure to produce the shot you want
- Master the concepts of shot perception, planning and execution – in any setting
- Know when to break the rules for creative effect
- Tap into your creativity to select and apply practical techniques that create amazing photos
Best of all, Neil’s tips are easy-to-understand and immediately actionable – so you’ll see an instant improvement in the quality of your images.
Modules in this course
- 1 Introduction (03:03)
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Find out what’s in store for you in this course, as well as some priceless advice no photographer should forget.
Video Preview:
- 2 How to learn photography (16:35)
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Discover the two key feedback tools that can help you accelerate your learning. See Neil demonstrate exposure and light distribution, then analyze camera settings to identify areas of improvement.
- 3 How to see (07:18)
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Great photos aren’t just a result of technical skill – having an ‘eye’ for it helps, too. In this module, you’ll learn all the basics of how to see when shooting.
- 4 The quality of light (17:26)
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Light is your most useful tool as a photographer. Neil explains how to get the look you want by understanding how light works and using it effectively in its different forms.
- 5 Flare (12:21)
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Neil takes a look at the different kinds of lens flare – including how to avoid or embrace it for maximum impact.
- 6 Composition techniques (22:35)
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Great composition is one of the fastest and most lasting ways to transform the quality of your images. In this module, you’ll learn how to put it to good use with essential composition techniques.
- 7 Getting the sharpest photos possible (37:41)
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Blur can ruin great photos. Neil explains the many possible causes and provides a thorough guide to beating blur, for the sharpest possible photo every time.
- 8 Practical exposure (13:39)
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Knowing the exposure triangle is one thing, but choosing the right creative exposure settings and adapting to changing light is another. This module addresses these challenges and the decisions you can make to produce the shot you’re after.
- 9 On-location thought process (20:28)
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It’s all too easy to get caught up in the moment and miss creative photo opportunities if you’re not focusing your attention where it’s needed. In this module, you’ll learn how to think flexibly on location to achieve the creative output you desire.
- 10 Conclusion (01:49)
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In this final module, Neil leaves you with one last piece of advice for expressing your creative vision. Happy shooting!
This video course is for you if...
- You look at other stunning photos and think to yourself, “Why don’t mine look like that?”
- You want to nail the shot, every single time
- You know how to use your camera but want to learn the craft of photography
- You long to take more emotive, expressive photos that truly connect with viewers
- You want to tap into your creative drive to take amazing photos
Get started instantly
Instant access allows you to get started straight away – with all purchases backed by a 60-day money-back guarantee. So you have nothing to lose!
Take amazing photos, starting today, with Photo Nuts and Shots.
About the Presenter: Neil Creek
Neil Creek
Neil Creek is a professional photographer based in Melbourne, Australia.
Digital photography has been his passion for over 10 years, combined with an enthusiasm for learning and teaching.
As well as being a staff writer for dPS and sharing his experiences on his blog, Neil has authored five ebooks and two video training courses - all designed to share his expertise and help others with their photography.
You can view Neil's folio on his website and check out his educational resources here.