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Fundamentals of Travel Photography

Series: Great Courses
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Episodes
24
Rating
TVPG
Year
2017
Language
English
Publisher
The Great Courses

About

Great travel photographs require the ability to tell a story. It's the same skill National Geographic photographers use to get their breathtaking shots, and it's one any photographer can master. In The Fundamentals of Travel Photography, National Geographic photographer Bob Krist shares his insights with you through 24 lectures packed with the best photos from his career as a travel photographer.

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1. The Travel Photographer's Mission

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A sightseeing photographer stands apart from the culture. A travel photographer immerses herself or himself in it. In this introductory lecture, discover why an important part of good travel photography involves "being there." Your case study: Mr. Krist's assignment for a story on the French Quarter of New Orleans.

2. Photographing for Story

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Start thinking of yourself as a visual storyteller - not just a photographer. Here, learn what every travel photographer needs to cover to tell a complete story, including geography, people, culture, wildlife, food and lodging, and history. Then, see how it all applies to a National Geographic assignment in French Polynesia.

3. Three Keys

30m

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Every good travel photograph is built around three ingredients: light, composition, and movement. Study a number of travel photographs in terms of these ingredients to see if they have what it takes to be considered "good." Also, ponder what happens when you only have two (or even just one) of these keys.

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