Turn the ordinary into the extraordinary! See beauty on a small scale and find intimate landscapes anywhere with photographer Rob Sheppard. Learn to focus on the world immediately around you with lessons on light, composition, lens type and focal lengths. Follow Rob in the field as he explains how to “find the picture” – and when to say no. You’ll see how he sets up a shot, his favorite equipment and the best camera settings to choose from. Then visit the photo studio to analyze what works and what doesn’t. With Rob’s tips for shooting on a smaller scale, you’ll discover engaging scenes and find terrific shots literally at your feet, whether you’re in a local park or traveling the globe.
Class Sessions
Session 1: The Elements of a Good Photograph
24:24
What makes a good photo? Learn how Rob defines an intimate landscape and makes creative choices to "find the picture."
Session 2: Finding Subject Matter
14:27
See what's in Rob's gear bag, including mirrorless DSLM cameras and a quality tripod. Evaluate potential subjects and learn to say no when the shot's not right.
Session 3: Composition
30:33
Good composition lets your photo speak to the viewer. You'll learn to "get out of the middle," add dimension and movement, and ignore the Rule of Thirds.
Session 4: Seeing Light
26:12
Evaluate and adjust the natural light elements in your photo. Rob shows you how to use front and back lighting to compose, and get the most from your LCD.
Session 5: Exposure & White Balance
26:32
Improve your control of exposure and white balance. You'll understand what your histograms are telling you and how to handle challenges like moving water.
Session 6: Depth of Field
29:33
Go beyond the f-stop to change the feel of your photos. Rob shows you how to adjust depth of field through lens choice, angle and distance.
Session 7: Using Wide-Angle Lenses
21:44
Explore the possibilities of wide and super-wide (fisheye) lenses. Rob demonstrates when moving beats zooming to change a shot.
Session 8: Using Telephoto Lenses
23:21
Unleash the power of telephoto and zoom lenses to compose better photographs. Small changes in position, focal length and aperture make a big difference.
Your Instructor
Rob Sheppard
Rob Sheppard is an avid naturalist, professional photographer and author of more than 40 photography books, including Landscape Photography: From Snapshot to Great Shot. He has trained in photography, ecology and botany, and spent many years as editor of the prestigious Outdoor Photographer magazine and as a fellow with the North American Nature Photography Association.
Bonus Material
Shooting Intimate Landscapes - Resources
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