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Course Overview 📚

In this 12-week photography course, we’ll dive into everything from the basics to developing your unique style. You’ll get hands-on practice with guided sessions, quizzes, and an exciting final project. The course is flexible, so if there’s something you’re itching to learn, just let me know!

    • Understanding camera types and lenses: DSLR, mirrorless, prime, zoom, etc.

    • Intro to key camera settings: ISO, aperture, shutter speed

    • Lenses: How focal length and aperture affect your images

    Practice Session: Explore and experiment with your camera and lenses

    • Controlling exposure: ISO, aperture, and shutter speed in practice

    • Mastering focus: auto vs. manual focus techniques for sharp images

    Practice Session: Shooting in manual mode under different lighting conditions

    • Understanding natural light: golden hour, blue hour, and midday lighting

    • Basics of artificial light: continuous and practical

    Practice Session: Outdoor natural light session and indoor artificial light setup

    • Rule of thirds, leading lines, & symmetry in photography

    • Framing your subject for dynamic images

    Practice Session: Capturing creative compositions in different environments

    • Finding inspiration and developing creative concepts

    • Planning & Preparing for photo projects + overcoming creative blocks

    Practice session: Explore creative concepts to inspire your shooting style

    • Advanced techniques: combining natural and artificial light for creative effects

    • Modifying light with diffusers, grids, and reflectors

    Practice Session: Balancing natural and artificial light

    • Organizing and backing up your photos effectively

    • Introduction to editing software: Lightroom basics, color correction, cropping

    Practice Session + Guided Editing: Editing photos from previous sessions

    • Enhancing colors, contrast, and exposure

    • Retouching techniques: removing and replacing objects with AI, layers, and masks

    Guided editing session: Advanced editing of your photos from previous shoots

    • Preparing for on-location shoots and adapting to different environments

    • Managing outdoor lighting challenges

    Practice session: Outdoor portrait or landscape photography

    • Capturing motion with fast shutter speeds and creating motion blur

    • Panning techniques and long-exposure photography

    On-location practice: Photographing moving subjects in action

    • Exploring different photography genres to discover your signature style

    • Refining your unique visual style through experimentation and feedback

    Practice Creative Session: Building a cohesive portfolio that reflects your voice

    • Complete your final project

    • Present your project and portfolio for a one-on-one feedback session.

    Group review: Constructive critique and celebration of everyone’s work 🎉

The course will keep you engaged with lighting EXPERIMENTS, quizzes, and plenty of practice. The final project is your chance to show off everything you’ve learned. Remember, the structure is flexible—let me know if there’s anything specific you want to dive into!

Tools & Software ⚙️

Having the right tools and software is essential to get the most out of this course. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to upgrade your gear, there are options for every budget. Below is a list of suggested options for required tools, along with optional accessories to enhance your experience.

Not sure which gear is best for you? Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions!

required TOOLS:

Camera

SD Card & Reader:

Editing Software & Device:

    • $9.99/mo Adobe Lightroom — Essential for organizing and editing your photos.

    • To work through the editing sections of the course, you'll need a device for image editing. A laptop or tablet is ideal, but a smartphone works just as well. We'll cover editing techniques across all devices, so you can use what fits your workflow best.

Tripod:

FAQ 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♂️

  • Not at all! Any DSLR or Mirrorless camera will work perfectly. As long as your camera has a "Manual" mode, you're all set for the course.

  • No worries! The lecture part of each class will be recorded and uploaded for you to rewatch or catch up on if you miss a session. But trust me — try to attend as many in-person sessions as possible. The hands-on photo and editing practice are where the magic really happens!

  • You’ll get physical worksheets once a week to follow along with presentations and take notes. It’s simple, and everything you need will be right in front of you.

  • If you're just starting out, I’d recommend sticking with one device so you can really get comfortable with it. But if you’re more experienced, feel free to try different devices to improve your workflow.

  • Absolutely! A big part of this course is connecting you with your classmates. We’ll be creating a collaborative environment where you can share ideas, get feedback, and grow together as a team.

Course Location 📍

Next Top Barber Academy

5203 Bob Bullock Loop • Suite 340 • Laredo, TX

 

Closing remarks 📸

Once again, congratulations on taking the leap into this creative journey! I’m excited to have you here. We’re about to dive into some fun and rewarding work. This course is going to be packed with hands-on practice, creative challenges, and countless opportunities to help you grow and sharpen your photography skills.

Remember, I’m here for you every step of the way. If you have questions, want extra guidance, or just feel like exploring a topic deeper—don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m always happy to help.

Looking forward to seeing you on November 1st!

best,

Rolando Sanchez
📷 @rolan_sanch
📞 956-401-0187
📧 rolansanch.media@gmail.com