Explore the Art of Landscape Photography

Learn to capture breathtaking Landscape Photos!  This comprehensive 6-week course covers the art and science of Landscape Photography.  Building on the skills learned in Love Your Tripod, study the creative aspects of Landscape Photography and learn new technical skills.  Each week we will study a different genre of landscape photography and learn the approaches and skills to capture images in that style.

What You’ll Learn

Landscape Photography Genres Covered

• Minimalism
• Seascapes and Water
• Grand Scenic
• Intimate Landscapes
• Texture and Small Scenes
• Trees / Woodland
• Abstract / ICM

Skills / Technical Topics

• Shutter Speed for creative effect
• Use of Filters
• Techniques for Achieving Sharpness: hyperfocal distance and focus stacking
• Seasons and Weather
• Planning
• Lens Selection
• Color and Composition

Equipment Required

• DSLR or Mirrorless Camera
• Sturdy Tripod
• Cable release or remote
• 3, 6 or 10-Stop Neutral Density Filter
• Circular Polarizing Filter
• Photoshop
• PhotoPills App
• Graduated Neutral Density Filter (optional)

Course Structure

Classes meet 7 times in a 6 week period

6 weeks of classroom learning on Monday evenings.  Each week will have assignments to explore the topics covered.  Each class will begin with photo critique where we explore your work in a supportive environment with the goal of understanding and improvement.

On week 5, the class will also meet on Saturday in the Chicago area for an in-person class where we will practice the techniques we’ve covered in the classroom.

Prerequisites

New students are advised to take Love Your Tripod 1 as a prerequisite. In addition, a working knowledge of Adobe Lightroom is highly recommended comparable to having completed Photo 1.

Session 2 Class Schedule:

Week 1:  March 3

Week 2:  March 10

Week 3:  March 17

Week 4:  March 24

Week 5:  March 31

In Person Class:  April 5

Week 6:  April 7