- Digital Camera Mastery is the only non-iPhone course from iPhone Photography School — 62 lessons (8h 49m) covering DSLR and mirrorless camera photography.
- Taught by Mark Hemmings, a professional travel and corporate photographer, with modules from camera basics through composition, lighting, and Lightroom editing.
- Hosted on photographypro.com (sister site) but included in the IPS All-Access Pass. Covers manual mode, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and lens selection.
- Best for DSLR or mirrorless camera owners who want a structured, beginner-friendly course to master their camera.
Digital Camera Mastery breaks the iPhone-only pattern of IPS courses. Hosted on the sister site photographypro.com, it is designed for anyone who owns a DSLR or mirrorless camera and wants to move beyond Auto mode. With 62 lessons spanning nearly 9 hours, it is one of the most comprehensive courses in the IPS ecosystem.
A DSLR/mirrorless photography course by Mark Hemmings covering camera basics, manual exposure, composition, lighting, Lightroom editing, abstract photography, and photo organization. 62 lessons (8h 49m). Hosted on photographypro.com but included in IPS All-Access Pass.
Normal Price: ~$199 Discounted: ~$49-$99 USD- Most comprehensive beginner DSLR/mirrorless course in the IPS catalog at nearly 9 hours.
- Structured progression from understanding your camera through to advanced composition and editing.
- Mark Hemmings teaching style is clear and patient — ideal for camera beginners.
- Includes unique modules on storytelling and abstract photography not found in other courses.
- Some content overlap with Photo Shortcuts course — students who own both may find repeated material.
- Lightroom editing section is less comprehensive than the dedicated Lightroom Editing Mastery course.
- No specific camera brand guidance — covers universal principles but nothing camera-model specific.
Course Overview
Digital Camera Mastery contains 62 lessons across multiple modules totaling 8 hours and 49 minutes. The curriculum covers: getting started with your camera, focus and depth of field, exposure (manual mode, aperture, shutter speed, ISO), white balance and metering, composition techniques, using light creatively, Lightroom editing fundamentals, storytelling, abstract photography, and digital asset management.
The editing sections cover Lightroom basics (importing, cropping, Light and Color tools) plus advanced adjustments. The unique modules on storytelling (7:45) and abstract photography (15:13) add creative depth beyond typical beginner courses.
About the Instructor: Mark Hemmings
Mark Hemmings is a professional travel and corporate photographer who also teaches Photo Shortcuts and Lightroom Editing Mastery on the IPS platform. His teaching is methodical, patient, and jargon-free — qualities that work well for camera beginners transitioning from Auto mode to manual control.
Who Is This Course For?
New DSLR/mirrorless camera owners who feel overwhelmed by manual controls. iPhone photographers upgrading to a dedicated camera. Hobbyists who have been shooting in Auto mode and want to understand exposure, composition, and editing fundamentals.
Pricing and Value
Available individually at ~$49-$99 or included in the All-Access Pass. Nearly 9 hours of structured learning from camera basics to editing. 30-day money-back guarantee.
Get Digital Camera Mastery (Discounted)
Final Verdict
Digital Camera Mastery fills an important gap for photographers who own a DSLR or mirrorless camera but learned to shoot on their iPhone. Mark Hemmings provides a patient, structured introduction to manual photography with enough depth to keep you learning for months.
Rating: 4/5 — Comprehensive beginner camera course with solid editing fundamentals. Docked for content overlap with other Mark Hemmings courses.
Is this course for iPhone users?
No. Digital Camera Mastery is specifically for DSLR and mirrorless camera owners. For iPhone photography, see iPhone Photo Academy or other IPS iPhone courses.
Which camera brands does it support?
The course teaches universal photography principles that apply to any camera brand (Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, etc.). It does not cover brand-specific menus or features.
