The Art of Seeing: On Location with Frans Lanting

the ingredients of memorable images.

The Art of Seeing: On Location
  • 7 video lessons
  • 1 hour and 42 minutes of class content
  • Streaming access on desktop and mobile browsers
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee
Go deep into the principles of landscape lighting, composition, and technique and learn how to create memorable images with Frans Lanting in The Art of Seeing: On Location. Watch Frans at work on a beach near his home in Santa Cruz, California, as he teaches the essentials of landscape photography in a way that can only be taught in the field. 
In this class you will explore: 
  • Finding new photographic approaches in familiar settings and scenes
  • Photographing while the light changes – from dark to light
  • What equipment to use for different scenarios and results Frans will teach you how to evaluate light and really see how it interacts with your local environment. You’ll learn about the best ways to approach a familiar landscape and find the shots and the light you have not discovered before.
The Art of Seeing: On Location with Frans Lantingwill teach you the ingredients for memorable images (subject, vision, composition, light, moment, meaning) and show you how to translate those general concepts into gorgeous outdoor photographs.

Course Instructor

Frans Lanting

Frans Lanting

Frans Lanting has been hailed as one of the great photographers of our time. His influential work appears in books, magazines, and exhibitions around the world.

The Art of Seeing: On Location with Frans Lanting is rated 4.6 stars by 23 students

  • PAULINA C. May 11, 2020

    Awesome to watch a legendary photographer that cares about his photo as an expression of a human being.

  • gustavo C. Feb 28, 2020

    I can listen to this man talking for days

  • O. Aug 23, 2019

    I enjoyed this class very much. Frans is a good instructor and I wish I lived closer so I could attend one of his workshops in person! This class is the next best thing.

  • John T. Oct 19, 2018

    Very much enjoyed this class, Frans has a very natural way of teaching that helps to understand the nuances of seeing a potential photograph.

  • Daniel H. Aug 6, 2018

    I tend to agree that you can find similar information for free on the Web; Nevertheless, I learned lots on how to look for all different options to compose a picture with the available elements. Wait to buy this course when price is at least 50% off. Language was not a barrier even when is my second language. Respectfully.

  • Tom P. Mar 31, 2018

    Good example how the mind of experienced photographer goes through when approaching scenes. The steps taken to get the shots you like to see and show. Worth watching again.

  • Katheryn T. Nov 6, 2017

    Loved this course with Frans Lanting. His explanations were awesome. I learned to "see" things in a way I have not seen before. I also was inspired to go back to my own safe haven at St. Marks Wildlife Refuge and "create." So much to practice but love that I can always come back to review this class/course for more inspiration. I would love to join one of his workshops.

  • Mark V. Oct 29, 2017

    Excellent example of how a true artist goes through his mental checklist and narrows down his view to the shot he imagined.

  • Sandy Brown J. Jun 24, 2017

    I really, really, really enjoyed this course. I watched it when I was forced indoors by 100+ degree weather, and the constant sound of the surf cooled my brain. Frans is very easy to like and learn from. After spending this much time with him, I feel he should know me if I walked up and shook his hand--his personality extends so easily through the screen. He both reinforced my own sense of how to approach seeing a location and encourage me to see in different ways. His review of tech was mouthwatering as those look like some pretty high end cameras, but he finished the whole day by recommending his iPhone as the best camera he ever had. I was sorry when I finished this class; I wanted to go with Frans to a new location and do the same thing all over again. Thanks for a terrific value from CreativeLive.com!

  • J. Mar 16, 2017

    Simply well done. I follow Frans Lanting from Italy from the beginning. So I've been very happy to see this field photo sessions. I know lot of people here willing to buy the course but they don't do it 'cause of the language. Maybe a good idea could be the subtitles. I have to note that I follow many others on CL but Frans is really easy to understand for a no-mother-language pheraps for the extreme calm of his exposition. Tanks Frans: I hope to know you in a workshop one day or another.

  • Paul S. Feb 18, 2017

    Frans speaks clearly, yet packs his videos with a lot of information. He offers one simple take away. This works if you are a beginner or have some experience. Pick one location and make a case study of it. Explore it, learn it. Then a wide variety of dynamics will appear.

  • F. Oct 31, 2016

    Great teaching. Philosophy with a camera. Congratulations.

  • K. Aug 4, 2016

    I absolutely LOVED this course! Frans is extremely likeable and shares so much of his knowledge - every video was full of great information and ideas. Fantastic - would highly recommend this to everyone!

  • judy R. Jun 25, 2016

    Simple easy to understand class for landscape and seascape photographers. A must for any level.

  • Claude H. Apr 25, 2016

    Really great. Would have loved for him to tell us where and how he was focusing.

  • Marina W. Jul 24, 2015

    Frans' work is magnificent. I loved getting insight into his thoughts and processes. Always a treat to be invited into an artist's tool bag. The value is here.

  • Stephanie L. Jul 23, 2015

    a really excellent class with a very humble Frans Lansing. Good explanations of EVERYTHING; composition, light and equipment. REALLY want to take one of Frans courses in person. Such a lovely person it seems. Thank you Frans!! I have posted some of my work and I am now inspired to do some of the gorgeous water shots you took WOW!!!

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