• Hey landscape photographers!  Are you ready to take control of your camera and stop guessing what settings to use in the field?  Camera technique is the foundation of consistently stunning landscape images—and mastering it is essential if you want to capture the beauty of the natural world with confidence and creativity.  Join Colorado based pro landscape photographer and Nature Photography Academy founder Meredith Fontana in this field-based, step-by-step course, where you’ll learn how to use your camera like a pro. You’ll follow a proven, real-world workflow to make the right decisions on location—so you can nail the shot in-camera and spend less time “fixing it later.”

• Imagine arriving at a spectacular landscape scene and knowing exactly what to do—from setting up your tripod to dialing in the perfect exposure, focus, and composition.
• After completing this course, you’ll feel confident using your camera in any lighting condition and know exactly how to capture professional-quality landscape photos in the field.

In this course you will learn:

• A full step-by-step field workflow you can follow from setup to final shot

• How to use Aperture Priority Mode effectively for efficient, in-the-field shooting

• Which focus settings to use on your camera—and when to switch between them

• Two reliable methods for choosing your point of focus: an easy method and hyperfocal distance

• A complete, real-world focusing technique to ensure sharp images from foreground to background

• How white balance affects the mood and accuracy of your images—and how to control it

• How to confidently set your ISO to maintain image quality in different lighting conditions

• How to choose the right f-stop for depth of field and creative intent

• The best way to refine your exposure using your camera’s tools (like histograms and exposure compensation)

• How to determine the ideal shutter speed for both sharp and creative effects

• How to review and evaluate your images in the field to make real-time improvements

• And much more!