Home > Courses > Arts > Photography Essentials: Capture the Moment

Photography Essentials: Capture the Moment

Study Method Online, Virtual
Institution Ulleo
Start Date Enrol anytime
Ulleo
  • Please note that Ulleo’s online short courses are not covered by government funding programs
  • Please note: You must be at least 16 to enrol in a course with Ulleo. If you are under 18 years old, you must provide written consent and a guarantee from a parent or legal guardian

Course overview

Want to develop your artistic and technical photography skills?

In Ulleo’s short course, you’ll learn how to get the most out of your camera and use light, colour and composition to create photos that make an impact. You’ll also learn how to refine your photos with post-production software and techniques used by the pros.

If you’re looking to kickstart your career as a photographer, our Professionals course option provides additional lessons that shows you how to turn photography into a thriving business – with insights from leading industry professionals.

Why Choose Ulleo?

  • Learn directly from award-winning photographers as they walk you through their unique processes in a variety of contexts and exciting locations.
  • Learn through engaging video content and put theory into practice with a range of activities, resources and projects.
  • Receive expert guidance from your industry Course Mentor, including a dedicated 1:1 session to plan your future.
  • Collaborate and network with guest speakers and peers through fortnightly Ulleo Live! workshops and webinars (enjoy over 95 hours of live content during your course!)
  • Learn fully online at your own pace and receive dedicated learning support from Ulleo’s friendly Community Services team.
  • Share your achievement with your network and future employers with a verified Digital Badge and Certificate of Completion.
  • Get the most out of your Ulleo experience with a range of exclusive course benefits, including discounted photography products, tools, and services.

Who's It For?

  • You want to learn essential photography skills: how to master your camera and lens, how to compose thoughtful photographs, how to use light and colour to create different stylistic effects, how to develop your unique photography style, and how to refine your images with editing software and techniques used by the pros.
  • You want to learn directly from inspiring photographers from a range of photography genres and styles and watch how photography concepts are put into action.
  • You want self-paced online learning that includes engaging videos, activities, case studies, resources, community discussions and livestream workshops and webinars.

Job outcomes

  • Freelance Photographer
  • Real Estate Photographer
  • Photojournalist
  • Wedding Photographer
  • Fashion Photographer
  • Portrait Photographer
  • Landscape Photographer
  • Commercial Photographer
  • Content Creator

Want to see more job outcomes and how your future could change?

What you'll learn

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:

  • Confidently navigate a digital or film camera and use every setting available.
  • Correctly expose an image using shutter speed, aperture and ISO.
  • Work with different lenses and understand their impact on your photographs.
  • Describe the impact of photography and its history on society and culture.
  • Define the different photography genres and your personal photography style.
  • Use design principles and composition techniques to bring creative photography ideas to life.
  • Use light and colour to create a range of different photographic effects.
  • Conduct a post-production workflow and use basic photo editing techniques in Adobe Lightroom.

Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location

Duration study load

  • Roughly 100-120 hours of learning.
  • Delivered fully online at your own pace.
  • Six jam-packed lessons featuring videos, case studies, activities and resources.

Professional Recognition

Ulleo’s courses are a fantastic way to upskill or unlock a new career path without the time and cost commitments of a full-time degree.

Learning directly from a number of high-profile professional photographers, Ulleo’s short course equips you with in-demand, up-to-date knowledge and skills. Once completed, you might move directly into the industry or pursue further study.

Pathways to Further Study
Ulleo partners with various Higher Education and Registered Training Providers so that you can continue your learning journey – often with academic credit and/or discounted course fees!

Digital Badge & Certificate of Completion
At the end of your course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Digital Badge (issued by Credly). This is a fantastic way to verify your knowledge and skills and stand out from the crowd to potential employers – simply add them to your LinkedIn profile, personal website or resume!

Partners

This course has been designed and delivered in collaboration with:

Christina Simons, an award-winning international documentary photographer who has worked in the visual arts industry for over 25 years. Her work focuses on humanitarian issues and cultural diversity and has been featured in publications such as The New York Times and The Guardian UK. Her passion for human rights has also led her to work with several NGOs such as the Medicines Sans Frontiers and UNICEF.

Richard Whitfield, an award-winning editorial, corporate and advertising photographer best known for his sophisticated lighting techniques. Richard’s most notable portraits include Sir Richard Branson, Sophie Monk, Geoffrey Rush and former PM Kevin Rudd. As a business success coach, Richard assists individuals to define their life and career goals and build their employability and entrepreneurial skills in this highly competitive field.

Ulleo Live!

During your studies with Ulleo, you’ll be able to attend fortnightly livestream sessions featuring your Course Mentor, peers and a variety of industry guest speakers.

These include hands-on workshops and Q&A panels and webinars that dive into new and exciting photography topics, for example:

  • Tips and tricks for drone photography
  • How to take amazing photographs on a smartphone
  • Getting into the wedding photography industry
  • Time-lapse and hyper-lapse photography
  • A portrait photographer’s guide to posing people
  • Going back to basics with film photography

Each session is recorded and uploaded to the learning platform for later viewing. Enjoy over 95 hours of live content during your course!

Industry Mentors

During your studies with Ulleo, you’ll receive dedicated support from your Course Mentor – award-winning documentary photographer Christina Simons.

This includes:

  • Detailed industry-standard feedback on your work
  • Real-time discussions in fortnightly Ulleo Live! workshops and Q&As
  • A dedicated 1:1 session to plan your future (at the end of your course)

Subjects

Core Lessons
Introduction to Photography
Capturing Light
Camera & Lenses
Image Composition
Image Composition
Refining Your Images

Want more information about the subjects for this course?

Payment options

Ulleo courses offer substantial value for money and have flexible payment options to help you start your studies sooner, including:

  • Upfront payment (with discounts) via all major credit cards.
  • Buy Now, Pay Later options, including Afterpay, to spread your payments out over two months.
  • A payment plan starting from as little as $50 a week.

Tuition fees include course delivery and assessments, access to exclusive student discounts and benefits worth hundreds of dollars, and direct access to course mentors and our community engagement team to support you during your studies. Please note this course does not qualify for VET student loans or other government-assisted funding.

Find out more about the payment options for this course

About Ulleo

At Ulleo, we offer flexible and affordable online short courses co-created with Australia’s leading industry experts.

Whether you’re looking to start a new career path or explore a new passion, our engaging learning experience provides skills for now and into the future. As a Ulleo student, you’ll receive support and advice from industry mentors — practising professionals eager to share their knowledge.

As a profit-with-purpose company, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. As of 2024, we’ve planted over 7,000 trees on behalf of our students!

Unlock your future with Ulleo.

Want to know more about this course?
Complete the form and learn about:

  • Pricing and payment options
  • Start dates
  • Subjects
  • Study method
  • How to get help and contact information
  • Everything you need to know before enrolling!

Receive a consultation from a course expert

See student testimonials below

"I found the website easy to use and the contact I received after my enquiry was good. Not too pushy but there if I needed them." - Dimity G.
"All details and info was there and my query was answered quickly." - Soula M.
"Gave me everything I needed and someone called me, pretty much straight away." - Marlon T.

Want to know more about this course?

Get your free course guide now! Complete this easy form and you'll receive a course guide and consultation from Ulleo

By submitting this enquiry I accept the "Privacy Policy" and "Terms of Use"