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Anthology Cover Art Award 2023

The Anthology Cover Art Competition is established to foster and support both established and emerging visual…

€1000

Submissions Available

Deadline: September 30, 2023

Anthology Photography Award 2023

Open to photographers working at any level, the Anthology Photography Competition celebrates outstanding…

€500

Submissions Available

Deadline: November 30, 2023

New York Photography Awards 2023

NEW YORK PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS EMBALM TODAY, REMINISCE TOMORROW The New York Photography Awards program…

$3000

Submissions Available

Deadline: October 6, 2023

The International Exhibition of Art Photography CIRCLE Competition

The International exhibition of art photography CIRCLE is an exhibition of art photography organized by Photo…

Non-Cash

Submissions Available

Deadline: November 17, 2023

AFNS Award Prime Contest: Monthly

Yes, its true – We are the first and only contest that judges & awards your submissions in 24 hours. We…

$2000

Submissions Available

Deadline: September 30, 2023

GuruShots Photography Contests

GuruShots is taking a unique approach when it comes to photography contests. Get ready for the best…

Winning Amount Varies

Submissions Available

Deadline: September 30, 2023

TIFA - Tokyo International Foto Awards

The Tokyo International Foto Awards acknowledges, commends, and promotes outstanding photography from all…

$3,000

Submissions Available

Deadline: September 29, 2023

Neutral Density Photography Awards 2023

be internationally recognized in the world of photography with nd awards The highly acclaimed ND AWARDS is…

$3500

Submissions Available

Deadline: September 17, 2023

The Independent Photographer Awards

The Independent Photographer started with a simple idea: to celebrate photography and support emerging…

$1000

Submissions Available

Deadline: September 30, 2023

Life Framer Monthly Awards

A unique photography competition and a renowned platform for discovering and exhibiting contemporary…

2000

Submissions Available

Deadline: September 30, 2023

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Online Photography Courses

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Lightroom with Jim Hamel

A more cost effective way to improve your photography You can do more to improve your photos using Lightroom…

A more cost effective way to improve your photography
You can do more to improve your photos using Lightroom than you can from any camera or lens upgrade. You can improve the sharpness, color, texture of your photos to an incredible degree. You just have to know what you are doing.

So before you rush out and spend thousands of dollars in your quest for better pictures, take the time improve your pictures using Lightroom.With most things, you have a trade off between simplicity and power. Not so with Lightroom.

It is easy to use – for the most part you just dragging sliders up and down. But at the same time this is what the vast majority of professional photographers are using.

Jim Hamel will show you how to unleash that power – but also keep it simple.
Beginner

Beginner

$67

Food Photography for Beginners: Embracing Natural Light

Learn how to use natural light in photography to create a social media friendly culinary still life, from…

Learn how to use natural light in photography to create a social media friendly culinary still life, from photo shoot to post-production

"Taking photographs with natural light means embracing the authentic imperfection of nature while appreciating the nuances that come with the passing of time." This is the philosophy of Michael Gardenia, photographer and founder of Fusillo Lab, a studio specializing in food photography, content creation, events, and workshops.

In this online course, learn how to harness daylight to shoot a series of food-themed photographs alongside Michael. He teaches you how to adapt your camera settings and lenses to the type of light, create the perfect set for your shoot, and retouch your images to post them on social media or other platforms.
Explore the wonders of natural light and capture images with authentic flavor.
Beginner

Beginner

$55

Environmental Portraiture Featuring Joey Terrill

Storytelling via a single environmental portrait. Learn the tips and techniques necessary to produce…

Storytelling via a single environmental portrait.

Learn the tips and techniques necessary to produce environmental portraits that blend together your subject and the environment into one cohesive image that tells a story. In this informative online class, photographer Joey Terrill will also teach you how to create light with Speedlights and lighting modifiers, which lenses will provide the look and feel you want to achieve, tell you the best camera settings to start with, which are the most flattering poses and how to communicate to and direct your subjects to get the best out of them.
Beginner

Beginner

$34.95

FireDancer – Poster Project | Creating a Fantasy Composite in Photoshop

This project examines the construction of a Las Vegas style poster in detail. The original photo, as well…

This project examines the construction of a Las Vegas style poster in detail.

The original photo, as well as, the finished Photoshop document with all the layers, special type layers, and 2 "flames" displacement maps are included with the work files.
Beginner

Beginner

$20

Intro to Posing: Family Photography

In this class, students quickly develop the skills to pose individuals, small and large groups. Moreover,…

In this class, students quickly develop the skills to pose individuals, small and large groups. Moreover, this class teaches you to understand the posing requirements for a particular visual message. The family portrait, high school senior shot are all very different from a fashion shoot. Choose a specific pose due to determining the type of image you wish to create and what is appropriate. Students learn how to evaluate anatomical structures, image purpose lighting conditions, and the chosen appropriate poses. Students leave with new knowledge and confidence for selecting and creating stunning posed situations. Using what you’ve learned, your photos will start making sense, pleasing to the eye, and flattering for your subjects. In group photos, you will now start seeing the relationships and positions of each other.
Beginner

Beginner

$129

Lifestyle Dog Photography

Learn the techniques to photograph your dog and create a professional Instagram feed from…

Learn the techniques to photograph your dog and create a professional Instagram feed from scratch
Transmitting the relationship that dogs have with their families through photographs, capturing a gaze, expressions, or emotions can be a great challenge. Photographer Maider Sierra, also known as Mestizaa is an expert in this art and reflects her love for dogs by giving life to work that is full of personality and sensibility.

In this course, Maider introduces you to the world of lifestyle dog photography and shows you how to find your own style when choosing lighting, color palettes, and special locations. See how to prepare your photos ready to share on Instagram and create a professional feed with your dog as your main protagonist.

$55

Learn the art of minimalism

Reignite your creativity with this easy to follow course. Use any camera, even your phone. No post processing…

Reignite your creativity with this easy to follow course. Use any camera, even your phone. No post processing is necessary.

Simplify
In photography we strive to declutter our images. Anything that distracts from the intended subject must be pushed out of frame. In Finding Beauty, we push this concept to the max.

Welcome to the art of minimalism!

In this fun course you’ll learn how to simplify a scene to its very essence. In the process you’ll also find out how to create strong compositions.

“This is the best advanced class I have ever taken.”
Beginner

Beginner

$129

Introduction to Food Photography with Natural Light

Learn to capture striking images of food in both indirect and direct sunlight by exploring composition,…

Learn to capture striking images of food in both indirect and direct sunlight by exploring composition, lighting, and editing techniques
“One of the most important elements of a successful food image is how the light and its mood touches us.”

Photographer Adrian Mueller specializes in taking mouth-watering food and beverage images for clients including McDonald’s, and Kellogg’s, often using natural light to tell authentic stories through his work.

In this online course, he teaches you how to create stunning images of food using daylight. Explore the fundamentals of food photography, as well as techniques for composition, lighting, editing, to produce professional-looking photographs of your favorite dishes. Let the beauty and simplicity of daylight inspire you to capture something special.
Beginner

Beginner

$55

Professional Portrait Retouching with Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop is the industry standard for editing images and is perfect for anyone who wants to optimize…

Adobe Photoshop is the industry standard for editing images and is perfect for anyone who wants to optimize their workflow and meet their clients' needs.

Master the art of digital retouching in Photoshop with this 5-course Domestika Basics. Join designer and photo editing expert Robson Batista and learn how to edit portraits to produce professional-quality images.
Beginner

Beginner

$55

Advanced Photoshop Retouching: Non-Destructive Editing

This 3-hour webinar shows-off Photoshop’s non-destructive editing & retouching techniques for designers,…

This 3-hour webinar shows-off Photoshop’s non-destructive editing & retouching techniques for designers, as well as photographers who want to expand their post-production capabilities. These techniques ensure no pixel loss in the editing process. A major part of non-destructive editing makes use of Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) filter inside Photoshop. Advanced retouching also depends on the use of Smart Object Layers, Smart Filters, and Adjustment Layers/Masks, all included in the discussion.

This webinar is recommended for graphic designers and photographers.
Advanced

Advanced

$11