MasterCOURSE FAQ
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What are the admission requirements?
This course caters to photographers of all levels. How is that, you might wonder? This course will not deal with the basic technical aspects of photography, since this knowledge is easy to obtain from manuals or other existing learning material provided by other authors. This course deals with the expressive and creative potential of photography, covering, in depth and with intensity, all aspects involved in the photographic process, from A to Z.
Thanks to this MasterCOURSE, beginners and intermediate photographers will literally become advanced. Advanced photographers, in turn, might very well experience an inflection point in their philosophy and practice of photography. If you are an advanced photographer who is able to produce at will aesthetically pleasing images but who feels that something is lacking, then this course is made for you. It will expand your views, push you to abandon old ruts, leave your comfort zone, and experience a radical change of mindset when it comes to your photographic practice.
Can I purchase just a few modules of the MasterCOURSE?
No, since if we let you buy isolated modules, you will not learn as much as you could with the full course!
This MasterCOURSE has been planned, designed, and put together as a structured, coherent, and comprehensive course. Our aim was to create something we know will really have a huge impact on your photography. Every single module is put in context with the rest, and only by starting at the beginning and ending at the end will you understand that everything is linked:
The message ignites the expressive process
Natural light defines visual design
Visual design informs composition
Post-processing in the studio is just an extension of composition in the field
Final printing and presentation of the image is the logical culmination of the whole process.
When becoming one of the students of this MasterCOURSE, you are enrolling in a whole learning and mentoring program. The unique and valuable character of this MasterCOURSE resides not only in the quality of the different isolated modules it consists of, but in the way they are linked together. Just like in good photographic composition or in good cuisine, one plus one is more than two.
Am I required to finish one module before starting another?
No. Once you have enrolled in the MasterCOURSE, you will have free access to all modules from day one, and therefore you could theoretically jump from one module to another at will.
That being said, doing so would betray the whole purpose of this MasterCOURSE. We cannot overemphasize the importance of following the order and structure we have laid out for the course. Only like this will you take full advantage of the MasterCOURSE as a coherent, comprehensive and logically structured learning program.
Therefore, there is a number of practical assignments to be done during the MasterCOURSE. All these chained Practical Assignments create a very powerful method, through which you will apply what you have learned on the different modules. For this reason, these assignments have been spread throughout the MasterCOURSE in a precise order, which should be respected, so that each assignment is tackled when your are prepared to do so.
How can I access all the Master COURSE material?
Once you enroll, you will be able to create your account with a username and log-in password. From that moment on, you will be able to have private and exclusive access to the MasterCOURSE area of our website for two full years. From there, you will be able to download all the PDFs corresponding to the learning modules from day one. You will also be able to view all videos in streaming, without having to download the large files, and be able to watch them directly from any mobile device or computer. Here too you will find the Practical Assignments, and visualize all the video examples where they are thoroughly explained with case studies and examples.
How long can I take to fully complete the MasterCOURSE?
For someone with a normal amount of time available, this course might take around one year to be completed. This can be done by allotting a few hours every week, enjoying the process without it becoming a burden. That being said, you can also finish the Master COURSE in six months if you do not sleep at all! It is all up to you. What is important is that this MasterCOURSE has been designed not only to help you become a much better photographer, but also to let you fully enjoy the learning process and learn at your own pace.
Once you enroll in our MasterCOURSE, you will have two full years of access to the MasterCOURSE content area. Because the MasterCOURSE has been designed to be covered in one year for most people, you have plenty of time to fully go through the course and the Practical Assignments, even at the slowest pace, without having to stress.
Bear in mind that from day one you will be able to download all the PDFs, so that means you will in any case keep all that material with you when the twenty-four months expire. In order to keep the videos up-to-date and limit the hassle of downloading heavy files, videos can be viewed in streaming.
Is this MasterCOURSE just for landscape or outdoor photographers?
Not at all. Our MasterCOURSE caters to creative photographers who use photography as a tool of personal expression. If you conceive of photography as a tool that allows you to express feelings, concepts, thoughts, emotions… then our MasterCOURSE is for you.
Many of the examples and case studies that have been used throughout the MasterCOURSE revolve around landscape and outdoor situations. However, all concepts discussed are general and apply to any expressive photographer, no matter what they photograph. In fact, there are quite a number of examples that focus on still life, conceptual projects, etc.
One of the things that you will learn throughout the MasterCOURSE is that, when approaching photography as a tool of personal expression, the subject matter is very often different from the subject of the photograph itself. When you use non-literal channels of expression like signs, symbols, metaphors, and connotations, you can photograph a landscape, a portrait, or a still life and still be referring to the same concept, emotion, or feeling. In other words, personal and expressive photography is not bound to subject matter. This is why this course will help you, no matter what subject matter you photograph, and help you identify, hone, and cultivate your own personal vision and expressive potential.
Is your website secure?
Our website has SSL security enabled. Our visitors can access a constant, secure connection on every page of our site. Through SSL, you will see a lock icon next to our URL in the browser, showing that your information is safe.
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Authentication: Protects against impersonation by requiring web server proof of identity.
How can I pay? Are my payment details secure?
You will make your payment online through Stripe so that you can pay with your credit card. As such, we will keep no financial information from you in our server. By the way, our website is SSL secure, and you can access a constant, secure connection on every page of our site.
Do you expect to release this MasterCOURSE in a language other than English?
Not in the short or medium term. It took us more than seven years to put together this course in English, and therefore versions in other languages will have to wait!
Bear in mind that even if the whole material of the MasterCOURSE is available only in English, the PDF material can be easily translated these days by means of platforms like Deepl or with AI.
Do I need to be a techie to take this course and use the website?
No, you do not need to be an expert with computers, or be a geek when it comes to cameras and devices! Our whole MasterCOURSE revolves around expression, intent, and creativity. Sure, there are many aspects that are quite technical… but we have spent a lot of time to provide all the details, in depth, with a language that will allow anyone to ultimately understand it all. The website and the material has also been designed with ease of use in mind. And if you have any problem, we will always be here to help.