Introduction

The Travel Photography Course (NEW for 2011) : Level 2

The Vatican at Night - Travel Photography Course

In recent years access to travel to anywhere in the world has never been easier and cheaper. Due to this the world has become a smaller and more accessible place for more and more people. It is a pity to come back from your journey without quality photographs to wow your family and friends. Learn how to document your trip to a professional standard with our specialist course.

Travel Photography CourseThis on-line course has comprehensive instruction on everything to do with travelling and travel photography. It comes with hundreds of examples including a completely documented travel photography shoot for you to study.

You CAN learn how to capture stunning images on your travels. Each lesson is designed to improve your photography techniques so you can get more creative and don't miss out on an important shot just because you don't know how to capture it.

This Tutor assisted course encourages you to do practical projects and gives feedback on your own work.

The course is divided into 3 modules covering both theory and practical projects for you to complete and perfect your skills. Find out how to organise a complete travel shoot from planning your journey to presenting your work.

The Travel photography course takes you from a beginner to having the know-how to run your own travel photography business.  The course includes advice on the law, copyright and other legal matters.

Level 2 photography courses assume you know your way around a camera. Start learning Travel photography at home or the office in your own time today. You will receive a graded Certificate of Photography on completion of this course.

 

The course covers subjects including...

  • Equipment
  • Planning the trip
  • Locations
  • Climates
  • Weather Conditions
  • Composition
  • Transport
  • Using RAW images
  • Editing your images
  • Copyright and the Law
  • Running your travel photography business...
  • Projects
  • Enrolment Now On!

If, after reading each Travel Photography Course lesson, you would like additional information on the lesson's content, just ask!.Your personal tutor is ready to hear from you via email.

Travel Photography Course Fees:

Course Fees and Special Offers

 

Contents

Module 1: Contents*

Introduction

Lesson 1

Equipment
The Compact Camera
The Hybrid Camera
The Digital Single Lens Reflex

Lesson 2

Lenses
Lens Optics
Lens Speed
Focal Length
The Shift Lens
Digital Perspective Correction

Lesson 3

Flashguns
Camera Bags/Cases
Camera Support
Filters
Digital Accessories
Other Accessories

Lesson 4

Travel Light
Assembling a Camera Kit
Enthusiast DSLR Kit
Semi Pro DSLR Kit
Professional DSLR KIt
Personal Items

 

Lesson 5

Planning your Journey
Choosing Time of Year
Weather

Getting there and around
Customs
Visas and Vaccines

 

Lesson 6

Exploring your Destination
Travelling Companions
Travel Risks - Theft
Damage
Creating a Routine
Days End

Lesson 7

Resizing your image and image compression
Summary

Theory and Practical Projects 1

*E&OE: lesson titles may change

Module 2: Contents*

Lesson 8

Light and Location 
Temperate - Coastal 
Temperate - Inland

Dry Climates 
Mediterranean 
Wet and Monsoon 
Mountains 
Arctic and Antartic

 

Lesson 9

Light and Time of Day 
Sunrise and Sunset 
Sweet Light 
Midday Sun (high)

 

Lesson 10

Light and Weather
Overcast Lighting Conditions
Bad Weather

Lesson 11

Artificial Ambient Light 
Shooting indoors 
Outdoors at Night

Lesson 12

Flash Light
Flash and Subject Movement
Fill-in Flash

Lesson 13

Composing Travel Images
Rule of Thirds
Centre of Interest
Positive and Negative Space
Using Scale
Using Lines
Angles and Viewpoints
Patience

Lesson 14

Landscapes
Flatlands
Mountains
Rivers Lakes and Seascapes
Deserts

Lesson 15

The Man-made Environment
Traditional and Historical
Industry: Past and Present
The Cityscape
Parks

Lesson 16

People
Approach
Payment
Composing the Portrait
Festivals and Events
Nature
Natural or Domesticated
Plants
Wild Animals
Aquatic Life

Lesson 18

Transport
Muscle Powered Transport
The Car
Public Transport
Aerial Photography


Module 2 Summary
Practical Project 2

*E&OE: lesson titles may change

Module 3: Contents*

Lesson 19

Post-Processing - Work-flow
Filing Systems Back up

Lesson 20

Editing
Culling your Images
Technical Quality
White Balance
RAW image adjustment tools
Presentation

 

Lesson 21

Starting a Travel Photography Career
Self Employment Options
Starting the Business
Keeping Records
Income and Expenses
VAT or Sale Tax

Lesson 22

Selling Stock Images
Photo Agencies and Libraries
The First Approach
Submitting to an Agency
Magazines

Lesson 23

Photographic Copyright
Assignment of Copyright
Once-off rights
The Model Release Form
Protecting your images and copyright
Confronting Breach of Copyright
Correct Usage Licence

Lesson 24

Photography and the Law
Breaking the Law: Civil or Criminal
Photography Prohibited
The Photographers Rights
Trespassing

Lesson 25

Equipment Insurance

Lesson 26

Trip to Rome
Getting There
Booking Accommodation
Researching
Day by Day Shoot

Module 3 Summary

Module 3 Theory and Practical Project

*E&OE: lesson titles may change

 

Travel Photography Course Fees:

Course Fees and Special Offers