What you'll learn:
What aperture, shutter speed, and ISO actually do, in plain English
How to take your camera off auto and know exactly what to change when a photo isn't working
The blurry-background portrait look and the settings that create it
Why photos come out blurry or dark, and the habits that fix both for good
How to find and use good light anywhere: window light, harsh sun, dim rooms
Composition: what to put where, and why some photos just work
A simple editing workflow to finish your photos
Which camera settings matter and which you can safely ignore
Every lesson is taught the way I teach in person: plain words, real examples, and clear if-you-do-this-then-this-happens explanations. No jargon, no math, no gear snobbery.
Who this is for:
You own a camera that can do more than you're asking of it. Maybe you got it for a trip, a new baby, or because phone photos stopped being enough. You don't need to become a professional. You want to pick up your camera and know what to do. That's exactly who this class is for.
Why buy a class that isn't finished yet?
Three reasons. Founding members pay half price, the lowest this class will ever cost. You get direct access to me while I build it, starting with the live August Q&A, and your questions will shape what I include. And you're protected the whole way: change your mind at any point before delivery and I'll refund you in full.
About me:
I've taught private photography lessons in New York City for 16 years, along with over 80,000 students online. My whole job is turning camera confusion into confidence, one plain-English explanation at a time.
FAQ
When do I get access? Founders join the live Zoom Q&A in August, get the first lessons in September, and have the complete class by December 1.
Is it live or recorded? Recorded, so you can go at your own pace and rewatch anything. The August Q&A is live.
What camera do I need? Any standalone camera that lets you control the settings. The one you already own is almost certainly perfect.
What if I change my mind? Full refund any time before the class is delivered, no questions asked. Email me and it's done.
Why only 20 spots? Founders get real access to me during the build, and I want to be able to answer every question.
Finally understand the camera you bought.
A complete online photography fundamentals class from JP Teaches Photo. 20 founding spots are open now.
You bought a real camera because you wanted photos that look like the ones in your head. Then the camera showed up with 400 menu settings and a manual written by robots, and auto mode quietly took over.
This class fixes that. It's the same foundation I've taught in thousands of private lessons over 16 years in New York City, turned into a complete online class you can take from anywhere, at your own pace.
I'm building the class right now, and I'm opening 20 founding spots while I do. Founding members get:
The complete class for $225 (it launches to everyone else at $450)
A live group Q&A with me on Zoom in August
The first lessons in September, with the complete class delivered by December 1
A full refund any time before the class is delivered, no questions asked