Get to Know Your Lenses: Portrait, Macro & More
Layne Kennedy
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1:53:37
- In-depth Instruction; over 114 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Basics of Lenses
20:19
Meet photographer Layne Kennedy and learn what focal length is and how it affects your creative options. Next, look at major types of lenses and understand what features are most important. Finally, explore how lens speed and ISO can support you in photographing in extremely low lighting conditions.
Portrait Lenses
19:58
Capture beautiful portraits by choosing the right lens. First, use a wide angle lens to capture more of your subject's environment. Next, a normal focal length lens will most closely capture exactly what you see. Last, create a softened background to make your subject pop using a telephoto lens.
Working With Macro Lenses
12:29
Demystify macro lenses and get up close for uniquely detailed photographs. Learn to control your focus in images with a limited depth of field and pick up tips for helpful accessories including extensions tubes, filters and tripods.
Telephoto Zoom Lens
23:13
Telephotos can stretch how far you see, but they aren't just for distant objects. Learn creative options for using your telephoto lens with subjects both far away and up close. Plus, learn to compress the space within a scene for visual impact.
Wide-Angle Lenses
20:15
There's nothing like a wide angle lens to get a unique perspective on the world. Learn to get up close to your subjects to create dynamic photographs with packed with information. You'll also understand how to use or avoid the distortion created by wide lenses.
Go-To Lenses
17:23
Sometimes you don't want to carry a heavy load of lenses or you won't get a chance to change to the right focal length in the middle of the action. You'll be surprised by how much you can do with just one versatile zoom lens. Plus, learn the benefits of a low-profile, normal focal length fixed lens that captures the world as you see it.
How do you take command of your composition and control the story? It starts by understanding how each of your lenses can help! Join professional photographer Layne Kennedy and learn techniques that will help you make the most of a variety of lenses: portrait, macro, telephoto, wide-angle and multi-purpose. During class, Layne will demonstrate these must-have techniques on a Nikon DSLR, but you can put your new learnings to use no matter your camera. Along the way, you’ll see how lens factors such as focal length and depth of field will affect your creative options. And for impactful photos, Layne will show you how to create captivating effects such as soft backgrounds, depth exaggeration or compression of the scene. Plus, you’ll learn about camera lenses that are versatile enough to use when you want to travel light.
Layne Kennedy
From traveling with polar Inuit hunters by dogsled to photographing pink dolphins in the Amazon River, Layne Kennedy has experienced no shortage of the world with camera in hand. A renowned professional photographer, his imagery creates a strong sense of place and can be found in magazines such as LIFE, Sports Illustrated, National Geographic and many others. Layne also leads workshops for Mentor Series Photo Treks, Photo Zone Tours and Iceland Tours.
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