Modern Photography in Nature
A course by Michael Schauer , Landscape and Nature Photographer
Learn camera techniques, the rules of composition, and editing tools to capture breathtaking photographs of landscapes and nature
Nature and landscape photography is the meeting point between inner and outer worlds. Through careful observation of his surroundings and deep reflection on his inner emotions, Michael Schauer captures this beautiful blend of expression with his work. In this online course, he takes you on a trip through his creative process, from location scouting to the outdoor photoshoot and image retouching.
With Michael as your guide, learn the fundamentals of camera use, composition techniques, and how to edit images using Lightroom and Photoshop. By the end, you'll know how to pluck inspiration from daily life and photograph nature through your own personal lens.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 16 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (28)
- 1,520 students
- 15 lessons (2h 21m)
- 16 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: German
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- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
You shoot a series of nature images that explore a coherent theme or tell a story and edit them in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone, regardless of experience, who wants to get started in modern landscape and nature photography with an expressive approach.
Requirements and materials
A basic understanding of cameras (ISO, aperture, shutter speed, autofocus, etc.) is highly recommended for this course; however, you can follow along with your teacher's explanations using his own camera, a Nikon D850.
In terms of materials, you need a DSLR or DSLM camera, a lens, and a computer with access to Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
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Michael Schauer
A course by Michael Schauer
Michael Schauer is a nature and landscape photographer from Munich, Germany. After studying sociology and philosophy, he discovered that photography was his preferred outlet for creative expression. His images are the result of a meditative approach where he allows external influences to blend with his inner world. For the past several years, he's been traveling, primarily through Scandinavia and Iceland, in search of peaceful forests and frozen landscapes for his photos.
Through practice and experience, he gradually honed his skills and developed a unique personal style, which has caught the eye of clients like Adobe, Nikon, Bentley, and a host of travel and tourism organizations. His work was displayed in Munich in 2017 and again in 2019, the same year he published a practical guide on drone photography titled Fotografieren mit Drohnen.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences and Inspiration
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U2
Photographic Basics
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Equipment
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Camera Settings That Make Life Easier
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The Exposure and the Exposure Triangle
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Composition
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U3
Production
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Searching Inspiration
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Location Scouting
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On Location
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U4
Post-production
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Curation
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Editing in Lightroom Classic 1
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Editing in Lightroom Classic 2
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The Finishing Touches in Photoshop
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U5
Additional Information
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Social Media
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Overview of NFTs
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FP
Final project
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Modern Photography in Nature: Fundamentals and Techniques
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Excelente curso, interesante y práctico
Dieser Kurs hat mir vielle wertvolle Tipps geliefter, wie ich meine Fotos nach der Aufnahme auswählen kann und besser bearbeiten kann :) sehr hilfreich, danke dafür :)
Excelente curso! Ideal para principiantes y para quienes tengan experiencia pero quieran adentrarse dentro de la fotografía de naturaleza y aprender buenos tips y conceptos que van mas allá de los videos, sino tambien de los recursos adicionales que comparte el docente. Realmente recomiendo este curso a quienes tengan esa inquietud de querer adentrarse o mejorar este tipo de fotografía (y si tambien les interesan la temática de viajes, este curso junto con el de Julia Nimke es el combo perfecto)
Michael leitet einen mit seiner ruhigen Art sehr strukturiert durch den Prozess der Bildbearbeitung. Sehr empfehlenswert.
Me gusto mucho el curso, es muy práctico y sobre todo me lleno de inspiración <3