Coupon & course info
Course Name: Beginning Photography: Taking Family Portraits Like a Pro!
Subtitle: Go from boring snapshots to amazing family portraits. Your kids will LOVE to pose for you when they see your photos.
Instructor: Taught by Valerie Goettsch, Photo Enthusiast
Category: Photography
Subcategory: Portraits
Provided by: Udemy
Price: $39 (before discount)
Free coupon code: See above (no charge for coupon)
Review info & popularity
As of March 28, 2016…
Students: 1,813 students enrolled
Ratings: 46 reviews
Rank: ranked #79 in Udemy Photography Courses
Brief course description
More than 1700 students have enrolled and have left over 45 5-star, rave reviews.
After taking my photography course, your kids and perhaps even their friends will be begging you to take their portraits too!
What You’ll Learn:
(Read more about this course on the official course page.)
Valerie Goettsch bio
Valerie Goettsch loves to teach and help others learn. She designed Taking Family Portraits in Natural Light in a practical, non-technical format with lots of visuals and examples so people can learn at their own speed. She has also produced a series of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom tutorials for beginners, who appreciate her non-techie, simple teaching style. She specializes in teaching introductory courses with a short learning curve so people can get up and running quickly. Valerie plans additional Udemy courses on Lightroom. She is also owner of a website with in-depth reviews of popular photo companies and software and fun creative ideas.
(Learn more about this instructor on the official course page.)
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Final details for this Udemy course
Languages: English
Skill level: Beginner Level
Lectures: 36 lessons
Duration: 2.5 Hours of video
What you get: Easy to follow
Target audience: Beginner photo enthusiasts, parents and anyone who wants to learn how to take portraits without complicated lighting setups or extra equipment. DSLR users who are new to using manual settings.
Requirements: A DSLR camera is recommended, but any point-and-shoot with the ability to adjust settings manually will work. Much of what is covered will apply to any camera, such as lighting and posing. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is helpful for editing your photos. You can download a free 30-day trial at adobe.
Access: Lifetime access
Peace of mind: 30 day money back guarantee
Availability: available online, as well as on iOS and Android
Download options: check course to see if you can download lessons