Professional Photography: Nature & Outdoor

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The great outdoors…is there anything better? Want to combine your love of all things natural with creating professional & stunning outdoor photography? Enrol today in this professional photography course, and learn how to become a professional photographer! Learn how to take the perfect shot and market it accordingly; master natural light & supplemental flash & strobe lighting; appreciate the differences in photographic equipment to fit your ideal shot & learn how to create a professional portfolio. Professional photographer, Charlie Borland, has over 30 years' experience in the field and will let you into all the tricks of the trade! Charlie will give you information about starting your own businesses; prices/budgets for particular projects; how the outdoor & nature photography markets work; how to prepare for big & small assignments & how to keep clients coming back for more!

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Over 125 video & 10 audio lectures! Insight from a photography expert! See examples of top selling images from Charlie himself. Plan business strategies, organise your market & learn how to promote your skills to the public! Includes real world assignments to get you started Learn composition, lighting strategies, stock photography and more...

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  • Self assessment
  • Flash
  • Lighting
  • Marketing
  • Materials
  • Image
  • Nature Photography
  • Photographer
  • Product Photography
  • Professional Photography

Course programme

The Profession of Outdoor and Nature Photography
Intro
Say hi to your fellow students!
Share your new course with your friends!
Intro to Professional Outdoor Photography
Are You Sure You Want to Go Pro?

Introduction to the Business of Outdoor and Nature Photography
The 10 Commandments of Professional Photography
Should You Be a Specialist or Generalist
Understanding Outdoor Stock Photography
Who is Going to Buy Your Outdoor Photography?
Outdoor Photography Concepts
Self assessment 1

Photography 101
Photography Gear: The Camera
Photography Gear: The Lens
More Photography Gear
Photography Setup: The Importance of ISO
Photography Setup: The Importance of White Balance
Properly Using Your Histogram
Exposure: Go Right
Mastering Creativity: Depth of Field

Creating Nature Photography That Sells
Nature Photography: Finding Marketable Locations
Is Business Better as a Local Hero or an International Nobody?
The Fundamentals of Good Selling Nature Photography
Marketable Compositions 1 - Introduction
Marketable Compositions 2 - Rule of Thirds
Marketable Compositions 3 - Scale
Marketable Compositions 4 - S or Z lines
Marketable Compositions 5 - Stacking
Marketable Compositions 6 - Patterns & Textures
Wildlife Photography
Lighting for Nature Photography
Lighting for Nature Photography 2
Lighting for Nature Photography 3
Finding Your Vision
Why You Should Shoot PHOTO ELEMENTS
Landscape Photography Shooting Strategies
Photographing Utah's Fallen Roof Ruin
Downloadable Materials

Creating Adventure Photography That Sells
Adventure Travel and Recreation Photography
Should You Be an Adventure Travel Generalist or Specialist?
The Markets for Adventure Photography
Equipment for Adventure Photography
Conceptual Outdoor and Adventure Photography
Composition and Lighting for Adventure Photography
Adventure Photography Techniques
Finding Models
The Importance of Model Releases
Downloadable Materials

Lighting on Location: Supplemental Light
Flash and Outdoor Photography
Understanding the Flash
Flash as a Supplemental Light
Flash as the Main Light
Intro to Wireless Multi-Flash Setups
Strategies for Lighting With Flash
More Strategies for Lighting With Flash
Even More Lighting Strategies
Creating Blur Action Adventure Photos
Photographing a Hiker with Pockets Wizards
Self Assessment 3

Photographing Outdoor Products for Customers
Introduction to Outdoor Product Photography
Outdoor Product Photography Setup
Setting up to Photograph a Backpack
Lighting the Backpack
Photographing the Backpack
Photographing the Water Bottle
Prepping to Photograph a Shoe
Photographing an Outdoor Shoe
Product Photography Wrap-Up
Self Assessment 4

Setting Up Your Photography Business
Getting Your Business Organised
Introduction to Editing
File Naming
Naming Your Files 2
The Importance of Metadata
Managing Your Photo Files
Introduction to Captioning and Keywords
Effective and Efficient Image Captioning
Effective and Efficient Image Keywording
Image Processing: Lightening and Darkening
Self Assessment 5

Finding Clients and Photo Buyers
Finding Clients Pt 1
Finding Clients Pt 2
Making Contact With Clients
How to Sell Yourself
Submitting Your Photography
Self Assessment 6

Marketing Your Photography Business
Introduction to Marketing Your Photography
Branding Your Business
Websites
Email & Direct Mail Marketing
Your Portfolio and Portfolio Presentations
The Importance of Social Media Marketing
Social Photo Sharing
Self Assessment 8

Pricing Your Photography and Licensing Models
Downloadable Materials and Assessment 9
Introduction to Pricing Photography
Royalty Free vs. Rights Managed Licenses
Microstock
Establishing Usage Fees 1
Establishing Usage Fees 2
Establishing a Price 3
Establishing a Price 4
Establishing a Price 5
Establishing a Price 6
Are these Images Rights managed or Royalty Free?
Negotiating the Sale
Negotiating the Sale 2

Stock Photo Agencies
Joining a Stock Photo Agency
This Photograph Has Earned $900,000! Yes, it's True!
Self Assessment 10

Photographing Assignments
Downloadable Materials and Self Assessment
Introduction to Photography Assignments
Planning the Photography Assignment?
I Hate Cold Calling and Here is What I do
Pricing Assignment Photography
Photographing the Outdoor Products Catalog
On Assignment: Axmen TV Show
Photographing a Mountain Man Rendezvous

Course Summary, Learning Resources, and More
Course Summary, Learning Resources, and More
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Professional Photography: Nature & Outdoor

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