Are you inspired by the dynamic beauty of our world? Then conquer this set of fundamental outdoor photography techniques, and shoot it all in compelling fashion! Join professional photographer and long-time instructor Dan Bailey and begin class by learning the digital settings you need for success and how to best handle your camera in the field. When you move on, Dan will share steps to anticipate scenes before they unfold, as well as how to adjust for the right approach in changing light conditions. Want to go beyond just the landscape and capture the magic of the whole scene? You’ll also discover the best ways to shoot people in action, so you can capture the power of adventuring in nature. Plus, Dan will lay out compositional strategies that will help you frame your subject and secondary elements in the most impactful way.

In a photographer’s perfect world, the lighting is always just right, but in reality, it’s often too bright or even nonexistent. Learn photography lighting basics by joining “Light Right” author and photography instructor Brad Bartholomew, and you’ll discover how to tackle those tricky lighting scenarios. Begin with the fundamentals of light, from analyzing your subject to using key lights, fill lights and backlights. Then, you’ll find out how to create dimension, separation, texture and drama in your images using different types of light. Want to put subjects in the best possible light? Brad will give you tips for photographing people and capturing their unique stories. Don’t worry if you’re caught in low lighting! You’ll discover tricks for using available light, adding your own and achieving balance when there are too many lights or color temperatures in your shot. Plus, Brad will guide you through setting up a lighting scheme from scratch.