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I am discounting this course so that you will get an idea of how I train. I'm hopeful that you will be interested in becoming part of the FotoMaker community where you'll receive monthly training lessons along with image critiques and Q&A sessions.

If you are already a part of the the FotoMakers Community, no need to purchase! My Camera Fundamentals course is included in your membership!

Enroll now for only 9!

Thoroughly understand your camera!

26 lessons covering all aspects of using your camera effectively to create whatever your want. You'll feel powerful as you are confident in any situation. The camera will essentially "disappear" as you focus on your subject rather than camera settings.

Over FOUR hours of video!

Along with manuals and quizzes, you'll enjoy training videos that include animated illustrations and real-world examples. 

Learn from Eric step by step!

I will teach you everything you need to know about using your camera in 26 different lessons. Eric will guide you through many foundational principles that will give you the knowledge to handle any light, group, model, or location. You will feel very versatile.

Course Outline

Camera Fundamentals

  1. Control Exposure and Motion Blur with Shutter Speed.

    7 lessons
    1. What is Shutter Speed.
    2. Quiz: What is Shutter Speed?
    3. Shutter Speed Affects Exposure and Motion Blur
    4. Quiz: Shutter Speed Affects Exposure and Motion Blur
    5. Unwanted Motion Blur
    6. What Can Be Done Creatively Using Shutter Speed?
    7. Quiz: What can be done creatively using shutter speed?

  2. Control Exposure and Depth of Field with F-Stop

    6 lessons
    1. What is an F-Stop and How Do You Change It?
    2. Quiz: What is the F-stop and how do you change it?
    3. F-Stop and Narrow Depth of Field.
    4. Quiz: F-Stop Affects Depth of Field
    5. When You Need a Larger Depth of Field.
    6. Quiz: When you need a larger depth of field.

  3. ISO Controls Exposure and Pixelation

    2 lessons
    1. ISO Controls Exposure and Pixelation.
    2. Quiz: ISO Controls Exposure and Pixelation

  4. Camera Settings compensate for each other.

    2 lessons
    1. Shutter Speed and F-Stop Control the Artistic Factors of the Image.
    2. Quiz: Shutter Speed and F-stop Control the Artistic Factors of the Image

  5. Focus Effectively

    2 lessons
    1. Focus Correctly (when you don't have eye detection)
    2. Quiz: Focus Effectively

  6. Understand Other Significant Camera Settings

    13 lessons
    1. Av and Tv.
    2. Quiz: Av & Tv
    3. Servo and Single Shot.
    4. Quiz: Servo vs. Single Shot
    5. Drive Settings.
    6. Quiz: Drive Settings
    7. Back Button Focus.
    8. White Balance & Metering Modes.
    9. Quiz: White Balance & Metering Modes
    10. Image Quality and Reviewing Images.
    11. Quiz: Image Quality
    12. Review Images.
    13. Quiz: Review Images

  7. Distance Affects Depth of Field

    4 lessons
    1. Objects Reflect Light in Different Directions.
    2. Quiz: Objects Reflect Light in Different Directions
    3. Distance Affects Depth of Field.
    4. Quiz: Distance Affects Depth of Field

  8. A Speedlight Can Make You More Versatile

    4 lessons
    1. How to Use a Speedlight
    2. Quiz: How to Use a Speedlight
    3. Three Steps to Making a Speedlight Look Natural.
    4. Quiz: Three Steps to Making a Speedlight Look Natural

  9. Distance and Lenses Can Distort

    4 lessons
    1. Distance and Lenses Can Distort.
    2. Quiz: Distance and Lenses Can Distort
    3. First Point of Contact Often Distorts.
    4. Quiz: First Point of Contact Often Distorts

  10. Choose Beautifying Camera Height.

    2 lessons
    1. Close Up and Full Length Camera Height
    2. Quiz: Camera Height

  11. Which Lenses Are Best for Portraits?

    4 lessons
    1. What about Kit Lenses?
    2. Quiz: What About Kit Lenses?
    3. Which MM is Best for Portraits?
    4. Quiz: What MM is Best for Portraits

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Get 2 years of access to this lesson!

Enroll now for $9!

• Gain Confidence

• Get Inspired

• Learn and grow

• Create beautiful portraits!

 

Diane Owen

I have always loved photography and knew it was a hobby I enjoyed, but I wasn't sure if I could make it a career. I loved getting experience in all kinds of portrait photography and getting a feel for what I loved. The quality of the education was top notch, and I loved that I could refer back to my reading materials after I finished when I needed to brush up on something. I have now been a professional photographer for almost 7 years, getting a start with so much knowledge and confidence under my belt really helped move my business forward.  I have since earned my Certified Professional Photographer and Master Photographer degrees from Professional Photographers of America, as well as been published in several magazines and have won awards for my photography in competitions. I owe it all to my solid start from Eric Adams!

Jani Rogers

Eric was my very first introduction to photography. I had never even touched a full frame dslr before. He taught me the basic fundamentals, knowledge and community to start a photography business. I don’t think any other mentorship or online education would have been as successful if I hadn’t had a great intro dive into all that photography is. I learned about gear, tools, software, posing, lighting, expression and client interaction among many other subjects. The most valuable thing I took from this apart from the education was the friendships and connections I made in the industry. I’m glad this was my first photography education because I was able to develop good building blocks, skills and habits to grow from there. Throughout the years I have been able to reach back out for advice and mentorship. 

Jennifer Gardner

 When I started photography, it was just something I wanted to learn, and quickly it turned into the source of income for my family, and now we are well  known in the corporate world, and one of the best in SLC. Thanks to Eric Adams for giving me the opportunity to go through the program to make me able to grow a successful and lucrative business. Thank you to Eric Adams for giving me the opportunity to learn valuable skills, which in turn, has helped me grow a successful and lucrative business.

Meet your instructor.

Hi! I am Eric. I am a fourth generation photographer beginning with my great-grandfather. I have been a professional photographer since 1992. For the last twenty years, I have been focused on training new photographers. In that time, I've trained over 2,000 photographers from scratch. Meaning, they were beginners when they started with me and were professionals at the end. I have developed a method that works for all types of learners. If you understand the mechanics and key principles, you will feel supremely confident as you create portraits of any kind.

What's included?

  • 26 lessons.
  • Most lessons includes an e-manual, video and quiz.
  • Over FOUR hours of video content.
  • A full two years of access to this course.
Enroll now for only $9!
 

You can be a master of your camera!

Eric will help you develop your talent!

Give yourself a chance and

see what happens!

 

Camera Fundamentals 

Get TWO full years of access to this lesson!

Enroll now for only $9!

If you are already a member of FotoMakers, no need to purchase! This natural light course is already included in your membership!