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Photography Fundamentals

Master light, exposure and composition with any camera.

Rated 4.9 out of 5(6,120)52,310 students

Created by Kenji Sato

Updated July 10, 2026Taught in English

What you'll learn

  • Shoot confidently in manual mode
  • Control depth of field and motion
  • Compose stronger images
  • Find and shape natural light

Course content

3 sections · 9 lessons · 1 h 46 min total

  • Video:Welcome to the streets5 min
  • Video:The exposure triangle16 min
  • Video:Shooting in manual14 min

Requirements

  • Any camera, including a phone
  • No experience needed

Description

Get off auto mode for good. Kenji walks you through exposure, focus, composition and light on location in New York, with weekly assignments and feedback checklists.

Your instructor

Kenji Sato

Editorial Photographer

Kenji shoots portraits and travel stories for magazines from his studio in Brooklyn. He believes great photos come from seeing light, not from buying gear.

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Student reviews

4.9

Course rating

  • 5 stars: 92%
  • 4 stars: 5%
  • 3 stars: 2%
  • 2 stars: 1%
  • 1 star: 0%
  • James Lee

    Seattle, USA · Jun 29, 2026

    Rated 4.0 out of 5

    Solid content and well structured. Short lessons fit perfectly into my lunch breaks.

  • Aisha Khan

    Toronto, Canada · Aug 8, 2026

    Rated 4.0 out of 5

    Great pacing and the notes feature is super handy. I'd love a few more advanced exercises at the end.

  • Tom Becker

    Berlin, Germany · Jul 27, 2026

    Rated 5.0 out of 5

    Best course I've taken online. The instructor explains complex ideas without dumbing them down.

  • Sarah Mitchell

    Chicago, USA · Sep 1, 2026

    Rated 5.0 out of 5

    Clear, practical and beautifully produced. I applied the first module at work the same week and my manager noticed.

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