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Photography: Learn How to Take Pictures Professionally

October 16, 2013

There’s certainly nothing wrong with using your phone as your main camera. And apps like Instagram are a lot of fun. But if you really want to take your photos to the next level, you’re going to have to learn how the pros do it. In DMD, you’ll learn to use the manual settings of a DSLR camera to make your pictures come to life. Photography and understanding composition, lighting, and colour are key skills you’ll need as a new media designer. After this course you’ll notice a huge improvement in the quality of your photos — even the ones you take with your phone.
The below pictures were taken in the Photography class, where students learned to shoot in both a studio setting and real world environments.

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