If you are interested in shooting, editing, and promoting your photos like a pro, this is the course for you. I’ve created this course for the impatient artist – those who are eager to start shooting immediately, rather than spending hours studying the history of photography.

While most courses are cumulative and take forever to get to the good stuff, The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Outdoor Photography is quick and to the point. This course is designed so you can jump around and learn the concept you want right away, whether it’s street photography, astrophotography (star shots), portraiture, cityscapes, long exposures, HDRs, or more. You can also follow the course in its original order for a more traditional educational experience!

This course is designed for beginner photographers who want to:

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  Learn when and where to buy affordable, high-quality photography gear

  
  


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  Master the exposure triangle – shutter speed, aperture, and ISO

  
  


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  Uncover the use of every button on your camera

  
  


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  Frame beautiful images with the most effective composition rules and my signature layer cake photography analogy

  
  


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  Plan photoshoot styles, locations, and subjects (in nature or the city!)

  
  


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  Shoot a perfect sunrise/sunset photo with HDR (high dynamic range) photography

  
  


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  Create gorgeous panoramas to capture a vast landscape or cityscape

  
  


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  Shoot stunning portraits in the city, woods, or mountain tops

  
  


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  Capture the Milky Way and stars with astrophotography

  
  


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  Document cities and towns with techniques like street photography, cityscapes, bokeh, and night photography

  
  


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  Create an online photo business with a polished website and dazzling Instagram to sell prints, book gigs, network with influencers, and more

  
  

In Lightroom Classic, my preferred photo editing software:

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  Import, organize, edit, and export your new photos

  
  


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  Use the HSL tab, sharpening, local adjustments, and more to refine your images

  
  


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  Efficiently edit photos with snapshots and presets (including some of my own, available for free download!)

  
  


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  Develop your own workflow from start to finish