National Geographic Masters of Photography

Description Taking better photographs is a snap with this first-hand look at the creative process of award-winning National Geographic photographers who have mastered the trade. During class, you’ll gain rich insight for your own images and develop a toolkit of simple but effective techniques to use again and again. Your journey begins with adventure photography, as you see how to reveal the culture of a locale through silhouette, leading lines, the vastness of a landscape and anticipation. Then, learn how panning and incorporating the environment will lead to better photos of wildlife in your own backyard. Want to harness light for more impact? Take a deep dive into the four kinds of light: diffuse light, sidelight, backlight and “magic” light, before learning the “personalities” of colors. Plus, conquer the three key elements of any great landscape — light, composition and the moment — and end class with simple strategies for emotionally compelling storytelling.

• Class Preview
• Redefine Adventure (Adventure)
• Broaden Your View (Adventure)
• Show What No One Has Shown (Adventure)
• Set the Scene, Get Close (Adventure)
• Understand the Animal (Wildlife)
• Use All the Tools (Wildlife)
• Make a Difference (Wildlife)
• Go Back, Get It Right (Wildlife)
• The Joys of Nature (Landscape)
• Exploring Landscapes (Landscape)
• Guide the Eye (Landscape)
• Moment in Landscape (Landscape)
• Gaining Trust (People)
• Uncover the Human Condition (People)
• Build Relationships (People)
• Use the Background (People)
• Good, Bad & Magic Light (Color & Light)
• Wait & Work the Shot (Color & Light)
• Compose With Color (Color & Light)
• Write With Light (Color & Light)
• 50 Years of Telling Stories (Storytelling)
• Moment, Gesture, Place (Storytelling)
• Engaging the World (Storytelling)
• Raising Awareness (Storytelling)