National Geographic Traveler Photography Seminar: Creativity With Light

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Why You'll Love It

National Geographic covers are more than just images—they’re stories. And after a full-day photography seminar led by Jay Dickman and Nevada Wier, you’ll be ready to tell your own. Their secrets to artistic lighting will make your photographs come to life.

Let these experts show you how to work with a wide range of light situations, exploring creative possibilities and strategic color usage. You'll move from the curriculum of this class to illuminate your subjects in magical new ways.

– Brian, Bloomspot Staff Writer

Featured Topics

Recognize and Take Advantage of the “Perfect” Light

Appreciate the qualities of light that create beautiful, magical effects that everyone loves. Learn how great photographers arrive before sunrise and linger long after sunset to capture the glow created by the oblique angle of the sun.

Photographing in Difficult or “Bad” Light

Learn the tricks and techniques of low-light photography (indoors and outdoors). Find out how to manage contrast to create provocative images, and how to use flash and work with color to make your images stand out from the crowd.

Case Studies: Getting the Shots

Plan and prepare for situations that will put you in the right place at the best possible time for great light. Our photographers will share some recent assignments that will show how you can pre-visualize your images by controlling exposure and light, even in the most challenging situations.

What's in the Bag

See what professional photographers carry that allows them to be ready for any lighting situation.

The Technical Side of Capturing Great Light

Improve your ability to read and manipulate the dials on your camera so you can open up new ways to maximize any light that is available. Understand flash, white balance, histograms, shooting modes, exposure, and other options for controlling light.

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