Introduction to Digital Photography
A course by Jesús G. PastorPhotographer
A course by Jesús G. Pastor, Photographer
Learn to control the basic parameters of your reflex camera
If you're interested in learning to use the main features of a digital camera in manual mode, discover how alongside Jesús G. Pastor, a journalist and photographer who has worked for clients such as Nikon and Google, as well as international media such as The Sunday Times, Cosmopolitan, and Travel Africa Magazine, among others.
Thanks to Jesús's examples and advice, gain fluency in handling the camera while shooting any situation. With an understanding of the basic fundamentals of photography theory, lose your fear of the multitude of options offered by current cameras to focus on the scene you want to capture.
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 23 downloads
The camera
16 minutes, 30 seconds
The lenses
17 minutes, 14 seconds
The ISO
5 minutes, 37 seconds
Shutter Speed
9 minutes, 48 seconds
Diaphragm
5 minutes, 44 seconds
Simulator
7 minutes, 6 seconds
What's included in this course?
Begin by getting to know Jesús G. Pastor's work a little better, as well as his travels around the world (from Bosnia to Africa, and across Asia) and the artists who have most influenced his career.
Then, delve into the history of the camera, its different types, and the kinds of lenses on the market. Discover the three basic parameters of photography: ISO, aperture, and shutter speed. Mastering these parameters allows you to make a massive qualitative leap in your images.
Learn how and why to compensate the exposure of your photographs, how to adjust the color temperature, and better understand the histogram tool. He then talks about focus, different file types (RAW and JPG), and the use of flash.
After getting to grips with the theory, practice in the street by photographing everyday moments under different lighting conditions, consolidating your knowledge and gaining fluency when using the various camera settings in manual mode.
What is this course's project?
At the end of the course, create a photo series by practicing all the parameters you've learned. The subject is up to you, so let your creativity loose in your favorite photographic genre: portraiture, photojournalism, advertising photography, architecture photography, etc.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This is an introductory course on digital photography for beginners who want to learn how to get the most out of their camera in manual or semi-automatic mode.
Requirements and materials
All you need is curiosity and a digital camera, either SLR, bridge, or compact.
Reviews
- 14 days ago
Considero que a pesar de ser un curso basico, tiene los conceptos suficientes para iniciar a tomar buenas fotografias.
- 3 months ago
maravilloso curso, me encanta.
- 5 months ago
Este fue mi primer curso en Domestika, es muy bueno, con todo lo básico sobre la fotografía y muy bien explicado, lo recomiendo mucho para principiantes.
- 5 months ago
Excelente curso!!!! todo lo necesario para iniciarse en el mundo de la fotografía
- sergio__castilloPLUS7 months ago
La forma clara de explicar hizo que entendiera mejor los parámetros de la cámara
Currently, he is a professor in a higher-level vocational training degree in Image and Sound. He has taught corporate communication workshops for Amnesty International and on travel photography, authorial photography, and digital retouching (especially Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw).
He has been published in national press (La Vanguardia, Público, Metro, Avui, Interviu, Periodismo Humano, The Huffington Post) and internationally (Travel Africa Magazine, Sunday Times, Corbis, Demotix, ACNUR), has worked for companies and NGOs, and has won awards for his work at a waste disposal site in Phnom Phen.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Jesús G. Pastor and photography
- History of the camera
- References
- U2
The photographic camera
- The camera
- The lenses
- U3
The Most Holy Trinity (ISO, Diaphragm, Shutter Speed)
- The ISO
- Diaphragm
- Shutter Speed
- Simulator
- Semi-automatic modes
- U4
The light
- Compensation
- Measurement
- Color temperature
- Histogram
- U5
Other parameters
- Focus
- JPG vs RAW
- Flash
- U6
Practice on the street
- On the street
- Reportage
- FP
Final project
- Introduction to digital photography
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for people with intermediate photography skills who want to deepen their understanding of manual camera control and explore various techniques and photographic styles.
It’s recommended to have a digital SLR or a camera with manual controls, several lenses (prime and zoom), a memory card, extra batteries, and accessories like a strap, lens hood, and UV filter.
You’ll learn to master your camera’s manual settings, control exposure, use different lenses and focus modes, work with light and color, and develop your own visual style.
Yes, the course thoroughly covers manual mode, explaining how to adjust ISO, aperture, and shutter speed to create precise and creative exposures.
Yes, it explores techniques for virtual panoramic photography, underwater shooting, and framing tips for travel photography.
The course teaches how to infuse your images with emotion and personal perspective by analyzing references and processes to express ideas and feelings through photography.
Yes, you’ll learn composition principles, the differences between prime and zoom lenses, and how to choose the right lens for different types of photography, including portrait and landscape.