Landscape Photography: Take Your Own Stunning Photos

This course is designed for those interested to learn the basics of landscape photography and how to take these photos like a pro. Read more.

5.0( 4 REVIEWS )
230 STUDENTS
3h 40m
Course Skill Level
Beginner
Time Estimate
3h 40m

My passion is inspiring people through online courses. I love learning new skills, and since 2012 have been teaching people like you everything I know. Through my online learning business, I create courses that teach you how to become the better version of yourself with all kinds of skills. I've always tried to live life presently and to the fullest. Some of the things I love to do in my spare time include mountain biking, nerding out on personal finance, traveling to new places, watching spo

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About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • Beginner photographers – you want to take your skills to the next level
  • Intermediate photographer – you want to develop skills in a particular craft
  • Anyone who wants to take better photos on your travels and local adventures

What you’ll learn: 

  • You will learn how to take beautiful landscape photographs – like the pros!
  • You will be happier with the photos you shoot than ever before!
  • You will know what equipment you need to shoot great landscape photos
  • You will understand how to set your camera’s ISO, shutter speed, and aperture (f-stop) while shooting landscape photographs
  • You will know how to use a polarizing filter to make your landscape photography even better
  • You will know how to choose the right lens for your landscape photography
  • You will know how to edit your landscape photos to make them look better

Requirements: 

  • While this course was created for beginner photographers, it would be beneficial for you to understand basic photography concepts such as aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. We have included a refresher lesson that will get you up to speed if you need it.
  • This is a great follow up to our Photography Masterclass, which will get you up to speed to dive right into this course.
  • You can use any camera to take great landscape photos. We’ll be using Canon, Nikon, Leica, and Fujifilm DSLR and Mirrorless cameras + smartphones like the iPhone

We’re excited to show you how to take your own amazing landscape photos. With this complete landscape photography course, you’ll learn the ins and outs from the gear we recommend, the settings we use, the composition tips we have, and the photo editing process we use to end up with award-winning landscape photos.

Follow us as we head out to Joshua Tree National Park to teach this landscape photography course!

YOU CAN TAKE BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE PHOTOS! That’s why you’re here right?

In this course we combine entertainment + education in this complete behind-the-scenes course. We’re not just sitting behind our computer desk, showing you slides. We’re out in the field, showing you exactly what we do to shoot our own landscape photos.

Key things you will learn in this landscape photography course:

  • What gear you need for landscape photography
  • How to prepare for your photography trip
  • Basic camera settings such as shutter speed, aperture, and ISO
  • How to compose beautiful landscape photos
  • Using a polarizing filter to improve your photos
  • How to shoot a panorama with any camera
  • How to edit landscape photos to make them look even better

Why learn from us?

We are three instructors who love photography, and love teaching. We’re the teachers of the best-selling Photography Masterclass. We always take our student’s feedback, and use it to improve our courses. That’s why we created this course in the first place – because fellow students wanted us to create a landscape photography course.

Our Promise to You

By the end of this course, you will have learned about landscape photography.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Get started today and learn more about landscape photography.

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Course Introduction
Welcome To Landscape Photography 00:00:00
Our 10 Landscape Photography Commandments 00:00:00
What Is Landscape Photography To Us And How To Compose Great Landscape Photos 00:00:00
DOWNLOAD: Beginner's Guide To Photography 00:00:00
Section 2 - Preparation: Gear And Basics
Basic Photography Gear For Landscape Photography 00:00:00
Planning Your Trip 00:00:00
DOWNLOAD: "Don't Forget Me" Landscape Photography Checklist 00:00:00
OPTIONAL Refresher: Setting Refresher 00:00:00
Section 3 - Landscape Photography Demonstrations: Sunrise To Sunset
Shooting Sunrise Photos 00:00:00
What's In Our Bags? 00:00:00
Phil And Sam Go Over The Basics 00:00:00
How To Shoot Panoramas 00:00:00
Using A Polarizer Filter 00:00:00
Wide Vs. Telephoto Shots 00:00:00
Sunset Photos 00:00:00
Section 4 - Editing Landscape Photos
Intro To Editing 00:00:00
OPTIONAL: Adobe Lightroom Refresher 00:00:00
Basic Landscape Photo Editing 00:00:00
Quickly Straighten Horizons With The Level Tool 00:00:00
Removing Objects From The Sky In Photoshop 00:00:00
Using Gradient Filters To Improve Skies 00:00:00
Phil's Editing Workflow - In Lightroom 00:00:00
Sam's Editing Workflow - In Lightroom 00:00:00
Will's Editing Workflow - In Photoshop 00:00:00
Phil, Will And Sam Edit The Same Photo! 00:00:00
Sam Edits A Sunrise Photo 00:00:00
HDR Photography Tutorial: Blending Together Multiple Photos 00:00:00
Stitching Together A Panorama In Lightroom 00:00:00
Stitching Together A Panorama In Photoshop 00:00:00
Exporting Photos: For Posting Online And For Printing 00:00:00
CHEAT SHEET: Photo Export Settings 00:00:00
Section 5 - Conclusion
Thank You 00:00:00
Section 6 - Bonus Lectures
Using A Lens Hood 00:00:00
Purchasing Tripods, Monopods And Gorillapods 00:00:00
Daytime Long Exposures 00:00:00

About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • Beginner photographers – you want to take your skills to the next level
  • Intermediate photographer – you want to develop skills in a particular craft
  • Anyone who wants to take better photos on your travels and local adventures

What you’ll learn: 

  • You will learn how to take beautiful landscape photographs – like the pros!
  • You will be happier with the photos you shoot than ever before!
  • You will know what equipment you need to shoot great landscape photos
  • You will understand how to set your camera’s ISO, shutter speed, and aperture (f-stop) while shooting landscape photographs
  • You will know how to use a polarizing filter to make your landscape photography even better
  • You will know how to choose the right lens for your landscape photography
  • You will know how to edit your landscape photos to make them look better

Requirements: 

  • While this course was created for beginner photographers, it would be beneficial for you to understand basic photography concepts such as aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. We have included a refresher lesson that will get you up to speed if you need it.
  • This is a great follow up to our Photography Masterclass, which will get you up to speed to dive right into this course.
  • You can use any camera to take great landscape photos. We’ll be using Canon, Nikon, Leica, and Fujifilm DSLR and Mirrorless cameras + smartphones like the iPhone

We’re excited to show you how to take your own amazing landscape photos. With this complete landscape photography course, you’ll learn the ins and outs from the gear we recommend, the settings we use, the composition tips we have, and the photo editing process we use to end up with award-winning landscape photos.

Follow us as we head out to Joshua Tree National Park to teach this landscape photography course!

YOU CAN TAKE BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE PHOTOS! That’s why you’re here right?

In this course we combine entertainment + education in this complete behind-the-scenes course. We’re not just sitting behind our computer desk, showing you slides. We’re out in the field, showing you exactly what we do to shoot our own landscape photos.

Key things you will learn in this landscape photography course:

  • What gear you need for landscape photography
  • How to prepare for your photography trip
  • Basic camera settings such as shutter speed, aperture, and ISO
  • How to compose beautiful landscape photos
  • Using a polarizing filter to improve your photos
  • How to shoot a panorama with any camera
  • How to edit landscape photos to make them look even better

Why learn from us?

We are three instructors who love photography, and love teaching. We’re the teachers of the best-selling Photography Masterclass. We always take our student’s feedback, and use it to improve our courses. That’s why we created this course in the first place – because fellow students wanted us to create a landscape photography course.

Our Promise to You

By the end of this course, you will have learned about landscape photography.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Get started today and learn more about landscape photography.

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Course Introduction
Welcome To Landscape Photography 00:00:00
Our 10 Landscape Photography Commandments 00:00:00
What Is Landscape Photography To Us And How To Compose Great Landscape Photos 00:00:00
DOWNLOAD: Beginner's Guide To Photography 00:00:00
Section 2 - Preparation: Gear And Basics
Basic Photography Gear For Landscape Photography 00:00:00
Planning Your Trip 00:00:00
DOWNLOAD: "Don't Forget Me" Landscape Photography Checklist 00:00:00
OPTIONAL Refresher: Setting Refresher 00:00:00
Section 3 - Landscape Photography Demonstrations: Sunrise To Sunset
Shooting Sunrise Photos 00:00:00
What's In Our Bags? 00:00:00
Phil And Sam Go Over The Basics 00:00:00
How To Shoot Panoramas 00:00:00
Using A Polarizer Filter 00:00:00
Wide Vs. Telephoto Shots 00:00:00
Sunset Photos 00:00:00
Section 4 - Editing Landscape Photos
Intro To Editing 00:00:00
OPTIONAL: Adobe Lightroom Refresher 00:00:00
Basic Landscape Photo Editing 00:00:00
Quickly Straighten Horizons With The Level Tool 00:00:00
Removing Objects From The Sky In Photoshop 00:00:00
Using Gradient Filters To Improve Skies 00:00:00
Phil's Editing Workflow - In Lightroom 00:00:00
Sam's Editing Workflow - In Lightroom 00:00:00
Will's Editing Workflow - In Photoshop 00:00:00
Phil, Will And Sam Edit The Same Photo! 00:00:00
Sam Edits A Sunrise Photo 00:00:00
HDR Photography Tutorial: Blending Together Multiple Photos 00:00:00
Stitching Together A Panorama In Lightroom 00:00:00
Stitching Together A Panorama In Photoshop 00:00:00
Exporting Photos: For Posting Online And For Printing 00:00:00
CHEAT SHEET: Photo Export Settings 00:00:00
Section 5 - Conclusion
Thank You 00:00:00
Section 6 - Bonus Lectures
Using A Lens Hood 00:00:00
Purchasing Tripods, Monopods And Gorillapods 00:00:00
Daytime Long Exposures 00:00:00

Course Review

5.0

5.0
4 Ratings
  1. Anonymous
    Laura Andrews May 5, 2024 at 05:02 AM

    5.0

    Hi this was a really good course very informative and as a beginner into landscape photography i found this very helpful highly recommend this course

  2. Anonymous

    great resource

    5.0

    Full of useful tips.

  3. Anonymous

    Great

    5.0

    The course was great and learned a lot.
    The only thing I could not down load. It stated not there was moved.
    Other wise very good information and suggestions

  4. Anonymous

    Great course

    5.0

    Really good information. Well explained instructions. I liked all of it. Really helpful. I recommend taking the night photography also great. Thank you

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