Nikon’s Photography Courses Are Now Free For April

Now’s the perfect time to pick up a new skill or delve into a hobby. 

Make the most of this time and brush up on your photography; all of Nikon’s photography classes are free all April long. Your Insta will never look better after this.

Nikon is hosting a huge range of online lessons to help you level up your photography skills. 

Nikon’s mission has always been to empower creators. In these uncertain times, we can still stay inspired, engaged and growing. Nikon is providing all of its courses free for the entire month of April.

Sign in to watch the live streams. To stream the courses, click the play button, it will direct you to enter your name, email address, and country, and click to start watching. No credit card is required.

Here are some of the free classes you can check out:

• Creator’s Mindset: Creating Video Content with Z 50 – Kitty Peters will show you simple ways she uses to create a storytelling video, whether you’re tasked with shooting a project featuring people, product or vlogging.
• Getting Started with Your Nikon DSLR – Skip the learning curve and quickly get comfortable with your new Nikon DSLR. In just 15 minutes, you’ll be on your way to taking and sharing amazing photos and Full HD videos.
• Photographing Children and Pets – Learn the secrets to taking portraits that will be cherished for a lifetime from renowned lifestyle photographer and Nikon Ambassador, Tamara Lackey.
• Hands-on with SB-5000 Speedlight – Discover exciting new lighting possibilities using the SB-5000 radio control Speedlight. Join creative lighting master and Nikon Ambassador Joe McNally in the studio and the field as he demonstrates some truly enlightening concepts.
• Fundamentals of Photography – Take control of your photography. Nikon School instructor and professional photographer Reed Hoffmann will help you go beyond your camera’s Auto mode and master the fundamentals of photography. With in-depth explanations of each topic followed by hands-on demonstrations, you’ll learn the skills to take your photography to the next level—no matter what type or brand of camera you shoot.
• The Art of Making Music Videos – Learn the tips and techniques you need to elevate your video productions. Filmmaker, photographer and Nikon Ambassador Chris Hershman will teach you the basics for creating music videos—concepts that translate to every facet of filmmaking, no matter your specialty or genre. Be empowered to make video magic with your DSLR camera.
• Environmental Portraiture – Professional Photographer and Nikon Ambassador Joey Terrill will teach you how to define an environmental portrait that reveals a story about your subject in their environment. Joey will teach you how to create environmental portraits using available and Speedlight flash, how to select the right lens for the photograph and how best to direct your subjects in a clear, positive way that builds trust between you.
• Beyond the Fundamentals of Photography – Go beyond the fundamentals with Nikon School instructor and professional photographer Reed Hoffmann to get a real understanding of how your camera works and how you can utilize your DSLR features to increase your creativity and create a wide variety of images. With easy to understand explanations and hands-on demonstrations, you’ll learn the skills to take your photography to an entirely different level—no matter what type or brand of camera you shoot.
• Discovering Macro Photography – Professional Photographer and Nikon Ambassador Joey Terrill will teach you the techniques and secrets for making amazing macro photographs of objects large and small. Learn the different way of seeing, of engaging your mind that you’ll use to create beautiful macro photos.
• Exploring Dynamic Landscape Photography – Learn how to make a picture, not just take one. Professional Photographer Taylor Glenn will teach you his tips and techniques for crafting a beautiful landscape photograph. Follow Taylor as he makes stunning landscape images, while learning the skills to transform your photography—no matter what type or brand of camera you shoot.
• h/t: Thrillist