Travel Photography: A Photographers Guide To San Francisco
Join Jefferson Graham for this photographic exploration of San Francisco. Visit iconic locations around the city as Jefferson offers his advice on when and where to set up in order to get the best shots. He also shares some gear recommendations and suggestions on great places to eat.
Release Date: 2021-07-15
Lessons
Introduction
Jefferson Graham introduces his course and explains how he is going to teach viewers how to get the best shots in San Francisco. He discusses the gear he will be using, as well as some of the iconic locations he will be visiting during the shoot.
Duration: 4 mins 42 seconds
The Golden Gate Bridge
Jefferson guides viewers through 7 of the top 10 places to shoot the iconic bridge and offers tips about shooting at each location.
Duration: 9 mins 17 seconds
Cable Cars
A very popular image of San Francisco is cable cars going up and down the hilly streets of the city. Despite some covid -related obstacles, Jefferson gives his tips for shooting cable cars, including specific cross streets to get the best shots.
Duration: 4 mins 13 seconds
Hilly Streets
Jefferson talks about the best ways to capture the hills of the city, using wide angles and perspective to accentuate the steep roads.
Duration: 3 mins 27 seconds
Victorian Houses
The Painted Ladies is a famous row of Victorian houses in San Francisco. Jefferson talks about the best angle to shoot them from and what times of day to shoot them in order to make their colors stand out.
Duration: 1 mins 33 seconds
City Lights
There are some beautiful shots to be found when the lights come on in the evening. Jefferson explores Pier 7 and the Ferry Building.
Duration: 3 mins 18 seconds
Fisherman's Wharf
Jefferson offers his advice on how to get some great shots from this popular destination.
Duration: 2 mins 42 seconds
Chinatown
Chinatown is a great place to capture street scenes. Take shots of people, murals, markets, alleyways, food. They all mix together in this bustling section of San Francisco.
Duration: 2 mins 57 seconds
North Beach
Jefferson talks about his experience shooting in this unique Italian neighborhood.
Duration: 3 mins 43 seconds
Skyline
Jefferson talks about locations like Coit Tower, Twin Peaks, and Saulsalito. These places are great for taking shots of the city skyline.
Duration: 5 mins 34 seconds
Sea Plane Adventure
Jefferson takes a flight over the Golden Gate Bridge and gets some shots from the sky.
Duration: 3 mins 36 seconds
Conclusion
Jefferson goes back through all the locations he visited in this course and emphasizes the important points.
Duration: 4 mins 26 seconds