The Complete Beginner’s Photography Course

Master your camera, stop second-guessing, and start taking photos you’re truly proud of with iPhotography’s CameraSense approach to training.

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Stephen Walton & Emily Lowrey

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Beginner-Friendly Lessons

Step-by-step path that builds your skills without confusion.

Feedback on Your Photos

Supportive guidance from actual photography coaches.

CPD-Certified Certificate

Earn a certificate you can be proud of—proof of real learning.

Learn at Your Pace

Busy life? Start anytime, revisit lessons as often as you like.

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What You'll Learn

This course was built to take you from confused beginner to confident photographer—one simple, structured step at a time.

By the end of the course, you’ll know how to:

Unlock your Camera's Potential

Master your camera’s settings so you’re not stuck in Auto mode, hoping for a lucky shot—you’ll know exactly what to do and why.

The Exposure Triangle

Understand exposure, aperture, shutter speed and ISO without needing a tech dictionary—we explain everything in plain English with real-world examples.

Perfect Lighting Everytime

Control light and focus intentionally to create the mood, sharpness, and depth you want in every photo.

Composition Tips

Use composition techniques that instantly improve your photos and help them stand out from the crowd.

Landscapes, Portraits & Creative Ideas

Shoot with confidence in any situation—from portraits to landscapes, low light to action shots, indoors and out.

Master ISO, the tilt-shift effect, how to shoot effectively at night and even amazing classes about light painting in the dark.

These aren’t things beginner photographers get taught straight away by anyone else, but this is why we’re different.

How to Edit Your Photos

Master the digital darkroom and learn how to quickly master the exact steps you need to take to edit your photos like a pro – even if you’ve never used Pixlr Express (X) before!

(Pixlr X is an online-based photo editor, and free to use. No subscription or software to install.)

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Stephen Walton and Emily Lowrey

Your Instructors

Stephen Walton & Emily Lowrey

Stephen and Emily bring over 35 years of combined experience as professional photographers and educators.

Stephen led one of the UK’s top portrait studios at Venture Studios, with a background in commercial and studio photography. Emily is a content creator and Panasonic ambassador, known for her Micro Four Nerds channel with over 200,000 followers.

Together, they blend classic technique with modern creativity—making complex concepts easy for beginners to understand and apply.

A Certified Course You Can Be Proud Of

When you complete this course, you’ll receive a CPD-accredited certificate—a real, recognised qualification that proves you’ve taken the time to invest in your creativity. It’s not just a nice bonus. It’s something you can share, print, frame, or use to mark your progress.

Even though this is an online course, it’s structured, high-quality training backed by over a decade of experience and trusted by thousands of students around the world. This is photography education that respects your time—and your potential.

Aperture & Depth of Field

Learn how to control what’s sharp and what’s soft in your images. We’ll show you exactly how aperture affects focus and depth, so you can create dreamy backgrounds in portraits—or sharp detail throughout landscapes.

Shutter Speed & Perfect Focus

Stop guessing and start controlling motion in your photos. Whether you’re freezing fast action or creating motion blur, you’ll learn how to use shutter speed intentionally—plus how to focus sharply every time.

Exposure & ISO Settings

Take full control of brightness—without blowing out or underexposing. You’ll learn how exposure works, how ISO affects image quality, and how to shoot confidently in tricky lighting, including low-light and night conditions.

RAW, JPG, Aspect Ratios & More

Set your camera up for success—right from the start. Understand the difference between RAW and JPG, when to use each, and how to choose the right aspect ratio and image settings for your photography goals.

What Our Members Say

Tony Mills
Tony Mills⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The courses made me join and learn, the gallery helped me improve, the FB group improved my confidence, the Critiques honed my skills and the competitions really showed me what 'good looked like’ .
Wessel Benecke
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I quite enjoyed the format and style of this course. Like all of the iPhotography courses I have done so far, it is informative and usefull. The presenter , Stephen, has a very pleasent style which I quite enjoyed.
Robin Hollamby
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iPhotography courses allow you to learn at your own pace, and you can always go back over a lesson when you need to. The 'Skill Track' modules are very focused on one topic and are easy to follow.
Simon Young
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Thanks guys, it's thanks to your course that's giving me confidence, understanding & ideas for such shots
Jo
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Thank you so much for your support in helping me not only learn my camera as I start this new venture (I am really new at this). Without this encouragement and support, I don't think I would have seen my photo here. I aspire to take such beautiful photos as so many of you.
Leonid Shechtman
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I joined iPhotography around 8 years ago. From that time I think I am very fortun (seems to be a typo, probably meant "fortunate”) to be a member of iPhotography. I learned so many things from that time, which helped me to become a better photographer and get many international awards.
Debbie Gammie
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I have started the Landscape course and surprised what good value for money it is and how much I learn in each module, plenty of examples and not too lengthy for busy people. Love the encouragement feedback from iPhotography community members and sharing images. Makes courses that are on-line feel face-face. Competitions keep me encouraged to practice more.
Gareth Bolton
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I’ve done loads of landscape photos for people before... done postcards and photos etc so didn’t expect to panic as much as I just did when someone asked me to photograph their dog 😂 Good job I’ve done that section of the portrait course... it was weird because all the prep stuff just came out of my mouth like second nature... we need to set up a call and chat about location, the kind of shots you want any props you want to use, time of day and all that...! I’ll likely realise I’ve missed something at some point but thank you iPhotography because I’d never have rattled all that off as easy before I did the course... if at all!!
John Gallagher
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Have confidence in what you create. iPhotography gives you that confidence 😉
Audrey Schweikert
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Really wanted to catch the black and white webinar live today but didn’t make it home in time. I just watched it and there's some great info. I'm always confused on what makes a good blackand white shot. This really helped, thanks!
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What is CameraSense?

Through multi-sensory content you can learn photography to suit your personality.

Watch training videos, read articles, view example images, try out practical photo assignments and listen to podcasts. 

Keep in touch with your personal iPhotography Tutor through custom feedback on your photo assignments to make sure your photography is on track for success.

Enjoy lifetime access to the iPhotography Course to help refresh your training even in the years ahead. We don’t lock you out or expire your course, unlike others.

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Learn photography the smart way—18 guided modules, full CPD certification, feedback from pros, and all the support you need—without ever stepping into a classroom.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Whether you have just bought a DSLR camera or have spent years behind the viewfinder, this course is comprehensive, educational, honest and cutting-edge – there is no other course like it (believe us, we checked a lot!). On our course, you’ll find the answer to nearly every question a new photographer could ever ask.

We’re like the Wikipedia of photography – all of the answers are under one roof.

It’s been written by experienced professional photographers who have spent years working with clients to learn the best hints, tips and insightful stories to the genuine life as a professional photographer.

We’ll tell you the honest truth that other courses leave out – some of it may not be pretty, but the truth rarely is.

Yes—this course is designed specifically for people who have little to no photography experience. We explain everything step by step, in plain English, using real examples. No tech-speak. No overwhelm.

That’s exactly who this course is built for. We hear this all the time—students stuck after watching hours of YouTube or jumping between courses.

Our step-by-step structure, tutor feedback, and practical lessons are what finally make it click.

No, you don’t need any experience. This course is designed for absolute beginners and keen amateurs.

The language used is designed to be simple to understand and the course interface intuitive and easy to follow with no complicated jargon.

Yes! The best thing about this course is that you don’t always need to have a top end DSLR camera.

Some of our course can be followed with a simple point and shoot compact or even your smartphone.

We’d recommend at least an entry level DSLR or Mirrorless camera to follow the iPhotography Course.

Once you understand how a few of your camera’s features work, everything else falls into place very quickly and you’ll be taking stunning photos in no time at all.

Yes. Once you complete the course, you’ll receive a CPD-accredited certificate that proves your progress and can be added to your CV, portfolio, or social profiles.

The minute you sign up, you’ll have access to the course inside iPhotography’s cutting-edge learning platform.

If you’ve ever taken an iPhotography course before then you’ll be able to access the course right alongside your other iPhotography courses, all from one sleek, simple and secure platform.

Plus, you’ll have access to a whole array of benefits including our hugely popular member feedback gallery, download and media library and much more!

You get lifetime access. Start whenever you’re ready, learn at your own pace, and revisit lessons anytime—even years from now.

Yes. Our tutors are real photographers who offer expert feedback, answer your questions, and guide you through challenges—so you’re never left guessing.

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