Seriously though! I was looking for something to kind of just listen to in the car, but I'm definitely saving this so I can sit down and actually take notes. I'm so excited to watch this video and learn!
Thanks! I’ve never been more than a recreational camera user. Now retired, I upgraded my very old 35 mm SLR camera to a lighter mirrorless camera. I learned SO MUCH from your class that I wish I had known years ago. Thank you for this wonderful class!!! Walt, Santa Cruz, CA
I recently joined a photography class and had to travel miles on winters evening. When I got close to the end of the course I suddenly realised that UA-cam was a much better option .
Omgosh!! I’m only an hour into this course and have already learned so much. I have to understand the “why” and “how” behind things to be able to apply it. You have done an amazing job at doing this. I watched numerous tutorials and some of those basic points, were left unclear. You are giving an excellent foundation which for me, is how I best learn. Thank you for ALL the hard work and time you have put into this course!
This is simply amazing! I like how you simplify everything without holding any details back + you did all for free! You teach like a teacher and a father ! I will hold on this tutorial because I will always come back to it ! Thank you so much Chris👍
I want to become a photographer just haven’t had the ability to because of money. This is the best thing so far. I’ve learned so much and focused my photos better and made them look much more professional just an hour in. I can’t wait to finish this and apply it to what I’ve already learned 🤩
I'm an hour into this and it's the best beginning photo class I've ever seen! I'm pausing it only to go practice what I learned about Aperture! Also, kudos to your daughter for being such a good sport!
Hi Parker - I am super glad that I stumbled into your course on youtube. I'm an amateur/hobby photographer. I learnt so much. Especially the Exposure and Metering part. And of course, your entire course has nuggets of wisdom that I am totally thrilled to learn. Thank you too for making this course free. Super useful to those of us that cannot afford expensive classes. I can certainly now afford this Thank You fee that I am paying here. (It may show in Indian Ruppes. It is equivalent to about $120). I wouldn't have been able to at the beginning of my career! Thanks again for the great course! - Venu
@@ParkerPhotographic If I had taken even a half as good professional in person course anywhere, I know I would have to pay way more than this. Thank you for the amazing course. I have a Nikon D5500 and a Nikon Z8, with some good lenses. Definitely using the many things that I learnt from your course! Cheers.
WOW!!! This Course is AHHHHH-MAY-ZING!!! I am literally taking notes, stopping and doing the hands-on experiments with my camera. This is so easy to understand and I will be going out tomorrow to test out all that I have learned thus far. I am up to D.O.F. section and this will be especially helpful when taking pictures for the Weekly Challenge. Thank you for sharing this course with me.
The best photography course on UA-cam hands down. I took so many notes and the hands on demos were incredibly helpful. I’ll definitely be watching again as well as checking out some of the other tutorials. Definitely feeling more inspired!
My wife and I found your site by accident and we are so happy that we did. I just purchased a Z6III(which is a challenge in and of itself) and gave my wife my D5300. Your class is informative and you make it so easy to understand. We like the "module concept" and the break to practice what we just learned. The segment on histograms is especially informative because up to this point I had no idea of the secrets locked in the histogram. We are continuing our learning and excited about the Exposure Triangle. Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into this training.
I'm glad you benefited from this photography course! When you get a chance... make sure to join my photography community to continue elevating your photographic skills; parkerphotographic.com/photomation-community/
You are AWESOME!!! I'm a teacher and I love how you articulate slowly and you make it simple to understand. Thank you for actually showing us the camera as well.
I just saw this, I just bought my first camera, and you have no idea how much this helped me to understand a lot of things about my camera, photography, and art creation in general; thank you so much for this I'm so grateful for this.
ONLY one word to describe this tutorial; "EXCELLENT 👍👍👍👍" It's about time we started to see more of these types of tutorials on photography...After all, isn't this why UA-cam was initially created??
OK my good sir. I bought a 2nd camera for my son today, only to find out he bought his own a few days before. So I am keeping said camera and got to the point where you said in the video " so...if you've just taken your camera out the box" I genuinely raised my hand. 30 seconds after that moment you dropped a bombshell about pressing button halfway and the camera does the rest. Sir, I am 53 holding my first camera other than my phone, and I have to say, 20 mins into this video, it's a MUST for anyone starting. Thank you. 👍
Hi Chris, yesterday I have gone through your 4 hour presentation on photography. It was amazing. I want to thank you very much for being inspiration for may budding photographers who would like to take their skill to next professional level. I am from Hyderabad India, work for Oracle as software engineer. I am passionate about photography as a hobby. I have Canon EOS 550D bought in Geneva, Switzerland 10 years ago. I first purchased camera that was film based in USA in 1996. It was very nice to see your family in the course. Your daughter is so very beautiful and has a stunning smile. Love! Ravi!
This is an amazing high quality very helpful course! I am amazed at the amount of helpful information that is presented here. And for free! Thank you so much!!!
I just cannot thank enough, you have explained it all. I am not finished watching the complete video yet but I have learned so much already from the broken information I had for many years. You did put them together very nicely. Thank you for this.
As someone who just upgraded from my cell phone to a mirrorless camera for my YT channel filming, I very much appreciated the detailed information from start to finish. Thank you!
You are a VERY talented instructor. I have taken many courses, read books and watched several other UA-cam videos. Your teaching style is magnificent. Explained so well. This has been a long "beginner" journey for me since purchasing my camera several years ago. I now feel more confident in the photography world!
I never ever comment on a video but I just wanna say you are a saviour. I am new to photography and before deciding to learn photography I thought I would have to spend at least 100 dollars to even get started. Thank you so much for this free course. May Almighty bless you and your family.
Thank you for this amazing course video. Just one thing, whhen I bought my first dlsr camera (a canon 1100d) back in 2013, It came with a 18-55 mm kit lens. Mostly used for self portraits. (Cosplay that is another hobby of mine) I've watched many photography yt channels, and many says that the 50 mm lens is amazing, I've been looking into it from time to time but that also costs money. ever since I was a young teen I've enjoyed taking photos. I used to borrow my dad's compact camera (the first camera anyone in the family ever owned) and take photos of everything. And it was oh-happy-day! the day I got my own camera - (HP compact camera, I don't remember the year) but that's when I truly discovered my passion for photography. I am no photographer, but It is a great hobby, of course I have a dream of selling my own photos ( probably an adhd dream that will never become true😅)
i have watched this 4 hours video in one sitting feels like 4 minutes to me .amazing video i have learned alot about everything i need to know about photography answered all my questions withever me asking . thanks a ton
I'm from Korea. I've watched so many different courses of photography. But personally this one was the best. Besides the good contents, Mr. Parker's pronouciation is really clear and sharp to listen to. I recommend this course someone like me. Thanks!!!
I'm 1 and a half hour into the class, and it's absolutely superb. You're a hell of a teacher, Chris. I definitely don't want to become a photographer, just want to take better pics for social media, and you're definitely helped me achieve that! You're great!!
I'm sooo into photography. This course will def be my teacher once I get my first ever camera one day (I hope it'll be veryy soon tho)🤩 thank you. I love the way you explain it, you're such a great teacher and it feels like my father teaching me😂✨ I wish more people finds you out and you can get move exposure you deserve🌷🌻✨ Thanks a bunch and have a great lifeee!✨
This photography course is great. I appreciate it. And this part has nothing to do with the main point of the video, but your daughter is very beautiful!
I don't know how do I thank to you as I learned tons of informational things from this video. I had a Canon 700d camera which I rarely used to click photo using auto mode but after watching this video I switched myself to manual mode and started taking really nice snaps. Thank you so much for this wonderful and informational video.
Thank you very so much Sir!!!! You could've literally made tens of thousands of dollars by charging for your knowledge. Wow!!!! I didn't know I'll be going back to second semester Physics while learning Photography! I've downloaded the entire course to watch, rewatch, and always come back to it. I've learned so much from your course and it's amazing how your work, free of charge, put those of so many so called "experts" to shame! Thank you so much Sir and forever blessed be!
Wow, finally a free beginners course with no B----sh--. very informative and I have learned so much in a short time I have deleted my other links, I will be stuck with you for awhile.
All this for free😮😮 thank you so much for contributing to my new career path 🙏may God bless u sir its all I can do now but hopefully I'll pay you back one day because this is true selflessness with all those deep dives and clear explanations thank you so much sir I just can't emphasize this enough
Amazing photography class I've ever experienced with “Men oh Men you've schooled me like I'm a 6-year-old kid this is much better than any other workshop I attended to great teaching techniques 👍👍
God bless you for making this video. Wow. Thank you for explaining everything. Too many UA-camrs want to impress you with little information and more style. But you went into detail and explained every aspect clearly and easily. Thank you.
Have just completed your amazing course in one day. Thank you so much. I have one comment though regarding your camera categories. I have a Panasonic TZ 95. This would be I suppose, a compact camera by category. It will fit in a pocket but it’s absolutely nothing like the example in your video which is just point and shoot. The TZ 95 like others in this category has just about all and sometimes more features than a mirrorless camera. To name a few features: control ring with ASPM plus others, so full manual control, two programmable dials, 9 function options all programmable, options for JPEG, JPEP +RAW or Just Raw (inc. in camera RAW processing), exposure compensation, bracketing, in camera HDR etc , I could just keep going on. OK small sensor but still great images providing one doesn’t want to blow them right up. Oh, and 30 times optical zoom plus double that adding in digital. One more major feature is the viewfinder with diopter and this automatically switches to it when eye is raised to it. Also, touch screen and tilting. This is a definite separate category (total cost under £400 with no further costs other than so card and spare battery), to the point and shoot as you described it. I’m personally getting very keen on photography, witness I just did your course in one day and keep looking at DSLR or Mirrorless. However, so far even though I have tried to, I haven’t convinced myself that for me, just an amateur, that having a DSLR or mirrorless will do anything for my photography that the TZ 95 can’t do. The minimum aperture is f3.3 so if I want to shoot in low light I use my fixed lens f1.7 camera which is brilliant in low light, that is I use my MotoG7 plus phone camera. The point of this post really is to say that everything in the course applies to my TZ95 other than lenses and will be useful for anyone with a similar camera to mine. So, once again thank you, fantastic course.
What an amazing class! I picked up photography a few years ago and I never formally took a class to learn the basics; until now. Your class was very easy to follow and it answered a few questions I still had. I will definitelly check out your other videos. I'm sure that they have valuable and useful information. Thank you very much. P.S. I am also a Nikon user. Z8.
Wow wow wow 👌 I just attended photography classes. Because I wanted to get a degree. I just got a Canon 2000D camera. This educational video is really better than my classes.
Thank you so much for this class! I have been struggling trying to learn how to use my camera and this is just the kind of course I was looking for! I look forward to your Masterclass and others as well! Thanks again! Sandy
My point and shoot, a nikon coolpix p50 Lets me control everything in manual mode although its not intuitive and takes time to set up every shot. Shutter speed, focal length (4.7-17), aspect ratio, and iso Its a neat little camera
Thank you for this group of lessons. I'm 2 hours into it and have already learned a ton. The wife and I bought matching T7i's and are making the journey together. Thanks again!
this is definitely the best of photograph tutorial. Its clear, easy to follow and comprehensive. I don't have an expensive camera but i can use my smart phone to take the photos learning from here.
As you explain the histogram and exposure (under/over) there's something I think we need to understand... During the discussion of the tree picture you took in Michigan, you asked if the tree was overexposed... To many new photographers,they wouldn't know and probably assume that the tree looked ok (properly exposed) My point here is is that one needs to train their eyes in seeing the difference. Using the histogram is a good idea but if you're able to see the difference without the histogram, then you're doing much better than having to fully rely on the histogram.
Wow! This is amazing Chris. I've just returned to Photography after a very long hiatus due to work (what else?). I'm very appreciative that you can put this on YT for budding artists like myself. Cheers for your love! Now all I have to do is get my Flickr account up and running. Thank you from Tasmania, Australia.
What an excellent class. Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge with us, and for free?? Not too many people will do this these days. Thanks again, I’ve learned so much in a short amount of time. You’re a really great teacher.
I have had the equipment for a few years but dont know how to use properly...thanks so much for this easy to follow and understand video... Now maybe I can get out of the Auto Mode!
The section of your video regarding the Shutter Speed was excellent. First time in my life that someone explained at such detail specially with the guiding lines in photoshop. Ty for sharing your expertise.
Thank you Chris and Merry Christmas! ! Said it before, its hard to keep my attention but you have accomplished that! You get right to the point and explain it so well.
thank you for your video it helps alot, i'm a newbie in photography from Ukraine and I've just got my first dslr camera sony a700. its very old camera but i'm amazed how good photos i may take with it, no comparsion with smartphones.
Hello Mr. Parker I am photographer re-enter in the photographic world after 20 years. Your 4hour video is very useful to learn new things and recollect old technologies. I was a studio owner than and ran my studio about nearly 15 years. I can't continue on that situation. Now I am willing to do freelance. Did you posted any video about this subject or can you suggest some good videos or channels for tha same. And I would like to join your valuable courses. Thank you
Seriously what an amazing class it is so straight forward. Thank you so much for showing us all your knowledge I just have a quick question what exactly is the Focal Lenght when it comes to the lens how does it work I did not quite catch that concept?
I struggled with noticing the noise difference in the photos at the 30 minute mark because I have visual snow meaning in real life I see everything with a lot of noise. So you explaining the iso is very useful for me as I most likely would notice!
Incredible! Thank you so much for this video! I love how it is a detailed course where you take your time and just don’t blow through everything like most typical UA-cam personalities. Thank you!
Thank you for posting this! It's the first time I've ever watched anything for 4 hrs! I've been watching so many UA-cam tutorials to get started with my DSLR and was stuck where to start when I take the camera out! But you have completely simplified the process to get started shooting on manual mode! Loved several of your other videos too! 🙌
Thanks so much for this free course I love your teaching style and unlike others, you properly explain things before moving on to the next item....EXCELLENT !!
Hey Barry, glad you enjoyed the class! Make sure to join my private facebook group to continue "elevating" your photography skills; facebook.com/groups/parkerphotographic
wow , thank you so for this video. it can be so overwhelming learning sometimes but this is very helpful! i can’t wait to get my first camera in the upcoming months & come back to this videos again. thank you!
Excellent course, i enjoyed and learned a lot new things from this course. I am amazed, how you are able to keep the interest of the viewers with your own consistent interest for a video over 4 hrs. I completed this in three days. Thanks for this short course.
Amazing content! I am so impressed with your knowledge and ability to teach complex material in a manner that is very enjoyable and understandable! Thank you!!!
Chris, I don’t know where to begin in thanking you for this course. Your teaching style is clear, your instruction thorough, and your content very complete and up to date. You’ve helped me in so many areas, especially in lighting and the histogram. Your presentation is fantastic and having your daughter, who was beautiful as a child, beautiful as a teen, and beautiful as an adult, shows the warm, family side to you which comes across in your teaching. I plan on going over parts of this in the future and am getting your advanced course. Liked, saved, and subscribed!
Very nicely and gently explained unlike other photography tutorials on the net.... really helped me a lot.... wish you all the best for a bright future... thanks a lot.
I am very impressed with the way you taught this course and the broad scope that you covered. You explained somewhat complicated concetps in a clear and easy-to-understand way. Thank you very much for making this available for free.
Hi Cris, I went trough full course. Apreciate all time u put on this training. Tx to your BUTfull daughter for being the model. I hv two questions for u… 1. Why some of subjects arent strait vertical or horizental? Is it a good composition? 2. In some of Photoes, the main subject is very small in compare to background and entire images frame size? Doesnt it hurts the photo quality?
Sorry, I'm not sure what photos you're referring to. There's different types of compositions that will determine where the subject is in the frame. Look up "Minimalism Photography"
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I don’t have a camera but I have my cellphone
I went online to look for a free photography course, and I was NOT expecting a FOUR HOUR LONG free video course on UA-cam!!!!!! 🥺😭 This is a blessing
@@thatjesa you’re welcome!
@@ParkerPhotographic 😁
Seriously though! I was looking for something to kind of just listen to in the car, but I'm definitely saving this so I can sit down and actually take notes. I'm so excited to watch this video and learn!
I learned a lot more from this video than the $65 photography class I took in person. Thank you for making this video!
You're so welcome!
any more such video you suggest for me to improve photgraphy?
Thanks! I’ve never been more than a recreational camera user. Now retired, I upgraded my very old 35 mm SLR camera to a lighter mirrorless camera. I learned SO MUCH from your class that I wish I had known years ago. Thank you for this wonderful class!!! Walt, Santa Cruz, CA
Thank you Walter! Much appreciated!
Yayyyy people like you give hope and more will to these good content creators.
Thank you! 🎉
Unreal the dedication of this man. Answers every question without fail. Don't even
understand how that can be done
I recently joined a photography class and had to travel miles on winters evening. When I got close to the end of the course I suddenly realised that UA-cam was a much better option .
We need more people like you who teach everything about a subject in a single video and don't teach with 50 videos and keep you stuck. Thanks sir❤❤
Omgosh!! I’m only an hour into this course and have already learned so much. I have to understand the “why” and “how” behind things to be able to apply it. You have done an amazing job at doing this. I watched numerous tutorials and some of those basic points, were left unclear. You are giving an excellent foundation which for me, is how I best learn. Thank you for ALL the hard work and time you have put into this course!
Thanks for the kind words and support, Marcie!
This is simply amazing! I like how you simplify everything without holding any details back + you did all for free! You teach like a teacher and a father ! I will hold on this tutorial because I will always come back to it ! Thank you so much Chris👍
Glad it was helpful!
It sure is…
I want to become a photographer just haven’t had the ability to because of money. This is the best thing so far. I’ve learned so much and focused my photos better and made them look much more professional just an hour in. I can’t wait to finish this and apply it to what I’ve already learned 🤩
Great to hear!
I'm an hour into this and it's the best beginning photo class I've ever seen! I'm pausing it only to go practice what I learned about Aperture! Also, kudos to your daughter for being such a good sport!
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Parker - I am super glad that I stumbled into your course on youtube. I'm an amateur/hobby photographer. I learnt so much. Especially the Exposure and Metering part. And of course, your entire course has nuggets of wisdom that I am totally thrilled to learn.
Thank you too for making this course free. Super useful to those of us that cannot afford expensive classes. I can certainly now afford this Thank You fee that I am paying here. (It may show in Indian Ruppes. It is equivalent to about $120). I wouldn't have been able to at the beginning of my career!
Thanks again for the great course! - Venu
@@VenuRaavi-And-The-Cosmos thank you! I appreciate your support!
@@ParkerPhotographic If I had taken even a half as good professional in person course anywhere, I know I would have to pay way more than this. Thank you for the amazing course. I have a Nikon D5500 and a Nikon Z8, with some good lenses. Definitely using the many things that I learnt from your course! Cheers.
your page mam / sir ? i want to start from scatch , would be helpful
WOW!!! This Course is AHHHHH-MAY-ZING!!! I am literally taking notes, stopping and doing the hands-on experiments with my camera. This is so easy to understand and I will be going out tomorrow to test out all that I have learned thus far. I am up to D.O.F. section and this will be especially helpful when taking pictures for the Weekly Challenge. Thank you for sharing this course with me.
Hi Kimberley, Glad you're enjoying it! Looking forward to seeing your images. It's texture week.
I can't even imagine the level of work this gentleman had to make this video. Thanks for all the information, God bless you 🙏🏼
The best photography course on UA-cam hands down. I took so many notes and the hands on demos were incredibly helpful. I’ll definitely be watching again as well as checking out some of the other tutorials. Definitely feeling more inspired!
Thanks for the feedback Emmy!
My wife and I found your site by accident and we are so happy that we did. I just purchased a Z6III(which is a challenge in and of itself) and gave my wife my D5300. Your class is informative and you make it so easy to understand. We like the "module concept" and the break to practice what we just learned. The segment on histograms is especially informative because up to this point I had no idea of the secrets locked in the histogram. We are continuing our learning and excited about the Exposure Triangle. Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into this training.
I'm glad you benefited from this photography course! When you get a chance... make sure to join my photography community to continue elevating your photographic skills; parkerphotographic.com/photomation-community/
You are AWESOME!!! I'm a teacher and I love how you articulate slowly and you make it simple to understand. Thank you for actually showing us the camera as well.
Thanks for the feedback! Glad I could help.
I just saw this, I just bought my first camera, and you have no idea how much this helped me to understand a lot of things about my camera, photography, and art creation in general; thank you so much for this I'm so grateful for this.
ONLY one word to describe this tutorial; "EXCELLENT 👍👍👍👍"
It's about time we started to see more of these types of tutorials on photography...After all, isn't this why UA-cam was initially created??
More to come! In fact, check out my step-by-step approach to shooting in manual mode; ua-cam.com/video/YAkT4zWgxuw/v-deo.html
I watched this Video full 4 Hours and Saved my 1year Photography course i was About to Join next week which cost 1000 usd.
OK my good sir. I bought a 2nd camera for my son today, only to find out he bought his own a few days before. So I am keeping said camera and got to the point where you said in the video " so...if you've just taken your camera out the box" I genuinely raised my hand. 30 seconds after that moment you dropped a bombshell about pressing button halfway and the camera does the rest. Sir, I am 53 holding my first camera other than my phone, and I have to say, 20 mins into this video, it's a MUST for anyone starting. Thank you. 👍
Welcome to the channel!! Glad you’re enjoying the content. If you’re on Facebook we’d love to see you there.
Hi Chris, yesterday I have gone through your 4 hour presentation on photography. It was amazing. I want to thank you very much for being inspiration for may budding photographers who would like to take their skill to next professional level. I am from Hyderabad India, work for Oracle as software engineer. I am passionate about photography as a hobby. I have Canon EOS 550D bought in Geneva, Switzerland 10 years ago. I first purchased camera that was film based in USA in 1996. It was very nice to see your family in the course. Your daughter is so very beautiful and has a stunning smile. Love! Ravi!
Thank you for the kind words and support!
This is an amazing high quality very helpful course! I am amazed at the amount of helpful information that is presented here. And for free! Thank you so much!!!
You're very welcome!
Thank you for more then 4 hours free class. Very useful video class for beginner photographers.
You're very welcome! Hope you learned something new?
I just cannot thank enough, you have explained it all. I am not finished watching the complete video yet but I have learned so much already from the broken information I had for many years. You did put them together very nicely. Thank you for this.
You're very welcome!
As someone who just upgraded from my cell phone to a mirrorless camera for my YT channel filming, I very much appreciated the detailed information from start to finish. Thank you!
You're welcome!
You don't need to join photography class after watching this video thanks for making this video.
Glad it was helpful!
I used a Canon AE-1 for 20 years and loved the results. Now I have Canon 5 and I hate the results… I hope this will help me enjoy Photography again.
You are a VERY talented instructor. I have taken many courses, read books and watched several other UA-cam videos. Your teaching style is magnificent. Explained so well. This has been a long "beginner" journey for me since purchasing my camera several years ago. I now feel more confident in the photography world!
Thank you for the feedback! I'm glad to hear you were able to learn from it.
I never ever comment on a video but I just wanna say you are a saviour. I am new to photography and before deciding to learn photography I thought I would have to spend at least 100 dollars to even get started. Thank you so much for this free course. May Almighty bless you and your family.
Wow, thank you!
Is it really that good
I cannot believe this course is free!! Thank you SO much for sharing your talents so freely. Beautiful, clear presentation.
Thank you for this amazing course video. Just one thing, whhen I bought my first dlsr camera (a canon 1100d) back in 2013, It came with a 18-55 mm kit lens. Mostly used for self portraits. (Cosplay that is another hobby of mine)
I've watched many photography yt channels, and many says that the 50 mm lens is amazing, I've been looking into it from time to time but that also costs money.
ever since I was a young teen I've enjoyed taking photos.
I used to borrow my dad's compact camera (the first camera anyone in the family ever owned)
and take photos of everything. And it was oh-happy-day! the day I got my own camera -
(HP compact camera, I don't remember the year) but that's when I truly discovered my passion for photography. I am no photographer, but It is a great hobby, of course I have a dream of selling my own photos ( probably an adhd dream that will never become true😅)
Hi, have you seen this (my lens recommendation); ua-cam.com/video/RpvYsmhnoIg/v-deo.html
i have watched this 4 hours video in one sitting feels like 4 minutes to me .amazing video i have learned alot about everything i need to know about photography answered all my questions withever me asking . thanks a ton
Glad it was helpful!
I'm from Korea. I've watched so many different courses of photography. But personally this one was the best. Besides the good contents, Mr. Parker's pronouciation is really clear and sharp to listen to. I recommend this course someone like me. Thanks!!!
Wow, thank you!
I'm 1 and a half hour into the class, and it's absolutely superb. You're a hell of a teacher, Chris.
I definitely don't want to become a photographer, just want to take better pics for social media, and you're definitely helped me achieve that! You're great!!
I just started your course and I love it. Thank you for providing this free photography course, it's what I was looking for 😊
I am just 30- 40 min in, this is amazing! Thank you for this! I have leisurely taken pics for years; I never knew what I didn't know. YOU ROCK!
Hey Julie... you're welcome and I'm glad to hear you're enjoying the tut!
I'm a beginner in photography, it was very useful. Thank you! I already started to practice based on this video.
Hi Emese, Glad it was helpful! Let me know if you have any questions.
I'm sooo into photography. This course will def be my teacher once I get my first ever camera one day (I hope it'll be veryy soon tho)🤩 thank you.
I love the way you explain it, you're such a great teacher and it feels like my father teaching me😂✨
I wish more people finds you out and you can get move exposure you deserve🌷🌻✨
Thanks a bunch and have a great lifeee!✨
This photography course is great. I appreciate it.
And this part has nothing to do with the main point of the video, but your daughter is very beautiful!
I don't know how do I thank to you as I learned tons of informational things from this video. I had a Canon 700d camera which I rarely used to click photo using auto mode but after watching this video I switched myself to manual mode and started taking really nice snaps. Thank you so much for this wonderful and informational video.
you're welcome.
I'm just over minute 9 and I'm shocked with the clarity and amount of information explained Thanks a lot.
Great to hear!
Thank you very so much Sir!!!! You could've literally made tens of thousands of dollars by charging for your knowledge. Wow!!!! I didn't know I'll be going back to second semester Physics while learning Photography! I've downloaded the entire course to watch, rewatch, and always come back to it. I've learned so much from your course and it's amazing how your work, free of charge, put those of so many so called "experts" to shame! Thank you so much Sir and forever blessed be!
You're welcome!
Wow, finally a free beginners course with no B----sh--. very informative and I have learned so much in a short time I have deleted my other links, I will be stuck with you for awhile.
All this for free😮😮 thank you so much for contributing to my new career path 🙏may God bless u sir its all I can do now but hopefully I'll pay you back one day because this is true selflessness with all those deep dives and clear explanations thank you so much sir I just can't emphasize this enough
20:59 I love the advice: “Use whatever the camera you have right now”… Honest photography guru…
This video deserves a Billion Views! You Rock Man!
Thank you!
Amazing photography class I've ever experienced with “Men oh Men you've schooled me like I'm a 6-year-old kid this is much better than any other workshop I attended to great teaching techniques 👍👍
God bless you for making this video. Wow. Thank you for explaining everything. Too many UA-camrs want to impress you with little information and more style. But you went into detail and explained every aspect clearly and easily. Thank you.
I learned a lot more from this video than the $65 photography class I took in person. Thank you for making this video!
Mr. Parker you have explained a lot of stuff in very simple language ... You've just added to your fanlist
Got to learn a lot bout' photography from this video.
The best thing was that you never referred to previous videos which helped a lot!❤❤
Well that's the first 4 hour video I watched on YT. Well done! I feel like the mystery of the camera has been solved. Good stuff!
Have just completed your amazing course in one day. Thank you so much. I have one comment though regarding your camera categories. I have a Panasonic TZ 95. This would be I suppose, a compact camera by category. It will fit in a pocket but it’s absolutely nothing like the example in your video which is just point and shoot. The TZ 95 like others in this category has just about all and sometimes more features than a mirrorless camera. To name a few features: control ring with ASPM plus others, so full manual control, two programmable dials, 9 function options all programmable, options for JPEG, JPEP +RAW or Just Raw (inc. in camera RAW processing), exposure compensation, bracketing, in camera HDR etc , I could just keep going on. OK small sensor but still great images providing one doesn’t want to blow them right up. Oh, and 30 times optical zoom plus double that adding in digital. One more major feature is the viewfinder with diopter and this automatically switches to it when eye is raised to it. Also, touch screen and tilting.
This is a definite separate category (total cost under £400 with no further costs other than so card and spare battery), to the point and shoot as you described it. I’m personally getting very keen on photography, witness I just did your course in one day and keep looking at DSLR or Mirrorless. However, so far even though I have tried to, I haven’t convinced myself that for me, just an amateur, that having a DSLR or mirrorless will do anything for my photography that the TZ 95 can’t do. The minimum aperture is f3.3 so if I want to shoot in low light I use my fixed lens f1.7 camera which is brilliant in low light, that is I use my MotoG7 plus phone camera.
The point of this post really is to say that everything in the course applies to my TZ95 other than lenses and will be useful for anyone with a similar camera to mine. So, once again thank you, fantastic course.
Thanks for sharing this information Ian. I'll have to check out that camera. Sounds like the perfect vacation camera!
What an amazing class! I picked up photography a few years ago and I never formally took a class to learn the basics; until now. Your class was very easy to follow and it answered a few questions I still had. I will definitelly check out your other videos. I'm sure that they have valuable and useful information. Thank you very much. P.S. I am also a Nikon user. Z8.
Fantastic course Chris - 1hr 15 mins in and I have learnt so much so far. Thank you.
Great to hear!
Wow wow wow 👌
I just attended photography classes. Because I wanted to get a degree. I just got a Canon 2000D camera. This educational video is really better than my classes.
Glad you enjoyed the content, Sophia!
@@ParkerPhotographic keep going man 💪
God bless you with his love and power 🔋 🙏
Thank you so much for this class! I have been struggling trying to learn how to use my camera and this is just the kind of course I was looking for! I look forward to your Masterclass and others as well! Thanks again!
Sandy
Still number 1 best photography teacher for me . Thanks a mil
Wow, thanks!
My point and shoot, a nikon coolpix p50
Lets me control everything in manual mode although its not intuitive and takes time to set up every shot.
Shutter speed, focal length (4.7-17), aspect ratio, and iso
Its a neat little camera
Thank you. Excellent teaching. This is how photography field should be taught.
Wow, thank you!
Thank you Parker for this amazing tutorial. Really in-depth and I learned a lot. Definitely recommending this to my friends. 👍
Thank you for this group of lessons. I'm 2 hours into it and have already learned a ton. The wife and I bought matching T7i's and are making the journey together. Thanks again!
Glad to help!
this is definitely the best of photograph tutorial. Its clear, easy to follow and comprehensive. I don't have an expensive camera but i can use my smart phone to take the photos learning from here.
Glad it was helpful!
As you explain the histogram and exposure (under/over) there's something I think we need to understand... During the discussion of the tree picture you took in Michigan, you asked if the tree was overexposed...
To many new photographers,they wouldn't know and probably assume that the tree looked ok (properly exposed)
My point here is is that one needs to train their eyes in seeing the difference. Using the histogram is a good idea but if you're able to see the difference without the histogram, then you're doing much better than having to fully rely on the histogram.
Thanks for the tips/suggestions Will. I'll do a better job explaining the next time the subject comes up!
Thank you so much, Chris. Awesome! Merry Christmas!
You're welcome Maximmortal and Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Hope you learned something new?
Excellent teacher. Loved all the explanation supported by physics reasoning behind the explanation. Thank you.
This has been so useful. Thankyou so much for publishing it.
Wow! This is amazing Chris. I've just returned to Photography after a very long hiatus due to work (what else?). I'm very appreciative that you can put this on YT for budding artists like myself. Cheers for your love! Now all I have to do is get my Flickr account up and running. Thank you from Tasmania, Australia.
Great to hear!
What an excellent class. Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge with us, and for free?? Not too many people will do this these days. Thanks again, I’ve learned so much in a short amount of time. You’re a really great teacher.
You're very welcome!
I have had the equipment for a few years but dont know how to use properly...thanks so much for this easy to follow and understand video... Now maybe I can get out of the Auto Mode!
Hi Darlene, This will help you get off of Auto Mode... step by step instructions; ua-cam.com/video/YAkT4zWgxuw/v-deo.html
The section of your video regarding the Shutter Speed was excellent. First time in my life that someone explained at such detail specially with the guiding lines in photoshop. Ty for sharing your expertise.
Thank you Chris and Merry Christmas! ! Said it before, its hard to keep my attention but you have accomplished that! You get right to the point and explain it so well.
Thanks, you too! Hope you learned something new?
thank you for your video it helps alot, i'm a newbie in photography from Ukraine and I've just got my first dslr camera sony a700. its very old camera but i'm amazed how good photos i may take with it, no comparsion with smartphones.
like and subscribe from me, i wonder because you deserve much more subscribers.
Great to hear!
great course, perfect teacher, I have no words for you Fantastic job you have done in this video.
Hope you learned something new?
@@ParkerPhotographic yup I just watched here about 1 and an half hour.
Awesome!
Hello Mr. Parker I am photographer re-enter in the photographic world after 20 years. Your 4hour video is very useful to learn new things and recollect old technologies. I was a studio owner than and ran my studio about nearly 15 years. I can't continue on that situation. Now I am willing to do freelance. Did you posted any video about this subject or can you suggest some good videos or channels for tha same. And I would like to join your valuable courses. Thank you
Seriously what an amazing class it is so straight forward. Thank you so much for showing us all your knowledge I just have a quick question what exactly is the Focal Lenght when it comes to the lens how does it work I did not quite catch that concept?
I dont have to pay Skillshare course for basic photography course you provide freely. Guess what, you have a new subscriber
Thanks for your support Hari
I struggled with noticing the noise difference in the photos at the 30 minute mark because I have visual snow meaning in real life I see everything with a lot of noise. So you explaining the iso is very useful for me as I most likely would notice!
Glad my explanation helped!
This is a great course. It clarified a lot of questions that I had. The course was very well explained. I do recommend this course. Excellent job.
Thank you Luis!
Fantastic course and so well laid out!!
Thank you! Hope you learned something new?
I’ve been struggling with composition. Your explanations and examples were very helpful.
Incredible! Thank you so much for this video! I love how it is a detailed course where you take your time and just don’t blow through everything like most typical UA-cam personalities. Thank you!
Thanks for the feedback and support!
Thank you for posting this! It's the first time I've ever watched anything for 4 hrs! I've been watching so many UA-cam tutorials to get started with my DSLR and was stuck where to start when I take the camera out! But you have completely simplified the process to get started shooting on manual mode! Loved several of your other videos too! 🙌
Happy holidays. Thank you so much. I have paid for some of your udemy courses but I can always learn more!
Thanks for the support Deniece. Happy holidays!
Thanks so much for this free course I love your teaching style and unlike others, you properly explain things before moving on to the next item....EXCELLENT !!
Hey Barry, glad you enjoyed the class! Make sure to join my private facebook group to continue "elevating" your photography skills; facebook.com/groups/parkerphotographic
The BEST video on UA-cam, and you’re a delight to learn from! Thank you!
Wow, thank you!
Thanks! You are doing a big service to the Photography community. Much appreciated.
Thank you!
wow , thank you so for this video. it can be so overwhelming learning sometimes but this is very helpful! i can’t wait to get my first camera in the upcoming months & come back to this videos again. thank you!
Excellent course, i enjoyed and learned a lot new things from this course. I am amazed, how you are able to keep the interest of the viewers with your own consistent interest for a video over 4 hrs. I completed this in three days. Thanks for this short course.
My pleasure!
Amazing content! I am so impressed with your knowledge and ability to teach complex material in a manner that is very enjoyable and understandable! Thank you!!!
Thanks for your video. Im currently taking crime scene photography and this video helped me.
Chris, I don’t know where to begin in thanking you for this course. Your teaching style is clear, your instruction thorough, and your content very complete and up to date. You’ve helped me in so many areas, especially in lighting and the histogram. Your presentation is fantastic and having your daughter, who was beautiful as a child, beautiful as a teen, and beautiful as an adult, shows the warm, family side to you which comes across in your teaching. I plan on going over parts of this in the future and am getting your advanced course. Liked, saved, and subscribed!
Thanks for watching, subscribing and for the feedback!
Just finished watching this and I learned a lot! I recently bought a camera and I can't wait to apply all the knowledge that I got from this video.
Awesome! Thank you!
I have a nikon D3100 and looking to upgrade as I learn more about photography, this really helped. Thank you
@@aorekagaming412 have you seen this. Best Beginner Camera Buying Guide 2024
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@@ParkerPhotographic Thank I'll check it out now! New sub from me.
Thanks for all you do on your Facebook page for photographers. I look forward to taking this course and buying more in the future.
Thank you Timothy!!
Very nicely and gently explained unlike other photography tutorials on the net.... really helped me a lot.... wish you all the best for a bright future... thanks a lot.
Thank you so much 🙂
Awesome video, thanks for taking the time to put it together. Made the process of understanding my new Nikon DSLR so much easier! Kudos!
I am very impressed with the way you taught this course and the broad scope that you covered. You explained somewhat complicated concetps in a clear and easy-to-understand way. Thank you very much for making this available for free.
You're welcome Daniel!
Hi Cris, I went trough full course. Apreciate all time u put on this training. Tx to your BUTfull daughter for being the model. I hv two questions for u… 1. Why some of subjects arent strait vertical or horizental? Is it a good composition? 2. In some of Photoes, the main subject is very small in compare to background and entire images frame size? Doesnt it hurts the photo quality?
Sorry, I'm not sure what photos you're referring to. There's different types of compositions that will determine where the subject is in the frame. Look up "Minimalism Photography"