Learn Photography [Full Course] by Australian Geographic Photographer Chris Bray

Get off 'Auto Mode' and unlock your creative potential! This popular, complete course by award-winning photographer Chris Bray uses simple explanations, plenty of examples and even practical sessions to guide you through from basic setup and composition to aperture, shutter speed, exposure, ISO, lighting, lenses, histograms, white balance and more! Enjoy!

1:43 Basic Photography
14:21 Composition
31:06 Exposure (and histograms)
51:35 Aperture and Depth of Field
1:08:48 Shutter Speed and Movement
1:24:11 ISO
1:36:04 Lighting
1:53:36 Lenses
2:06:53 Practical photography advice

[premjohn]

One hour though this and this has singularly restored my faith in humanity's ability to use the internet to spread knowledge and information. Thank you Chris Bray for putting this up and for sharing freely your talent and expertise.

[Digdarshann]

What an idiot one must be to dislike a 2 hour long course that is ABSOLUTELY free. Thanks for this video! I really appreciate the work you've put in to educate us <3

[nddn]

TOPICS INDEX

1. Structure of the course 00:26

2. Basic Photography 01:45
*Types of cameras 02:00
-Compact cameras 02:01
-DSLR cameras 02:48
-In-between cameras 03:08
*How does the camera works? 03:24
-Aperture and depth of field 03:32
-Shutter Speed and movement 05:08
*Camera Basics 06:27
-Right posture and grab 07:27
-Check your photos 09:39
*Basic camera setting 10:27

3. Composition 13:47
*Top 10 Composition Tips 14:36
1- Horizontal Horizon 14:39
2- Rule of Thirds 15:45
3- Framing 19:48
4- Check your Backgrounds! 21:24
5- Fill the Frame 23:41
6- Leading Lines 25:52
7- Anything but Eye-level 26:35
8- Look for details 28:07
9- Take Vertical Photos Too! 29:05
10- Brake the Rules! 30:03

4. Exposure 30:55
*What is Exposure? 31:30
-Contrast Limitation 32:05
-Exposure Analogy 34:10
-Unlock the creative potential of the camera! 36:26
*Calculating exposure 38:49
*Metering Modes 39:15
-Evaluative Metering 39:37
-Partial Metering 41:46
-Spot Metering 41:59
*Exposure compensation 43:10
*Histogram 46:21
*Practical Session 49:53

5. Aperture and Depth of Field 51:35
*What is Depth of Field? 52:10
*What is Aperture? 53:20
-Aperture is easy! 54:50
-How to apply all this information? 56:58
-Watch out for this! The region that is most focused 59:56
*Av Mode (Aperture Mode) 1:01:03
*Practical Session 1:07:27

6. Shutter Speed 1:08:48
*What is Shutter Speed? 1:09:23
*Explore the Creative Opportunities that Shutter Speed Gives 1:10:28
-Silky Water Effect 1:10:41
-Add life to your photos by adding movement 1:10:49
-Low-light Photography 1:11:09
-Light-painting Photography and tips 1:13:23
-Importance of tripod 1:15:43
-Use a timer! Avoid trepidation 1:16:35
*Drive Modes 1:17:21
-Single Shooting 1:17:31
-Rapid Fire 1:17:37
-Self-timer: 10 sec/Remote Control 1:17:58
-Self-timer: 2sec 1:18:45
-Self-timer: Continuous 1:19:13
*Tv Mode (Time value) 1:19:54
*Practical Session 1:21:46

7. ISO 1:24:10
*What is ISO? 1:24:30
*How to use it? 1:25:00
*High ISO Noise 1:27:12
*Key Point of ISO 1:29:26
*Triangle of Exposition 1:30:08
*Manual Mode 1:30:35
*Bulb Mode 1:31:47
*Practical Session 1:33:22
*Auto ISO 1:35:10

8. Lighting 1:36:04
*What is lighting? 1:36:37
*Types of lighting:
1- Morning Lighting 1:36:49
2- Harsh Lighting 1:37:21
3- Cloud Lighting 1:38:12
4- Evening Lighting 1:39:02
5- Low-Light 1:39:33
*Lighting Direction 1:40:27
-Front Lighting 1:40:35
-Side Lighting 1:41:21
-Back Lighting 1:41:32
*Think about your lighting 1:44:02
*Flash 1:44:59
-Fill-Flash 1:45:06
-Catch Light 1:45:56
*External Flashes 1:46:18
*White Balance 1:48:33
-Auto White Balance (A.W.B) 1:48:58
-How to fix weird colors even when A.W.B is set? 1:49:41
*Filters 1:50:26
-Polarising filters 1:50:28
-U.V Filter 1:52:24

9. Lenses 1:53:36
*The 4 Basic Lenses Categories 1:54:02
*Standard Lenses 1:54:23
*Wide Angle Lenses 1:54:39
*Telephoto Lenses 1:55:08
*Other Lenses 1:55:24
-Macro Lenses 1:55:32
-Fisheye Lenses 1:56:41
*Focal Lenght 1:56:57
-50mm as The Standard Value 1:57:36
-Rule of Thumb 1:58:06
-Zoom Lenses 1:59:31
-Prime Lenses (Fixed Focal Lenght Lenses) 2:00:04
-Lens Speed 2:01:31
-What all the info of the ring at the top of the lens means? 2:02:00
-Manual Focus (MF) 2:04:44

10. Practical Photography 2:06:42
*Take Lots. Delete Later 2:07:16
*Storage 2:09:51
*Camera Cleaning 2:11:13
-Sensor Cleaning 2:11:27
*Post Production 2:13:32
*Going Further 2:15:26

[julieheit]

This is the best course I’ve done and now finally understand photography. I’ve paid for two online courses, one was good but no where near as good as this, the other I got a refund. Chris presents in a calm clear and logical way. His explanations make sense and you’re not left thinking wtf was that all about. And as said by others this was free. Thank you Chris.

[tzanetoskatsafados]

This video has to be the BEST photography "how to" explaining video on youtube. Ever. Period.

[CES]

Each minute of this vídeo may have taken one hour to edit, and I imagine the amount of days required for preproduction and filming of this material. And you are generously giving it for free. BIG THANKS CHRIS!

[alphabetagamma]

This is such an amazing course! As a beginner, I've already done like 3 of these free youtube courses and still wasn't satisfied with my images. After doing this one, I realised what was happening... Everyone was teaching the details of using a camera, but nobody was teaching how to actually take good photos and the principles of good photography. I'm gonna take lots of notes and test, practice these principles the next time I'm going out. So glad I clicked on this video!

[TaufikLukman]

13:46 Setup Summary
30:16 Composition Tips
35:09 Shutter speed & apertures
41:33 Metering Models (Mid Brightness)
46:25 Histogram
49:55 practical session
51:40: apertures
1:20:07 Shutter Speed Mode

[ENIGMA]

I love u man! Words can’t express the level of gratitude i have for you! Paid courses don’t even compare. Now i understand what is meant by “The best things in life are free”

[zackaverall]

I got my first camera last year and I used it a few times and couldn’t get the hang of it so I gave up. But as I’m in lockdown (in UK) I searched and searched for someone who could explain how to use a camera and you are the only one that I can understand and listen to. Now I cannot stop taking photos.
Thank you!

[bogdanpopescu]

I'm a pro photographer, but I teach basics things from time to time. I think it's THE BEST general full course I met.

[OliviaTompo]

I’m studying photography at uni and I wanted to refresh my knowledge after a break. This course in all its entirety was richer and more informative than two full semesters of my uni teaching! It all feels fresh in my mind again and I feel ready to get back into it😊 Thank you for providing this for free and being willing to share your knowledge! Much appreciated 😊

[ilacika]

Thanks Chris, this is the best time for anyone even remotely interested in photography to spend on YouTube. Many thanks for not only imparting your photography knowledge but also for sharing with us how to talk/teach about a subject - about which you are very knowledgeable. You distilled it down for us to the most important things and explained so eloquently with excellent supporting imagery - my hats off and you have my gratitude!

[erikirakun]

my first impression : oh no... 2 and half hours... I probably won't watch this.
me 10 mins into the lessons : grab my camera and start practicing.
this is the best free photography lesson ever IMO. the lessons are very constructive. thank you for publishing this

[yahyanik]

Ok, I really am amazed at 473 people who watched this and disliked it. You are a great teacher, thank you!

[chamindasenadheera]

What a comprehensive guidance one could ever deliver free of charge. So organised on what is being told with extreme professionalism. Thanks lot. Great. Probably the best I read on YT

[Jwitherow]

The more I watch the more I watch. I am a 40 year veteran of photography and this is so refreshing, and you teaching style is something special, I am going to watch all of your videos! My goodness I keep waiting for the catch for the money grab! Thank you a million times

[alanwoods]

I have gained knowledge for free in 2 hours and 24 minutes, a feat I haven't achieved after spending significant time and money on courses that were not of value. Thank you greatly, Chris. You are an excellent teacher.

[vothuong]

Who said that the best things in life are not free? This is an awesome informative no-frills course, Free, and better than some paid courses I took that left me perplexed and dared not ask questions because I didn't want to sound stupid. Can't thank you enough.

[warrenrome]

I have been following Chris for just over 18mths / 2yrs and my photography has improved ten-fold, simply by studying this course. His guidelines and tips 'made simple' have not only improved my shots, but has improved my love of the art. Due to this, I have changed my entire equipment to now a full-frame camera, multiple high-end lenses and was asked by a family member to shoot their wedding in sunny Portugal last August. I credit the wonderful resulting photographs down to one person - Chris Bray. Since then I have actually sold - yes sold (!) one of my photographs when trekking around Europe!! Despite being a published author who enjoys nothing more than creating a dark story of the macabre, I am delighted to have discovered a new craft which is bringing me just as much joy. Thanks Chris, your photography is amazing and the understanding and tutoring you provide is equally as impressive.