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Illuminated: Mastering Light in Nature Photography

Discover simple, powerful techniques to capture breathtaking nature photos in challenging conditions, with in-depth tutorials and real-world case studies.

$39.95

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Instant access to streaming video files for 1 YEAR.
14 teaching videos for photographers who want to capture stunning photos in any light.
90 minutes of video content – explanations, examples, workflow, and case studies.
6 Case Studies so you can see the techniques in use.
Workshop-style lessons taught right in the field.

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Capturing breathtaking nature photographs is not just about having the best gear — it’s about knowing how to work with natural light in all its forms. Our comprehensive video tutorial for nature photographers is designed to help you elevate your landscape photography game by teaching you how to shoot in various lighting conditions — from golden hour glows to challenging low-light settings.

Maximize Natural Light with Our Simple Workflow
In this tutorial, you’ll explore a simple workflow to make the most of natural light in landscape photography. Our practical approach helps both beginners and intermediate photographers understand the subtle differences in lighting throughout the day, empowering you to plan your shots with intention.
Sharpen Your Low-Light Photography Skills
Low-light scenes can be tricky, but they also offer an opportunity for dramatic and moody captures. You’ll learn how and where to focus in low-light conditions, ensuring your subjects stay crisp and detailed. With expert guidance, you’ll overcome common mistakes and gain confidence shooting at dawn, dusk, or during overcast weather.
Master Light Control with Filters and Diffusers
You’ll learn to control natural light in landscape photography with filters and diffusers, creating stunning effects in-camera without relying on heavy post-processing. Whether you’re reducing glare, balancing exposure, or enhancing colors, this section gives you the tools to transform ordinary scenes into extraordinary compositions.
Embrace Creative Freedom in Any Lighting Condition
Photography doesn’t stop just because the lighting isn’t perfect. With our guidance, you’ll get creative with whatever light conditions nature throws at you. Learn how to adapt your techniques to capture unique and expressive images, whether you’re dealing with harsh midday sun, foggy mornings, or dramatic stormy skies.
Step-by-Step Field Lessons from Professional Photographers
There’s no better way to learn than by seeing professionals in action. Our tutorial includes step-by-step case studies where you can watch the pros at work in the field. These behind-the-scenes lessons provide a front-row seat to real-world shooting scenarios, allowing you to understand not just what to do, but why and how to do it.
Straightforward Lessons for All Skill Levels
If you’re intimidated by overly technical photography courses, don’t worry. Our non-technical landscape photography lessons are clear, approachable, and designed for photographers who want results without the jargon. You’ll learn how to capture stunning landscape photos in a variety of lighting conditions with easy-to-follow demonstrations and practical tips.

Whether you’re shooting sweeping landscapes at sunset or forest trails on a cloudy day, this course equips you with the knowledge and confidence to create stunning images in any light. By mastering the art of working with natural light, you’ll unlock new levels of creativity and storytelling in your photography. Start your journey today and transform how you see — and capture — the world around you.

How do I know if this tutorial is for me?

This tutorial is for you if:

You have a basic knowledge of camera settings and filters.
You want to learn how to capture stunning, natural-looking images straight from your camera under a variety of light conditions.
You want to understand how professional landscape photographers consider location, weather, and light in relation to their subjects.
You want to use your camera settings and equipment to effectively capture stunning nature photographs.
You want to learn how to develop a solid, creative workflow for capturing available light.

This tutorial might not be the right fit if:

You are a beginner landscape photographer. If you don’t know how to use your camera in manual mode, you may want to find out more before you start this course.
You want to learn the basics. You’ll get the most from this course if you have some knowledge of exposure, histograms, and basic focus settings.
You want in-depth explanations of how your filters work. In this course, we assume you have some knowledge of how each filter works and how it is used.
If you want to learn about post-processing. This course is focused on fieldwork.

What People Are Saying

Elizabeth Dizon

This is great! Been wanting to understand and apply Hyperfocal Distance in my photography.

Elizabeth Dizon

Manila, Philippines

Tom Healy

I used both Hyperlocal Distance techniques (for playa shots) and fast shutter techniques (for crashing surf) that I learned from The Ultimate Landscape Course. It was very helpful.

Tom Healy

Portland, Oregon

Isabel “Bel” Martins

Their easy approach, pace, and personalities make the learning process much easier and enjoyable.

Isabel “Bel” Martins

Cleveland, Ohio

Best photography webinar I’ve every taken

Mastering Exposure Webinar was the best photography webinar I’ve every taken. I’ve taken lots of seminars where they talked about their pictures but in this one, they showed a video of how they determined their settings while in the field. Very helpful.

Diane Donnelly

Annapolis, Maryland, USA

Ken Kurzweil

I advanced by leaps and bounds in both my photography skills and Photoshop skills. Varina and Jay are great teachers!

Ken Kurzweil

Vikram Jayaraman

Having Jay and Varina as instructors opens up a totally new perspective to Landscape photography.

Vikram Jayaraman

San Jose, California

John Stanley

Please don’t change except to continue to bring the best possible learning experiences to anybody that wants to be the best possible photographer and learn to understand and practice photography to the best of their ability.

John Stanley

Roanoke, Indiana

Shawn Vogt

It’s difficult to find the words to express how impressed I was with your Photoshop & photography knowledge and your body of work!

Shawn Vogt

Sharon

You offer an incredible photography learning experience. With two terrific instructors who are great to learn from, and fun to be with, I couldn’t ask for more.

Sharon

I learned about the creative focusing technique

I learned about the creative focusing technique from In Sharp Focus Webinar . I had never thought about masking areas and using different focusing techniques in each area.

Bruce Edwards

Bowie, Maryland

Illuminated: Mastering Light in Nature Photography

This video tutorial for capturing landscape photos in all lighting conditions is packed with valuable insights, creative inspiration, and actionable techniques. You’ll gain a solid understanding of how light behaves in nature, how to use tools like filters and diffusers, and how to stay flexible and artistic even when conditions aren’t ideal.