Nature and Landscape Photography Information

Essential tools and techniques for nature photography.

Beautiful landscapes are all around us – they are a joy to experience, but a challenge to capture in a single photo. In Nature and Landscape Photography, you’ll learn the essential tools and techniques for taking photographs that reflect the splendor of landscapes and the captivating details of nature.

In this class, award-winning photographer John Greengo will use illustrations, animations, and photographs of destinations from around the world to teach you the thought process behind great nature photography. You’ll learn which gear is suited to the environment you want to shoot and how to plan for ideal light and composition. John will help you master exposure and focus so you get a better shot in camera and improve your edits by taking you through hands-on photo critiques.

From complicated cameras to challenging environments, several obstacles stand in the way of you taking a photograph that reflects the landscape as you see it. This class will help you take nature and landscape photographs that reflect your unique perspective.

What You’ll Learn In Nature and Landscape Photography?

1. Course Overview
2. The Bad and Good of Nature Photography
3. Cameras and Sensors
4. Lenses for Nature and Landscape Photos
5. Macro and Tilt Shift Lenses
6. Filters for Nature and Landscape Photos
7. Tripods and Monopods
8. General Camera Tips
9. Exposure and Metering
10. Exposure Modes
11. Exposure Values and Apertures
12. Focus: Modes, Points and Buttons
13. Focus: Advanced Techniques
14. Day 1 Q&A
15. Mountains and Forests
16. Rivers, Waterfalls and Shorelines
17. Open Land, Flowers and Skies
18. Macro Shots and Adding a Human Element
19. Elements of Design
20. Working the Subject
21. The Photographic Process
22. Timing: Seasons and Time of Day
23. Types of Light: Direct Sunlight
24. Types of Light: Indirect Sunlight
25. Composition: Basics and 7 Framing Tips
26. Composition: Angle of View and Aspect Ratios
27. Composition: Panos and Subject Placement

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