Whether you’re picking up your first camera or refining a professional workflow, Alpha Camera Academy is the new and completely free dedicated learning home designed to help creators grow, experiment and tell more compelling stories. Explore practical lessons, gear guidance and creative techniques tailored to real-world shooting – so you can get the most from your Alpha camera and get started or level up your craft.
What You’ll Find Inside
Beginners: Start with foundational lessons on exposure, focus modes, composition and camera setup – ideal if you’re new to Alpha cameras or photography in general.
Gear know-how: Clear explanations of Alpha camera features, settings and lens choices with examples you can apply on your next shoot.
Creative techniques: Genre-focused tips for portraits, landscapes, street, wildlife, sports, content creation, and more.
Actionable tutorials: Step-by-step guides for photography and video – from exposure, composition, and lighting to editing and delivery.
Workflow and post-production: Practical editing approaches to help you move faster, deliver consistent results and build a portfolio you’re proud to share.
Learn From Working Creators
Alpha Camera Academy content is informed by the field experience of working photographers and filmmakers. You’ll see how shooters think through pre-production, choices on set, and finishing in post – so you can bridge the gap between theory and practice and apply it to your own projects. See a list of current courses available, with more rolling out soon:
Now Available:
–Photo Fundamentals, Instructor Emmett Sparling
–Camera Fundamentals, Instructor Jason Hermann
–Get To Know Your Alpha 7R V, Instructors Autumn Schrock & Nate Luebbe
–Get To Know Your Alpha 7 IV, Instructor Matt Johnson
–Get To Know Your Alpha 6700, Instructor Arthur Reutov
–Get To Know The ZV Series, Instructor Tayllor Lloyd
–Street Photography 101, Instructor Dave Krugman
–Portrait Photography 101, Instructor Scott Robert Lim
–Landscape Photography 101, Instructor Rachel Jones Ross
–Sports Photography 101, Instructor Brad Deel
–Wildlife Photography 101, Instructor Colby Brown
+ More Coming Soon!
Learn By Doing
Each lesson is built to be actionable. As you read or watch, keep your camera nearby, replicate the steps, and make small adjustments to see how changes affect your results. Practice intentionally – shoot, review, tweak, repeat – and you’ll progress faster than you think.
Ready to dive in? Explore the latest lessons and guides at AlphaCameraAcademy.com.
Bookmark the page, choose a topic that aligns with your next shoot, and commit to a simple practice plan. With consistent learning and hands-on experimentation, you’ll turn new techniques into instinct – and bring your creative vision to life.
