The Art of Travel Photography

They’ll wish they’d been there, once they see the travel photos you’ll take after learning from a professional photographer from National Geographic.

Overview

Course No. 7912

Most of us wouldn’t travel without a camera. Photographs preserve once-in-a-lifetime moments and let us share experiences with others. The Art of Travel Photography: Six Expert Lessons helps you capture the beauty of any scene, anywhere in the world.

Your guide is Joel Sartore, a National Geographic contributing photographer with 30+ years of experience shooting in challenging conditions worldwide. This course is packed with practical tips and field demonstrations to help you:

• See like a professional photographer
• Take compelling, frame-worthy photos
• Master techniques for any location – from exotic locales to local day trips

Video Lectures

1. Getting Beyond the Postcard (31 min)
   Learn the three essential rules of photography (light, composition, something interesting) and how to create unique images beyond typical tourist shots. Locations: Saint Lucia, Moscow’s Red Square.
2. Light – Early, Late, and in Between (25 min)
   Master changing light conditions with demonstrations of sunrise/sunset photography, harsh midday light solutions, and creative shutter speed techniques.
3. Faces and Places (27 min)
   Capture dynamic portraits (individual and group) with tips on wardrobe direction, near/far perspective, telephoto lens use, and flash pros/cons.
4. Local Attractions and Unexpected Delights (26 min)
   Techniques for shooting local flavor and low-light situations, including ISO adjustments, tripod use, and creative vantage points.
5. Interiors and Exteriors, High and Low (29 min)
   Architectural photography skills: focusing on details, perspective changes, framing devices, and leading lines for buildings and landscapes.
6. Storytelling and Serendipity (27 min)
   Combine planning with spontaneity using compositional techniques like the rule of thirds. Includes wedding photography tips for practice.