Free Online Photography Course

Create an account and get a free photography course. Learn the basics of photography in less that 30 minutes with our fast online class for beginners.

30 LESSONS

BEGINNER FRIENDLY

30 MINUTES

FREE ACCESS

30 LESSONS

30 MINUTES

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Learn Quickly with our Free Photography Course

iPhotography’s free 60 Second Photographer course for beginners is the fastest and easiest way to learn the essentials of digital photography. 

Create a free course account and you’ll get instant access to 30 short photography classes.

Each class is quick with simple, actionable steps that will instantly improve your photos.

You’ll learn the key principles of photography and perfect camera settings, along with quick tricks and techniques you can use right now to improve every photo you take.

a river in autumn with red orange and yellow trees

Learn Quickly with our Free Photography Course

iPhotography’s free 60 Second Photographer course for beginners is the fastest and easiest way to learn the essentials of digital photography. 

Create a free course account and you’ll get instant access to thirty 60-second (or less) photography classes.

Each class is short and sharp with simple, actionable steps that will instantly improve your photos.

You’ll learn the key principles of photography and perfect camera settings, along with quick tricks and techniques you can use right now to improve every photo you take.

How will this course improve your photography?

Hover over the photos below to discover some of the topics covered in the free photography course.

CAMERA SETTINGS

CAMERA SETTINGS

Understand your digital camera and learn the key settings that give you the best results.

POSING

POSING

Discover the best poses for people and groups. Make a difference to your children's and family photos instantly.

LIGHTING

LIGHTING

Understand natural lighting, packed with techniques to create moody, fresh or creative photos straight away.

EDITING

EDITING

Discover our favourite photo editing apps that give you pro-level results fast and straight to your phone!

COMPOSITION

COMPOSITION

Get simple tips and guidelines that add an instant wow factor to every photo you take from tomorrow onwards.

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Get the honest view on the truly essential camera kit beginners need and how to look after it.

And so much more – all delivered in classes around 60 seconds long by a professional instructor.

NO CREDIT CARD REQUIRED

CPD Approved Course

This iPhotography course is fully backed and certified from our training verification service CPD.

You can rest assured that you’re getting the best online training which is held to the highest standards from an independent service.

All iPhotography courses come with a free downloadable CPD verified certificate. Selected courses allow you to upgrade to a premium hard copy delivered to your door with free worldwide P&P.

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CPD Approved Course

This iPhotography course is fully backed and certified from our training verification service CPD.

You can rest assured that you’re getting the best online training which is held to the highest standards from an independent service.

All iPhotography courses come with a free downloadable CPD verified certificate. Selected courses allow you to upgrade to a premium hard copy delivered to your door with free worldwide P&P.

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Lesson Contents

Click the tabs below for an overview of what you’ll discover during this free photography course:

  • 1 – Top Camera Terms you Need to Know
  • 2 – How an Aperture Works
  • 3 – How Depth of Field Works
  • 4 – What is Shutter Speed?
  • 5 – What’s the Reciprocal Rule?
  • 6 – What are the 3 Exposure Metering Modes?
  • 7 – How Does ISO Work?
  • 8 – What’s the Best Focus Mode to Use?
  • 9 – How to Space out Landscapes using the Rule of Thirds
  • 10 – What’s a Leading Line?
  • 11 – A Guide to Focal Length
  • 12 – When to Use Colour vs Black and White
  • 13 – How to Improve your Posture & Balance as a Photographer
  • 14 – 4 Family Posing Shapes
  • 15 – What’s the Golden Hour?
  • 16 – What are Aspect Ratios
  • 17 – How to Do Panning Technique
  • 18 – Male Model Poses
  • 19 – Tips for Improving Sharpness in your Photos
  • 20 – How to Clean your Camera's Digital Sensor
  • 21 – How to Do Ghosting Technique
  • 22 – Female Model Poses
  • 23 – What you Should always have in your Camera Bag
  • 24 – What is Forced Perspective
  • 25 – Lighting Techniques: Part 1
  • 26 – Lighting Techniques: Part 2
  • 27 – What are the Differences Between RAW and JPG
  • 28 – 4 Apps for Mobile Editing
  • 29 – How to Get Through Creative Blocks
  • 30 – How to Optimise Your Images for Online Publishing

Meet Your Photo Course Instructor

Stephen Walton iPhotography Course Assessor for Duke of Edinburgh Award Participants

Stephen Walton

Photography Head Tutor

Stephen brings many years of photographic experience with him to his role as educator and course creator.

After leaving art school he went straight into studio photography working alongside Photo Corp UK, before running one of the UK’s most successful high-end portrait studios with Venture Studios for over a decade.

He’s teamed up with iPhotography and helping to students learn how to master their camera and capture the shots they’ve been dreaming of for years. And now it’s your turn!

Full Course Extra Benefits

If you’d prefer one of our full length iPhotography courses, you’ll also unlock a range of extra perks.

Download Library

Packed with PDF sheets, lighting diagrams, ebooks and posing guides our download library has lots of resources.

Photo Editor

We've got a free photo editor built in to our site. Learn to tweak your photos without spending money on software.

FEEDBACK GALLERY

Get access to our private feedback gallery. Upload your photos and get ratings from course students and tutors.

media library

Separate to your courses videos our media library has hundreds of other training tutorials waiting for you.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can you Really Teach Me Photography in 60 Seconds?

Yes! We think you’ll be amazed at what you’re about to learn in such short classes.

If you’re not convinced, then consider what percentage of typical photography tutorials is actual ‘teaching’?

Often, much time is lost through instructor intros, long-winded explanations, unnecessary detail, product pitching, and adverts.

With the 60-Second Photographer each class delivers 100% content. No fluff. No filler. And no ads!

Is this Free Photography Course for Me?

It’s for you! If you’re a complete beginner to photography and want to learn quickly and become better without having to watch hours of video or wade through dozens of pages!

The 60-Second Photographer simplifies the key principles of photography – FAST!

Even if you have some knowledge of photography already, then this course will give you a quick and easy refresher along with some extra tips & techniques.

If you’re more experienced or keen to learn more, then take a look at our range of longer, in-depth, tutor-supported online photography courses here.

All of our online courses come with certificates of achievement and lifetime access.

Why is this photography course free?

iPhotography has been delivering online courses for over a decade to over 110,000 beginner and amateur photographers.

During this time, we’ve come to realise that there are a lot of people who love photography but don’t have the time in their busy lives to commit to extensive photography training courses.

And while there’s plenty of free photography classes online (YouTube, etc) – a lot of it is disjointed, incomplete and unhelpful to the beginner who doesn’t have $10,000 worth of kit and isn’t looking to become the next Ansel Adams or Anne Geddes!

We believe the 60-Second Photographer is the best free photography course because it breaks down the key principles of photography into bite-sized chunks that are super simple to understand and apply immediately.

What Kind of Camera Do I Need?

Start with whatever camera you currently own.

Becoming a better photographer is ALL about having the right knowledge and then knowing how and when to apply it. It is definitely NOT about having better kit!

If you don’t own a standalone camera, then use your smartphone. The principles you will learn will improve your shots regardless.

But, if you’ve got a Bridge, Mirrorless or DSLR camera then this free online photography course will help you to understand it better.

What are the Topics Covered in this Course?

Here is an overview of each class within this free online photography course: 

1: Camera Terms 16: Aspect Ratios
2: How an Aperture Works 17: How to Do Panning
3: How Depth of Field Works 18: Male Poses
 4: Shutter Speed 19: Improving Sharpness
5: The Reciprocal Rule 20: Cleaning a Sensor
6: Exposure Metering Modes 21: How to Do Ghosting
7: ISO 22: Female Poses
8: The Best Focus Mode to Use 23: Packing a Camera Bag
9: How to Space out Landscapes (Rule of Thirds) 24: Forced Perspective
10: Leading Lines 25: Lighting Techniques: Part 1
11: A Guide to Focal Length  26: Lighting Techniques: Part 2
12: When to Use Colour vs B&W 27: RAW & JPG
13: Posture & Balancing Tips 28: 4 Apps for Mobile Editing
14: Family Posing Shapes 29: How to Get Through Creative Blocks
15: The Golden Hour 30: Optimising Your Images
How Do I Get this Free Photography Course?

Sign up for free here and you’ll be welcomed into the friendly and supportive iPhotography community where you’ll have instant, lifetime access to our learning platform.

Each lesson is approximately 60 seconds long. You can choose to watch the whole course instantly, or spread it out over a weekend. It’s your call!

The 60-Second Photographer is the best way to learn photography for free.

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