Landscape Photography Specialization

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Landscape Photography Specialization

Master the Art of Landscape Photography. Capture, edit, and plan breathtaking outdoor photos with expert photographers around the world.

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4 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Beginner level

No prior experience required

1 month at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

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4 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Beginner level

No prior experience required

1 month at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Earn a career credential

Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

Capture and edit professional-quality landscape photos using essential gear and techniques
Apply creative composition, framing, and storytelling methods to make images stand out.
Master aerial photography by using perspective, light, and scale for powerful images.
Scout unique outdoor locations using Google Earth, GPS tools, and topography analysis.

Overview

This Specialization is intended for aspiring and hobbyist photographers seeking to develop professional-level landscape photography skills. Through four courses, you will learn how to capture stunning images, use creative composition, master aerial techniques, and scout unique locations. Guided by expert photographers Sean Dalton, Jordy Vandeput, Michael Yamashita, and Meredith Fontana, you’ll gain the skills to create compelling images that showcase the beauty of our planet.

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Taught in English

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Specialization - 4 course series

Throughout the Specialization, learners will apply their skills through hands-on photography projects in real-world outdoor settings. You will capture landscapes in different lighting conditions, experiment with composition techniques, practice aerial photography, and scout unique locations using tools like Google Earth and Gaia GPS. By completing these projects, you will build a professional portfolio of images that highlight your ability to combine technical mastery with creative storytelling. Each project is designed to challenge you to plan, shoot, and edit images that reflect your personal style while applying the professional workflows taught by your instructors. By the end of the Specialization, you’ll have a set of finished photos that demonstrate your ability to scout, compose, and capture breathtaking landscapes across diverse environments.

Landscape Photography: Capture the Beauty of Planet Earth

Course 15 hoursView course

What you'll learn

Love taking photos outside? Join travel photographer Sean Dalton in Bali, Indonesia where he shows you how to capture beautiful photos of the world around you. In this 120 minute course, Sean takes you to some of Bali's most beautiful locations where he covers all the most essential information on landscape photography.

In this course you will learn: How to find beautiful locations to capture landscape photos * The best gear for landscape photography * How to compose landscape photos * How to choose the best camera settings in any scenario * Tips for shooting at sunrise, sunset, and blue hour * How to edit your landscape photos following a simple editing workflow * ...Plus plenty of other tips and tricks that will help you capture beautiful landscape photos. This course is for: * Anyone that enjoys the outdoors and wants to learn how to better capture its beauty more effectively * Anyone that has a sense of adventure and wants to experience more of our beautiful planet!

Skills you'll gain

Category: Photo Editing

Category: Image Quality

Category: Design Elements And Principles

Category: Adobe Creative Cloud

Category: Photography

The Art of Landscape Photography for Beginners

Course 24 hoursView course

What you'll learn

Learn professional landscape photography from Jordy Vandeput using your SLR, analogue or smartphone's camera.

This beginner course teaches the art and creative skills such as framing, composition, point of interest, visual storytelling, leading lines and more. This Landscape Photography course is for beginners who want to take their vacation landscape photos to a professional level. No expensive gear is required, using your phone's camera is perfect to follow this class. By the end of this course you will be able to implement creative techniques to make your photos more interesting and stand out just like professional photographers do. New to photography? Capturing landscapes are the best place to start! You will learn the following techniques: * Understand how compositions work * Use various professional techniques for framing * How to break the photography rules * Tell stories through a photograph

Skills you'll gain

Category: Design Elements And Principles

Category: Image Quality

Category: Photo Editing

Category: Photography

Category: Storytelling

Landscape Photography: Shooting from an Aerial Perspective

Course 34 hoursView course

What you'll learn

Join Michael Yamashita, a 30-year veteran photographer for National Geographic, as he takes you on a landscape photography journey from an aerial perspective.

Whether you’re using a ladder, climbing a hill or a rooftop, or boarding a fixed-wing aircraft, Michael shares his secrets, stories and pro tips from three decades of shooting captivating images around the globe. In this inspiring 40-minute class, you’ll learn what equipment and settings Michael uses for the job, what times of day are perfect for shooting aerial landscapes, and how he composes the perfect shot in his mind’s eye even before clicking the shutter — as well as fun stories along the way as Michael shows why rules are meant to be broken. The class will empower you to look for light, pattern and scale to create stunning, big-picture imagery that inspires awe in your audience. Some photography experience is helpful in order to participate in this class, but not required — anyone with a desire to improve their landscape photo skills is encouraged to join.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Photo/Video Production and Technology

Category: Photography

Category: Aesthetics

Category: Image Quality

Scout Like a Pro: Find Landscape Photography Locations

Course 45 hoursView course

What you'll learn

Do you love to explore the outdoors and capture stunning images?

Join naturalist, photographer, and outdoor educator Meredith Fontana to learn how to scout new and exciting places to take landscape photos. In this course you will learn: * How to use Google Earth and Gaia GPS to scout and discover unique locations to photograph. * Identify topography and terrain features that make great photography spots. * Search for hidden gems and locations that are off the beaten path. * Tips for finding the best times of day to shoot a location. This course is for: Anyone who loves to explore the outdoors and escape the crowds. Hikers, backpackers, cyclists, and overlanders will find this course especially useful. Anyone who wants to capture the beauty of our planet with a camera, no matter what type of camera you have.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Photography

Category: Geographic Information Systems

Category: Planning

Category: Spatial Data Analysis

Category: Geospatial Mapping

Category: Geospatial Information and Technology

Category: Creative Thinking

Category: Timelines

Category: Global Positioning Systems

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