Photography is a powerful way of capturing lifelong memories, particularly when travelling. But it can be challenging with the variables in weather, subjects, equipment limitations and legal considerations. Our Introduction to Travel Photography is ideal for photojournalists, travel photographers or anyone who wants to improve their travel photography skills.
This travel photography course will teach you how to use photography equipment skilfully, to adjust settings on digital cameras, and to sense how types of film respond to different situations and colours, such as backlight, haze, side light and reflected light.
You will learn about camera techniques, such as positioning, framing, timing and borrowed landscapes to creating various effects. You will also gain tips on how to photograph natural areas, such as seascapes and wilderness shots, as well as indoor scenes and candid and posed streetscapes.
Outcomes achieved by undertaking a travel photography course include:
And more!
With the introduction of social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, the popularity of travel photography has increased even more. If you dream of snapping your own amazing shots, you may be wondering what some of the most photographed places in the world are. Of course, this list is subjective, certainly not exhaustive and you may disagree with the order, but nevertheless, it is great inspiration for our travel photography course when the world opens up again to visitors. There’s nothing like a bit of preparation to hone your skills!
Before the advent of COVID, this iconic and popular tourist destination attracted over 65 million tourists from around the world every year. Famous New York landmarks include the Empire State Building, Central Park and the Statue of Liberty. But surprisingly, the honour of the most photographed landmark in the city goes to the Guggenheim Museum, which was designed by architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, and opened its doors in 1959. It houses an impressive collection of contemporary and modern art and is a stunning cylindrical building that features a continuous spiral ramp.
Paris is iconic for its landmark museums and cafes, but the photo that all budding photographers long to capture is theEiffel Tower. It was built as the grand entrance for the World Trade Fair of 1889. It was meant to be demolished in 1909 after the famous fair ended, but it was saved due to its amazing height. The city needed an antenna platform, and the iron beauty made for a great location. Many claim the best views are from the Trocadero platform. This is a great spot where you can get a front-on photo with this amazing piece of architecture.
UK is a popular tourism destination for its photogenic landmarks including Big Ben. However, what you may not know is that Big Ben is only a nickname coined for the massive bell housed inside the tower. The Tower Bridge is also one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks. In terms of capturing the best photos for these (because as you’ll learn in our travel photography course, location is super-important), many attest to Parliament Square for Big Ben and the observation deck at the Tower Bridge for stunning River Thames shots.
Rome is one of the most photographed places in the world and will be a favourite with those who do a travel photography course with hundreds of locations devoted to Catholicism in the city. And it’s hard to find a non-photogenic part of Rome — everywhere you look there are glorious cathedrals, fountains and classical architecture. Famous landmarks include the Trevi Fountain and of course the Colosseum, but also the Trinità dei Monti. This late Renaissance church sits at the top of the Spanish Steps, overlooking the Piazza di Spagna. Initially built in the 1500s, the church is now one of the most photographed places in all of Italy. Pope Pius VI unveiled the Sallustiano Obelisk, which stands in front of the church, in the late 18th century.
Probably the most famous photographic spots in Venice is the Piazza San Marco. It is a popular square with the magnificent San Marco Basilica among other sites. Another iconic spot is the Rialto Bridge, particularly for some picture-perfect shots of gondolas parked at San Marco Square. Then there is the Bridge of Sighs and Academia Bridge, Piazza San Marco, and of course, the Grand Canal. If you are willing to travel further afield, you’ll find the islands of Murano and Burano. Murano is famous for its glassware and Burano absolutely full of colour, which makes it a wonderful place for photography. Lastly, another island, San Giorgio Maggiore, which lies beyond the eastern end of Canale della Giudecca.
Buenos Aires has become one of the most photographed places in the world and is renowned for its colourful European-style architecture. One of the most popular locations is in Caminito. The word means “little walkway”and is a traditional alley and street museum that was built in the 1950s by artist Benito Quinquela Martin. Although only 100 meters long, it is the most photographed landmark in South America and has the added bonus of the opportunity to photograph tango-performing street artists for that authentic South American touch.
Barcelona may be famous for its tapas and beaches, but also for the Sagrada Familia church. Designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, his work on the building is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many of the photos on Instagram share views of f Park Güell which was built and designed by Antoni Gaudí. It is a privatised park system composed of gardens and architectural elements. Gaudí is famous for his use of colour, intricate designs and natural materials. The park was built from 1900 to 1914 and was officially opened as a public park in 1926. In 1984, UNESCO declared the park a World Heritage Site.
For one of the best views of Budapest make the trip up the top of Castle Hill on the Buda side of the River, Here you’ll find the neo-Romanesque terrace known as Fisherman’s Bastion. The walkway on top of the terrace is one of the best viewing points in the city and offers stunning views across the Danube to the Pest side. The views of the Hungarian parliament are breathtaking. The Chain Bridge is also one of the most iconic landmarks in Budapest. It spans the Danube, linking Buda and Pest, and is absolutely beautiful with its majestic guardian lions protecting the bridge. Then there is St Stephen’s Basilica in the heart of the city. On a clear day, the views from its roof are breathtaking.
Gain the fundamental knowledge and skills to take beautiful travel photographs and develop your own photographic style with a travel photography course like our Introduction to Travel Photography.
Capturing the beauty of the natural world is a passion for many, but turning it into a career begins with a landscape photography course.
Study the art and method of professional landscape photography to inspire a career or to pursue your passion as a hobby photographer.
Our Certificate of Landscape Photography is an online professional development course that will help you explore and develop your creativity! Learn how to use lighting, filters, equipment, camera settings and digital technology to develop your own photographic style and create stunning landscape photography.
You will also discover how to photograph in natural settings, from tropical rainforests to snow-capped mountains and deserts, and city and streetscapes, including historic buildings and modern architecture.
Outcomes achieved by undertaking landscape photography course include:
And more!
If you’re looking for a bit of inspiration, look no further than these successful Australian landscape photographers.
Born in Melbourne, Peter has been capturing the beauty of landscapes both in Australia and throughout the world almost his whole life. It all began at eight years old, when Peter took a photograph of a spider web in the family’s garden with his Brownie Kodak camera, which was a gift from his parents. Since then, he’s established himself as one of the world’s most celebrated fine art photographers.
Ken Duncan OAM is a world leader in landscape and wildlife photography. He is regarded as one of Australia’s most acclaimed landscape photographers, gaining prominence for pioneering work with panoramic landscapes and limited-edition photographic prints.
Julie is an enthusiastic Australian landscape photographer who loves the challenge of capturing wildlife. She’s passionate about teaching and inspiring the next generation of photographers – especially women. Julie’s work is featured in many national and international publications. She’s also a proud recipient of over 50 awards.
“My passion for photography centres on my love for Australian adventure and the great outdoors. I’m always in search of new and unique locations, avoiding cliché where possible and travelling to remote parts of Australia to capture the fresh and unique landscape and nature images.”
Mark Gray is a leading international panoramic photographer based in Australia. He specialises in panoramic fine art landscapes of Australia and the world. He’s entirely self-taught and has a growing list of 260 international awards. Many of Mark’s works sell for up to $44,000 and are collected in 32 countries worldwide.
“For me, my camera is simply a tool which allows me to capture the breathtaking artwork of the master painter – so that all can see beyond any doubt that heaven exists…”
An Australian landscape and nature photography, Luke is a recipient of many photography awards and is a regular contributor to Australian Geographic and Australian Photography magazines.
“I’ve been fascinated by the natural environment ever since I was a child, and have been able to merge this interest with a love of bushwalking to photograph some of Australia’s most stunning and wild natural environments. My favourite place to photograph is Tasmania where I’ve explored …. the World Heritage Listed wilderness.”
As your portfolio expands, your chance of being employed or commissioned for your photography grows. Whether your portfolio consists of paid pieces or works you’ve created for yourself – every bit helps. As long as your portfolio demonstrates past success and talent, you have a sales tool that will help build your career or business.
An online landscape photography course will help you get started, but it’s just the beginning of the journey to becoming a professional. You’ll need to get experience and exposure to hone your skill and market yourself, and there are many ways to achieve this as a beginner.
Your photographs are your passion so why not share them with the world for free to build your portfolio. Volunteering is a great way to get started in your career as a photographer. You could put yourself forward as the ‘official photographer’ at school events, music festivals, garden shows or for businesses, such as a tour company or community magazine.
Many professional photographers freelance. When you’re starting out, remember no job is too small when you’re trying to gain experience. Every job is a learning experience, providing an opportunity to develop your skills with lighting, creative framing and more.
When you’re starting out as a photographer, it’s useful to send your work into publications. Look at newsletters, magazines, blogs or websites that might benefit from your work. Make sure to ask for any guidelines that the publication adheres to before you submit your piece.
Learn how to network in our landscape photography course. Unfortunately, sometimes it’s who you know (as well as what you know) that helps you get the job. Join and get active with as many social media platforms as possible. You can also join photographic clubs or societies and attend photography events like exhibitions.
Enter as many photographic competitions as you can when you’re starting out as a photographer. It doesn’t matter if you don’t win – your name and work will still gain some recognition.
A photography portfolio is a collection of all your work that illustrates your style and skill. A portfolio website is ideal, allowing you to showcase your work to the world. Adobe Portfolio is an excellent platform to showcase your work and is free with a Creative Cloud subscription or for a small monthly fee.
Gain the confidence to take on a significant landscape photography project for work or pleasure with a landscape photography course, like our Certificate of Landscape Photography.
Whether you want to photograph a loved one’s special day or start your own commercial enterprise as a professional wedding photographer, this online photography course is ideal for you.
The Certificate of Wedding Photography is an online program that will teach you how to shoot a wedding ceremony and reception and provide you with the knowledge you need to start your own successful photography business.
On completion of this course, you will have gained the fundamental knowledge to start your own business as a wedding photographer or expand your skillset and increase your employability in the wedding photography sector.
Outcomes achieved by undertaking an online photography course include:
As a wedding photographer, your primary responsibility is to your clients – the bride and groom. It’s their day you’re tasked with documenting precious memories that will last a lifetime. As such, you’ll need to have a passion for the art of photography, have a creative flair and be tech-savvy. But you’ll also need the soft skills too – patience, a sense of humour, a friendly and social nature, and problem-solving skills! You can learn many skills with an online photography course, but there are others that you’ll need to develop naturally.
Wedding photographers are artists with good business sense. They’re also performers. But top of the list is their fierce passion for the art of photography. If you’re considering a career as a wedding photographer, the passion for the art will be what sets you apart and drives your career success.
Creativity is an important attribute for any wedding photographer, from choosing backdrops to subject and juxtaposition of both – you’ll need creative flair. This creativity will give you the confidence to put forward ideas to make the photographs as memorable and unique to the happy couple as possible.
Just like creativity, being detail-oriented is a must for wedding photographers. You’ll need to see that a bride’s hair is slightly askew, that a groom’s laces are undone – these can ruin a great photograph. Most will agree, there’s no more significant event in a couple’s life than their wedding day. And the wedding photographs need the attention-to-detail to capture it perfectly. After all, these photos will be around for over 100 years!
Good photographers should commit to ongoing professional development. The field is continuously changing, so you need to embrace new developments readily. New photography software and tools are being introduced so they should know how to use them. This skill is vital in getting more customers to their side.
Remember, you’re not just a photographer – you’ve also got to be a performer. A wedding is a momentous occasion, especially for the bride and groom and their parents, so they’ll be a lot of anxiety. Your job is to make these people feel relaxed and comfortable, so you’ll need to be able to turn on the charm. A sense of humour is always appreciated. When it comes to easing the pre-wedding jitters, nothing relaxes people faster than a bit of laughter.
You’ll need to evoke the patience of a saint as a wedding photographer. You can bet that they’ll be obstacles – whether it’s a sour guest, a weather event or wardrobe malfunction – be prepared, and be patient. It will be worth the wait and the extra time spent when your clients are thrilled with their wedding photographs! After all, referrals are big in this business.
As with other photography niches, wedding photography has its specialisations too! You can express your artistic flair with a variety of photographic ‘styles.’
This timeless and elegant style of photography is classic and posed. The usual subjects are group shots of the happy couple with the bridal party, immediate family – as well as the all-important cake cutting and the first kiss and the first dance of the couple as husband and wife.
This style tells the story of the day in a more relaxed, informal way. Photojournalistic wedding photography is often mixed with traditional wedding photography to find a balance between formal and informal shots. It’s similar to photojournalism and documentary-style photography.
Illustrative wedding photography focuses on composition, lighting, and background. It’s often inspired by landscape photography with the use of wide-angle lenses and even aerial photography.
Portraiture generates magnificent images, think the blushing bride or the happy couple at their wedding ceremony. This style is formal as subjects pose for the shot with direction from the photographer.
This style has an emphasis on using natural light, resulting in more natural images. It’s ideal for outdoor and destination weddings with – after sunrise and before sunset to avoid the harsh sunlight.
Think creative framing, lighting, composition, and post-production skills. Fine art wedding photography entails artistic flair to capture unique images. There’s no real posing involved, and it often features rings, bouquets, and the wedding attire.
Lights, camera – action! This style of photography is glamourous. Expect fashionable poses, elegant expressions, and beautiful backgrounds. You can get creative with posted shots while the happy couple enjoys being a high fashion model for the day!
Black and white wedding photography is classic and timeless – it also enhances the mood of many photographs. This type of photography can bring the couple into focus.
The retro-client will love the vintage look, and with the availability of clever vintage photo filters, it can be an easy effect to achieve. There’s an old and timeless feel to these shots – perhaps due to evoking feelings of nostalgia. You can turn ordinary images into extraordinary artistic works of art.
Do you have a passion for weddings and an eye for photography? Why not combine them and start your own business as a wedding photographer? Discover our online photography course, the Certificate of Wedding Photography today!
