Emulating A Professional Photographer
Course Goals & Achievements
Taking this course was one of the best decisions I made - I learned above and beyond what I had hoped to. I came into this course excited to learn about photographic language, how to capture my perception of the world, and how to use a camera in a professional manner. This class gave me the motivation to go above and beyond what was required, spending hours teaching myself how to use my camera and the settings - understanding how shutter speed, ISO and aperture can alter a photograph to your desired look. This course taught me that you don't have to travel all around the world to take beautiful photographs - it's all about capturing the moments that show emotion and tell a story. The terminology I learned about composition, lighting, color and critiquing helped me to understand how my photos can impact my audience, so rather than just seeing the obvious image, you can see the movement of the subject and its counterparts. My main goal was to be able to present a photo the way that I perceived it, and with the help of the lectures and readings, I now know how to capture these moments. I became really passionate about this class and the skills that I was taught and I am honestly upset that it's already over. My photography skills have improved exponentially in just a matter of weeks and I am looking forward to exemplifying these techniques for years to come.