Winter Photography Basics: Video Course

Video Course Outline

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Lesson 1: Introduction

Lesson 2: Gear

Lesson 3: Composition

Lesson 4: Shutter Speed

Lesson 5: Aperture

Lesson 6: ISO

Lesson 7: Focusing

Lesson 8 : Shooting Full Manual, Exposure Triangle & Histogram

Lesson 9: Post Processing Basics

 

 

 

Lesson 1: Introduction

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In this lesson you will learn:

  • What to expect from this course
  • How to set yourself up for success with this course

Video 1: Introduction


 

Lesson 2: Gear

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In this lesson you will learn:

  • How to layer you clothes to maximize warmth
  • What accessories might be useful to help keep you warm
  • What camera gear you should consider brining on your winter photography trips.

 

BONUS:

Winter Photography Packing List

 

 

How to Layer


 

Equipment

Lesson 3: Composition

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In this lesson you will learn:

  • What is composition and why it's important
  • How to create interesting composition by learning how to frame your shot
  • How to use classic composition techniques such as rule of thirds, leading lines, etc. 

 

Downloads:

Composition Cheat Sheet

    

Introduction to Composition 


 

Finding Composition in the Field 


 

Composition Exercises

Lesson 4: Shutter Speed

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In this lesson you will learn:

  • What is shutter speed and how does it affect your photo
  • How to freeze motion
  • How to show motion 

 

Downloads:

Shutter Speed Cheat Sheet

 

 

Introduction to Shutter Speed


 

Freezing Motion

 

Showing Motion

 

Shutter Speed Exercises 

Lesson 5: Aperture

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In this lesson you will learn:

  • What is aperture and how it affects your photo
  • When to use a narrow or wide aperture 

 

Downloads:

Aperture Cheat Sheet

 

 

Aperture Intro


 

Aperture and Depth of Field

Depth of Field Exercises

Lesson 6: ISO

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In this lesson you will learn:

  • What is ISO and how it will affect your winter images
  • How does ISO affect image quality
  • When is a good time to use a high and low ISO 

 

Downloads:

ISO Cheat Sheet

 

 

Intro to ISO


 

ISO in the Field

ISO Exercises

Lesson 7: Focusing

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In this lesson you will learn:

  • What settings will help get the best results in focusing 
  • The three types of focusing methods 
  • How to set your focus 

 

Downloads:

Focusing Cheat Sheet

  

Introduction to Focusing 


 

Focusing in the Field

Focusing Exercises

Lesson 8: Shooting Full Manual, Exposure Triangle & Histogram

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In this lesson you will learn:

  • How your settings work together when shooting in manual 
  • What is the exposure triangle and how do you use it 
  • How to read your histogram 

 

BONUS:

A Photographer's Guide to Shooting Video (pdf)

A Photographer's Guide to Shooting Video (video)

  

Introduction to Shooting in Manual

 

Shooting in Manual

Lesson 9: Post Processing Basics

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In this lesson you will learn:

  • Common types of post processing 
  • What to pay close attention to when processing your photo
  • How to edit in black and white
  • How to do a combination sequence

 

BONUS:

Winter Photography Presets for Lightroom

Lightroom Cheat Sheet

 

 

Lightroom Editing for Winter Images