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National Geographic Masters of Photography
Start taking photos worthy of a double-page spread in National Geographic, with help from some eagle-eyed masters of photography.
LESSON
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01:Redefine Adventure (Adventure)
Follow how Cory Richards’s approach to adventure photography has evolved beyond capturing the pure danger of climbing into something larger. Discover ways to reveal the human element in and culture of a locale by using to your advantage techniques including silhouette, leading lines, the vastness of a landscape, and anticipation.
41 min
02:Broaden Your View (Adventure)
Continue your exploration of adventure photography by looking deeper at ways to create dynamic results. Look closely at compelling shots from Mr. Richards’s portfolio as he illuminates techniques for drawing viewers closer, creating a studio-lit effect in the field, finding the unexpected, focusing on details, and taking a picture of “people†-without the people….
34 min
03:Show What No One Has Shown (Adventure)
Head underground with Stephen Alvarez, a photographer who specializes in subterranean spaces and extreme terrain. Travel to breathtaking locales via his portfolio, including Oman on the Arabian Peninsula, Madagascar, the catacomb passages of Paris, and the Myo Lake Room in Papua New Guinea-a place no human had previously been-as he shares tips for lighting and finding adventures close to home….
33 min
04:Set the Scene, Get Close (Adventure)
Conclude your lesson on adventure photography by applying the skills you’ve acquired to the broader world. See what works and what doesn’t as you explore how to craft a great “scene setter,†zoom in or out for maximum impact, and shoot images of the night sky. Also, learn the importance of good lighting and doing your research….
30 min
05:Understand the Animal (Wildlife)
Jaguars. Snow leopards. Rhinoceroses. How do wildlife photographers such as Steve Winter capture once-in-a-lifetime, emotion-filled images of such elusive-and dangerous-animals? Find out as he takes you through the essential tools and techniques he relies on, from shutter speeds designed for sports photography to understanding and anticipating an animal’s behavior….
32 min
06:Use All the Tools (Wildlife)
Photographing a bird in the jungle is no different than photographing a bird in your own back yard. Learn how you can use the skills wildlife photographers employ in the field at home to make the ordinary extraordinary, including panning, using eye contact, and incorporating the environment into your portraits….
32 min
07:Make a Difference (Wildlife)
Good light. Good composition. A moment. Explore the key ingredients of a great photograph with Joel Sartore as you continue investigating what makes an ordinary picture extraordinary. Get pointers on using storyboarding, remotes, and additional tools in wildlife photography, then see how his images have “gone to work†on behalf of endangered species and other animals….
33 min
08:Go Back, Get It Right (Wildlife)
These days, good equipment isn’t hard to come by and many people are able to take tight, standard shots of wildlife in focus. So, how can you do something original in a world awash in pictures? Find out as Mr. Sartore delves deeper into the art of building photo essays and the mechanics of making exquisite images. Gather tips on lenses, where to photograph animals, and more….
34 min
09:The Joys of Nature (Landscape)
According to Jim Richardson, “When we tell the story of the Earth, we are telling the story of ourselves and our relationship to the Earth.†Here, the veteran photographer takes you from the Hebrides of Scotland to his native Kansas as he illuminates how he approaches telling tales in a graphic way….
32 min
10:Exploring Landscapes (Landscape)
Return to Boreray, the Callanish Stones, the Isle of Muck, and other locations Mr. Richardson took you to in the previous lesson, so you can go behind the scenes to learn the “messy†process of how his remarkable landscapes were made. Also, get advice for preventing a “sedentary†feel in your work….
31 min
11:Guide the Eye (Landscape)
As Michael Yamashita walks you through his body of work-which includes everything from a Zen garden to New Jersey traffic-pick up tips for shooting simple but effective landscapes. Go inside his story on China’s Jiuzhaigou national park to understand how he approaches landscape projects and creates an air of mystery….
29 min
12:Moment in Landscape (Landscape)
Continue to investigate what makes a great landscape photo by looking at the three key elements of any great photo-light, composition, and a moment-and how these ingredients factor into this genre specifically. See how Mr. Yamashita uses negative space, sense of scale, leading lines, S-curves, and the rule of thirds….
33 min
13:Gaining Trust (People)
As you trace the diverse career of Jodi Cobb-who has photographed everyone from famous musicians to the highly shrouded women of Saudi Arabia and geisha of Japan-discover how rewarding it can be to photograph people, particularly when you get behind the public persona. Conclude with a heart-wrenching photo essay on human trafficking….
29 min
14:Uncover the Human Condition (People)
How do you approach people and get their permission to be photographed? How can you ensure you’re telling a story in every image? What’s the difference between a photographer and a tourist? Get answers as Ms. Cobb guides you in a close examination of individual photographs that explore the human condition….
31 min
15:Build Relationships (People)
Find out how Ira Block learned to incorporate people and interact with subjects even when conditions-be they language or weather-were against him. Discover how to make visual connections that advance a story; take advantage of intriguing backgrounds, lighting, and atmospherics; and capture people in authentic moments….
29 min
16:Use the Background (People)
To capture a moment, you have to be ready. Mr. Block shares how he stays prepared as he walks you through various ways to approach people and produce pictures with impact, including going for less obvious shots and photographing from different angles. Learn how to find the “right†image once you return home….
31 min
17:Good, Bad, and Magic Light (Color & Light)
Join Michael Melford, a landscape photographer and expert in natural light, for a discussion on lighting fundamentals. Take a deep dive into the four kinds of light he specifically looks for-diffuse light, side light, back light, and “magic†light-in addition to the types of filters he uses to control the available light….
37 min
18:Wait and Work the Shot (Color & Light)
What is it like to go on assignment for National Geographic? Find out as Mr. Melford takes you through his process during shoots in Death Valley, Glacier National Park, New Mexico, and other locations he’s been assigned. Learn to anticipate the right shot-and be prepared to wait for it….
28 min
19:Compose with Color (Color & Light)
What is there to know about color? Plenty, as you’ll discover in this enlightening discussion with Annie Griffiths. Watch as she demonstrates how to use the different “personalities†of colors-including black and white-to communicate emotions. Get practical tips on shooting at different times of day, using backgrounds, creating silhouettes, and more….
31 min
20:Write with Light (Color & Light)
Light is the most elemental part of any photograph, yet it’s easy to neglect. Study how light leads the eye through an image and unifies a composition, then learn how Ms. Griffiths uses light to add drama and interest to portraits, nature shots, and special event photos. Also, find out why you should limit the use of flash….
35 min
21:50 Years of Telling Stories (Storytelling)
How do photographers put pictures together to tell a story? What needs to be included for a photo essay to be successful? William Albert Allard answers these questions in detail using examples from his 40-plus photographic essays for National Geographic, including his groundbreaking first assignment on the Amish of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania….
29 min
22:Moment, Gesture, Place (Storytelling)
Follow how Cory Richards’s approach to adventure photography has evolved beyond capturing the pure danger of climbing into something larger. Discover ways to reveal the human element in and culture of a locale by using to your advantage techniques including silhouette, leading lines, the vastness of a landscape, and anticipation.
33 min
23:Engaging the World (Storytelling)
Ed Kashi, who has photographed in difficult locations from Syria to Nigeria, expands your education on storytelling by sharing how he captures political issues, cultures, landscapes, a sense of place, the daily life of the people, and, ultimately, a cohesive feeling or mood in his work….
32 min
24:Raising Awareness (Storytelling)
The digital revolution has radically altered both the media and journalism, and here, you’ll see the impact mobile photography has had on Mr. Kashi’s work. But first, examine advocacy journalism, another development in visual storytelling, through projects on sustainable development in Madagascar and on the devastating effects of kidney disease among sugar cane workers in Nicaragua….
31 min
DETAILS
Overview
Go inside the creative process of 12 National Geographic photographers and gain insights into how to approach your own images and improve your photographs.
About
 Jim Richardson
Landscapes speak to me because for as long as we’ve been roaming the earth, we’ve been trying to read the land.
Jim Richardson has been a photographer for National Geographic for more than 30 years, specializing in global environmental issues and landscapes. He also is interested in the Celtic world, with special attention to Scotland and its remote islands. His documentary photography has focused on the American Great Plains and includes extended coverage of small-town life in his native Kansas. He has a 30-year photographic relationship with the people of Cuba, Kansas (population 220). This unusual body of work has been excerpted in National Geographic, LIFE, and many other publications worldwide. Among his books is The Colorado: A River at Risk, which has been recognized widely for its contribution to awareness of water issues in the American West. In addition to photographing for National Geographic magazine, Mr. Richardson represents National Geographic in keynote presentations, media appearances, cultural enrichment lectures for travel groups, and workshops.
Steve Winter
Some of these animals are very secretive, and part of our job as photographers is to figure out how to photograph them.
Steve Winter has been a photojournalist with National Geographic for more than 20 years, specializing in wildlife, particularly big cats. He is also an adventurer who has been attacked by rhinos, stalked by jaguars, and charged by an 11-foot grizzly bear. Mr. Winter was named Wildlife Photographer of the Year in 2008 and Wildlife Photojournalist of the Year in 2012 in a competition cosponsored by the Natural History Museum in London and BBC Worldwide. He won the Pictures of the Year International Global Vision Award in 2010 and 2011 and received first prize in the nature category from World Press Photo in 2008 and 2014. Mr. Winter is the coauthor of Tigers Forever: Saving the World’s Most Endangered Big Cat. He lectures globally on photography and conservation issues and has been featured on NPR, as well as the CBS Evening News, 60 Minutes, and other programs. Mr. Winter teaches workshops with Wildlife Photo Masterclass, a cooperative formed by National Geographic photographers.
REVIEWS
HAVASUPAI HARVE
Masters of Photography
I have been taking pictures since I was 10…now 75 and I have learned a lot of techniques that I never thought about doing. I love this course!!
Cambalamb
Great Insight
Most videos online go into the science of photography and camera use. These videos however, give great insight into the process of photography and growth by professionals. What they do, how they do it, examples on their weaker photos vs their stronger ones. The nuisances of this art that isn’t covered in a normal class. Well worth the buy, feels like a steal at $25 discount. I’d pay full price for it
