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Week 1: Foundations of Wildlife Photography
10 Lessons-
StartIntroduce Yourself Again
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StartWhat is Wildlife Photography?
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StartEssential Gear for Wildlife Photography
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StartWhat's in My Camera Bag Links
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StartImportant Camera Basics for Wildlife Photography
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StartVideo: Detailed Explanation of Back Button Focus Specific to Wildlife Photography.
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StartVideo: Exposure, Histogram and Blinkies
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StartQuestions and Answers Here
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StartWeek 1 Assignment
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StartReplay of Live Zoom 1
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Week 2: Creative Methods for Wildlife Photography, Including How to Use Light Strategically and Improve Composition.
5 Lessons -
Week 3: Capturing Authentic Moments
7 Lessons -
Week 4: Igniting the Flame: Continuing Your Wildlife Photography Journey
7 Lessons-
StartUnleashing Creativity: Capturing the Wild in Unique Ways
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StartProcessing and Editing Your Wildlife Photographs
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StartVideo: Editing Wildlife Photography
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StartYour Backyard and Beyond, Developing Your Own Wildlife Photography Project.
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StartVideo: Creating a Wildlife Photography Portfolio: How to select, organize, and present your best work.
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StartQuestions and Answers Here
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StartWeek 4 Final Assignment
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Mastering the Art of Wildlife Photography
Course Starts October 7, 2024
Embark on an exciting journey into the world of wildlife photography with our comprehensive 4-week online course, "Mastering the Art of Wildlife Photography," led by expert photographer Amy Ames.
This course is designed to equip both beginners and intermediate photographers with the skills, techniques, and knowledge needed to capture stunning images of wildlife in their natural habitats.
Over four weeks, you'll dive deep into the essentials of wildlife photography, exploring everything from fundamental concepts to advanced techniques.
This is a self-paced class with PDF and video materials with 2 live Zoom sessions.
Zoom Sessions Are: October 10th, 8PM EST & October 29th, 8PM EST
Zoom sessions are recorded for playback
You'll learn what defines wildlife photography, explore essential gear (with a peek into Amy's camera bag), master the use of a gimbal head, and grasp crucial camera basics specific to wildlife photography.
Elevate your skills by focusing on the strategic use of light and mastering composition techniques unique to wildlife subjects. These lessons will help you create more impactful and visually appealing images.
Unleash your creativity with unique approaches to wildlife photography. You'll also learn processing and editing techniques for still images .
Learn to tell compelling stories through your lens by understanding wildlife behavior and considering safety aspects.
The course concludes with guidance on developing your own wildlife photography project, starting right in your backyard and beyond. Each week includes practical assignments to help you apply what you've learned, ensuring you get hands-on experience throughout the course.
Whether you're looking to start your wildlife photography journey or aiming to refine your existing skills, this course offers valuable insights, practical tips, and creative inspiration to help you capture the wild world in all its glory. Join Amy Ames in this exciting exploration of wildlife photography and transform your passion into breathtaking images!
Course Curriculum
About Amy
Amy is a wildlife, landscape, and adventure photographer. When not traveling, she can be found in Pittsboro, North Carolina, though she's home as little as possible. Amy loves to explore near and far, but you can usually find her somewhere cold in the mountains with a diet coke in hand. At home, she's a mom of two boys and official dog walker of the most high-maintenance chocolate lab out there.
"My goal with photography is always to capture the raw and untamed beauty of my subjects. Through my photos, I encourage viewers to appreciate and protect the diverse ecosystems of our planet. I invite everyone to join me on this journey, to explore the wonders of our world through my lens, and to take part in the mission to protect and preserve our planet." ~ Amy
