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Please see below for a listing of our current Online Photo Class offerings. To purchase an Online Photo Class, click on the individual Class Titles to view our "Purchase Online Photo Classes" page.
Be sure to check back often, as we're always adding new Online Photo Classes! If you have an idea for a class we don't have in our current catalog, please send an email to cms@cms-photo.com to share your idea.
Best for those who are new to photography or just purchased a brand new camera, the Beginner Series focuses on basic camera controls and foundational photographic techniques.
# |
Class Title |
Class Description |
Focus Area |
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100 |
Not sure where to start with the Online Classes? Start here! In lieu of a lesson and exercise, we’ll ask you a series of questions and complete a portfolio review of your work to create a customized learning path through our Online Classes. |
N/A |
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101 |
Not sure what “aperture” is and how it affects a photograph? Demystify f-stops and learn aperture’s critical role in controlling the exposure and depth of field. |
Camera Controls |
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102 |
Not sure what "shutter speed" is and how it affects a photograph? Learn the in's and out's of shutter speed and how it controls exposure & motion depicted in a photograph. |
Camera Controls |
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103 |
Does ISO or "film speed" really matter in digital photography? Learn what ISO/film speed is and understand ISO’s critical role in controlling the exposure. |
Camera Controls |
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104 |
ISO, aperture, and shutter speeds, oh my! So much to think about, how do I put it all together to the get the results I want? See how ISO, aperture, and shutter speed work together in creating the “correct” exposure for a scene. |
Camera Controls |
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105 |
Are you having trouble with controlling what's sharp in your images? Learn the 3 different ways to control how much of an image, from front to back, appears to be in sharp focus. |
Camera Controls |
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106 |
Are you putting your subject in the middle of your photographs? Learn why that's not always the best practice in composing an image and what the basic composition “rules” are in creating effective photographs. |
Composition |
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107 |
Do your images all look the same? Understand how lens choice can affect creative compositions. |
Composition |
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108 |
What's this graph-looking-thing you see on your LCD? Are your images too dark or too light, but you don't know how to correct it? Learn how the histogram can help you adjust exposures and manage a variety of lighting situations. |
Camera Controls |
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109 |
Having difficulty getting consistent exposures? Not sure how to adjust exposures? Gain experience with different metering modes and the exposure compensation feature to capture more consistent exposures from scene to scene. |
Camera Controls |
The Intermediate "200" Series:
Building upon the Beginner Series, you'll apply your ability to control the camera and your knowledge of the basic photographic techniques in a variety of more challenging exercises.
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Class Title |
Class Description |
Focus Area |
|---|---|---|---|
201 |
Getting blown out skies when your landscape is exposed well? Or getting silhouettes with a beautiful sky when you want the entire scene to be evenly exposed? Learn techniques for using split neutral density filters to better capture your vision in landscape photography. |
Filters |
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202 |
Pack up and go home in the middle of the day? Heck no! Modify the light using reflectors and diffusers to help you shoot all day long – even on a bright sunny day. |
Managing Light |
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203 |
Learn tips and tricks for creating panoramic photographs from a non-panoramic, digital camera |
Composition |
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204 |
So your family or friends have asked you to photograph their portrait and you’ve never done a portrait before. Now what? Or you’ve done portraits but aren’t happy with the results you are getting. Learn how to make the most of your outdoor portrait sessions. |
Subject Specific |
The Advanced Series is for more experienced photographers who feel comfortable with the technical aspects of their camera and photography, and are interested in developing a personal style and executing their own personal vision.
# |
Class Title |
Class Description |
Focus Area |
|---|---|---|---|
301 |
Ever come home and said, "my photos don't do this place justice?" Learn how to capture the “sense of place” and successfully tell a story though photographs. |
Personal Vision |
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302 |
Sick of hearing about the Rule of Thirds and how you should always use a tripod? Explore your creative side by experimenting with different techniques for breaking typical rules defined in photography. |
Composition |
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303 |
Ever wonder who you are as a photographer? We've all got style - our own personal style that is. Start defining and understanding your own personal style in capturing unique photographs. |
Personal Vision |
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304 |
Do you have trouble editing your own work? Do you wonder, out of all those images you captured, which ones to keep and which ones to throw out? Learn how to conduct your own individual critique to take your photography to the next level |
Personal Vision |
Get a creative jolt! Designed for those interested in exploring the more artistic side of photography. Students will have 6 images professional critiqued upon completion of the exercise.
Because the emphasis is on artistic expression and not on developing technical skills, we highly recommend completing Online Classes #301- Telling a Story and #303 - Developing a Personal Style prior to starting the Creative Series.
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Class Title |
Class Description |
Focus Area |
|---|---|---|---|
401 |
Look at the world in a different perspective than your own |
Creative |
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402 |
Photographically describe a common phrase |
Creative |
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403 |
Explore the essence of a primary color |
Creative |
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404 |
Explore an abstract concept through your camera |
Creative |
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405 |
Capture the sense of smell through photographs |
Creative |
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406 |
Capture the sense of sound through photographs |
Creative |
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407 |
Capture the sense of taste through photographs |
Creative |
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408 |
Capture the sense of touch through photographs |
Creative |
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409 |
Explore the meaning behind a commonly used expression |
Creative |
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410 |
Open your eyes at a time when most people have their eyes closed |
Creative |
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411 |
Photographically interpret a selected book title in a new way |
Creative |
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412 |
Create impressionistic photographs of the world around you |
Creative |
NEW! The Business "500" Series:
After spending almost 10 years in Corporate America before launching my own successful full-time freelance career, I've quickly learned that being a photographer is really about being an entrepreneur, where having sharp business skills is the key to staying alive in this highly competitive industry.
The new Business "500" Series is designed specifically for those wanting to launch an artistic career, just starting their artistic career, or struggling in today's tough economy. Stay tuned for additional Business classes this winter!
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Class Title |
Class Description |
Focus Area |
|---|---|---|---|
501 |
Overwhelmed? Disorganized? Maybe even lost as to what you need to do to be successful in your career? Developing a quick business plan could help you be more successful and efficient in your business! (Students submit their business plan for review in lieu of an image critique) |
Business |
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