20 Best Photography MOOC / Non-credit Programs Online
We compared 20 Photography courses currently listed on Coursera, Udemy and edX, priced from $19.99 to $199.99. 2 come from a named university or institution, including Michigan State University and University of Cape Town. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 20
- Price range
- $19.99 – $199.99
- Providers
- Coursera, Udemy, edX
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 20 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, Udemy, edX, matched to "Photography" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $19.99 to $199.99, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR
Offered by Michigan State University
Whether your camera is a Smartphone or DSLR, a Compact or Mirrorless model, you will learn to gain control of exposure and understand fundamentals of composition, while exploring documentary and creative concepts to make...
$49.00listed price -
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Udemy MOOC / Non-creditProfessional Jewelry & Small Product Light Tent Photography
This course teaches you how to capture stunning photographs of small products and jewelry using minimal gear. You'll discover various light tent setups and lighting techniques to enhance the quality of your images. The c...
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Udemy MOOC / Non-creditBeginner's Digital Photography - Part 2
In this follow-up to our Beginner Digital Photography class (which covers exposure, aperture and shutter speed), this class covers:- how you can use ISO to take better pictures in low light environments - how to use your...
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Udemy MOOC / Non-creditLong Exposure Photography: Shoot Your Own Stunning Photos
You're a photographer and you want to learn how to shoot with the long exposure shots. But you don’t know where to start. You don’t know what equipment you need. You don’t know what settings to use. You don’t know what t...
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Newborn Photography Secrets
This course was created for all newborn photography enthusiasts and in it I share the methodology that I have built in 8 years of expertise and over 2000 sessions. Through 25 classes, and more than 4 hours of content, y...
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Udemy MOOC / Non-creditiPhone Food Photography: The Ultimate Guide
Class OverviewMaking culinary art with an iPhone is fully possible and easy to do - once you know how. Food photography is more than just “taking a picture with your phone”. It’s lighting, color, composition, photo editi...
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Udemy MOOC / Non-creditPhotography Composition & Portrait Photography Masterclass
Creative Photography MasterclassDo You Have A Love For Photography?*Do you want to learn how to take beautiful, powerful and compelling images with any camera?This course will help you master Portrait / Street Photo...
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Udemy MOOC / Non-creditInstagram Photography for Foodies
"This class was excellent, thank you Dani! You are very talented and a great teacher and I am excited to make a project for this class and watch your other videos!"Lena, course student.UPDATE 2023: a whole Bonus section...
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Udemy MOOC / Non-creditNewborn iPhone Photography
Learn how to take beautiful, timeless photos of your baby—right from the comfort of your own home—with legendary photographer Anne Geddes as your guide. Known worldwide for her iconic images of babies and children, Anne...
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Udemy MOOC / Non-creditMasterclass In Photography PART 4: Composition And Light
Welcome to A Masterclass In Photography PART 4: Composition and Light - From Boring to Brilliant, a course meticulously designed for photographers who aspire to transform their images from mundane to magnificent.Composit...
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Udemy MOOC / Non-creditThe Art of Mobile Photography
This course is like nothing that has ever been offered before! Mobile photography IS photography. In this course you will learn basic principles of photography and creative techniques that you can apply to your mobile d...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditStreet Photography: Post-Production & Lifelong Practice
Offered by Skillshare
This course, taught by Troy Baird, is all about what happens after the shutter clicks—and how to build a fulfilling, lifelong relationship with street photography. You’ll discover how to stay inspired over time, learn fr...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditMaster Photography & Affinity Photo Techniques
Offered by Skillshare
This Specialization is intended for aspiring photographers seeking to develop both technical shooting and post-processing skills. Through six courses, led by instructors Jordy Vandeput, Sean Dalton, Meredith Fontana, Fyn...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditWedding & Portrait Photography: Capture Perfect Moments
Offered by Skillshare
By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently capture meaningful wedding and portrait moments, apply strong composition techniques, enhance lighting and color, and edit your images using tools like Adobe Pho...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditScout Like a Pro: Find Landscape Photography Locations
Offered by Skillshare
Do you love to explore the outdoors and capture stunning images? Join naturalist, photographer, and outdoor educator Meredith Fontana to learn how to scout new and exciting places to take landscape photos. In this course...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditLandscape Photography
Offered by Skillshare
This Specialization is intended for aspiring and hobbyist photographers seeking to develop professional-level landscape photography skills. Through four courses, you will learn how to capture stunning images, use creativ...
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Udemy MOOC / Non-creditNight Photography: Stunning Night Photography the Easy Way
In this night photography course, you'll discover how to create breathtaking images during low-light conditions. The instructors take you into stunning locations such as Joshua Tree National Park, sharing valuable tips o...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditCreative Photography: Weddings, Film, and Color
Offered by Skillshare
This Specialization is intended for aspiring photographers and creatives seeking to develop both technical and artistic photography skills. Through three courses taught by Olusola Abisagbo, Rob Davidson, and Sathya Peaco...
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Udemy MOOC / Non-creditPhotography Essentials: Mastering the Art
This course is designed for anyone who loves photography and wants to improve their skills. You'll learn how to fully understand your camera, explore different shooting modes, and master the art of composition. Additiona...
$19.99listed price -
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Digital Photography
Offered by University of Cape Town
Learn how to capture and edit high-quality digital photographs for business or personal purposes
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Best Photography MOOC / Non-credit Programs Online compared
Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.
What the prices here tell you
The 19 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $199.99, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $180.00. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
Who is behind these courses
These courses come from Coursera, Udemy and edX. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 2 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Michigan State University and University of Cape Town — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
Before you enrol
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