{"id":169481,"date":"2017-12-27T16:17:44","date_gmt":"2017-12-28T00:17:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heartifb.com\/?p=169481"},"modified":"2024-02-13T03:13:03","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T11:13:03","slug":"review-of-photography-masterclass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heartifb.com\/review-of-photography-masterclass\/","title":{"rendered":"A Review of Udemy’s Photography Masterclass"},"content":{"rendered":"

Want to up your photography game with the help of Udemy, just in time for the new year?<\/h3>\n

Check out IFB's review of\u00a0Photography Masterclass <\/a>below!<\/p>\n

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With 2018 around the corner many of us plan on making New Year\u2019s resolutions. If you\u2019ve struggled in the past with getting your blog off the ground, now is the perfect time to make the commitment to get it done in 2018.<\/em><\/p>\n

And that\u2019s where Udemy courses come into play.<\/h4>\n

If you weren\u2019t already aware, Udemy is know as \u201cthe Academy of you\u201d. It features a multitude of courses on just about any area of interest \u2013 including blogging, vlogging and podcasting. Its whole purpose of existence is that anyone, anywhere in the world can improve their self-knowledge on a variety of topics. This means signing up for a Udemy course is an excellent first step in making that commitment to keeping your blogging-related goals.<\/em><\/p>\n

But let\u2019s say you already have a great blog, and aren\u2019t planning on making a blogging-related New Year\u2019s resolution for 2018. Can a Udemy course still be helpful?<\/em><\/p>\n

The answer is absolutely.<\/h4>\n

You shouldn\u2019t rule out taking a Udemy course in the near future, especially if you\u2019re the proud owner of a thriving online business or blog.<\/a> Many successful business owners know how important to develop their knowledge surrounding all topics of their business. Whether you want to learn how to optimize your ROI or pick up a few effective marketing online techniques, Udemy can help you out with both.<\/em><\/p>\n

This week on IFB, we're reviewing Udemy's Photography Masterclass.<\/h3>\n

Let's get real here: photography plays a large role in fashion and lifestyle blogging. And if you want to take it seriously, you need to know your way around a camera.<\/em><\/p>\n

Want to learn the basics of photographer? Have no idea where to start? Udemy's\u00a0Photography Masterclass by Phi Ebiner is the course for you. While it may seem a bit long for an online course (it contains 232 lectures and 13.5 hours of video instruction), it leaves its students with a comprehensive understanding of photography. <\/em><\/p>\n

IFB's Laura Kell takes a closer look at Udemy's most popular photography course. Check out her in-depth review of Udemy's Photography Masterclass below…<\/em><\/p>\n

Review of Photography Masterclass<\/a> by Phi Ebiner and Sam Shimizu-Jones<\/h2>\n

Note: full price of this course is $199 but you can often see it discounted to $49.99 (sometimes less!).<\/p>\n

If you see $199 it might make sense to wait to get a better deal.<\/p>\n

As someone who has worked in both the blogging and fashion industry for years, it might come as a shock for people to find out that I don't know my way around a camera.<\/p>\n

Aside from understanding the basics when it comes to good lighting and photoshop, I'm clueless when it comes to photography. The camera on my smartphone has always been good enough for me, but now it's pretty obvious that I need to step up my game. This Christmas 2017, Santa was very generous and gifted me my\u00a0first DSLR camera. I have to admit, I was extremely excited when I unwrapped the box – until I realized I had no idea how to work the darn thing.<\/p>\n

There is where Udemy's Photography Masterclass came into play. For a mere 15$, I could sign up and learn all about the basics of photography from the comforts of my own home. Excellent! I did so immediately…<\/p>\n

Meet The Instructors…<\/h3>\n

The course is taught by both Phi Ebiner and\u00a0Sam Shimizu-Jones<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ebiner runs Video School Online<\/strong>, another education platform, and has been creating online courses since 2012. He's no Steven Spielberg (sorry Phil!)<\/a>, but he is more than qualified to teach Udemy's Photography Masterclass.\u00a0Shimizu-Jones is a director and cinematographer\u00a0<\/a>and brings his own skillset to the course. Both instructors live in California and attended\u00a0Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television.<\/p>\n

According to trainyourcamera.com,<\/a>\u00a0Ebiner is available for questions and answers promptly, unlike many online instructors who never seem to be around. I can't really attest to this, as I didn't have to message Ebiner for any questions, but it's good to hear other students have had a positive experience when interacting with the instructor.<\/p>\n

A Closer Look at Photography Masterclass<\/h3>\n

At first glance, the course might seem a bit overwhelming – but don't be intimidated!<\/p>\n

Yes, it contains 232 lectures and 13.5 hours of video instruction, but it's organized into\u00a0easy-to-digest modules (i.e. lessons). You can complete the course at your own pace, and students have a lifetime access to the lessons. Therefore, you can take all the time you need to fully comprehend a module before moving on.<\/p>\n

There are several downloadable resources, assignments to complete, and quizzes to test your understanding of the course. Once you complete Udemy's Photography Masterclass, you will receive a Certificate of Completion.<\/p>\n

Topics for the course include all you need to get a decent grasp of the field of photography.<\/p>\n

There are the actual techniques such as…<\/h3>\n