This course is designed for photographers who want to learn how to create atmospheric shots of nature and cities. You will learn how to work with natural light, choose compositions, and capture unique moments in street photography.
Price: $300
Course program:
- Introduction to landscape and street photography
- Basics of genres: landscape, urban photography, street photography;
- Secrets of finding interesting angles and locations;
- Analysis of works by famous photographers for inspiration.
- Working with natural light
- Shooting at different times of the day: golden hour, blue hour, daylight;
- Using shadows, contrasts, and reflections;
- Working with weather conditions and atmosphere.
- Composition and framing
- Composition rules: horizon line, rule of thirds, leading lines;
- Creating depth and perspective in the frame;
- Balance of objects, colors, and dynamics in the frame.
- Street photography and street shooting
- Capturing moments and emotional scenes;
- Working with passersby and shooting in public places;
- Using urban architecture and details to enhance the frame.
- Shooting techniques and equipment
- Camera settings for landscape and street photography;
- Using tripods, filters, and long exposures;
- Tips for choosing lenses and accessories.
- Post-processing and creating atmosphere
- Basics of color, contrast, and sharpness correction;
- Transforming photos into atmospheric shots;
- Stylizing to create your own signature style.
- Practice and projects
- Individual assignments: shooting landscapes, city scenes, and street portraits.
- Review of students’ work with feedback from the instructor.
- Creating a series of atmospheric photos for your portfolio.
Course format:
- 8–10 classes with practical field trips.
- Review and analysis of students’ work.
- Access to video lessons and additional materials
Who it is for:
- Photographers who want to develop their outdoor and nature photography skills
- Those who want to create atmospheric and expressive shots
- Those who plan to photograph travel, city scenes, or nature
Course outcome:
After completing the course, you will be able to create vivid and atmospheric photographs of nature and the city, confidently work with natural light and compositionally thought-out shots, and develop a unique style in landscape and street photography.