Beginner Basics: Landscape Photography
Do you love the idea of grabbing your camera and heading out to beautiful locations? Then join Matt Kloskowski to learn the basics of landscape photography. This is the class Matt wishes he had when he got started with landscape photography. You'll learn all about the gear you'll need, the camera settings you'll want to use, and all kinds of tips and tricks to help you get tack sharp photos that are composed for impact. By knowing the basics you'll be more comfortable when you are out on location, so you can enjoy the scenery, and make great photos while you are there.
Release Date: 2013-09-17
Lessons
Introduction
<p>Join Matt as he introduces the concepts covered in this class.</p>
Duration: 1 mins 52 seconds
Gear: Camera Bodies
<p>Landscape photography is not as gear-centric as many other areas of photography. Matt goes over the types of camera bodies you should consider.</p>
Duration: 3 mins 27 seconds
Gear: Lenses
<p>When it comes to lenses there are a few things to take into account.</p>
Duration: 6 mins 8 seconds
Gear: Tripods and Remote Releases
<p>One of the keys to sharp photos is a sturdy tripod. Once the camera is locked down on the tripod you'll want to fire the shutter remotely.</p>
Duration: 4 mins 51 seconds
Camera Settings
<p>Learn how to set up your camera to get the best possible landscape photos.</p>
Duration: 6 mins 14 seconds
Bracketing
<p>Use exposure bracketing to have the camera automatically take different exposures of the same scene.</p>
Duration: 3 mins 20 seconds
Lens Filters
<p>There are a couple of essential filters for landscape photography.</p>
Duration: 7 mins 47 seconds
Composition
<p>With the technical considerations covered you can focus on creating the most compelling composition possible.</p>
Duration: 7 mins 12 seconds
Sunrise and Sunset
<p>The primary times for landscape photography are sunrise and sunset. Matt explains why you'll want to be out at these times of day, and even share a few exceptions to the rule.</p>
Duration: 8 mins 55 seconds
Waterfalls
<p>Matt shares a few tips for getting great waterfall photos.</p>
Duration: 6 mins 56 seconds
Twilight Shooting
<p>Civil twilight, the time just before sunrise or just after sunset, can be a really amazing time to shoot.</p>
Duration: 5 mins 10 seconds
Conclusion
<p>Matt wraps up the class with some closing words on landscape photography.</p>
Duration: 2 mins 42 seconds