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Drone Photography for Beginners: Capture the Bigger Picture

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Overview

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Learn how to take and edit captivating aerial photographs that combine light, composition, color, and perspective
  • Introduction
  • The First Steps
  • Using the Drone
  • Editing and Sharing the Photos
  • Final project
Using a drone to take photos multiplies your options exponentially. it allows you to gain perspectives that aren’t possible with conventional photography and get a bigger picture of the world - both figuratively and literally. Photographer Alina Rudya uses drones as part of her creative process. She has had her work published internationally and worked with clients including Nikon, Mercedes-Benz, and Samsung.

In this online course, Alina teaches you how to use a DJI drone for taking creative pictures. Explore light, composition, color, and perspective to capture creative pictures not possible with an ordinary camera. Share your unique view of the world with aerial photography!

Syllabus

  • About Me
  • Inspiration
  • The Equipment Checklist
  • The Basics of Drone Photography
  • Composition, Light, and Color
  • Creating a Mood Board
  • Planning and Location Scouting
  • Operating the Drone: The Controls and Settings
  • The Dos and Don’ts of Drone Photography
  • Capturing a Creative Top-down Portrait
  • The Basic Edit in Adobe Lightroom
  • Sharing on Social Media
  • Drone Photography for Beginners: Capture the Bigger Picture

Taught by

Alina Rudya

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