Introduction

Wouldn't it be great if you could get the best out of your camera and enjoy your photographic hobby to the full. Well now you can, with SOP and all in the comfort of your own home or on the move on your PC, laptop, notepad, Android, iPad or iPhone mobile device. The image below on the Android phone is only a small part of one of our Creative Photography Course lessons.

In today's economic climate you want and deserve value for your money. ALL our programs are full length  that are proven year on year to successfully teach photography on-line. For example:  Creative  has 30 lessons compared with websites that only offer 12 or 13 that miss the essential detailed knowledge you need.

We offer courses in two levels, level 1 is for absolute beginners and level 2 is more specialized. Our competitors  try to reduce a complete specialised subject into a single lesson or two, which naturally is not possible! School of Photography offer quality instruction for starting either at home, in the office or even on the move with your iPhone or Android smart phones.

Earn your own graded Certificate in Photography on completion of each course for framing.

All aspects of photography are covered including  theory, practical, technical aspects and composition. Put together these give you the know-how and skills to start photography today. These programs are the best in distance learning of photo how-to and techniques. Our programs and  photography website will help you become a professional photographer and make perfect pictures every time.

Level 1 beginners courses:

Creative, Digital Imaging for the PC

Level 2 specialist courses are :

Portrait, Travel, Freelance, Wedding, Glamour, Landscape, Black & White

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Creative (Basic)

The Creative Photography Course

What's in it for you?

• A well structured proven level 1 course in basic photographic techniques
• 30 Clear, easy to follow lessons for beginners (our competitors only have 13 or less!)
• Learning to use your camera better
• Learning about lighting, including advanced flash techniques
• Tutor critiques on YOUR OWN Project work
• Upload your project work on-line
• Multiple Choice Theory Tests
• A chance to see YOUR course work on our student galleries
• A graded certificate upon completion
• Fees payable securely online in USD, GBP or Euro

You learn basic photography at home with our creative photography course. How about learning at work during your lunch break? There's always time to learn with no set times for classes. This program will take you from novice to advanced in no time at all. This updated course for starting photography  uses the latest in e-learning technologies, making study easy and fun.

Just imagine being shooting those images you have always wanted to take. Wouldn't it be great if you could get the best out of your camera and enjoy your photographic hobby to the full.

You can start improving your photography today with this tutor assisted complete
Creative Photography Course.

Digital

The Digital Imaging Course

Whats in it for you?

• A well structured proven level 1 course in Digital imaging photographic techniques on your PC or laptop.
• 27 Clear, easy to follow lessons for beginners.
• Learn to use layers, masking and other advanced techniques.
• Learn to digitally restore old photographs which is a very profitable method of earning extra cash at home.
• Tutor critiques on YOUR OWN Project work
• Upload your project work online
• Multiple Choice Theory Tests
• A chance to see YOUR course work on our student galleries
• A graded certificate upon completion
• Fees payable securely online in USD, GBP or Euro

The Digital Imaging course is designed to show you how to use your computer to capture, edit, manipulate and produce top quality digital photography images for both the Internet and printing. It's easier than you think with our in-depth lessons. The Digital program has step by step instruction, examples and projects and most importantly, your own tutor, to help you along the way.

This level 1 digital photography course assumes you know little or nothing about using your computer for digital manipulation. Learning at home or the office in your own time, all you need is the Internet to view  your digital course material.  This course has 27 full length lessons with hundreds of examples and step by step instruction, one of our competitors include only a single lesson on the subject!

Just imagine being able to create stunning images on your PC. Delve into the magic of the digital darkroom with our fully illustrated lessons, full tutor support throughout the course.

Learn digital imaging at home the easy way with this PhotoShop elements based course, it is perfect for your busy lifestyle.
Digital Imaging Course

Freelance

The Freelance Photography Course

What's in it for you?

• A well structured proven level 2 course in Freelance photographic knowledge and techniques.
• 21 Clear, easy to follow lessons on making money with your camera and running a business at home.
• Learn to use your camera to shoot pictures others will buy
• Learn about stock photography specialising in your favourite subjects
• Learn about getting commissioned work and how to charge your customers.
• Learn about what markets are available
• Have tutor critiques on YOUR OWN Project work
• Upload your project work on-line
• Multiple Choice Theory Tests
• A chance to see YOUR course work on our student galleries
• A graded certificate upon completion
• Fees payable securely on-line in USD, GBP or Euro

The Freelance Photography course is designed to show you how to capture, market and sell top quality Freelance photographic images for both commissioned and stock markets. The Freelance photo course comes with examples of current photo markets, and how to approach them with examples, projects and your own tutor to help you. With over 200 images and 21 lessons take you from novice to Professional.

Start learning freelance photography at home or the office in your own time today, all you need to begin your own Freelance business is here. Make money with your camera today with our Freelance Photography Course

Wedding

The Wedding Photography Course

What's in it for you?

• A well structured proven level 2 course in the wedding photography business
• 27 Clear, easy to follow lessons for beginners
• Learn what equipment you need
• Learn about lighting the wedding
• Learn about the different types of wedding ceremonies,
• Tutor critiques on YOUR OWN Project work
• Upload your project work on-line
• Multiple Choice Theory Tests
• A chance to see YOUR course work on our student galleries
• A graded certificate upon completion
• Fees payable securely on-line in USD, GBP or Euro

Wedding photography is one of the easiest ways to earn an independent income. Learn wedding photography with School of Photography.com. Learn the skills required for running a wedding business including technical and compositional know-how and related skills. You will also learn the skills required for starting and running a wedding photography business.

Wedding photographers can earn over a thousand dollars, euros or pounds shooting a single wedding! Even if you only shoot one wedding a week, that's a potential income of 52k+ a year,  YOU can shoot weddings too, start today.
Wedding Photography Course

Glamour

The Glamour Photography Course

What's in it for you?

• A well structured proven level 2 course in glamour techniques.
• 30 Clear, easy to follow lessons for beginners
• Learn to use studio lighting and equipment
• Learn about lighting, including advanced multiple lighting setups
• Learn how to set up a shoot in your own home and direct models
• Hundreds of posing suggestions.
• Model Release Forms
• Tutor critiques on YOUR OWN Project work
• Upload your project work on-line
• Multiple Choice Theory Tests
• A chance to see YOUR course work on our student galleries
• A graded certificate upon completion
• Fees payable securely on-line in USD, GBP or Euro

Imagine taking pictures of beautiful people, just like you see in magazines and posters. This level 2 glamour photography course will to give you the ability and confidence to capture beautiful images at home. learn how to use studio lighting, our on-line glamour course shows you how to take successful glamour shots without the expense of hiring a fully equipped studio.

Start capturing stunning glamour pictures now with our Glamour & Studio lighting Photography Course.

Landscape

The Landscape Photography Course

What's in it for you?

• A well structured proven level 2 course in landscape photography
• 31 Clear, easy to follow lessons for beginners
• Learn about equipment, filters and more
• Learn about professional landscape photographers
• Learn about composition, light and how it affects the landscape
• Tutor critiques on YOUR OWN Project work
• Upload your project work on-line
• Multiple Choice Theory Tests
• A chance to see YOUR course work on our student galleries
• A graded certificate upon completion
• Fees payable securely on-line in USD, GBP or Euro

Landscape is the oldest theme in photography. Learn how to take landscapes like the professionals with the minimum of equipment. Following our course on Landscape photography you will be soon be taking images to be proud of.

This course assumes some photographic knowledge , but don't worry because like ALL our courses your own tutor is online to help you if you don't understand anything. The Landscape photography course includes both theory and practical work to help you learn quickly. On completion you will receive a graded certificate suitable for framing. Begin improving your landscape photography today.

B&W

The Black and White Photography Course

What's in it for you?

• A well structured proven course in home processing black and white photography
• 15 Clear, easy to follow lessons for beginners
• Learn to shoot in black and white
• Learn about developing your own film and caring for the negatives,
• Learn about printing your negatives at home and see the magic of images appearing slowly on paper!
• Tutor critiques on YOUR OWN Project work
• Upload your project work on-line
• Multiple Choice Theory Tests
• A chance to see YOUR course work on our student galleries
• A graded certificate upon completion
• Fees payable securely on-line in USD, GBP or Euro

Have you ever wondered how to make your own prints at home? Perhaps you want to take your photography further and create your own black and white masterpieces. This course focuses on the practical aspects of   Black and White photography from the capturing of the image, to developing the negatives and finally printing and mounting the final print.

Although the course assumes some photographic knowledge, like our other courses your tutor is on hand if you need extra help. Practical work and multiple choice questions quickly aid you to learn the skills required for high quality results.

Just imagine the thrill of seeing your own black and white photography images slowly appear on the printing paper. It's just like magic. Try it today.

Travel

The Travel Photography Course

Available NOW,

Our brand new 27 lesson Travel Photography Course is now available. This is a level 2 course for people who know how the basic controls on their camera work. The course includes practical projects and your own tutor to guide you.

What's in it for you?.

• What equipment do you need to carry
• Planning the trip
• Locations
• Climates
• Weather Conditions
• Composition
• Transport
• Using RAW images
• Editing your images
• Copyright and the Law
• Running your travel photography business...
• Projects
• Enrolment NOW ON!

Although the course assumes some photographic knowledge, like our other courses your tutor is on hand if you need extra help. Practical work and multiple choice questions quickly aid you to learn the skills required for high quality results.

Just imagine the thrill of seeing your own travel photography just like those in magazines! Try it today.

Portrait

The Portrait Photography Course

Available now, our new 34 lesson Portrait Photography Course is now available. This is a level 2 course for people who know how the basic controls on their camera work. The course includes practical projects and your own tutor to guide you.

The Portrait course covers 34 full lessons including...