concise & easy to understand

Based on our award-winning day course.

27 video modules

We understand the demands of a busy working life and our online course will enable you to learn successfully and crucially, at your own pace. The course has similar content to our award-winning day course and is presented in a concise and easy to understand manner.

David Paul B.A.(Hons) P.G.C.E - Online Course Tutor.

qualified staff

David graduated from Manchester University in 1990 and spent over ten years as a teacher before embarking on a highly successful career as a photojournalist wedding photographer. He now utilises his dynamic skill set as a teacher to shape the next generation of wedding creatives.

Course Certificate of Achievement.

course certificate

When ready, complete our comprehensive online course assessment module. Those who score 70% or higher will receive our Online Course Award which is viewed as a foundational element in your ongoing apprenticeship. This important document is cropped to 10" x 8" ready for framing.

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Online Course - £45

programme of study

1. The journey from hobbyist to professional.

2. Composition.

3. Aperture.

4. Metering.

5. ISO.

6. Photojournalist or traditional.

7. Autofocus.

8. RAW v JPEG.

9. Buying the right equipment.

10. Important camera settings.

11. Personal qualities required.

12. Bride & groom preparation.

13. Case study – The Wedding of Terry & Samantha.

14. The role of the wedding photographer.

15. Dennis Stock's portrait of James Dean.

16. Adobe Lightroom presentation.

17. The ceremony.

18. Case Study – The Wedding of Charlotte & Daniel.

19. The reception.

20. Responding to email enquiries.

21. Meeting clients and securing the booking.

22. Case study – The Wedding of Emma & Will.

23. The speeches and first dance.

24. Key features of a successful website.

25. Priority advertising strands.

26. Insurance for the professional.

27. Adobe Photoshop presentation.

terms and conditions

Plain English.

With regard to this document the terms we, us, our and ourselves refers to David Paul Photography. The terms you, your, yourselves and student refers to the purchaser.


  • All purchases are final. No refunds are available for this product.
  • The Online Course Pack, made up of a forty page course document PDF and twenty seven MP4 video modules, will be sent by us to your PayPal email address.
  • A course certificate will be presented to those students who achieve at least 70% in the online course assessment unit.