Fundamentals of Photography II

Get ’em gasping with advanced skills, tips, and tricks on taking photographs, wherever they happen to be.

Overview

Course No. 7931

Great photography goes beyond technical knowledge – it’s about creative problem solving in real-world conditions. This 24-lecture course builds on basic photography skills to help you capture jaw-dropping images in any situation.

National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore guides you through advanced techniques including:

• Professional shooting approaches
• Night and time exposure photography
• Studio lighting (indoor and outdoor)
• Specialty filters and underwater shooting
• Editing and critiquing your work

Each lecture drops you into different shooting scenarios, showing how to overcome challenges and capture breathtaking photos from everyday subjects and events.

Video Lectures

1. Find the Picture (32 min) – Visual problem solving in crowded and sparse environments
2. Understanding Light (30 min) – Mastering back lighting, side lighting, and colored lighting
3. Working with Light in a Landscape (31 min) – Secrets of expert landscape photography
4. Taking Photos under and around Water (35 min) – Aquatic photography with everyday equipment
5. Photographing Reflections and Reflectivity (31 min) – Transforming glare into brilliant effects
6. Photographing Shadows and Backlighting (33 min) – Elegant lighting in shadowy scenes
7. Big Results from Little Lights (32 min) – Creative use of basic camera flashes
8. Taking Studio Lights Outdoors (29 min) – Combining studio and ambient lighting
9. Human Portrait Photography (33 min) – Creating unforgettable environmental portraits
10. Animal Photography (34 min) – Techniques for captivating animal shots
11. Night Photography (30 min) – Working with moonlight, starlight and urban lights
12. Art Photography: Perspective and Illusions (28 min) – Creative shooting without digital editing
13. Art Photography: Having Fun (26 min) – Setting up bizarre and outrageous scenes
14. Art Photography: Still Life (31 min) – Dynamic approaches to still life subjects
15. Black-and-White Photography (30 min) – Achieving mood and essence in monochrome
16. Elevating Your Perspective: Photos from Above (28 min) – Unique aerial viewpoints
17. Smartphone Photography (26 min) – Professional techniques with phone cameras
18. The Decisive Moment in Photography (30 min) – Anticipating perfect compositions
19. Live Event Photography: Farmers’ Market (34 min) – Overcoming crowds and contrast
20. Live Event Photography: T-Ball (29 min) – Action photography fundamentals
21. Live Event Photography: House Party (30 min) – Capturing social gatherings
22. Live Event Photography: A Day at the Ranch (30 min) – Handling harsh light and fast action
23. Live Event Photography: Family Fishing Night (31 min) – Storytelling through photos
24. Editing, Culling, and Critiquing Your Photos (29 min) – Selecting your strongest images