International Open Academy provides more than 150 online courses in a wide range of subjects to suit everyone.

Unleash your creative expression as you learn how to design and style the best events that will deliver a 'WOW' experience to your clients

Imagine getting paid to attend events and parties with your camera in hand – well you can when you’re a special events photographer! Fund your passion and earn extra income doing something you love while creating lasting memories for your clients.Did you know that freelance event photographers can expect to earn anywhere from $100 to $5,000 per shoot? The market demand for event photographers keeps growing, and people are eager to stage professional shoots for weddings, engagement parties, bridal/baby showers, birthday parties, and holiday celebrations. Wedding photography, in particular, can be very lucrative, but you’ll need to stand out and market yourself to attract potential clients. When it comes to photographing an event, all you need is a camera, a lens, and a willingness to try - we’ll teach you the rest.

So how do you become an event photographer?

This course gives you the opportunity to try out event photography and see if it’s right for you. We cover how to obtain your first client, how to prepare for an event, what to expect the day of, and the post-event tasks you’ll undertake. Upon completion of this course, you’ll have all the tools you need to become a successful event photographer, so get snapping!

Take photos like a pro - from your phone. Find out how to work with gadgets and apps, compose pictures and attract attention on social media

Did you know that hundreds of thousands of people around the world, if not millions, are taking professional-level photos with nothing but their phones?

Just a few years ago, cellphone cameras were blurry, and pretty much good for nothing, but that’s all changed. Smartphone and iPhone cameras are highly advanced and can take stunning pictures that rival the pros with all their equipment.

With a wide assortment of apps, equipment, and communities to make your photos amazing and get them out there, there has never been a better time to get into mobile photography.

If taking gorgeous, artistic photos with nothing but your phone sounds attractive to you, this course is the perfect foundation for you to learn how to do that.