The Compelling ImageThe Compelling Image is an online school of photography offering interactive classes for photographers of all skill levels and interests - an affordable, convenient and inspiring way to learn and encourage your creativity with a camera - wherever you live.

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Capturing the Urban Jungle - The Faces

Capturing the Urban Jungle - The Faces

Starting Soon ... Vibrance and dynamism characterize the modern city, be it in the U.S. Europe, Asia or Africa. The strong lines of tall buildings and
The iPhone Filmmaker

The iPhone Filmmaker

Tangerine, a gritty breakout indie hit from the 2015 Sundance Film Festival is full of surprises, one of which being that it was shot start-to-finish on
Fine Art Photography

Fine Art Photography

Fine Art Photography is traditionally thought of as an image captured "masterfully." Think of the works of masters like Paul Strand, Irving Penn, and Dorothea Lange.
Modern Portrait Photography

Modern Portrait Photography

Portraiture is one of the oldest and most practiced forms of photography and thus it constantly evolves and changes. This online photography course with London portrait
Expressive Black and White Photography

Expressive Black and White Photography

While black and white photographs were among the very first photographs taken, they are now a new "frontier" in digital photography. Digital cameras record light differently than
Understanding Photographic Composition

Understanding Photographic Composition

A photograph is powerful for not just WHAT subject is depicted, but HOW that subject is presented to the viewer.  Not at all new, this idea
Adventure Photography

Adventure Photography

Interested in shooting dynamic photos of the great outdoors and those who play hard in it? This 4-lesson online and interactive online photography training course with professional
The Art of Interiors Photography

The Art of Interiors Photography

Whether it's paging through decor and lifestyle magazines, or checking out blogs and social media, we are collectively fascinated with “Interiors” - those wonderfully styled and lit images
Digital Photography Start-Up

Digital Photography Start-Up

The last rolls of legendary Kodachrome film have disappeared from the shelves of camera shops.  In the same shops, sale bins of assorted film cameras and accessories
a virtual classroom / social-interactive experience... As a TCI student, you’ll receive valuable critiques and advice from your instructor, timely answers to your questions and be able to discuss all that is happening on your course with fellow classmates. Get started today - Try a sample lesson for FREE! Sign up for a no-strings-attached account, enroll on the FREE sample lesson and you're set to begin!
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