Do You Wish You Had Better Mastery with Your Lenses?
Lenses are your camera’s eyes to the world and they determine the overall look of your imagery more than any other piece of equipment in your camera bag.
For this reason, it's vital that you understand how each type of lens "sees" the world so you can use them to capture images that match your own creative ideas in the moment.
Think of your lenses as compositional tools that allow you to frame each scene in a way that matches your own vision, and the specific way you want to portray your subjects.
With that in mind, part of becoming a better photographer is learning how to identify which type of lens is best suited to create the type of photo and mood you have in your mind.
That's where this course comes in.
In my concise, and highly practical tutorial, I'll show you how to effectively use the four main types of lenses, and give you straightforward tips that will help you maximize your creative control when using each type.
These are tips and techniques I've collected through 30 years of experience as a professional outdoor photographer; techniques I've used on commercial assignments, stock shoots, and when I'm out photographing my own adventures for fun.
Whether you're a beginning photographer, or a longtime shooter looking for some new inspiration, this course will give you tips you can use right away, no matter what types of subjects or scenes you like to shoot.
What You'll Get...
TIPS ON HOW TO USE THE FOUR TYPES OF LENSES
This course is broken down into four types of lenses: Wide angle, Normal, Short Telephoto and Long Telephoto. I'll show you how to identify the visual and creative characteristics each one offers, and give you solid creative tips on how to get the best results from each type.
CREATIVE IDEAS YOU CAN USE WITH ANY TYPE OF SUBJECT AND ANY CAMERA
For each type of lens, I'll give you a few concise, easy-to-undestand techniques use can use to capture more compelling images that work with any type of subject, no matter what you like to shoot or what camera system you use.
CREATIVE FOCUSING TECHNIQUES - TIPS ON HOW TO USE BOTH SHALLOW AND WIDE DEPTH OF FIELD EFFECTS
In photography, we have an extremely wide range of focus and depth of field. I show you how to different focusing techniques and effects for maximum creative benefit in your imagery.
LOTS OF IMAGE EXAMPLES
In this concise 75+ minute course, that's comprised of 13 separate tutorial videos across 7 different modules, you'll see tons of image examples that illustrate the specific creative methods, ideas and techniques I cover.
TIPS FOR BUYING LENSES
I also give you tips on how to shop for new lenses, what to look for, and how to choose the best lenses that will fit with your own shooting style. I also discuss the benefits of zooms vs. primes.
TIPS AND INSIGHT FROM A 30 YEAR
PRO PHOTOGRAPHER
These are techniques I've learned and refined during my three decades as a pro outdoor shooter. Most of the photos I've had published have been created with at least one of these methods. In fact, I would say with absolute confidence that these creative ideas have driven my career and my style during my entire photography life.
NOW LET ME HELP YOU!
What People Say About Dan's Teaching Style
“Dan is a wonderful teacher who sincerely enjoys helping others. His lessons and inspiration keep me motivate on tough days! I recommend this course for all photographers, regardless of skill level, as his experience and guidance is applicable to all who seek to improve their work." - Jean Lua
"Full of insight and practical insight on getting that great shot!" - M. Ashley
“I especially like Dan's thought and concepts on what makes an interesting photograph, including framing, what to leave in the image and what to exclude, etc... What spoke to me is how he describes the art of taking a photograph." - Tom O'Brien
“I hope your camera battery is charged, because you'll want to run out and shoot immediately after consuming these honest and open thought from Dan." - Cara St. Hilaire
Landscapes
Learn different techniques for shooting effective landscapes, whether you're capturing the grand scene, or a more intimate and immersive photo of the nature that's all around you.
Travel
There are so many different types of photos you can shoot while traveling. Learn how to make effective use of your lenses so that you can come back from your trips with exciting visual memories!
Portraits
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About Dan Bailey
My fast moving style of outdoor and adventure photography depends on being able to quickly gauge a scene, choose a lens and technique I think might work and execute a creative method in the blink of an eye. This high level of creative efficiency is what has driven my career as a 30 year career working as pro photographer and instructor.
Just as I do on my Top 100 Photography Blog, I've compiled my three-decades of photography knowledge, experience and insight into easy-to-understand lessons for my students. I help them break down the skills needed to shoot great photos by teaching them fundamental aspects of how we see and perceive the world around us.
I don't just teach my students what to do, I explain why certain techniques work and how to execute them in the most effective way for their scenes, no matter what they shoot.
I have a genuine passion for photography, whether it's me behind the camera or helping to inspire someone else. In the end, we all experience the same level of excitement when we nail a great moment or capture a beautiful scene, and that's what drives me.
This course will help you improve your creative skills so you can create more stunning imagery.
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