Hello photography lover
Academy of photography is designed to be a free resource tool for everyone who loves photography in any shape of form. It is a growing community with a concept that this offers a free environment to learn to take better photos and to answer any questions that one could have.
We are welcoming anyone to contribute, post, share knowledge or just comment. It is a work in progress and few things are being created as we speak.
The new thing about it, is there will be a youtube channel connected and all our lessons will be both visual and written for the ease of understanding.
also this is an interactive critique public forum and you can submit your picture
Submit your photos for critique and you might get a second opinion on your work
stay close as this will grow in the next 12 months to be the best quality photographic website – AND THAT IS A PROMISE!
Academy of Photography is the best free digital photography tutorials website …my opinion, because I am doing it…
professional photographer, main editor at Academy of Photography and 
Just the type of tutorials I have been looking for…
This is my first time to use this website and I can already say it be very useful.
Thanks!
Looking forward to the Training. Subscribed to your Youtube Channel.
Thanks
Ashley
thank you for your comment. stay close and watch our youtube channel. it will take few months to load a lot of tutorials
At 46 y.o. I’m about to retire from civil service. I have always been a shutter bug and am passionate about photography. I would like to begin a career in photography.
Frank
thank you for your message. Let me know how can we help, other than the obvious. Stay close as all the tutorials are coming It might take some time as quality information takes a bit of preparation rather than spamming with irrelevant topics.
Please feel free to ask specific questions and we’ll do our best to answer.
Christian
Am new and looking to learn as much as I can I am a 51yr male and retired with spend most of my time with my cameras shooting. And loving it.
Hi Christian I recently found out your website and already love it
I’m a server in a restaurant, thats my job. But I really like photography, so like a year ago i started getting my photography equipment and now im trying to learn as much as i can…..Im reading books about photography and watching all videos i run into
My main goal is to become a Professional Photographer specialized in Weddings and Portraitures. So in a near future i can be working full time in this field ,,,I would really appreciate any advice in how to start……..Thanks in advance …Javier Reales.
Javier
You are in the right place. It is difficult to summarize tips how to become a full time photographer, but if you explore this website you will find all info you need.
If you already know your equipment, you can see our business section for tips how to get clients
Fell free to shoot specific questions
Thank you
Christian
Christian thank you for beginning this web site; I am an American who now lives in the Philippines with my wife of 12 years. I have been in Photography now for two and a half years shooting as often as I can; which is a lot for I am disabled from having had cancer. I am beginning life over again even, cancer will not stop me from seeing a new dream come to pass in my life. I ran across your video’s on youtube and the one on Composition was perfect for me. The way you taught was just want I needed and I have watched that video 5 times already lol. I wish I could learn from you in person but that is not possible so the Net will have to do lol. God Bless and Keep on Teaching us how to shoot lol. I Will Open our Home Studio in three or four months and every thing you have on starting a business I am going to Pour into my brain lol Thanks Again Christian for having your Vision to help others
George
Thank you for your kind feedback. This is rught place for you and feel free to share, ask questions and watch all other upcoming content
Christian
Hi Christian!
I’m about to turn 50 – so decided this will be the year I explore my photography passion. I just subscribed on youtube and the newsletter. Very excited to find all your valuable information and so much appreciate that you are sharing it. You have a great teaching stye, too. I will study all the videos. My interest is pet photography. I will wait until completing the lessons before I submit my images for critique. Looking forward to getting started! THANKS!
Hello Christian,
Enjoyed your videos on youtube, they are very informative. My hubby and I are starting a photography business. So glad and thankful there are people like you who are willing to share tips and ideas. Can’t wait to start shooting!
Florence
let us know when your website is ready…good luck with your business and if you have any specific questions, please do not hesitate to shoot!
Muchas gracias por las ganas de compartir tus conocimientos. Hace algunos años atrás, en la era analógica, me dedicaba a la fotografía, luego por distintas circunstancias abandoné todo, hoy estoy de regreso, con muchas ganas de aprender todo lo nuevo. Es que parece que antes era más fácil a pesar de que el avance tecnológico parece que nos hace las cosas más fáciles…jajajjaja. Un saludo desde Uruguay.
Thank you very much by the desire to share your knowledge. Some years ago, in the analog era, I dedicated to photography, then for various reasons dropped everything, now I’m back, eager to learn everything again. It just seems like it was easier than before despite the technological advances we seem to make things easier … jajajjaja. Greetings from Uruguay
my response in english below
Victor
thank you for your kind words. I am happy I can help other people to encourage their passion for photography. Please do not forget to subscribe to our mailing list
Christian
Christian, I am what you described as an “enthusiastic (beginner) photographer”. It is my hobby and I hope to become good at that someday. I just want to express my gratitude for the web page and the videos you have put out there. Excellent, excellent, excellent!!! I’ve been watching tons of videos, reading books, took some classes,etc … Trying to learn everything that I can about photography, but your videos are different and extraordinary good. This is my first time writing to someone because you really deserve to be encouraged to continue with this. You made everything perfectly clear, with excellent teaching skills combined with the precision of the science behind. Most important, you broke the distance between you and whoever is trying to learn from you. Sincerely, you put out there a perfect blend. I will subscribe right now and I cannot wait watching all the videos and learn more from your web site. Regards, Walter
Christian,
I just finished your “10 Wedding Poses…” tutorial on YouTube that you posted about 4 days ago…this is absolutely probably the best video of its nature on YouTube.
…..Then I followed your web address to your site (btw, your web address at the end of the video has one too many “/” in it) and am blown away by the content and available information that you have here.
Thank you for taking the time to share, your mastery and obvious passion.
~Kevin
Kevin,you are welcome here. Please do not forget to subscribe and share your knowledge and experience with others, as that is very rewarding…I am loving it myself
thank you for your kind feedback
Christian
I just wanted to introduce myself. I love watching your videos.
I’m a beginner and willing to learn. I have some equipment, but I really wish I saw your videos first because I’ve spent some unnecessary money thinking that I needed certain things, but I’m here now and can’t wait to get started.
Niema
thank you for your feedback. happy I can help
This is something that I needed. I love taking pictures and want to turn it into a business but I want to know what I’m doing and the correct way so thank you very much for this.
dear sir”
the video of on location wedding photography images you took was amazing shot taken by you on the beach,so would you please explain the trigger you have used on the camera and the flash .is it manual/av or p mode can you explain what custom function you use /
i have 5d ii with tamron 24-70mm/580 ex ii
trigger i use yongnuo RF-603C
Shyam
The remote trigger is a simple radio trigger. if you want to buy one, do not go for the cheapest as they are not reliable and do not have a long range. For the images you saw, the manual mode is the best , especially when using the remote flash, as the camera will not know how much light it is going to get. So Manual mode, 1/125 sec shutter speed, ISO 400-640 to get you a faster image, and set up the aperture to match your desired result.take few test shots until you get what you want
does this answer your question?
I stumbled onto this site while looking for helpful videos on how to shoot a wedding. A friend of my brother asked if I would help and photograph here wedding as I am a keen photographer. This site is invaluable. Many thanks Christian Tudor for setting up this site to help guys like myself that need help to get better at our chosen craft..
Derek
thank you for your feedback. Much appreciated. I always like to hear my work helps others.
Hi Christan,
I M graphics design and I just started photography and this website become my Favourite website it helping me a lot.
Khurram…I am glad I can help.
best wishes and let me know if any specific questions. Did you subscribe?
Your dedication to teaching photography is exceptional! I just finished your video about composition and I’m taking notes as well.
I’ve just started photography and will be making this my career once I’m able to finance my equipment. Your dedication inspires me to become a better photographer.
Also, I like your video about vampire. It made me laugh and it swayed me to respect Edward as well hahaha!
Please keep this up and I wish you all the best in life.
🙂
Hello Christian,
My name is John, I have been watching for your YOUTUBE channel for long time and have learn a lot for my skill. I’m thank you for your tutorial. I will have my first wedding this April for my friend, what is your advice about the second shooter? Should I be the second shooter or the primary shooter? If so what the advantages and disadvantages.
I would be the first shooter…you will push yourself to do a better job.
i would like to thank Christian for setting this site up and its members its as and is still is helping me to take better images and still is, i found my self getting complaciant with my photography but going through these tutaorails as really help me, i have will recommend this site to any one its brill Thank you Christian
Hi Christian, I just found your YouTube videos and immediately subscribed. I enjoy your style, your passion for photography and your willingness to share. I have been semi-pro, photographing weddings and portraits on an occasional basis, as well as nature. After suffering a stroke in February 2012, my mobility has been impaired, so I have shifted my focus to studio and on location portraits. Your video really put my mind at ease, regarding space for a home studio. I am in the process of looking for a home with enough space for my studio. I have equipment, but no place for it! LOL. Anyway, I will be submitting my articles to earn membership in Academy of Photography. Thank you for starting this and I look forward to becoming a member.
PS, Where do I submit my articles?
BreAna Cannon
LunaStar Photographic Memories
As an amateur photographer, this website and the Youtube channel is an ideal way for me to improve and challenge myself. I just signed up for the newsletter and look forward to learning more. Thanks Christian for all that you do!
my canon 60d is not working properly with the nissan di866 in wire remote
Ishmael
sounds like an compatibility issue…why nissan remote for a canon camera?
Many thanks Christian for you to share with us all of this, for this well done topics and the whole site!
Right to the subject and so easy to understand.
Realy helpfull for beginers!
Best Regards,
Robert
Hi Christian.
Awsame tutorials! Really glad I found them on YouTube and followed the link to your website.
Just one question which I didn’t seem to find the answer to on your site.
You showed your studio in one of the rooms in your house.
Could you say dimensions of that room/studio, please?
Many thanks.
Igz my room is 3.6×4.8 meters
Wow.
Mine is 3.5×4.5 and never thought I could shoot in such a confined space.
But your videos says you can. Brilliant.
Have you got any advice on First Holly Communion session?
thx
Igz
I want to say thank you for sharing all your knowledge here with us. truly appreciated.
Sincerely
Julie
Olá Christian .
Sou do Brasil, atuo na fotografia de casamento há 33 anos, mas sempre com espírito de aprender como se estivesse começando hoje . Me indentifico muito com seu trabalho, principalmente com sua direção de cena, que somos muito parecidos ( muitos gestos, mostrar em nós o que queremos antes do fotografado ) .
Eu faço muita sessão pré wedding, onde além da técnica de luz of camera, faço da direção dinãmica o principal mote da realização de meu trabalho .
Acompanho todos seus vídeos e agora vou ficar assíduo aqui no site .
Grande abraço e muito mais sucesso a ti
Cido Ribeiro
Fotografo
Hi Christian,
First of all thank you for providing this incredible service, the wealth of information your site provides is very helpful for everyone starting out.
Just a couple of minor points, the second paragraph at the top of this page should read “We welcome anyone to …” currently it reads “We are weclom anyone to …”, welcome is misspelled and the “are” is not required.
Also I saw your video on youtube “wedding photography live lessons – see me in action 2″. I thoroughly enjoyed it an excellent insight into a real wedding shoot.
Again some minor points, at the start of the video you are heard saying that you have never shot people with glasses and that you have never shot so many people. Although you may be being honest it is never wise to tell clients that you have not done something as it does not inspire confidence in them of the photographer. You can banter about general things and always be positive. If you think a pose did not work you still say ” that’s good but lets try something different…”. The shot you are taking at 11:30 you should get the groom to do something with his hands and not let them dangle down. Maybe he should hold his cuff with the other hand or the coat collar or something similar.
Just a couple of tips from my limited knowledge.
Otherwise keep up the great work.
Hi Christian, I have been a fan for a while, I find your tutorials on you tube inspiring and when I learned of membership to your group that is dedicated to quality instead of the usual pay for ‘groups’ I was amazed. By no means do I think im even there yet, but I am hoping that over the next few months perhaps I will be daring enough to send some of my work for critique.
Dear Christian;
Thanks for this website, I’ve subscribed here and to Youtube channel. Apparently, it’s taking lots of efforts from you to share this wide knowledge and I’m very thankful for that. I’m just a beginner with Nikon D3200 and I’m looking to learn a lot here. I have downloaded dozens of e-books and videos and i deleted most of them after discovering your website! 🙂
Thanks again 🙂
Multumesc Domnule Cristian pentru experienta dvs. pe care ne-o impartasiti noua celor ce vor sa invete din ce in ce mai mult si sa exceleze in ceea ce fac.
Felicitari pentru ceea ce faceti si pentru profesionalismul de care dati dovada.
Mult succes!!!
Best Regards from Bacau, Romania! 🙂
Thank you Daniel
this is an english forum….so an english message would suit.
regards
sir i am from India now i am beginner for photography business, you are youtube channel video very useful for me. please share with most useful lenses for wedding photography.
thank you
senthilkumar India
please serach for the video “what is in my bag” on the channel and you will find detailed description
how much longer have to be the Airticals ..? 🙂
Rakib
Articles have to been 500-600 words minimum and include images relevant to topic.
thank’s. Christian Tudor and Happy shooting .. 🙂
you didn’t answer my Question….:) 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
Dear Sir,
First of all, thank you for the best video tutorial on YouTube.I do watch it everyday and enjoy very much.
I am a hobby photographer and I have a Sony a500 camera with two lenses which are, DT 18-55mm/3.5-5.6 and 55-200mm/4-5.6. So, please can you advice me that these are the materials is good enough to start with.
(Roka)
Roka
seems OK to start with.
dear sir,
first of all, I want to thank you so much for your perfect and amazing website and video tutorials, which are exactly what I was looking for, I am interested to learn photography and my camera is Nikon D7000!
would you please give some advise for a beginner ?
And is there any places we can share our photos for receiving some comments for improving it ?
thank you so much 🙂
Farzaneh
thank you for your message. as a beginner please see lessons 1-10 and follow the advice.
you can send your photos at contact @ academy-of-photography.com for critiques after your rate them yourself based on TRS system which you can find it here on the website.
http://academy-of-photography.com/tudor-rating-system-quality-assessment-in-photography/
Hi Mr tudor,
well, based on your guide, I’m done with 10 section tutorials, And some practice on every concept of each one.
Beside that, I am going to a group photography for snow shutting tomorrow, for the first time, for practice more on what I’ve learned till now.
Would you please let me know what else I have to do ?
Thanks,
Farzaneh,
Farzaneh
did you the composition video?
from now, just practice until you feel confident you can take the photos you want in any lighting situation.
you will know when you are ready
Hello, your videos are great thank you, I’m still so nervous when it comes to weddings!
I learned so much within 20min of watching your tutorials in youtube.i will be a begginer model too so i look for posses tutorials.
Thankx for this site.
Keep up the great work Christian.
Love your video tutorials, have helped me a lot soo far on my 1yr young journey into photography 🙂
Rik
Hi Christian, I’d watched so many of your videos on Youtube but this is the first time I visit you website. Though I did so many Weddings as a videographer, my first passion is photography and I hope to take the huge step to that in the near future. I find all your tutorials very informative and the best: you offer this for free. Thank you!
Luna
Hey Christian,
Thank you for all your wonderful advice! I am a beginner and found your wedding information very useful! Looking forward to learning more!
Cheers,
Phil
Many thanks from Romania. I love your work for beginners like me. I dont have a DSLR yet because I do not deserve this but I try to learn more about photography with my Canon PowerShot SX410 IS . I hope to become a good photographer someday… I wish you all the best !
Hi! today is my first time here, I already saw almost all the beginner videos, thank you so much. I wanted to learn photography but the truth is that I can’t afford classes right now and I am very excited about this tutorial.