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Landscape and Nature Photography

A course by Alvaro Valiente , Photographer and Videographer

Photographer and Videographer. A Coruña, Spain.
Joined October 2019

Capture landscapes in your own unique style and transport others to faraway places using your camera

Best seller
92% positive reviews (230)
7,555 students
Audio: Spanish
Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

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.

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What will you learn in this online course?

15 lessons & 11 downloads

  • 92% positive reviews (230)
  • 7,555 students
  • 15 lessons (2h 4m)
  • 11 additional resources (4 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Spanish
  • Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

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

7,555 Students
230 Reviews
92% Positive ratings

Alvaro Valiente

A course by Alvaro Valiente

Teacher Plus
Photographer and Videographer

Beginning in 2016, Alvaro Valiente began to look at the world through the lens of his camera, a decision that changed the way he imagined his life. He is a photographer and videographer specializing in nature and landscapes, showing the world where we live to others by combining his passions for photography and travel.

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

What to expect from a Domestika course

  • Learn at your own pace

    Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.

  • Learn from the best professionals

    Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

  • Meet expert teachers

    Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.

  • Certificates
    Plus

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  • Get front-row seats

    Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.

  • Share knowledge and ideas

    Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.

  • Connect with a global creative community

    The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.

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FAQs

Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.

All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.

The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.

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Landscape and Nature Photography. Photography, and Video course by Alvaro Valiente Best seller

Landscape and Nature Photography

A course by Alvaro Valiente
Photographer and Videographer. A Coruña, Spain.
Joined October 2019
  • 92% positive reviews (230)
  • 7,555 students