Photographing the Badlands: Course Introduction

Professional landscape and nature photographer Ian Plant travels to Badlands National Park in South Dakota. There he demonstrates the techniques that allow him to make compelling landscape photographs. In this course, Ian discusses how he will teach you how to use equipment, composition, weather, and natural light to take the landscape photos you’ve always dreamed of making.

See all videos in our Photographing the Badlands Course:

Photographing the Badlands – Course Preview
This video: Photographing the Badlands: Course Introduction
The Best Lens for Landscape Photography
Photo Scouting in Landscape Photography
Advanced Scouting in the Badlands
Assessing Your Scene
Working the Scene to Get the Best Shot
The Importance of Clouds in Landscape Photography
Photographing a Sunrise Landscape
Lighting Direction for Your Photos
Midday Photography Light
Photographing a Sunset in the Badlands
The Art of Exclusion
Identifying a Visual Anchor for Your Shot
Photographing Rain and Lightning in the Badlands
Using Leading Lines to Create Compelling Landscape Compositions
Photographing the Badlands: Wrap-Up