Photography and Photo Editing
Join a photography course UK covering camera skills, Adobe editing, creative composition, retouching, and portfolio development online.
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Overview
The Photography and Photo Editing programme is a complete photography course UK learners can use to explore camera functions, composition methods, colour balance, portrait capture, landscape imagery, and digital enhancement techniques. Whether you want a beginner photography course UK option or a more advanced professional photography course UK pathway, this training introduces creative workflows through DSLR, mirrorless, smartphone, and drone photography. Moreover, learners explore Adobe applications, mobile editing tools, and portfolio creation. This engaging online photography course UK also covers business development, client communication, stock image selling, and visual storytelling for modern digital platforms.
Course Description
Photography transforms ordinary moments into striking visual stories. Therefore, this digital photography course UK introduces learners to exposure control, lighting arrangements, framing techniques, and creative shooting approaches for portraits, wildlife, events, sports, and product imagery. In addition, the programme explores smartphone photography, macro capture, aerial scenes, and night compositions. As a result, learners can confidently approach multiple photographic environments with artistic direction and technical awareness.
Furthermore, this photography and editing course UK develops advanced editing workflows using Adobe software and mobile applications. Learners refine imagery through colour adjustments, blemish correction, HDR enhancement, tonal balancing, sharpening, retouching, and export optimisation. Consequently, the Adobe Photoshop course UK section strengthens editing efficiency for portrait retouching, landscape enhancement, and commercial product presentation. Alongside this, the creative photo editing course UK modules introduce Lightroom, Snapseed, Photoshop Express, Mac Photos, and Google Photos.
Additionally, this photo editing course UK supports learners interested in freelance opportunities, portfolio building, and commercial branding. The programme also demonstrates pricing methods, photography contracts, client sourcing, and social media growth strategies. Whether pursuing a photo retouching course UK for visual enhancement or seeking a professional photography course UK for business progression, this flexible online photography course UK creates an engaging route towards modern visual media careers.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop camera control techniques using aperture, ISO, shutter speed, and exposure settings.
- Produce visually balanced compositions through framing, symmetry, perspective, and colour application.
- Edit photographs professionally using Lightroom, Photoshop, Snapseed, and Photoshop Express.
- Create specialist imagery including portraits, wildlife, sports, macro, and long-exposure photography.
- Build a photography brand through portfolio creation, social media promotion, and client management.
Who Is This Course For?
- Individuals searching for a beginner photography course UK to start creative image production.
- Content creators wanting a creative photo editing course UK for social platforms and branding.
- Freelancers interested in a professional photography course UK for client-based projects.
- Hobbyists exploring a flexible online photography course UK with editing applications included.
- Learners seeking a structured photo retouching course UK for commercial image enhancement.
Certification
Once the Photography and Photo Editing is successfully completed, the learner can obtain the PDF certificate without any cost. The hard copy of the certificate is also available for £4.99. However, anyone ordering the hard copy certificate from outside the United Kingdom may incur an additional delivery charge.
Career Path
- Commercial Photographer – Creates promotional and advertising images for brands, websites, and businesses.
Average UK Salary: £42,000 – £60,000 per year - Photo Retoucher – Enhances photographs through colour correction, background editing, and image refinement.
Average UK Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 per year - Event Photographer – Captures weddings, concerts, parties, and corporate functions professionally.
Average UK Salary: £40,000 – £58,000 per year - Creative Content Producer – Produces visual content for social media, marketing campaigns, and online platforms.
Average UK Salary: £45,000 – £65,000 per year - Visual Media Specialist – Manages photography, editing, and multimedia projects for organisations.
Average UK Salary: £48,000 – £70,000 per year - Photography Business Owner – Runs an independent photography and editing service for clients.
Average UK Salary: £50,000 – £85,000 per year
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes. This beginner photography course UK introduces camera basics, exposure settings, composition, and editing workflows step by step.
Yes. The programme contains extensive Adobe Photoshop course UK lessons alongside Lightroom editing tutorials and mobile applications.
Absolutely. This flexible online photography course UK allows learners to study remotely using desktop or mobile devices.
Yes. The course explores smartphone camera settings, portrait mode, mobile accessories, and low-light photography techniques.
Yes. Learners practise advanced correction methods within the photo retouching course UK modules using Photoshop and Lightroom.
Photography and Photo Editing Course Reviews
An outstanding online course with clear explanations and practical examples. I could study at my own pace and still feel fully supported throughout. It’s truly boosted my confidence and career prospects
The course was well-structured, engaging, and easy to follow. The flexibility made it perfect alongside my full-time job. I’ve gained valuable, real-world skills that I can apply immediately.
Excellent learning experience from start to finish. The content was professional, up-to-date, and highly relevant. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to upskill online.
Course Curriculum
| Photography and Photo Editing | |||
| Introduction | |||
| Introduction to the Photography Masterclass | 00:03:00 | ||
| How Does a Camera Work | 00:01:00 | ||
| Lecture Types | 00:02:00 | ||
| Exposure | |||
| Intro to Exposure | 00:02:00 | ||
| What is Aperture | 00:08:00 | ||
| What is Shutter Speed | 00:04:00 | ||
| What is ISO | 00:06:00 | ||
| The Exposure Triangle | 00:09:00 | ||
| Using the Exposure Meter | 00:04:00 | ||
| Metering Modes – Advanced Lesson | 00:03:00 | ||
| Exposure Compensation – Advanced Lesson | 00:04:00 | ||
| Dynamic Range – Advanced Lesson | 00:03:00 | ||
| HDR and Bracketing – Advanced Lesson | 00:02:00 | ||
| Reading a Histogram | 00:02:00 | ||
| What is an Exposure | 00:01:00 | ||
| Exposure Modes | 00:09:00 | ||
| Intro to Activities | 00:01:00 | ||
| Activity – Exposure | 00:01:00 | ||
| Digital Photography Masterclass | |||
| Intro to Composition | 00:01:00 | ||
| The Rule of Thirds | 00:03:00 | ||
| Negative Space | 00:02:00 | ||
| Leading Lines | 00:03:00 | ||
| Symmetry and Balance | 00:02:00 | ||
| Perspective and Angles | 00:07:00 | ||
| Backgrounds | 00:03:00 | ||
| Activity – Composition | 00:01:00 | ||
| Advanced – Shooting Portraits with Wide vs Telephoto Lenses | 00:01:00 | ||
| Focus and Depth of Field | |||
| Intro to Focus and Depth of Field | 00:01:00 | ||
| Understanding Depth of Field | 00:03:00 | ||
| How to Get a Blurrier Background | 00:02:00 | ||
| Manual vs Auto Focus | 00:03:00 | ||
| Auto Focus Modes | 00:05:00 | ||
| Getting Sharp Focus on Fast Moving Objects | 00:03:00 | ||
| What is Bokeh | 00:01:00 | ||
| Viewfinder Focus | 00:01:00 | ||
| Activity – Fast Objects | 00:01:00 | ||
| Camera Anatomy | |||
| Intro to Camera Anatomy | 00:01:00 | ||
| The Main Camera Features | 00:05:00 | ||
| Camera Scene Modes | 00:03:00 | ||
| File Types and Formats | 00:09:00 | ||
| DSLR vs Mirrorless Cameras | 00:03:00 | ||
| The Sensor | 00:06:00 | ||
| Continuous and Burst Modes | 00:02:00 | ||
| Resolution and Quality | 00:03:00 | ||
| White Balance and Color | |||
| Intro to White Balance and Color | 00:01:00 | ||
| What is White Balance | 00:03:00 | ||
| The Kelvin Light Temperature Scale | 00:04:00 | ||
| Automatic Balance Modes | 00:03:00 | ||
| Color Modes and In-Camera Adjustments | 00:03:00 | ||
| Light Spectrum and Theory 20 hours ago more | 00:02:00 | ||
| Using Colors Creatively | 00:03:00 | ||
| Black and White Photography | 00:04:00 | ||
| Activity – Creative Color | 00:01:00 | ||
| Advanced – Custom White Balance | 00:03:00 | ||
| Lighting | |||
| Intro to Lighting | 00:02:00 | ||
| Using Natural Light | 00:08:00 | ||
| Using Natural Light a Window | 00:03:00 | ||
| Using Artificial Light | 00:07:00 | ||
| Using the on Board Camera Flash | 00:03:00 | ||
| Using an External Flash | 00:10:00 | ||
| Using a Light Kit | 00:04:00 | ||
| Creative Lighting | 00:05:00 | ||
| Activity – Lighting | 00:01:00 | ||
| Mobile Photography | |||
| Intro to Mobile Photography | 00:02:00 | ||
| Using a Smartphone Camera | 00:03:00 | ||
| Exposing Properly With the Smartphone Camera | 00:01:00 | ||
| Tips for Shooting With Your Mobile Camera | 00:04:00 | ||
| Shooting in Low Light With a Smartphone | 00:07:00 | ||
| Mobile Camera Accessories | 00:02:00 | ||
| Using Portrait Mode | 00:03:00 | ||
| Equipment - Cameras | |||
| Intro to Cameras | 00:01:00 | ||
| Camera Types | 00:03:00 | ||
| What is Your Budget | 00:04:00 | ||
| How and Where to Buy a Camera | 00:02:00 | ||
| What is the Best Beginner Camera | 00:06:00 | ||
| How to Build Out Your Camera Kit | 00:03:00 | ||
| Introducing Our Chats | 00:01:00 | ||
| A Chat About Buying a New Camera | 00:21:00 | ||
| Equipment - Lenses | |||
| Intro to Lenses | 00:01:00 | ||
| A Deeper Dive into Focal Length | 00:07:00 | ||
| A Deeper Dive Into Aperture | 00:05:00 | ||
| Primes vs Zooms | 00:06:00 | ||
| Prime vs Zoom – Quality Comparison | 00:02:00 | ||
| Upgrading Your Lenses – Kit vs Pro | 00:01:00 | ||
| Lens Stabilization | 00:03:00 | ||
| Filter Demonstration | 00:03:00 | ||
| Specialty and Creative Lenses | 00:04:00 | ||
| How to Clean Your Camera Lens | 00:06:00 | ||
| Equipment - Accessories | |||
| Intro to Camera Accessories | 00:01:00 | ||
| Memory Cards | 00:04:00 | ||
| Batteries | 00:02:00 | ||
| Stabilization | 00:04:00 | ||
| Flashes and Lights | 00:02:00 | ||
| Camera Bags | 00:03:00 | ||
| Hard Drives | 00:03:00 | ||
| Sam’s Favorite Bags | 00:03:00 | ||
| Photo Scenario - Portrait | |||
| Intro to Scenarios | 00:01:00 | ||
| Intro and Tips for Portrait Photography | 00:02:00 | ||
| Portrait Photo Demo | 00:08:00 | ||
| Photo Scenario - Long Exposure | |||
| Intro and Tips for Long Exposure Photography | 00:02:00 | ||
| Daytime Long Exposure Demo | 00:19:00 | ||
| Activity – Portrait | 00:01:00 | ||
| Nighttime Long Exposure | 00:09:00 | ||
| Activity – Long Exposure | 00:01:00 | ||
| Photo Scenario - Landscape | |||
| Intro and Tips for Landscape Photography | 00:02:00 | ||
| Landscape Photo demo | 00:07:00 | ||
| Activity – Landscape | 00:01:00 | ||
| Photo Scenario - Product | |||
| Intro and Tips for Product Photography | 00:03:00 | ||
| Product Photo Demonstration with Natural Light | 00:07:00 | ||
| Product Photography with Lights | 00:03:00 | ||
| Adding a Refiection | 00:02:00 | ||
| DIY Light Box | 00:05:00 | ||
| Activity – Product | 00:01:00 | ||
| Editing Product Photos | 00:14:00 | ||
| Photo Scenario - Low Light | |||
| Intro and Tips for Low Light Photography | 00:02:00 | ||
| Low Light Demo | 00:08:00 | ||
| Activity – Low light | 00:01:00 | ||
| Photo Scenario - Sports & Action | |||
| Intro and Tips for Sports and Action Photography | 00:02:00 | ||
| Sports Photography | 00:08:00 | ||
| Activity – Action and Sports | 00:01:00 | ||
| Photo Scenario - Macro | |||
| Intro and Tips for Macro Photography | 00:02:00 | ||
| Macro Photography Demo | 00:05:00 | ||
| Activity – Macro | 00:01:00 | ||
| Photo Scenario - Street & Architecture | |||
| Street Photo demo | 00:04:00 | ||
| Activity – Street and Architecture | 00:01:00 | ||
| Photo Scenario - Events | |||
| Intro to Event Photography | 00:02:00 | ||
| A Chat About Event Photography | 00:04:00 | ||
| Bring the Right Tools | 00:05:00 | ||
| Be Aware of Your Surrounding | 00:05:00 | ||
| Be Quick With Your Settings | 00:05:00 | ||
| Capture the Details | 00:04:00 | ||
| An Overview of Shooting a Wedding | 00:10:00 | ||
| Activity – Events | 00:01:00 | ||
| Photo Scenario - Aerial | |||
| Intro to Drone Photography | 00:01:00 | ||
| Our Recommended Drone Equipment | 00:06:00 | ||
| Drone Tips | 00:06:00 | ||
| Drone Demo | 00:12:00 | ||
| Activity – Aerial Photography | 00:01:00 | ||
| Photo Scenario - Night | |||
| Intro and for Night Photography | 00:01:00 | ||
| Night Photo Demo | 00:04:00 | ||
| Activity – Night | 00:01:00 | ||
| Intro to Photo Editing | |||
| Intro to Editing | 00:01:00 | ||
| Activity – Photo Editing | 00:01:00 | ||
| Photoshop CC | |||
| Intro Photoshop | 00:05:00 | ||
| Opening Photos in Photoshop CC | 00:05:00 | ||
| Cropping in Photoshop CC | 00:03:00 | ||
| White Balance in Photoshop CC | 00:04:00 | ||
| Proper Photo Editing Workflow in Photoshop CC | 00:07:00 | ||
| Exposure Photoshop CC | 00:03:00 | ||
| Color and Saturation in Photoshop CC | 00:04:00 | ||
| Sharpening and Noise Reduction in Photoshop CC | 00:06:00 | ||
| Tone Curve in Photoshop CC | 00:03:00 | ||
| Effects – Vignettes, Grain, Dehaze in Photoshop CC | 00:04:00 | ||
| Saving and Exporting in Photoshop CC | 00:08:00 | ||
| HSL and Grayscale in Photoshop CC | 00:05:00 | ||
| Split Toning in Photoshop CC | 00:03:00 | ||
| Lens Corrections in Photoshop CC | 00:06:00 | ||
| Spot and Blemish Removal in Photoshop CC | 00:04:00 | ||
| Targeted Adjustments in Photoshop CC | 00:05:00 | ||
| Straighten and Transform Tools in Photoshop CC | 00:03:00 | ||
| Graduated, Radial, Brush Filters in Photoshop CC | 00:08:00 | ||
| Range Masks in Photoshop CC | 00:07:00 | ||
| Full Landscape Edit in Photoshop CC | 00:15:00 | ||
| Full Portrait in Photoshop CC | 00:11:00 | ||
| Cropping in Photoshop CC | 00:04:00 | ||
| Layer Panel Workflow in Photoshop CC | 00:02:00 | ||
| Making Photo Adjustment in Photoshop CC | 00:11:00 | ||
| Removing Background from Photo in Photoshop CC | 00:08:00 | ||
| Favorite Tools for Manipulating Photos in Photoshop CC | 00:10:00 | ||
| Exporting from Photoshop CC | 00:04:00 | ||
| Editing Together an HDR Photo in Photoshop CC | 00:03:00 | ||
| Lightroom Classic CC | |||
| Intro to Lightroom Classic CC | 00:05:00 | ||
| Importing and Organizing in Lightroom Classic CC | 00:11:00 | ||
| Crop and Rotate Lightroom Classic CC | 00:05:00 | ||
| White Balance in Lightroom Classic | 00:08:00 | ||
| Exposure in Lightroom Classic CC | 00:06:00 | ||
| Color and Saturation in Lightroom Classic CC | 00:09:00 | ||
| Sharpening and Noise Reduction in Lightroom Classic CC | 00:07:00 | ||
| Vignettes, Grain and Dehaze in Lightroom Classic CC | 00:06:00 | ||
| Exporting in Lightroom Classic CC | 00:10:00 | ||
| Lens Corrections in Lightroom Classic CC | 00:05:00 | ||
| Split Tone in Lightroom Classic CC | 00:05:00 | ||
| Removing Blemishes With the Heal and Clone Tools in Lightroom Classic CC | 00:08:00 | ||
| Graduated, Radial and Brush Adjustments in Lightroom Classic CC | 00:10:00 | ||
| Adjustment Brush Presets in Lightroom Classic CC | 00:03:00 | ||
| Range Masks in Lightroom Classic CC | 00:05:00 | ||
| Full Edit – Portrait in Lightroom Classic CC | 00:19:00 | ||
| Full Edit – Black and White Action in Lightroom Classic CC | 00:10:00 | ||
| Lightroom CC | |||
| Intro to Lightroom CC | 00:03:00 | ||
| Import and Organize in Lightroom CC | 00:10:00 | ||
| Crop and Rotate in Lightroom CC | 00:03:00 | ||
| White Balance and Saturation in Lightroom CC | 00:06:00 | ||
| Light – Exposure and Tone Curve in Lightroom CC | 00:08:00 | ||
| Color Mixer in Lightroom CC | 00:02:00 | ||
| Effects in Lightroom CC | 00:05:00 | ||
| Split Toning in Lightroom CC | 00:01:00 | ||
| Details in Lightroom CC | 00:05:00 | ||
| Optics in Lightroom CC | 00:03:00 | ||
| Geometry in Lightroom CC | 00:04:00 | ||
| Exporting and Sharing Lightroom CC | 00:02:00 | ||
| Healing and Clone Brushes in Lightroom CC | 00:04:00 | ||
| Brush Adjustments Lightroom CC | 00:04:00 | ||
| Radial and Linear Gradients Lightroom CC | 00:05:00 | ||
| Advanced Options and Presets in Lightroom CC | 00:04:00 | ||
| Full Edit – Night Photo in Lightroom CC | 00:11:00 | ||
| Full Edit – Portrait in Lightroom CC | 00:14:00 | ||
| Editing Photos in Your Web Browses With Lightroom CC | 00:03:00 | ||
| Mac Photos | |||
| Intro to Mac Photos | 00:02:00 | ||
| Importing and Organizing Mac Photos | 00:07:00 | ||
| Cropping and Rotating in Mac Photos | 00:05:00 | ||
| Exposure Adjustments in Mac Photos | 00:04:00 | ||
| White Balance in Mac Photos | 00:06:00 | ||
| Color, Saturation, HSL in Mac Photos | 00:06:00 | ||
| Noise Reduction and Sharpening in Mac Photos | 00:07:00 | ||
| Vignettes, Contrast, Black and White in Mac Photos | 00:06:00 | ||
| Exporting in Mac Photos | 00:06:00 | ||
| Full Edit -Portrait in Mac Photos | 00:10:00 | ||
| Full Edit – Landscape in Mac Photos | 00:09:00 | ||
| Google Photos | |||
| Intro to Google Photos | 00:02:00 | ||
| Importing and Organizing in Google Photos | 00:04:00 | ||
| Editing Photos in Google Photos in Google photos | 00:07:00 | ||
| Downloading and Sharing in Google Photos | 00:03:00 | ||
| Full Edit – Macro in Google Photos | 00:05:00 | ||
| Full Edit – Landscape in Google Photos | 00:06:00 | ||
| Photoshop Express | |||
| Intro to Photoshop Express | 00:01:00 | ||
| Importing and Understanding the Workspace in Photoshop Express | 00:04:00 | ||
| The Editing Workspace and Applying Filters in Photoshop Express | 00:03:00 | ||
| Crop and Rotate in Photoshop Expressle | 00:03:00 | ||
| Editing Photos in Photoshop Express | 00:07:00 | ||
| Red Eye Removal, Text and Frames in Photoshop Express | 00:04:00 | ||
| Removing Blemishes | 00:01:00 | ||
| Saving and Exporting in Photoshop Express | 00:02:00 | ||
| Creating Collages in Photoshop Express | 00:05:00 | ||
| Full Edit – Landscape in Photoshop Express | 00:05:00 | ||
| Full Edit – Product Photo in Photoshop Express | 00:05:00 | ||
| Snapseed | |||
| Intro to Snapseed | 00:01:00 | ||
| Opening Photos and Navigating the App | 00:05:00 | ||
| Making Adjustments and Editing Exposure | 00:05:00 | ||
| Cropping | 00:02:00 | ||
| White Balance | 00:02:00 | ||
| Details and Sharpening | 00:02:00 | ||
| Tone Curves | 00:03:00 | ||
| Rotate, Perspective and Expand | 00:04:00 | ||
| Making Edits to Selected Parts of an Image | 00:04:00 | ||
| Removing Blemishes and Healing Brush | 00:01:00 | ||
| Snapseed Photo Styles | 00:07:00 | ||
| Text and Frames | 00:02:00 | ||
| Saving and Exporting | 00:03:00 | ||
| Full Portrait Edit | 00:06:00 | ||
| Sharing Your Photos | |||
| Intro to Sharing | 00:02:00 | ||
| Online Platforms for Photographers | 00:07:00 | ||
| Having Success on Instagram | 00:07:00 | ||
| Activity – Portfolio | 00:01:00 | ||
| Creating a Portfolio with Wix | 00:17:00 | ||
| Chat about Having an Online Presence | 00:07:00 | ||
| Chat about Getting More Followers | 00:05:00 | ||
| A Chat about Best Web Platforms for Photographers | 00:06:00 | ||
| Starting a Photo Business | |||
| Intro to Starting a Photography Business | 00:01:00 | ||
| Starting a Photo Business | 00:04:00 | ||
| Finding Your First Client | 00:05:00 | ||
| Payments and Accounting | 00:02:00 | ||
| How Much Should You Charge | 00:05:00 | ||
| Contracts | 00:03:00 | ||
| Income and Expense Tracking | 00:03:00 | ||
| A Chat About Getting our First Clients | 00:06:00 | ||
| A Chat About the Gear You Need to Start a Business | 00:03:00 | ||
| A Chat About How Much You Should Charge | 00:09:00 | ||
| Selling Stock Photos | |||
| Intro to Stock Photography | 00:01:00 | ||
| The Best Stock Photos Sites to Sell on | 00:02:00 | ||
| Selling Stock Photography on Your Own | 00:03:00 | ||
| How Licensing | 00:04:00 | ||
| Printing | |||
| How to Print Your Photos | 00:03:00 | ||
| How Big Can You Print Your Photos | 00:02:00 | ||
| Framing | 00:02:00 | ||
| Wildlife | |||
| Intro and Tips for Wildlife Photography | 00:02:00 | ||
| Wildlife Photography Demonstration | 00:06:00 | ||
| Photo Chat – Sam’s Archipelago Trip | 00:05:00 | ||
| Activity – Nature | 00:01:00 | ||
| Conclusion | |||
| Thank You and Conclusion Video | 00:03:00 | ||
| Photo Submission | |||
| Submit Your Photos | 00:00:00 | ||
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Number of Units:
280 -
Access:
1 Year -
Duration:
20 hours, 25 minutes -
PDF Certificate
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