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Photography Syllabus

A complete photography curriculum covering camera fundamentals, exposure, optics, lighting, composition, genre-specific shooting, and post-processing workflows. The full Photography syllabus: 6 subjects, 33 chapters and 116 topics, with 301 flashcards written against it.

6Subjects
33Chapters
116Topics
301Flashcards

Photography subjects

Photography has 6 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

Camera Fundamentals and Equipment

4 chapters · 17 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Understanding the Camera · 4 topics
  2. Lenses and Optics · 5 topics
  3. Camera Modes and Settings · 4 topics
  4. Accessories and Gear · 4 topics

Exposure and Image Quality

5 chapters · 18 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. The Exposure Triangle · 4 topics
  2. Metering and Exposure Control · 4 topics
  3. Reading the Histogram · 3 topics
  4. Dynamic Range and High Contrast · 3 topics
  5. Focus and Sharpness · 4 topics

Lighting

5 chapters · 18 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Properties of Light · 4 topics
  2. Natural Light Photography · 4 topics
  3. Artificial and Continuous Light · 3 topics
  4. Flash and Strobe Lighting · 4 topics
  5. Lighting Setups and Modifiers · 3 topics

Composition and Visual Design

5 chapters · 17 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Principles of Composition · 4 topics
  2. Balance and Visual Weight · 3 topics
  3. Perspective and Depth · 4 topics
  4. Color and Tone in Composition · 3 topics
  5. Storytelling and Visual Flow · 3 topics

Photography Genres and Techniques

7 chapters · 23 topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Portrait Photography · 4 topics
  2. Landscape and Nature Photography · 4 topics
  3. Street and Documentary Photography · 3 topics
  4. Macro and Close-Up Photography · 3 topics
  5. Action and Wildlife Photography · 3 topics
  6. Night and Astrophotography · 3 topics
  7. Product and Still Life Photography · 3 topics

Post-Processing and Workflow

7 chapters · 23 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. File Formats and Color Management · 3 topics
  2. Image Organization and Catalog Management · 3 topics
  3. Global Adjustments in Lightroom · 4 topics
  4. Local Adjustments and Selective Editing · 3 topics
  5. Advanced Editing in Photoshop · 4 topics
  6. Black and White and Creative Processing · 3 topics
  7. Output and Sharpening · 3 topics

Photography flashcards

301 question-and-answer cards across 6 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

Photography syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the Photography syllabus?

Photography covers 6 subjects: Camera Fundamentals and Equipment, Exposure and Image Quality, Lighting, Composition and Visual Design, Photography Genres and Techniques and Post-Processing and Workflow.

How many chapters and topics are in the Photography syllabus?

33 chapters and 116 topics, across 6 subjects. Photography Genres and Techniques is the largest subject, with 23 topics in 7 chapters.

Are there Photography flashcards?

Yes — 301 question-and-answer flashcards in 6 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.

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