Photography Courses and Certifications

Photographic Technique and Appreciation

Master the core skills of photography,enhance your aesthetic and creative abilities.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Career Certificate

Landscape Photography

Master professional landscape photography techniques, from ground-level composition to aerial perspectives, while learning to scout stunning locations and capture Earth's natural beauty.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

The Art of Landscape Photography for Beginners

Discover professional landscape photography techniques including composition, framing, and visual storytelling using any camera from smartphone to SLR.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Mastering Natural Light in Portrait Photography

Discover how to capture stunning portraits using natural light in any weather condition, from harsh midday sun to soft overcast skies, plus master Adobe Lightroom editing techniques.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Career Certificate

Creative Photography: Weddings, Film, and Color

Master wedding photography, cinematic color grading, and film techniques to capture, edit, and craft compelling visual stories across styles and formats.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Street Photography: Gear, Style & On-the-Street Skills

Master street photography gear selection, develop your unique visual style, and confidently navigate real-world shooting challenges in urban environments.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Wedding & Portrait Photography: Capture Perfect Moments

Master wedding and portrait photography from shoot to post-processing. Learn composition, lighting, and editing with Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Capture One to create professional, timeless images.

• Coursera
• 6 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Street Photography: Post-Production & Lifelong Practice

Discover how to transform raw street photos into polished works through editing, printing, and book-making while building a sustainable lifelong photography practice.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Concept Portrait Photography: Create A Captivating Series

Explore creative portrait photography beyond traditional approaches, collaborating with subjects to develop concept-driven shoots that capture their essence and passion through artistic storytelling.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Landscape Photography: Shooting from an Aerial Perspective

Discover aerial landscape photography secrets from National Geographic veteran Michael Yamashita, covering equipment, lighting, composition, and shooting techniques from elevated perspectives.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

​​Scout Like a Pro: Find Landscape Photography Locations

Master digital scouting techniques using Google Earth and Gaia GPS to discover hidden landscape photography gems and plan perfect outdoor adventures.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Coursera

Facebook Visuals: Enhance Photography & Design

Master essential photography and design techniques to create visually compelling Facebook content that captures attention and boosts engagement through lighting, composition, and platform-specific best practices.

• Coursera
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Film Photography: Exposure, Metering & Key Skills

Master exposure control in film photography—aperture, shutter speed, ISO, metering techniques, and manual focusing—through structured exercises and practical worksheets for confident, intentional image-making.

• Coursera
• 5 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Classic Double Wedding Ring

Stitch your legacy into one of the most celebrated patterns of all time. Create your own classic Double Wedding Ring quilt tops.

• Craftsy
• 2 hours 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $39.00

Photographing Flowers

Capture the beauty and allure of flowers with essential techniques for field and indoor shoots.

• Craftsy
• 2 hours 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $39.00