Guided Course: Document Your City Travels with a Creative Eye
A guided course by Elaine Li , Art Director and Photographer
Joined January 2020
Discover urban travel photography, capture authentic moments, explore locations, and master day-to-night techniques for Instagram
Embark on an urban photography adventure designed to help you capture the essence of cityscapes with a creative eye. Begin by researching intriguing locations and crafting a well-thought-out itinerary that considers lighting, activity, and safety. Equip yourself with the right gear tailored to your style and the scenes you plan to shoot, ensuring portability and autonomy. With a strong foundation in place, delve into the art of capturing key urban locations, focusing on light, framing, and narrative elements to create a compelling first image.
Expand your storytelling by incorporating human elements into your shots, capturing expressions, gestures, and interactions that bring life and emotion to your photographs. As the sun sets, embrace the unique challenges of nighttime photography, using ambient light, movement, and long exposure to convey the vibrant atmosphere of the urban night. By the end of this guided project, you'll have documented a city from preparation to execution, producing images that showcase both the setting's essence and its human dimension.
What will you learn in this online course?
8 lessons & 9 downloads
- 14 students
- 8 lessons (36m)
- 9 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, German, Spanish, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Capture your city's essence through urban travel photography by preparing, researching locations, selecting the right gear, and mastering techniques for diverse conditions. Document authentic moments, including human emotions and night scenes, creating a visual narrative that showcases the site's atmosphere and human dimension.
Who is this online course for?
Aspiring photographers, social media enthusiasts, and urban explorers eager to creatively document city travels will benefit from this course. It suits those who wish to capture authentic moments and emotions in urban settings, including nighttime photography enthusiasts seeking to enhance their skills.
Requirements and materials
No extensive prior knowledge is required. Basic necessities include a camera or smartphone, suitable lenses, and mobile accessories. Having a tripod is helpful. A keen interest in photography and an eagerness to explore urban landscapes with a creative perspective are beneficial.
Elaine Li
A guided course by Elaine Li
Elaine Li is an art director and photographer from Hong Kong, currently based in Sydney. She works in the field of advertising, and over time she has developed campaigns for brands such as McDonald's, Nike, Red Cross, Allianz and many more.
She is also very passionate about photography. When she was 12, her dad gifted her a digital camera, and she has been obsessed ever since. In 2012, she began sharing her work on Instagram, amassing over 261K followers. Currently, she works with brands to create content for social media, and capture photos for tourism boards and experience providers.
Content
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Document Your City Travels with a Creative Eye
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Preparation for Travel Photography
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Location Research
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Photography Tips
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Gear and Equipment
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The Location and First Image
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Capturing People and Emotions
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Photographing at Night
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Podcast: Visual Silence: Learning Not to Photograph Everything
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FP
Final project
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Guided Course: Document Your City Travels with a Creative Eye
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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FAQs
What are Domestika's online courses?
Domestika courses are online classes that allow you to learn new skills and create incredible projects. All our courses include the opportunity to share your work with other students and/or teachers, creating an active learning community. We offer different formats:
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When do the guided courses start and when do they finish?
All guided courses are 100% online, so once they're published, guided 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.
What do Domestika's guided courses include?
The guided courses are divided into different modules. 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 other students, as well as share your work and your final project, creating a community around the guided courses.
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