Shoot to Process for Travel Photography
Lee Varis
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- In-depth Instruction; over 118 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Setting Up the Camera for Capture
19:27
Meet professional photographer Lee Varis as he highlights the skills you'll learn to elevate your travel photography. Then get started! Discover how to capture properly exposed images using your histogram as a guide. Not sure which camera to bring on your next trip? Lee offers expert advice on DSLRs, mirrorless cameras and more!
Visualizing Scenes & Panoramas
8:03
Take the techniques you learned in Lesson 1 and apply them to scenes you'll likely encounter on your travels. Lee shows you how to capture detail in a variety of outdoor scenes that feature both brightly lit areas and tricky shadows. In addition, you'll learn a trusty technique for capturing stunning panoramas.
Assembling HDR & Panorama
23:22
Enhance the images you shot in the previous lesson with Lee's post-processing tips. See how to merge two photos, resulting in a perfectly exposed HDR image. Then, Lee shares a simple method for correcting lens distortion. Finish by seamlessly stitching multiple shots together to create an impressive panorama.
Capturing Street Photography
10:54
Capture lively street scenes with ease! With Lee's guidance, you'll learn how to set up your camera to achieve striking panning and subject blur effects, as well as crisp stop-action shots. Plus, get helpful tips on taking lovely detail shots.
Processing Street Photography
27:59
Bring your street photography to life using Lee's quick fixes in Lightroom. See how to make essential enhancements, such as correcting the color and bringing out details in the highlights and shadows. Then practice a variety of creative local adjustments that will make your photos pop.
Photographing People
8:33
Discover expert tips and tricks for shooting memorable candids and portraits of the people you meet during your travels. Lee illustrates how to photograph subjects in flattering light before demonstrating several tried-and-true methods for capturing imagery you'll treasure for years to come.
Enhancing Portraits
19:27
Put the finishing touches on your portraits with a few simple post-processing techniques. See how to adjust white balance to achieve natural-looking skin tones. In addition, Lee shares his trusty methods for smoothing skin and brightening eyes and teeth.
Description
Learn how to take and process stunning travel photos with guidance from renowned author and Hollywood photo-illustrator Lee Varis. Lee shows you how to choose the right camera for every trip and shares expert tricks for always achieving the proper exposure. You’re never sure what fresh sights travel will bring so Lee also shares techniques for capturing detailed shots, no matter the light. Find out how to seamlessly merge multiple photos, correct lens distortion and even shoot and edit vibrant street scenes. It’s the people that matter most when you’re traveling, so Lee demonstrates how to take memorable candids and portraits next. Finally, wrap up your new skills with simple post-processing techniques for professional-looking photos.
Lee Varis
Lee Varis has worked as a photo-illustrator in Hollywood for more than 40 years. Today, he owns Varis PhotoMedia, where he creates images for use in advertising, commercial graphics and multimedia. His creative imaging has been featured in National Geographic and Fortune Magazine as well as numerous industry publications. Lee has also written several books including Mastering Exposure and the Zone System for Digital Photographers and Skin: The Complete Guide to Digitally Lighting, Photographing, and Retouching Faces and Bodies.
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