Landscape and Nature Photography
A course by Alvaro ValientePhotographer and Videographer
A course by Alvaro Valiente, Photographer and Videographer
Capture landscapes in your own unique style and transport others to faraway places using your camera
According to photographer and videographer Alvaro Valiente, there is no greater work of art than nature. If you agree and want to capture that beauty with your camera, it’s time to find the perfect synergy between discovering new places and improving your photography. Are you ready to join the adventure?
In this course, learn the creative process for taking pictures of landscapes and nature. See different ways of portraying the same location and play with perspectives using some of Alvaro’s favorite tricks. By the end, you will have improved your observation skills and begun to develop your own unique style.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 11 downloads
What do we need to be ready for adventure?
3 minutes, 44 seconds
Previous study of the place
9 minutes, 21 seconds
Photograph that will include a subject in it
2 minutes, 49 seconds
The landscape in all its essence
3 minutes, 18 seconds
Image selection
12 minutes, 56 seconds
Workflow in Lightroom 1
20 minutes, 17 seconds
What's included in this course?
Start the course by getting to know Alvaro and his career in photography. He shows you some of his influences and references that inspire his work and editing. Then, he gives you a short tour of what you will see in this course.
Next, see some basic photography concepts to face any situation with expertise. After reviewing the theory, Alvaro shows you the equipment he uses and explains how to get the most out of yours. Then, prepare everything you need to get ready for your next adventure.
The time has come to put everything you’ve learned into practice. Go to your chosen destination and start taking photos. Learn different approaches for photographing a space, some simple tricks for improving your images, and how to adapt to each situation.
Finally, select the photos that you like most to enhance them even more. Alvaro teaches you the secrets of his creative editing workflow so you can achieve professional results. He also applies a range of different edits so that you can use them as a base for developing your own style.
Recommended software & tools for this course
What is this course's project?
Create and edit three photographs of a place of your choice, using different perspectives and techniques that have been learned throughout the course.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone who loves nature and wants to learn or improve their nature photography.
Whether you are a beginner or already have a shoot, this course will offer everything you need, from basic shooting concepts to a creative workflow for professionally editing and retouching your images in Lightroom.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, you need to know how to use your camera. Alvaro goes through some basics, but you should know how to apply them. A strong desire to explore nature and lots of patience is also required.
As for the materials, you should have a reflex or mirrorless camera with a 24-70mm focal length zoom lens in full-frame format (minimum) or 18-55mm in ASPC format. Also, you should have a computer with Adobe Lightroom installed and a range of lenses and different focal points.
Reviews
- 3 months ago
Corso molto chiaro e ben strutturato. Mi è piaciuto il modo in cui vengono spiegati sia gli aspetti tecnici che quelli creativi della fotografia di paesaggio. Le lezioni su composizione, preparazione dello scatto e post-produzione in Lightroom sono utili e facili da seguire anche per chi è all’inizio. Consigliato a chi vuole migliorare il proprio occhio fotografico e imparare a raccontare la natura attraverso le immagini.
- gabrielsoraPLUS4 months ago
Sumamente claro, y pausado como para comprender las elecciones del profesor antes de abordar propiamente dicha la aventura de sacar fotos en exteriores. Conocimientos prácticos nuevos, y otros que siempre vale la pena repasar
- 11 months ago
O curso é muito bom e bastante util. Dá conhecimentos bastante bons dos conceitos e técnicas básicas de fotografia e aprofunda a fotografia de paisagem e natureza dando dicas bastante boas e uteis. Recomendo bastante para quem quer adquir mais conhecimentos e técnicas.
- 1 year ago
Básico.
- 1 year ago
Me gustó mucho la organización del curso. La parte de edición puede ser un poco más larga que la parte técnica de la toma de fotografía pero se complementa muy bien todo. ¡Me inspiró a hacer mi proyecto! Gracias.
His video and photography projects can be found on his website. You can join him on his travels by following him on Instagram.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- What will we do in the course?
- U2
Basic concepts, material and previous preparation
- Photography basics
- Good practices in photography
- What do we need to be ready for adventure?
- Previous study of the place
- U3
On the adventure: it's time to take photos!
- Photograph that will include a subject in it
- Detail photography
- The landscape in all its essence
- U4
Retouching and photo editing
- Image selection
- Workflow in Lightroom 1
- Workflow in Lightroom 2
- Workflow in Lightroom 3
- Photography and social media
- FP
Final project
- Landscape and Nature Photography
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FAQs
You’ll learn composition techniques, light management, planning photography trips, editing in Lightroom, and how to develop a personal photographic style focused on landscapes and nature.
Yes, the course is designed for those with basic knowledge who want to deepen their skills in nature and landscape photography, editing techniques, and professional planning.
You’ll need a digital camera (DSLR or mirrorless), interchangeable lenses, extra batteries, memory cards, and preferably a tripod and filters. Having Lightroom for editing is recommended.
Basic photography knowledge—like manual camera settings, ISO, aperture, and shutter speed—is recommended to get the most out of the course.
Yes, the course includes Lightroom editing modules where you’ll learn everything from importing and organizing RAW images to advanced adjustments and developing your own visual style.
Yes, you’ll learn how to plan routes, check weather forecasts, use apps like PhotoPills and Google Maps, and prepare everything needed for outdoor sessions.
The course covers composition rules like the rule of thirds, using lines and natural frames, symmetry, scale, and how to integrate subjects into landscapes for balanced, compelling images.