Outdoor Photography Essentials

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Capture dramatic outdoor imagery! Learn essentials for anticipating scenes, shooting people in action, reacting to conditions and making the most of your camera.

Exposure in Action

Meet professional photographer Dan Bailey as he highlights the essential techniques you’ll learn to capture compelling outdoor imagery. Before you start shooting, gain confidence quickly by adjusting important camera settings. Plus, learn how to anticipate potential scenes before they unfold so you’re ready for any shot!

Modern Digital Photography

Handle your camera with ease in the field. Dan shows you how to capture handheld shots from varying perspectives, keeping your camera stable and secure in the process. Then, get expert tips on properly exposing for scenes with high dynamic range, and find out whether a DSLR or mirrorless camera is the best fit for you.

Challenging Light

Whether you’re shooting in bright sun, full shade or under dappled light, Dan shows you how to get the shot you want in tricky lighting conditions. Along the way, you’ll learn how to make creative decisions based on the light, including simple ways to recompose a shot to achieve the best results.

Dynamic Light

Learn to effectively harness natural light, from sunrise to sunset! Using photographs from his portfolio, Dan illustrates how the color, intensity and direction of light changes throughout the day, resulting in dramatically different effects. Plus, discover handy tips for shooting striking images in any lighting situation.

The Right Lens

Capturing dynamic images begins with choosing the right lens for the job. Dan walks you through the process, offering helpful tips and advice for shooting with wide-angle, normal and telephoto lenses. In addition, gain a deeper understanding of how to use selective focus and depth of field to create visual impact.

Composition: Building Your Photos

Set your shots up for success with Dan’s trusty compositional tricks. Learn effective techniques for framing both your subject and secondary elements to create powerful, dynamic images. Then discover simple techniques for varying your creative approach for stunning results!

Shooting People in Action

Take your outdoor images to the next level as you practice photographing a variety of action scenes. Get in-depth instruction on capturing motion in three different ways, and discover two techniques for shooting adventure photography. As an added bonus, Dan shares his expert advice on taking compelling portraits in the field.