Indulge your inner Annie Leibovitz with five photography courses for $40

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They say a picture is worth a thousand words. While that may not always be the case, photography is an especially compelling industry in politics. Some of the world’s most famous photos fall strictly in the political realm. So whether you’re a politics buff who wants to improve at a hobby or you’re scouring DC for the juiciest photos you can find, The Professional’s Guide to Photography Bundle can help you turn a hobby into a career.

This eight-course bundle includes training from professional photographers and some of the web’s best instructors, including Chris Parker (4.4/5 instructor rating) and Charlie Borland (4.4/5 rating). Parker has more than 30 years of experience as a photographer, while Borland has more than 35, working with brands like Nike, Blue Cross, Xerox, and Fujitsu.

Starting in this bundle, you’ll get to know the basics of your camera, explore different lenses, and begin to understand light better. You’ll learn how to use the exposure triangle and the missing element, master aperture, and explore the seven ingredients of composition. You’ll also learn powerful blending tools, tips, and techniques and how always to determine the directionality of light to position your subject correctly.

Additionally, you’ll get an introduction to photo editing with Photoshop and After Effects, two of the most popular photo tools on the market. There are also more specific guides to studio portraits, wedding photography, and more to help you understand particular niches and what you need to do to break in.

Turn your photography hobby into a side hustle and then a career. For a limited time, you can get the Professional’s Guide to Photography Bundle on sale for just $39.99 (reg. $1,592)

Prices subject to change.