Color Theory in Photography
A course by Yaopey Yong , Architecture and Landscape Photographer
Joined August 2020
Discover the magic of color composition in photography by learning harmony rules and color psychology to create images that evoke emotion
Discover the magic of color composition in photography by learning harmony rules and color psychology to create images that evoke emotion
Joined August 2020
“When someone looks at a photograph an emotional response is triggered, and this allows for a very human experience.”
Color has the ability to transform the way we perceive an image—it is the unifying element when crafting the composition of a photograph. In this course, award-winning photographer Yaopey Yong teaches you how to understand color and apply its fundamental principles in your photography.
Explore the world of color theory both as a science and as an art form. Understand how we perceive color and learn the psychology and harmony rules behind it. Discover different camera and image editing techniques to emphasize color in every photograph you take.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 19 downloads
- 94% positive reviews (505)
- 17,606 students
- 17 lessons (2h 37m)
- 19 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Edit a photograph with two different editing techniques to evoke two distinct moods.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is suitable for photographers and photography enthusiasts who want to increase their knowledge of color theory.
Requirements and materials
For this course, you will need a computer and access to image editing software like Adobe Color and Lightroom. You will also need a digital camera; Yaopey uses a DSLR. Optional materials include a white balance lens cap and a polarizing filter. Basic knowledge of photography and image editing is recommended.
Reviews
A course by Yaopey Yong
A native of Malaysia and a surgeon by trade, Yaopey Yong has combined the different facets of his life in his work: his passion for life as a doctor, his admiration of nature like his homeland, and love for photography from his father, who is also an avid photographer.
Yaopey is the recipient of numerous photography awards including the Award of Excellence from The Spirit of Resilience Awards. His work has been featured in publications like National Geographic, Photography Week, and Asia Overland, among others. He has also had exhibitions throughout Europe and the USA.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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What Will We Do in This Course?
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U2
The Study of Color
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Fundamentals of Color
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Color Harmony Rules
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Psychology of Color
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How to Study Color
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U3
Capturing Light
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Capturing Raw Data
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Creating the Story
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Getting the Best of Your Camera
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Color Adjustment Tools in Editing
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Color Adjustments in Lightroom
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Color Adjustments in Lightroom 2
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Color Adjustments in Lightroom 3
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Lightness Manipulation in Photoshop
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U4
Reflect on Your Work
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Getting to Know Your Image
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Revisiting Edits, Is Your Image Successful?
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FP
Final project
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Color Theory in Photography
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sauycam
Muy buen curso, recomendado
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lmonserrat
PlusVery excellent ! I really enjoyed the information, analyses and proposals. The description on Photoshop is very relevant. It's an excellent idea to talk about painting and colour nuances. Well done!
tatialvarez676
Es un muy buen curso, hace un recorrido general por la Teoría del Color dando un contenido práctico en fotografía.
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perez_cristian_f
PlusEs un gran curso, me transmite ideas claras y me ha ayudado a conocer técnicas para mejorar mi estilo fotográfico
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katarzyna.roszak
PlusA great course, full of usefull information.