I just purchased the latest photography course at the Digital Photography School. Up front, I am an affiliate for DPS, so if you follow the links in this review and make a purchase, I will get a commission, but it will not cost you anything extra. They did not give me free access to the course, or pay me to write a review. I’m a DPS affiliate, and also a customer. And if you have any doubts, they have a 60 day money back guarantee!
What’s In It?
Here’s what is in the course: There are 30 modules in the course, beginning with researching and planning your shots, and modules on some of the basics such as equipment, exposure, and composition. The research and planning module goes over web sites and apps that you can use to help pre-plan your shot before you get there. Module 5 has some good recommendations for equipment for shooting outdoors, besides your camera.
Module 11 and 12 start off with a methodology of shot and post processing with a pair of modules on “details.” Module 11 takes you into the field, and discusses bringing out details in a landscape with a telephoto lens. Module 12, then addresses post processing techniques in Adobe Lightroom for the same topic. Modules 13 and 14 cover waterfalls. Additional modules cover long exposure, forest composition, etc. You can view the full course module list over at the DPS web site.
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My Thoughts About the Landscape and Nature Photography Course
Each of the modules are relatively short and digestible. They can be viewed in order, or you can hop around as you wish. Some of them cover basic skills, but seeing the instructor go through a scene to determine the best composition provides many ideas for your own photography. Most of the skill modules done in the field are followed by a post processing module for that subject. The post processing modules all work in Lightroom. However, many of the concepts translate to other image editing software. Most of the image editing software packages have many of the same functions, you just need to know how to make the adjustments he is describing in his video. It’s useful seeing the edits that are being made, and the results they achieve in the image.
Try It For Yourself
Overall the course is about 4 hours long, and provides a number of useful tips and techniques. It’s taught mostly on site in the outdoors of Australia. To learn more about the Landscape and Nature Photography Course, visit the Digital Photography School web site for the course overview. And remember, there is a money back guarantee if you find this course is not for you. Enjoy!