Photographing America's National Parks

Outdoor photography celebrates the varied and stunning landscapes of the natural world – in this unique course you will learn composition and shooting techniques for getting beautiful outdoor shots.

Shooting and teaching from two of the world’s most pristine parks, Olympic National Park and Mt. Rainier National Park, award-winning photographer Ian Shive will teach you new ways to create outdoor photographs that are powerful, captivating and fresh. You'll explore key elements of great outdoor photography including: composition, working a scene, selecting exposure, using filters to manage natural light, and scouting a great location. Then you'll learn how to put it all together to tell a story in a single image or series. After spending time in the field, Ian will move into the studio and present on the equally important tasks of managing and editing your work from the field.

Ian will show you how to capture images that are both technically and emotionally engaging. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn how to document the beauty of the great outdoors, in camera.

Lessons

Sunrise Shoot - Working the Scene
Sunrise Shoot - Shooting Away from the Light
Sunrise Shoot - Shooting with a Purpose
Ian's Background and Setup to Nature Photography
Photographing National Parks
National Parks Considerations, Prep, and Q&A
Shooting Inside a Tent
Gear, Settings, and Tech
Shoot: Camp Fire Scene
Shoot: Camp Fire Details
Landscape Photography: Wildflowers and Macros
Scouting Locations
Scouting Considerations and Discussion
Star Trails
Ten Steps to Processing Perfect Star Trail Images and Q & A
Water: Rivers, Creeks, and Waterfalls
Photographing Water Discussion
The Role of the Editor
The First Edit
My Quick Edit and Q&A
The Icons of Nature
Technical Notes: After Dark
The Iconic Elements of Composition
Iconic Imagery Q&A
Magic Hour at Mount Rainier
Magic Hour Discussion
Magic Hour at Mount Rainier Post Processing
Hoh Rainforest Shoot
Hoh Rainforest Post Processing
Skype Interview Scott Kirkwood
Image Critique with Scott Kirkwood Part 1
Image Critique with Scott Kirkwood Part 2
Selling Your Work
The Pillars of Revenue
The Economy of Stock Licensing
Initial Contact and Q&A
Ruby Beach

Reviews

I have taken quite a few courses with createlive and this was by far one of the best. Ian is a fantastic teacher and remarkable at describing what he is doing and his thought process clearly. There is so much good information in this course, I definitely plan on buying this class. Not only is Ian a great teacher, but he also seems to genuinely want to help other photographers and see them succeed. You can tell he cares more about seeing good pictures of nature than anything else. I cannot recommend this course enough. Whether you are a beginner who shoots landscape photography as a hobby or a professional who already specializes in landscape photography, this class has something to offer and will expand your skill set. Can't thank Ian enough and I hope he does another course soon.
Ian is a great teacher and it is great when some one who "can do", can also explain how he does it. Clearly, his experience and commitment are why he is good at what he does. There is a lot more to a great photo than getting the camera settings and filters right. Ian did his best to help us understand what to look for when "working the scene" and finding a good composition without distractions. A great course. Thank you, Creative Live and Ian Shive.
Amazing course. Ian Shive is a wonderful teacher, as well as photographer, and it all comes across. I was glued to my computer for the entire 3 days when the class was live, and just had to purchase it so I don't lose any of it. The bonus materials alone are worth the purchase price. I've got a trip coming up soon and will have the opportunity to put some of what Ian said into practice; and love that I can have it with me on my portable devices so I can refresh my memory and reinforce it all. Great to have on a long plane ride. If you are on the fence, get off that fence and go purchase this great course!!! You won't be sorry. My thanks to CreativeLive, and Ian Shive for giving us this wonderful opportunity to not only learn, but to actually be in the field with Ian.