Photographing Montana Big Skies
Head out to big sky country in the Terry Badlands of Montana, and join Moose Peterson for an adventure of learning and photography. Inspired by the photography of Evelyn Cameron (1868 – 1928), Moose sets out on a journey to capture the old west she saw in the early 1900’s. In this class Moose shares his process for planning an overland photography expedition, his considerations for gear to bring, how to capture those big skies, what to do when arriving on location, considerations for shooting with B&W in mind, his post processing workflow after the shoot is complete, and so much more. Be sure to check the Downloads tab to grab the presets Moose provided.
Release Date: 2020-09-24
Lessons
Introduction
The instructor introduces the class and discusses what will be covered in the lessons that follow.
Duration: 2 mins 51 seconds
Roadmap for Travel
There are a lot of ways to plan a trip, and Moose shares his process.
Duration: 10 mins 18 seconds
Accessory Gear Considerations
Moose shares his thoughts on the gear he’ll bring for this trip.
Duration: 7 mins 45 seconds
Camera Gear
When it comes to camera gear, you can keep it simple or plan for possible opportunities.
Duration: 6 mins 19 seconds
Arriving on Location for Sunrise
On location, Moose discusses his process for capturing sunrise.
Duration: 8 mins 41 seconds
Exploring Focal Lengths
In an effort to help understand the best lens focal length for the scene, Moose gives a live view as he explores a range of focal lengths.
Duration: 5 mins 57 seconds
Capturing Big Skies
Learn what to look for and techniques for capturing big skies.
Duration: 4 mins 12 seconds
B&W Photography
No trip to the old west would be complete without capturing the scene in B&W.
Duration: 5 mins 29 seconds
Looking for Photographic Opportunities
Moose shares his process for what to do when you encounter a situation you want to photograph on your journey.
Duration: 5 mins 31 seconds
Post Processing Workflow
Back in the hotel, Moose shares his workflow for reviewing his images, and his post processing for B&W and Charcoal.
Duration: 9 mins 3 seconds
Conclusion
Moose shares some closing thoughts to help you take your next steps.
Duration: 1 mins 54 seconds