Become an Outdoor Photographer

Unit 1

How to Get Started in Nature Photography with John Greengo

Day 1

Unit 2 18 Hours

Post-Processing for Outdoor and Travel Photographers with Ben Willmore

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3

Unit 3

Photographing America's National Parks with Ian Shive

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3

Unit 4

Monetizing your Social Media Presence for Outdoor Photographers with Colby Brown

Monetizing your Social Media Presence for Outdoor Photographers
  • 36 hours and 41 minutes of class content
  • Streaming access on desktop and mobile browsers
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee
Capture your epic adventures just as you experience them. Learn how to pack smart, scout jaw-dropping locations, control light in any environment, and edit the shots you’ll want to share.

Course Instructors

John Greengo

John Greengo

John Greengo is an award-winning photographer specializing in outdoor and travel photography. Shooting for over 3 decades, John has developed an unrivaled understanding of the industry, tools, techniques and art of photography.
Ben Willmore

Ben Willmore

As a photographer, Ben Willmore has shot in all 50 states and explored over 80 countries. He has been pushing Photoshop and Lightroom Classic to their limits since the beginning.
Ian Shive

Ian Shive

Ian Shive is a photographer, author, film and television producer, conservationist, and innovative businessman.  He has worked with some of the most important outdoor organizations including the Nature Conservancy, the Sierra Club, the Environmental Defense Fund, the National Parks Conservation Association, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Colby Brown

Colby Brown

Colby Brown is a photographer, photo educator and author based out of Eastern Pennsylvania. Specializing in landscape, travel and humanitarian photography, his photographic portfolio spans the four corners of the globe.
  • Michael G. Apr 30, 2022

    John gives a great introduction to landscape photography. It's a basic overview, but even if you've shot landscapes for a years, John's class is succinct and through. If you are a beginner, it's pure gold.

  • Rodrigo R. Dec 5, 2021

    It was very interesting. I really recommend to other photographers who doesnt know so much how to make business using social media.

  • Ember . Dec 2, 2021

    Well presented, with useful diagrams and photographic examples. Concise, friendly and no time-wasting fluff. Easy to watch at 1.5x, if you like things faster.

  • Vivian B. Sep 8, 2021

    Great class! Lots of useful information. However, I'm not sure what version of Lightroom he is using because I just downloaded the latest version from the app store in Sept. 2021 and the menu options are totally different. It does not give me the option to create a catalogue.

  • Y. Aug 9, 2021

    This was an informative, rapid fire version of John's longer form classes. I picked up several tips even in this abridged format.

  • David F. Mar 8, 2021

    Ben has great teaching skills (despite that sometimes he adds too much redundancy), I loved the course and I learnt a lot. Having said that, be aware that the title of the course is completely wrong. This is a generic Lightroom course (and a bit of Photoshop), not something really specific on outdoor and travel photography.

  • Del J. Feb 1, 2021

    Loved it!!! Short, concentrated and nice examples. The perfect class to get you started.

  • D W. Aug 2, 2020

    This course needs updating...we're way past PS 14.2 now.

  • Susan . Jul 29, 2020

    Great class with wonderful examples! I am new to CreativeLive, but am quickly finding this instructor to be the one I look for in the catalog of classes.

  • Lesley Y. Jul 6, 2020

    A great introduction to travel photography. This course is quite short compared to other courses but Greengo does a great job of covering the basics in enough detail that you feel confident enough to move forward.

  • Anna F. Jan 23, 2020

    This is my 3rd John Greengo class and I'm becoming addicted. Excellent instructor, very knowledgeable, explains things clearly. Some things I was doing instinctively without understanding why but now that I do understand my confidence has grown. Highly recommend this class!

  • Z. Apr 29, 2019

    I'm about 2/3 through this class and I can't say enough good things about it. Ian Shive is a great teacher. So much fantastic and useful information. Highly recommend this class! I think it's time for another class by Shive -- Night Photography maybe please?!

  • Gary C. Oct 3, 2018

    John is an amazing instructor. He is clear, concise, and knowledgeable. He has a great power point lesson plan with lots of diagrams and examples, and stays on topic. This is my second course from John and I can't recommend him highly enough.

  • Lisa C. A. Aug 11, 2018

    Ian Shive is an amazing teacher. You will be hard pressed to find one class with more information on how to be a landscape photographer than this one. Everything is covered: from scouting locations, gear, camera settings, composition, photo critiques, to how to seek out revenue streams from magazine assignments and stock photography. The bonus materials add even more detail. If you are serious about landscape photography, this is the class for you.

  • Lina B. Jul 3, 2018

    All the course could be named "Intro to the Lightroom" or similar. So really I wouldn't recommend for somebody who has Lightroom experience. I would expect more on the post-processing. Personally, for me it got interesting and useful from 22th. lesson.

  • Chris . Jun 28, 2018

    Great insight into the daily activities of a professional photographer at work. Ian does a good job explaining his process, from planning, shooting, pre-editing, maintaining and his final steps before delivering his product. If you are looking for Photoshop/Lightroom editing tips or details, this is not the class for you. If you are wanting to start with nature photography, you will get some great tips.

  • Laís C. Jun 27, 2018

    Ok. At first, I didn't like the course, but after I rewatched it, I thought that I made a mistake. There are many things to learn here.

  • Laís C. Jun 27, 2018

    It's too superficial. I love Colbie Brown but this course doesn't say much.

  • Lea J. Jun 21, 2018

    Before this course I already shot landscape and nature photos. Taking this course has open my eyes a bit more and I am anxious to apply what I have learned to my photography.

  • Heide J. Apr 22, 2018

    Very good! I have been out taking pictures, more self taught but needed to understand how different lenses work. Very informative - just what I needed!

  • John U. Feb 27, 2018

    This is the second course I have taken that John has taught. I like his method of teaching the class. He has a practical approach to the technical side of photography.

  • Judy A. Jan 23, 2018

    John is the best photography instructor I’ve had! Very organized, knowledgeable and experienced. Very articulate and easy to understand. Thank you, John!

  • Elizabeth M. Dec 26, 2017

    Still one of my favorite classes at Creative Live, I have watched it several times and it just inspires me to get out and capture something. I love that he shows the frustrations of the weather and to look for other opportunities you might have missed.

  • Chaka A. Oct 15, 2017

    Good course. I really wish the camera settings were labeled on all the photos as far as aperture, shutter speed and ISO.

  • vincent K. Jul 13, 2017

    Enjoying Ben's class. A thorough exploration of the functionality and capabilities of Lightroom. I'm a work it out myself kinda guy but this class has helped fill in the gaps for me and maximise my workflow. Perhaps the complaints from some student relate to the naming of this class. Really it should more accurately be named Lightroom Workflow. Highly recommend if you are a beginner or an experienced user of Lightroom.

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