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
- 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - Storytelling and Serendipity (27 min)
Combine planning with spontaneity using compositional techniques like the rule of thirds. Includes wedding photography tips for practice.

