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Photography · MS elective · 3 credit hours · 16 sessions

Natural & Landscape Photography

This course takes students out of the studio and into the elements. It focuses on capturing the grandeur of the natural world. Students will learn to master natural light, plan shoots around weather and tides, and utilize specialized gear like filters and tripods. The curriculum covers composition for vast spaces, dynamic range management (HDR), and the patience required to capture the “decisive moment” in nature.

§ 01 By the end you can
  1. Master the use of Tripods, Filters (ND, Polarizer), and Remote Releases
  2. Understand "Hyperfocal Distance" to ensure maximum sharpness
  3. Plan shoots using sun/moon tracking apps (PhotoPills) and weather data
  4. Execute advanced techniques: Long Exposure, HDR, and Panoramas
  5. Process landscape images to balance dynamic range without over-saturation
§ 02 Sixteen sessions

The whole semester.

  1. 01Equipment for Landscape: Lenses & Support
  2. 02Composition: Foreground, Midground, Background
  3. 03Understanding Natural Light: Golden & Blue Hour
  4. 04Planning: Scouting & Weather Apps
  5. 05Sharpness: Aperture & Hyperfocal Distance
  6. 06Filters I: The Circular Polarizer
  7. 07Water & Motion: Shutter Speed control
  8. 08 · MidtermMidterm Examination
  9. 09Filters II: Neutral Density (Long Exposure)
  10. 10High Dynamic Range (HDR) Techniques
  11. 11Panoramic Photography: Shooting & Stitching
  12. 12Black & White Landscape Photography
  13. 13Minimalist Landscapes & Negative Space
  14. 14Post-Processing: Luminosity Masks
  15. 15Ethics: Conservation & "Leave No Trace"
  16. 16Final Project: The Landscape Portfolio Print

Midterm around session 8. Final project briefed at session 8 or 9 and developed in stages until the juries.

§ 03 Final project

Final Project: The Landscape Portfolio Print

How it’s judged

Recommended reading
  1. The Art of Landscape Photography by Ross Hoddinott
  2. Ansel Adams: The Camera (Classic technique)
  3. Digital Landscape Photography by Michael Frye
  4. Dusk to Dawn: A Guide to Landscape Photography at Night by Glenn Randall
  5. Masters of Landscape Photography by Ross Hoddinott
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