By Ofcourse
Online
Can be taken anytime
Professional Training Course
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English
Course Overview
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.
Who should take this course
Beginners to outdoor & nature photography. Photography students Those going on holiday this year who want to create memorable snaps! Those passionate about nature, animals & plants.
Course content
Section 1: The Profession of Outdoor and Nature Photography
Intro to Professional Outdoor Photography
Are You Sure You Want to Go Pro?
Section 2: 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
Downloadable Material: Self Assignment #1
Section 3: 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
Section 4: 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 Material: Self Assignment – Calendar Company Request
Section 5: 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
Section 6: 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
Downloadable Material: Self Assignment #3
Section 7: 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
Downloadable Material: Self Assignment #4
Section 8: 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
Downloadable Material: Self Assignment 5 Metadata
Section 9: Finding Clients and Photo Buyers
Finding Clients Pt 1
Finding Clients Pt 2
Making Contact With Clients
How to Sell Yourself
Submitting Your Photography
Downloadable Material: Self Assignment #6 Clients
Section 10: 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
Downloadable Material: Self Assignment 8 Marketing
Section 11: Pricing Your Photography and Licensing Models
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
Section 12: Stock Photo Agencies
Joining a Stock Photo Agency
This Photograph Has Earned $900,000! Yes, it’s True!
Downloadable Material: Self Assignment #7 Magazine Photo Shoot
Section 13: Photographing Assignments
Introduction to Photography Assignments
Planning the Photography Assignment?
Downloadable Material: Photography Assignment Estimate Example 2 pages
I Hate Cold Calling and Here is What I do
Pricing Assignment Photography
Photographing the Outdoor Products Catalog
On Assignment: Axmen TV Show
Downloadable Material: Self Assignment 10 – Estimating an Assignments
Photographing a Mountain Man Rendezvous
Section 14: Course Summary, Learning Resources, and More
5 ways to get your business to run on auto pilot
12-9 editors
17-3 copyright infringement
Are you working hard to be an average photographer
Liability waiver
Tough times
What is success in nature photography
When one thing leads to another
Wrap
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