Course Curriculum

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mobile Camera Accessories 00:02:00
Using Portrait Mode 00:03:00
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
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
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
Intro to Scenarios 00:01:00
Intro and Tips for Portrait Photography 00:02:00
Portrait Photo Demo 00:08:00
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
Intro and Tips for Landscape Photography 00:02:00
Landscape Photo demo 00:07:00
Activity – Landscape 00:01:00
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
Intro and Tips for Low Light Photography 00:02:00
Low Light Demo 00:08:00
Activity – Low light 00:01:00
Intro and Tips for Sports and Action Photography 00:02:00
Sports Photography 00:08:00
Activity – Action and Sports 00:01:00
Intro and Tips for Macro Photography 00:02:00
Macro Photography Demo 00:05:00
Activity – Macro 00:01:00
Intro and for Night Photography 00:01:00
Street Photo demo 00:04:00
Activity – Street and Architecture 00:01:00
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
Intro to Drone Photography 00:01:00
Our Recommended Drone Equipment 00:06:00
Drone Tips 00:06:00
Activity – Aerial Photography 00:01:00
Intro and for Night Photography 00:01:00
Night Photo Demo 00:04:00
Activity – Night 00:01:00
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 for your services 00:03:00
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
Order Your Certificate 00:00:00
Submit Your Photos 00:00:00

Course Overview

Commercial Photography Training is designed to help you build the technical and creative skills needed for a successful career in commercial photography. You’ll start with the fundamentals of camera settings, exposure, aperture, and shutter speed before progressing to photography lighting, composition, and professional camera equipment.

Throughout the course, you’ll gain hands-on knowledge in product photography, portrait photography, event photography, sports photography, and aerial photography, learning how to capture high-quality images in a variety of real-world situations. You’ll also explore techniques for using natural and artificial lighting, creating professional product shots, and shooting in challenging conditions.

By the end of this Commercial Photography Training, you’ll understand not only how to produce professional images but also how to build a successful photography business, from pricing your services and managing contracts to finding clients and growing your career.

For a deeper understanding of photography techniques, don’t miss our Advanced Photography Course, covering everything from composition to creative lighting.

Learning Outcomes

  • Control exposure, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO with confidence
  • Apply strong composition techniques, including framing, angles, and depth of field
  • Choose the right camera, lenses, and accessories for different photography jobs
  • Use natural and artificial lighting to shoot in a range of settings and conditions
  • Shoot across different scenarios, including portraits, products, events, and action
  • Edit and prepare commercial images to a professional standard
  • Set prices, find clients, and manage the basics of running a photography business

Your Benefits by Learning with ‘Cambridge Open Academy’:

  • Accreditation: Showcase your ability with our accredited Commercial Photography Training to potential employers.
  • Free Certificate: Get a Free Digital Certificate upon successful completion of the Commercial Photography Training.
  • Flexibility: Learn virtually from anywhere, anytime at your own pace and convenience.
  • Advance Your Career: Upskill to impress your employers and land your dream job or long-awaited promotion.
  • Immediately Applicable Coursework: Keep up with the latest skill trend by putting your skillsets to work.
  • Affordability: Save big with our online Commercial Photography Training as it not only suits your professional needs but also fits within your budget.
  • Tutor Support: Get tutor support on weekdays, 9-5 am, and our dedicated 24/7 customer support.
  • Lifetime Access: Achieve lifetime access to the top-notch expertly crafted course materials.

Our Specialised Delivery Method:

  • Interactive Learning Materials: The course modules were created using an EdTech industry-recognised tool to keep you engaged at all times. With this tool, you get interactive, engaging and top-notch course content. In our courses, you can take advantage of features like—
    • Drop Down Menu
    • Drag and Drop
    • Flash Card
    • Label Graphic
    • Timeline View
  • Responsiveness: In light of contemporary mobile and point-of-need learning trends, our courses are designed to be intrinsically dynamic and provide you the ultimate eLearning solution. These courses will adapt to any gadget without any extra software.
  • Learner-Friendly Navigation: Our courses are also quite simple to navigate for any learner. These courses are designed with simplicity and a modern flow that appeals to a wide range of learning audiences, regardless of their technical background and gadgets.
  • Elegant Outline: Our courses are visually appealing, where you can —
    • Track your progress on the left-side navigation toolbar.
    • Engage in drag-and-drop sorting activities and use the multiple response question to test your understanding of course topics.

With your newly acquired skills from this course can help you

  • Increase Your Hireability.
  • Make Yourself a Valuable Asset
  • Get Your Long-awaited Promotion.
  • Boost Your Pay-scale
  • Better Your Productivity

Certification:

Once you have successfully completed the Commercial Photography Training course, you will receive a PDF certificate completely free of cost as a proof of your accomplishment. The hardcopy certificate is also available for the cost of £9.99. UK students are required to pay a £10 as a delivery fee, while international students have to pay £19.99 for the shipment of a hardcopy certificate to their designated address.

Who is this course for?

This Commercial Photography Training course is developed for people who wish to excel in their professional and personal life. Learn from industry leaders and interact with a global network of experts by enrolling in this Commercial Photography Training course.

Requirements

Enrolling in our Commercial Photography Training course does not require any prior knowledge or experience. All that is required is an internet-connected gadget and a passion to learn.

Career Path

  • Commercial Photographer

    Create high-quality imagery for advertising campaigns, brochures, and brand marketing, working closely to client briefs and commercial objectives.

    Salary: £26,000–£50,000 per year, with an average of approximately £35,000–£41,000; experienced or freelance professionals can earn significantly more.

  • Advertising / Campaign Photographer

    Produce creative, high-impact visuals for marketing campaigns, product launches, and promotional materials for agencies and global brands.

    Salary: £28,000–£60,000+ per year, with specialist day rates ranging from £300–£1,000+.

  • Corporate / Brand Photographer

    Capture professional imagery for corporate communications, including company reports, websites, executive headshots, and internal branding materials.

    Salary: £25,000–£45,000 per year.

  • Studio Commercial Photographer

    Work in a controlled studio environment producing high-quality commercial imagery for products, fashion, and advertising clients.

    Salary: £24,000–£42,000 per year, typically in structured in-house studio roles.

  • Freelance Commercial Photographer

    Provide independent photography services to agencies, brands, and businesses across a range of commercial assignments on a project or retainer basis.

    Salary: £25,000–£70,000+ per year, highly variable depending on client base and day rates.

  • In-House Commercial Photographer

    Work full-time within a company or creative agency, managing ongoing commercial photography, content creation, and visual marketing needs.

    Salary: £27,000–£48,000 per year, often including benefits and equipment support.

Certification:​

Once you have successfully completed this course, you can order a certificate as proof of your achievement.

A PDF certificate is available for £5.99. You can also request a hardcopy certificate for £9.99.

Delivery of the hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. For international learners, an additional delivery charge will apply based on the destination country.

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