Adventures Online: Make the Most of Your Travel Photography

1:00 p.m. Welcome, Orientation, Introductions. Mason Marsh, our lead instructor who will also serve as Group Leader, will greet everyone and review the program theme, the up-to-date daily schedule and any changes, Zoom meeting protocols, roles and responsibilities, and answer any questions. We will then say hello to our fellow Road Scholars. This program is a novice photography course open to all skill levels. Lessons will provide tips and techniques for all skill levels, from novice “smart” phone photographers to experienced DSLR users. The only required equipment is a camera that allows for some manual control of basic functions. At the end of the first day participants will be able to submit photos for review during critique sessions. 1:30 p.m. Lesson. We will begin by addressing the safety and ethics of taking photos on the street such as how to approach subjects, how to assess personal risk, and how to capture people and places respectfully. The emphasis will be on balancing the rights of subjects with those of the photographer. 2:00 p.m. Break. 2:15 p.m. Lesson. From smart phones to hulking DSLR cameras, the options for travel photography have never been better. We’ll discuss the latest gear and what setups work best for travel and street photography. 2:45 p.m. Interactive discussion with Q&A. 3:15 p.m. Lesson. We will blend our previous lessons into a practical method for engaging in safe and enjoyable photography that will yield memorable images. 3:45 p.m. Wrap-up and notes for tomorrow. 4:00 p.m. Today’s session will end.

1:00 p.m. Review of the day. 12:15 p.m. Lesson. We will discuss travel planning with photos in mind. There are excellent tools for trip planning. We will learn how to use them to find the best locations and times for to achieve outstanding images. 1:45 p.m. Break. 2:00 p.m. Lesson. Photographers have many options for processing and storing digital images while traveling. We will discuss the best choices for easy and secure digital imaging in the field and how they can make life easier after returning home. 2:30 p.m. Interactive discussion with Q&A. 2:45 p.m. Critique session. Our instructor will provide constructive and encouraging critiques of participants’ submitted photos. 3:30 p.m. Lecture. Marsh will share some of his favorite travel images and talk about what makes them successful. 3:45 p.m. Wrap-up and notes for tomorrow. 4:00 p.m. Today’s session will end.

1:00 p.m. Review of the day. 1:15 p.m. Lesson. A respectful photographer balances the desire to make interesting photographs with the intrusion a camera creates. We will learn the art of being “invisible” and effective techniques of street photography that will help photographers blend in and capture impressive street images while maintaining the dignity of their subjects. 2:00 p.m. Break. 2:15 p.m. Lesson. How do we get photos from our cameras to our friends? We will delve into image sharing, including guidelines for what is appropriate for social media. 2:45 p.m. Interactive discussion with Q&A. 3:00 p.m. Critique session. Our instructor will provide constructive and encouraging critiques of participants’ submitted photos. 3:45 p.m. Wrap-up and farewells. 4:00 p.m. This concludes our program.