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Photographing Coastal Landscapes

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Description Create dramatic photographs of land and sea with professional photographer Kurt Budliger as your guide. Learn essential techniques for beach photography, starting with how to track tides and scout shoot locations for optimal results. Harness natural light as you utilize the beauty of the blue and golden hours, and incorporate fog, storm clouds, and atmosphere for distinctive images. Explore a variety of ways to properly expose for dynamic range, incorporating graduated neutral density filters and polarizers. Then, discover Kurt’s expert tips to create compelling, one-of-a-kind compositions with depth and balance. Capture crashing waves with crystal-clear focus, and use long exposure for ethereal, otherworldly images. Finally, learn advanced post-processing techniques to enhance vibrance, optimize dynamic range, and create captivating visual flow.

Syllabus

  • Class Preview
  • Planning & Possibilities
  • Elements of a Great Photo
  • Harnessing Dynamic Range
  • Dynamic Compositions
  • Capturing Wave Action
  • Working in the Wet Zone
  • Post-Processing

Taught by

Kurt Budliger

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