Carl Cooper LRPS, Photography for Everyone
FREE, PRACTICAL PHOTOGRAPHY TUITION
The complete course

Learn photography properly

100 subjects, each linked to practical work. Start at the beginning or use the list to find the bit you need.

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Getting started

LESSON 01

What is photography?

Archive date 2025-12-03
LESSON 02

Understanding your camera type

Archive date 2025-12-06
LESSON 03

Camera parts and functions explained

Archive date 2025-12-08
LESSON 04

How to hold your camera correctly

Archive date 2025-12-10
LESSON 05

Turning your camera on and off safely

Archive date 2025-12-12
LESSON 06

Inserting and formatting memory cards

Archive date 2025-12-14
LESSON 07

Charging and caring for your battery

Archive date 2025-12-21
LESSON 08

Navigating your camera’s menu system

Archive date 2025-12-24
LESSON 09

Setting your camera to auto mode

Archive date 2025-12-27
LESSON 10

Using the viewfinder vs. live view

Archive date 2025-12-30

Exposure and camera control

LESSON 11

Understanding ISO

Archive date 2026-01-02
LESSON 12

What is shutter speed?

Archive date 2026-01-05
LESSON 13

What is aperture?

Archive date 2026-01-08
LESSON 14

The exposure triangle explained

Archive date 2026-01-11
LESSON 15

How to achieve correct exposure

Archive date 2026-01-14
LESSON 16

Using Program (P) mode

Archive date 2026-01-17
LESSON 17

Introduction to Aperture Priority (A/Av) mode

Archive date 2026-01-20
LESSON 18

Introduction to Shutter Priority (S/Tv) mode

Archive date 2026-01-23
LESSON 19

When to use Manual (M) mode

Archive date 2026-01-26
LESSON 20

Setting white balance for accurate colors

Archive date 2026-01-29

Composition

LESSON 21

The rule of thirds

Archive date 2026-02-01
LESSON 22

Leading lines in photography

Archive date 2026-02-04
LESSON 23

Using symmetry and patterns

Archive date 2026-02-07
LESSON 24

Framing your subject

Archive date 2026-02-10
LESSON 25

Understanding depth of field

Archive date 2026-02-13
LESSON 26

Creating background blur (bokeh)

Archive date 2026-02-15
LESSON 27

The importance of perspective

Archive date 2026-02-18
LESSON 28

Using negative space

Archive date 2026-02-21
LESSON 29

Fill the frame technique

Archive date 2026-02-24
LESSON 30

Capturing mood through lighting and tone

Archive date 2026-02-27

Light

LESSON 31

Natural vs. artificial light

Archive date 2026-03-02
LESSON 32

Golden hour photography

Archive date 2026-03-05
LESSON 33

Blue hour photography

Archive date 2026-03-08
LESSON 34

Avoiding harsh midday sun

Archive date 2026-03-11
LESSON 35

Understanding light direction

Archive date 2026-03-14
LESSON 36

Using reflectors for fill light

Archive date 2026-03-17
LESSON 37

DIY lighting hacks at home

Archive date 2026-03-20
LESSON 38

Introduction to diffusers

Archive date 2026-03-23
LESSON 39

Reading light meters (in-camera)

Archive date 2026-03-26
LESSON 40

Using exposure compensation

Archive date 2026-03-29

Lenses and equipment

LESSON 41

Types of camera lenses

Archive date 2026-04-01
LESSON 42

Prime vs. zoom lenses

Archive date 2026-04-04
LESSON 43

Understanding focal length

Archive date 2026-04-07
LESSON 44

What is lens aperture (f-stop)?

Archive date 2026-04-10
LESSON 45

Choosing your first lens

Archive date 2026-04-13
LESSON 46

Caring for your lenses

Archive date 2026-04-16
LESSON 47

Using lens hoods

Archive date 2026-04-19
LESSON 48

Tripod basics and when to use one

Archive date 2026-04-22
LESSON 49

Introduction to camera bags and storage

Archive date 2026-04-25
LESSON 50

Cleaning your camera and gear safely

Archive date 2026-04-28

Focus and sharpness

LESSON 51

Autofocus vs. manual focus

Archive date 2026-05-01
LESSON 52

Single-point vs. multi-point autofocus

Archive date 2026-05-04
LESSON 53

Back-button focusing basics

Archive date 2026-05-07
LESSON 54

How to avoid camera shake

Archive date 2026-05-10
LESSON 55

Using image stabilization

Archive date 2026-05-13
LESSON 56

Achieving sharp images every time

Archive date 2026-05-16
LESSON 57

Focus and recompose technique

Archive date 2026-05-19
LESSON 58

Understanding focus modes (AF-S, AF-C, etc.)

Archive date 2026-05-22
LESSON 59

Depth of field preview button

Archive date 2026-05-25
LESSON 60

Checking sharpness on your LCD screen

Archive date 2026-05-28

Subjects and situations

LESSON 61

Taking better portraits

Archive date 2026-05-31
LESSON 62

Family and group photography tips

Archive date 2026-06-03
LESSON 63

Pet photography basics

Archive date 2026-06-06
LESSON 64

Capturing kids in action

Archive date 2026-06-09
LESSON 65

Street photography for beginners

Archive date 2026-06-12
LESSON 66

Landscape photography essentials

Archive date 2026-06-15
LESSON 67

Macro photography with kit lenses

Archive date 2026-06-18
LESSON 68

Food photography at home

Archive date 2026-06-21
LESSON 69

Travel photography packing list

Archive date 2026-06-24
LESSON 70

Night photography basics

Archive date 2026-06-27

Smartphone photography

LESSON 71

Smartphone camera settings explained

Archive date 2026-06-30
LESSON 72

Using gridlines for better composition

Archive date 2026-07-03
LESSON 73

Best free photo editing apps

Archive date 2026-07-06
LESSON 74

Capturing HDR on your phone

Archive date 2026-07-09
LESSON 75

Using portrait mode effectively

Archive date 2026-07-12
LESSON 76

Avoiding digital zoom

Archive date 2026-07-14
LESSON 77

Shooting in RAW on smartphones

Archive date 2026-07-17
LESSON 78

Tips for low-light phone photography

Archive date 2026-07-20
LESSON 79

Organizing your phone photos

Archive date 2026-07-23
LESSON 80

Transferring photos from phone to computer

Archive date 2026-07-26

Editing and workflow

LESSON 81

Introduction to photo editing

Archive date 2026-07-29
LESSON 82

Organizing photos with folders and naming

Archive date 2026-08-01
LESSON 83

Cropping and straightening images

Archive date 2026-08-04
LESSON 84

Adjusting brightness and contrast

Archive date 2026-08-07
LESSON 85

Basic color correction

Archive date 2026-08-10
LESSON 86

Converting to black and white

Archive date 2026-08-13
LESSON 87

Sharpening your photos

Archive date 2026-08-16
LESSON 88

Understanding file formats (JPEG vs. RAW)

Archive date 2026-08-19
LESSON 89

Free vs. paid editing software

Archive date 2026-08-22
LESSON 90

Backing up your photos safely

Archive date 2026-08-25

Developing as a photographer

LESSON 91

How to critique your own photos

Archive date 2026-08-28
LESSON 92

Joining photography communities

Archive date 2026-08-31
LESSON 93

Sharing photos online responsibly

Archive date 2026-09-03
LESSON 94

Printing your first photo

Archive date 2026-09-06
LESSON 95

Creating a simple photo book

Archive date 2026-09-09
LESSON 96

Entering beginner photo contests

Archive date 2026-09-12
LESSON 97

Finding your photography style

Archive date 2026-09-15
LESSON 98

Setting achievable photo goals

Archive date 2026-09-18
LESSON 99

Overcoming creative blocks

Archive date 2026-09-21
LESSON 100

Continuing your photography journey

Archive date 2026-09-24