Learn wildlife and outdoor photography from one of the most prolific nature photographers of our time in The Art of Wildlife Photography with Tom Mangelsen.

Drawing lessons from his 40 years of observing and photographing the Earth's last great wild places, Tom will discuss the complex process behind his breathtaking wildlife photographs.

You’ll learn:

- What it takes to be a great wildlife photographer

- How to capture wildlife in their natural environment

- The best places to find animals

- How to increase the visibility of your work

- The importance of respecting wildlife and wildlife ethics

Tom will cover the basics of gear and scouting and teach you how to think about lighting when capturing animals in the wild. Tom will also offer critique images and portfolios submitted by viewers.

If you have a passion for outdoor photography and want to capture the spirit of wildlife in your camera, join Tom Mangelsen for this inspiring and educational class.

Video editing does not have to be complicated or expensive. In just a few lessons, you can learn how to create compelling videos using professional-grade software, DaVinci Resolve 17, with pro-YouTuber and expert DaVinci video editor Casey Faris.

Casey takes you step-by-step through the basic stages of video editing:

- What you'll need to get started with DaVinci Resolve 17.

- How to fit the individual pieces together to construct a video.

- How to use DaVinci Resolve to separate audio and video.

- How to adjust audio levels and build a title.

He'll then show you how to polish and render your masterpiece so you can share it with your biggest fans.

Drawing from his experience and expertise as a video editor, Casey can help you harness the power of video to tell stories and create compelling content. He'll give you all the tools to create a cohesive, next-level video.

If you're looking for a place to start with DaVinci Resolve, this is it.

WHO THIS CLASS IS FOR:

- People who are new to video editing or who have never used DaVinci Resolve

- Thought leaders looking to use video to connect with more people

- Creatives looking to learn video editing on industry-standard software

SOFTWARE USED:

DaVinci Resolve 17

Do you dream of writing a book but can’t seem to get started? Or maybe you’ve started but can’t quite get to “The End”? You’re not alone! Most people who set out to write a book don’t know how to begin or how to proceed through the development of their story. They quickly get overwhelmed with the sheer number of decisions to be made and often fall into frustration or even despair.

The truth is that creativity alone won’t get your book out of your head and onto the page.In this course, you’ll learn to capture your creative energy and master your craft with a step-by-step plan to build your story from the ground up. You’ll create a framework that can support your book-writing process the same way a foundation holds up a house.

Author, teacher and book coach Jennie Nash will help you learn about your characters, your structure and your story so you can stop staring at a blank page wondering what to write next and instead move forward with confidence. You’ll get to know your story inside and out so that this time, you’ll finally finish your book—and finish strong.

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

- Design every element of your novel or memoir, including the protagonist, plot, story structure and a project success plan.

- Define your narrator’s voice.

- Determine where your story begins and where it ends.

- Decide what point you’re making about human nature.

- Make sure you’re giving your ideal reader exactly what they want.

- Gain the confidence you need to push past any doubts and finish your book.

Professional headshots are in demand! Learn how to break into this lucrative genre of photography in The Business of Professional Headshots with Gary Hughes.

Professional headshots are an easy addition to nearly every photographer’s list of services and in this class, you’ll get up-to-speed on everything you need to know to launch a headshot business. 

You’ll learn:
- 6 Primary styles of corporate headshots

- The gear that gets the job done

- Basic posing theory

- How to get clients and manage inquiries

- Retouching, organizing, and delivery tips and techniques

You’ll also get to watch Gary in action as he demonstrates shooting and retouching a variety of headshot styles.

If you want to bring home more money and book more business during your slow times, don’t miss this comprehensive guide to running a lucrative headshot business from Gary Hughes.

If you own a DSLR camera, you already own a powerful filmmaking tool. Ready to learn how to use it? Join CreativeLive and Victor Ha for a course that will cover the core principles of capturing video with your DSLR.

Through hands-on demos - including how to create compelling video interviews - Victor will guide you through the core techniques of DSLR filmmaking. You’ll learn how to apply the compositional skills of still photography to taking video. You’ll also learn about how to navigate the video-capturing features of your DSLR, choose the right gear for your filmmaking needs, and incorporate audio into your shoots. From framing shots to producing simple projects to spatial relationships, the skills you gain in this course will leave you ready and inspired to create high-quality, engaging film projects.

Once you’ve mastered basic camera craft and photo technique, what is the next step in advancing your photographic skillset? In this in-depth course, award-winner Chris Weston shares an approach to photography that has creativity at its heart, and reveals the secrets and professional techniques that will get you creating photographs that ‘sing’.

Taking you on a step-by-step journey, from vision to print, Chris shows you how to: tap into your natural creative instincts; ‘see’ much-photographed and everyday subjects with a unique vision; set a creative intention, and get the camera to capture it authentically; and, with a few simple techniques, process superb print-ready photographs. Through ‘in-the-field’ examples and inspirational case studies, he reveals the nuances of composition that can make or break a photograph, and describes the creative tools that turn snapshots into stunning photographs good enough to adorn any wall.

Delivered in an easy-to-follow, down-to-earth style, using ‘real-life’ examples and ‘live’ tuition, this course builds on the practicalities of camera technique to equip you with the creativity and vision to see, capture and process compelling photographs time after time, whatever your camera or level of experience.

WHO THIS CLASS IS FOR:

- Beginners who want to create better photographs.

- Intermediate photographers who want to refine their image-making and be more creative.

- All photographers looking for inspiration and creativity.

- Outdoor photographers interested in travel, landscape/cityscape, nature, sport, and wildlife photography.

Fine Art Nude Photography is about capturing the beauty of the human form. Using light, shadows, posing and creative expression, you can bring out the beauty of your subjects and the human body. Since communication is of the utmost importance when photographing nudes, Lindsay Adler will discuss the etiquette of preparation, setting expectations, directing and working with your subjects. She’ll cover posing techniques and tips on what to emphasize and what to avoid, and discuss the importance of lighting and how it affects the body form. Lindsay will also discuss how to push yourself creatively while maintaining a tasteful and artistic vision.

 

You’ll learn:

- Common posing mistakes and what to watch for in your subject while directing 

- What modifiers and lighting setups work and how do they impact the appearance of the human form 

- How to accentuate muscles, shapes, and lines with light and camera angles 

- Exploration of creativity with the use of body paint and fabric and other props

Whether you are pushing yourself in your boudoir photographing, offering a unique portrait session, or exploring your personal fine artwork, this class will elevate your creative process, both technically and artistically, when photographing the nude form. 

Included with the purchase of this class are videos that were not aired during the live broadcast. These additional lessons will continue to further your fine art education. You can download all additional videos by clicking on the "Class Materials" tab.

In this class, you’ll learn to master your outdoor location lighting. Mark Wallace shows you how to use diffusion, reflectors, speedlights and studio strobes in an outdoor location setting. Learn how to light for portrait photography outside and in open shade. Mark demonstrates his lighting techniques by shooting several portrait scenarios.

WHO THIS CLASS IS FOR:

- Beginner to Intermediate portrait photographers

- Photographers with a basic understanding of studio lighting

- Students who have completed Mark’s Essential Training lighting classes

SOFTWARE USED:

- Adobe Photoshop CC 2022
- Adobe Lightroom Classic 2022

Are you a small business owner, entrepreneur or a brand enthusiast looking for a social media transformation? In this course, Jasmine Star, gives you the skills to dramatically improve and grow your social media marketing to work for you. Utilizing some lucky entrepreneurs, Jasmine will lay everything out on the table- from how to develop a plan, how to consult and create with a brand photographer, and how to show up with the content on days you think you have none. Jasmine will teach how to grow your audience with more than just numbers, but an engaged community that leads to sales.

WHO THIS CLASS IS FOR:

- Small business owners

- Brand photographers

- Entrepreneurs

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR:

Jasmine Star helps entrepreneurs build a brand and market it on social media. After quitting law school, she picked up a camera, built an internationally recognized business, and teaches others how to do the same. In addition to chasing wild dreams, Jasmine works with her husband and grumpy dog, and you'll likely find her walking her hometown streets of Newport Beach, California with a box of gluten-free donuts.

Make yourself stand out among nature photographers by adding a new dimension to your images. Painterly techniques draw attention to the delicate patterns, lines, textures, and designs that we often overlook in the natural world.

Kathleen Clemons is an experienced nature photographer, known for her creative techniques and her unique, stunning compositions. 

Join Kathleen for this class, and you’ll learn:

- How to achieve the painterly look in-camera with slow shutter, selective focus, Lensbaby, and multiple exposures.

- How to evoke the painterly look in Photoshop with panning.

- How to use Topaz Impression and NIK software to make painterly photos.

In this class, you’ll learn how to create painterly images by using a wide variety of techniques. Kathleen will show you how to apply effects using in-camera settings, different lenses, Adobe Photoshop®, and low-tech tricks like applying vaseline to filters. Capture the magic of nature and turn your photography into remarkable impressionistic art.