From Tourist to Travel Photographer
Go from snapshot-taker to travel photographer in this comprehensive travel photography course that covers everything from project planning to composition to storytelling.
Skill level
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Beginner to Intermediate
Course objectives
What you'll learn by the end of this course
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How to find inspiration and create a specific photography project
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How to plan and pack for a travel photography trip
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Create interesting, thought-provoking photos using light, composition, and moment
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Learn the elements of visual storytelling for stronger photos
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When and how to use either color or black & white photos
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Learn techniques for landscapes, street photography, and environmental portraits
Prerequisites
What do you need?
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A basic understanding of technical aspects of photography like exposure, aperture, shutter, and focus
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A camera with which you can adjust aperture and shutter speed
Time to complete
How long will it take?
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A minimum of two weeks, depending on how long it takes to do all lesson materials, tests, and complete assignments.
What's included in this photography course?
This isn't just a collection of videos!
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27 short videos
Short, digestible videos demonstrate the module topic without extra fluff. Each video is accompanied by text & photos for the readers, as well as a PDF outline for download.
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9 tests
Nine graded tests will reinforce learning. Do you need to go back and re-read something? These tests will let you know.
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8 assignments
You'll complete and turn in eight assignments so I can provide you feedback on how well you've understood and are applying what you've just learned.
Course curriculum
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Welcome to From Tourist to Travel Photographer
FREE PREVIEW -
Virtual Classroom Orientation
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Straight-Talk about Travel Photography
FREE PREVIEW -
Student Survey
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One-on-One Webinar Consult
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Creating an Itinerary
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Gear. And More Gear.
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Getting a Lay of the Land
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Test: Travel Photography Basics
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Download: Travel Photography Basics
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Assignment: Travel Photography Basics
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Which Lenses Do You Really Need?
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Perspective Distortion
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Changing Apertures
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Test: Travel Lenses
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Download: Travel Lenses
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Assignment: Travel Lenses
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The Critical Elements of a Photo
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Understanding Light
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Using Geometry
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Test: Light & Composition
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Download: Light & Composition
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Assignment: Light & Composition
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Elements of a Story
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Essential Photos for Story
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The Decisive Moment
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Editing a Story
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Test: Visual Storytelling
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Download: Visual Storytelling
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Assignment: Visual Storytelling
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About this course
- $119.00
- 58 lessons
- 0 hours of video content
Your instructor
Photography Instructor John Peltier
I have a unique background in education that started in the U.S. Air Force where I was an F-15E flight instructor for ten years and wrote F-15E training curricula. I continued to teach helicopter lessons after transitioning to civilian life.
But I soon discovered my passion was telling stories through photography. I'm now an accredited associate photographer with Photographers Without Borders and have worked on documentary projects around the world, and have also taught photography on three continents. I've been a professional photographer for nearly ten years, having been published in places like New York Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, Tahoe Quarterly, and National Geographic Online. Photography is a joy that everyone should have access to, and I'd like to pass it on to you also!
But I soon discovered my passion was telling stories through photography. I'm now an accredited associate photographer with Photographers Without Borders and have worked on documentary projects around the world, and have also taught photography on three continents. I've been a professional photographer for nearly ten years, having been published in places like New York Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, Tahoe Quarterly, and National Geographic Online. Photography is a joy that everyone should have access to, and I'd like to pass it on to you also!