Creative Landscape Photography

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Capture eye-catching landscape photos with limited gear! Learn the accessible techniques and expert tips you need to compose striking fine art photos in this beginners’ class.

Equipment & Shooting Basics

Meet professional photographer Denise Ippolito as she highlights the creative techniques you’ll learn to capture gorgeous landscape images. Find out Denise’s recommended gear list and gain familiarity with important camera settings. Plus, see how to shoot properly exposed images using your histogram.

Composition & Image Design

Understanding composition is key to creating compelling imagery. Learn how to set up your shots for the most visual impact — and find out effective ways to bend the rules of composition. You’ll also discover Denise’s method of framing foreground elements to achieve the most striking results!

Adding Dramatic Effects

Whether you’re shooting at sunrise, under the midday sun or in cloudy conditions, Denise shows you how to work with the light you’ve got to achieve stunning imagery. In addition, you’ll get detailed instruction on using selective focus to create lovely, ethereal effects.

Silhouettes

Discover the secret to capturing dramatic silhouettes with Denise’s tips and tricks. Learn how to properly expose and frame your shots, then get expert advice on setting your white balance to punch up the colors within a scene.

Pleasing Blurs

Add a wow factor to your landscape images using Denise’s simple motion blur techniques. As you experiment with vertical and horizontal pans and different shutter speeds, you’ll discover a world of creative possibilities that will take your photography to the next level.

Black & White Landscapes

Transform your photographs into striking black-and-white works of art! Denise guides you through each step of the process, offering advice on which photos will work best as black-and-white images and demonstrating how to convert them in Photoshop. You’ll be amazed by the results!

Less Is More

Enhance your photography even more with Denise’s “less is more” philosophy. See how to shoot minimalistic landscapes in compelling ways and incorporate negative space effectively in your images. Plus, Denise illustrates how snow, fog and stormy weather can work to your advantage in the field.