Photography for Beginners Certificate Course

Learn The Basics Skills To Becoming A Photographer Today.

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Are you ready to dive into YOUR photography passion?

We've made it easier than ever to start completely online, all at an affordable cost.


Learn Everything You Need to Begin in Photography Confidently

The Most Affordable Online Beginner Photography Certificate Class with No Long Application Process or Hidden Fees.

It's never been easier to follow your passion and get started on taking images confidently today!

This certificate course teaches you the basic skills you need to know to get started in photography.

  • Have an interest in photography?
  • Looking to get started with photography?
  • Want a change in your current career?

You can get started in photography with this certificate course WITHOUT going into debt for it, with a one time fee or a payment plan option, you'll gain access to course materials immediately.

You'll learn how to create a high quality image, what settings to focus on in your camera, how to use your camera and what happens when you adjust settings within your camera.

The best part is you can study remotely no matter where you are!

No prior experience is required for this course.


Enrollment Includes Free Bonuses (a $350 added value!)


• Free Sample Model Release Form for your future sessions

• Beginning Photography Buyer's Guide created just for students (recommendations on camera bodies, lens, and equipment)

• Basics to Creating an Image Cheat Sheet (easy to take with you when you practice)

• Free "How to Become a Photographer" mini e-book

• Free Photography Tips Straight to your inbox!


Affordable and Convenient

For less than the cost of a credit course, you'll learn all the fundamentals on how to start photography today.

There's no additional technology fees, unnecessary books, or parking fees.
Pay a one time fee and get started right now after sign up!

Convenient monthly payment plans are also available for you.


Completely Online & Self-Paced


The entire course is online and self-paced. Work from the comfort of your own home and finish as fast or as slow as you'd like. You'll have the content for life! Any and all updates for courses you're enrolled in are completely FREE to you.


Our instructors are here to help as you grow in your practice.

The best part is, Online Digital Photography School Instructors actually own and run successful photography businesses of their own, so you're actually learning from photographers working in the industry today!


You'll Learn

  • Camera Body Types: learn the difference between point and shoot, digital slr, and digital medium format cameras
  • Lens Types: learn the difference between prime, zoom, wide-angle, telephoto, and fish-eye lens.
  • Types of Photography: Understanding landscape, product, architectural, event, and portrait photography.
  • Different Modes on the Camera: Understanding automatic, manual, preset, program, and semi-automatic modes.
  • Handling Your Equipment: Learn how to hold, care, and maintain your camera
  • Learn Composition: Explore composition techniques for your photography practice
  • Basic Camera Settings: Learn aperture, ISO, and shutter speed to create high quality images confidently.
  • How to Create Images: Understand how to take a Landscape, Architectural, Portrait, Product and Event Photography image and how to utilize your settings for each type.
  • Indoor and Outdoor Light Overview: Explore different types of lights in your environment and how it affects images.
  • (BONUS LECTURE) Photography Business: Learn how to setup your own photography business.

Recommended for Course:

A digital slr camera.
*If you don't already own a digital slr camera, our course comes with a FREE Beginner Photography Buyers Guide to help you find the right camera, lens, and equipment for you.
You don't need a camera to start learning, but having a camera on hand will allow you to start implementing what you're learning in the course.


Money Back Guarantee:
Within 7 days of purchase, if you don't learn anything new, we'll give you your money back.


You can start today for as little as

$20!


So what are you waiting for? Let's get started.
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"This is an excellent course — it's helped me get started with photography and learn at my own pace. I was able to use the Photography for Beginners Buyers Guide to purchase my own equipment. With all the savings on the course, I can invest more into my equipment. This course is the best decision I ever made!"

- John Richley, Sydney, Australia

"I chose Online Digital Photography School because I loved the concept of an online class along with the lifetime access. Lifetime access is crucial for development in my opinion because I can go back to any lesson, as many times as I want and take the tests/quizzes over and over again. Online convenience is amazing because I can learn around my own schedule!"

- Amber Sharp, New York, New York


"The beauty of the program is it's convenience and affordability. It is a great online program that offers variety of quality material for not only those who would like to practice photography but also begin a photography career. I thought I had to give up my own photography dream because so many colleges and certificate programs costs hundreds and thousands of dollars or I could not make the commute. I am so happy that I came across this course. It's changed my life. I've started my own portrait business thanks to my certificate through Online Digital Photography School!"

- Rebecca Moore, St. Louis, Missouri


"At this price and with all the information you get with it - this online course is awesome! I've had a digital photography camera for years and wanted to learn how to use it, so I decided to enroll in this course. I am so happy I enrolled! I'm creating images on my own confidently."

- Madison Wesley, Toronto, Canada


Still have questions?

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Course Curriculum


  Introduction
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  Camera and Gear
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  Types of Photography
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  Getting Familiar with Your Camera
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  Basics of Photography
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  Composition
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  Understanding Light
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  Creating an Image
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  Final Exam and Instructions
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you haven't learned anything new, contact us in the first 7 days and we will give you a full refund.
What course materials come with the program?
Once you enroll, you will have lifetime access to the course lessons, videos, quizzes, and materials. PDF downloads of student resources are included in the course. All students are encouraged to purchase a digital slr camera. Be sure to purchase from a registered retailer if you're shopping online. Additional lens, cards, batteries, lens cloth, chargers, and bag cases are suggested as part of your purchase. If you're unsure of equipment, the course comes with a Beginner Photographers Buyer's Guide, exclusively for students to help you get started on finding the right camera for you.
Will I receive a certificate after completing this course?
You will receive an official Online Digital Photography School Certification emailed to you after you pass the final exam and have completed all the course materials and quizzes. The Final Exam is a Pass/Fail exam. Instructions for the Final Exam are included within the course. Our instructors will review your course, quizzes, and final exam to see if you are eligible for the certificate. Please note the courses do not count towards credit degree programs.
Where can I buy DSLR cameras from?
Cameras can be purchased through Amazon, Best Buy, Adorama, B&H, local camera shops near you, or major camera retailers such as Nikon, Canon, or Sony. When shopping online, note to purchase from registered retailers only. Grey market cameras or lens will not be covered under any warranty or insurances.
Can I take this course if I have already completed another photography course?
Yes! If you've already completed a photography course - this is a great addition to your photography training or simply a great refresher if you took one several years ago. You'll receive valuable photography tips, information and content to add on to any previous training.
What payment options are available?
You can pay with a credit card or PayPal using our secured checkout process. All pricing is listed in US dollars and payments will be automatically be converted to US dollars if you are paying with another currency.
Will my credit card information be safe?
We use Stripe and Paypal to process payments, and both are Level 1 PCI Service Providers which is the highest grade of security available for a payment processor. We will never have access to your financial details, or store any financial information.
Is this course accredited through an organization?
The photography field is not regulated like certain fields, such as law or medicine. In fact, many photographers today lead within their careers starting with a certificate or a single course! This certificate course is designed to help you gain certification without going into thousands of dollars into debt for it.
Who is this course for?
If you are brand new to photography, a hobbyist, or looking to deepen your photography knowledge then this course is for you. For less than the cost of a college credit course - you can receive a full educational experience that will help you to further your practice and skills. Once you're a student you'll get free updates, news on upcoming courses launching and tips emailed to you to help you enhance your practice and skills!
Can I take this course even if I have no desire to become a professional?
Of course. Many people enroll in the photography course program because it's a great way to immerse themselves in digital photography knowledge and to deepen their own personal skill.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes! We offer a convenient 3 month payment plan.
How do I access my course?
Once you create a login user name and password, you'll use that account information to login to access your lectures. Course materials are shown once enrollment has been paid through the one time fee or starting with a monthly payment plan.
What makes the Online Digital Photography School different from other online courses?
This program is taught by photographers for photographers and is designed to allow an affordable start in your career or allow hobbyists to grow their passion. There's no need to spend thousands on a college degree. That's why the Online Digital Photography School created an affordable program for those to get an easy start today and put their investment towards their growing practice for the future.

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