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Photography Courses for Beginners and Advanced
No matter where you are with your photography, there is a clear next step. Begin with the course that lays the foundation, or go straight to the one that refines your technique. You learn at your own pace, with Martin Osner, a professional photographer and teacher with over 35 years of experience.
Step one, getting started in photography
Photography Essentials
This beginner friendly course helps you take full control of your camera and stop relying on auto mode. In short video lessons you learn the essential settings, how to read light and how to compose a picture, and you build confidence with practical exercises. It is the foundation for everything that follows.
Consider this course if
- You have just bought a camera and want to learn how to use it properly
- You are still on auto mode and want full manual control
- You feel confused by ISO, aperture and shutter speed
- You want a clear, step by step structure with practical exercises
- You want to brush up on the basics before the Advanced course
Step two
Advanced Photography
For photographers who understand the basics and are ready to refine their technique. Over six weeks you learn to see light, measure it and work with it, with structured guidance, assignments and feedback, so that you develop confidence and control in your photography.
Consider this course if
- You already understand the basics of exposure, focus and light metering
- You want consistent results and confidence across your photographs
- You enjoy guided assignments and structured challenges
- You would like expert feedback on your technique and your decisions
- You want to move beyond technical control and find your own style
One to one
Private photography lessons with Martin Osner
Would you prefer to learn in a more personal way? Martin offers private lessons shaped around your goals, your pace and your experience. It is a true over the shoulder way of teaching: you learn through demonstration, conversation and feedback as you work.
Perfect for you if
- You want personal support with your photography
- You are working on a specific project or body of work
- You prefer a mentor to a structured course
- You want feedback on your pictures and your direction
And after that
Curious about the art of photography?
Once the camera is second nature, the creative side opens up. Martin and Samantha Lee Osner teach art photography at the school's Art Academy, where photographs become expressive, painterly work.