The Traveling Photographer: The Basics

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Free Online Course: The Traveling Photographer: The Basics provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 2-3 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. The Traveling Photographer: The Basics is taught by David Hobby.

Overview
  • Learn how to photograph your journey like a professional, without dispelling any of the magic of the experience, with Strobist.com founder David Hobby.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Introduction
    • A roadmap for the course
    1. Before You Pack: Big-Picture Considerations
    • The three axes of this series
    • Pro tip: Be a thinking photographer
    • Why do you take pictures?
    • The trip should come first
    • Pro tip: Every possession is a burden
    • The difference between traveling pros and traveling amateurs
    2. Gear and Planning
    • Choosing your gear wisely
    • Pro tip: Lenses in and be aware
    • Research and planning strategies
    • Pro tip: Pray for bad weather
    • Travel logistics: What to carry, what to check
    • The physiology of travel
    • Cell phone options and essential apps
    • Washing clothes on the road
    • Circadian rhythm
    • Pro tip: Drop everything for amazing light
    • Balancing travel with travel photography
    3. Travel Photo Taxonomy
    • Types of travel photos: An overview
    • The vacuum picture: For just remembering
    • The moment picture: Taking time to craft an image
    • The trophy picture: The one for your wall
    • Pro tip: Restrictions lead to creativity
    4. Tips for Interacting with People
    • The camera as a gateway to meeting people
    • To focus on people, know your gear
    • Carry a pocket portfolio and give a print
    • Watch your body language and make eye contact
    • Pro tip: The best way to meet people
    • Pro tip: Be a chameleon
    5. After You Shoot
    • One approach to managing photos on a trip
    • After you return