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Every landscape photographer should experience photographing from the sky at least once!
This masterclass will teach you how to make the most of it.
Capturing amazing aerial images is primarily about planning. I’ll take you through every step you should take to plan for your trip. I’ll teach you my methods for location scouting, forecasting, composing, and executing your shots. You’ll also go behind the scenes on five different flights above the mountains and glaciers, using both planes and helicopters.
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Ever dreamed of photographing from the sky?
Learn how to get it right the first time!
This Masterclass is for you if…
You think you couldn’t create a good image so you haven’t tried.
Average images from a previous flight have stopped you from going again.
You have no idea where you would even start!
Imagine you could…
- Capture once in a lifetime images that you love!
- Save time and money on your first adventure!
- Successfully scout, plan and execute an aerial shoot!
Hear what photographers like you are saying…
“I never thought I could do this. The budget and my fear of getting it wrong have stopped me for years. I took this course and decided I was going to make it happen. And thanks to you, I have successfully taken some of my best images ever. Thanks!”
-Gareth T.
“Until I took this masterclass I actually thought aerial photography was too expensive. But I got together with a friend. We studied, planned, and took to the skies. Needless to say, it was your teaching that made it happen and I’m STOKED on the images!”
-Lisa L.
“I’ve taken a few tourist flights and tried to take photos and they were awful. This course made me realize what I was doing wrong. I’ll be fully equipped for the next one. Amazing course!!”
-Jaret P.
"Aerial photography makes up a solid portion of my portfolio. It’s a love and obsession that allows me to create unique interpretations of the landscapes I love. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of sharing some memorable flights with workshop clients. I put this knowledge and experience into a course, to help aspiring landscape photographers take to the sky with complete confidence."
William Patino
Aerial Photography Masterclass
$197$47
Part inspiration part education this masterclass will teach you the exact procedure for capturing the best images from the sky!
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Curriculum
Introduction
A brief introduction to the course and what to expect.
The Biggest Barrier to Aerial Photography
Let’s go over the pros and cons of different aircraft. I’ll talk about budget, lens choices, problems, and my tips for planning.
Planning is Everything
Planning is going to be the hardest work for capturing your aerial images. This lesson will teach you some of my top tips for planning properly before you leave the ground.
Planning your Shots with Google Earth
More planning… But this is really fun and inspiring. I’ll show you how I use Google Earth to look for inspiration in the landscape. This is going to give you a better plan of where to ...
Light
Light is everything. In this lesson, I’ll share the effect and angle of light on the land and how to factor that into your planning and shooting.
Camera Settings
Getting the right exposure can be a challenge at times, especially when you're 8000ft up in the air amidst the elements. In this lesson, I’ll go through a variety of my aerial images, discuss...
Shoot 1 - Capturing the Full Moon Rising Over the Mountains
Join me in the final planning stage and also out in the field in a helicopter, on an amazing shoot capturing the full moon rise behind Mount Cook in New Zealand.
Moon Rising Image Review
Back in the studio, I’ll share the images from the full moon flight. There is always something to learn from looking back and reviewing your images.
Shoot 2 - Milford Sound
See the planning of the shot and then join me in the iconic Milford Sound, capturing the golden light and a unique perspective of the fiord from a helicopter.
Milford Sound Image Review
Going through the images from the Milford Sound shoot, I’ll teach you my editing tips as well as talk through how to capture images in the face of high dynamic range.
Shoot 3 - Glacier and Ice Fields
Jump in the heli and join me as I capture snow, ice, and magic light above the expansive ice fields of New Zealand.
Ice Fields Image Review
There was a lot to take in on this flight and the adrenaline was pumping. Let’s go through the different images and I’ll teach you what my theory and thoughts behind each one were.
Shoot 4 - Golden Hour in Fiordland
In this lesson, we’ll be flying in the Cessna 172. See the setup and what it’s like to be shooting from a plane. Then, take off for a flight above Fiordland to capture one of the fiords...
Golden Hour Image Review
Composition and light can be tricky when flying past your subject. In this lesson, I’ll teach you how to think with these key ingredients as I review the image captured in the previous lesson.
Shoot 5 - Charles Sound
See the planning process and then take to the sky in the Cessna, high above Fiordland, capturing some spectacular light high above the mountains.
Charles Sound Image Review
Let’s see if the planning paid off. I’ll go through composition, color, use of light, and my tips for using nature as a canvas.
Closing Thoughts
Thanks for coming on this journey with me, I want to leave you with a few closing thoughts and my best wishes for your photography journey!
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Aerial Photography Masterclass
$197$47
It might not be this week, or this year, but if you do get the chance to photograph from the sky, this course will be your best co-pilot.
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