Join us for a Post-Processing Masterclass!
Post Processing Masterclass – True to Nature Accurate & Realistic Depictions of Nature
Our most popular speaker series are the ones on Post-Processing. This will be our 3rd series and I have brought together 4 of the best teachers of post processing to demonstrate on the images submitted by YOU the photographer (not on their images) how they would approach processing the images and the pitfalls and mistakes they would watch out for.
If you have struggled with your post-processing and getting it to look and feel real to you, this is perfect series for you.
This is not just post-processing; it is a Masterclass focusing on elements of photography that are important to the photographer and the ways they think about the landscape and how they will showcase or bring it to fruition. Debuting on the NPC stage for the 1st time is the amazing Dutch photographer, Albert Dros. Albert will kick us off on January 4th and share with us how he thinks about color while capturing images and how that translates to post processing, on January 9th William Patino will be guiding us through how he sees composition among the incredible New Zealand Landscapes. Following William on January 15th will be Michael Shainblum who will talk through how he sees textures and contrasts within the field knowing what he can or cannot bring out in post-processing. Completing the series on January 22nd we will end with NPC alum Sean Bagshaw as he shares with us how he sees the light while framing up or seeing shots in the field, knowing how he will process it later.
Some of the things we will review as part of this live instruction with the ability to ask questions live.
• How we can get our images to look realistic to what we saw in the field.
• Seeing and hearing about some of the most common mistakes photographers make on images where they no longer reflect the scene.
• How do the photographers you most connect with bring out the right things and not lose the viewers.
• How, if we want to focus on a particular element (Light, composition, textures, color) you might want to approach your post processing differently.
Each class will be about 2.5 hour long sessions. Check out the LIVE schedule here:
- Albert Dros “Color & Depth in Landscape Photography” (January 4th) 9AM PT / 12PM ET
- William Patino “Landscape Composition & Contrast for Depth and Visual Flow” (January 9th) 4PM PT / 7PM ET
- Michael Shainblum "Creating Impact & Avoiding The Landscape Photography Pitfalls" (January 15th) 4PM PT / 7PM ET
- Sean Bagshaw “Seeing The Light: Learning About Light & How To Work With It” (January 22nd) 4PM PT / 7PM ET
But part of what makes this series so special is that the post-processing demonstrations and/or image review will be on YOUR images, not their images so for each speaker please prepare to submit your images related to the following topics:
- Albert Dros - Color
- William Patino - Composition
- Michael Shainblum - Textures and Contrast
- Sean Bagshaw - Light
If you want your image to be considered for a post-processing review it needs to be submitted in RAW format. If you want an image to be considered for the image review, it should be in a processed JPG. Please limit your submission to no more than 5 images. Each instructor will focus on examples and demonstrations, and some may spend more time on an image critique while others might demonstrate Post Processing techniques.
This series will be a mix of Lightroom and Photoshop demonstrating the tools and philosophies of when and where to use different techniques.
Registration for the series comes with the opportunity to ask questions live, rewatch the sessions as much as you want for as long as you want, and even download for offline viewing. They are all recorded so no need to be there live! You will have permanent access to the recordings through My Library, YouTube or Dropbox file download.
Nature Photography Classes offer are a unique opportunity to hear from and interact with people that rarely speak with audiences and are considered some of the best photography educators in the world.
5% of all registration fees will be donated to the environmental cause or organization of the speakers choosing. Another great opportunity to give back!
As always, 100% moneyback guarantee if you are not happy for ANY reason.
The sessions will be hosted by Nic Stover, founder of Nature Photography Classes.
Albert Dros teaches “Color & Depth in Landscape Photography”
Albert Dros
In this presentation Albert shows his post-processing techniques. We talk mainly about colours and depth in photos. How do you get 'the perfect colours' ? How can we make many minor adjustments for a better photo? How do we work with different colour schemes? We deep dive into lots of postprocessing techniques. Some topics covered:
- How to make your photos look vibrant and saturated, but not cross a certain edge.
- How to work with colour contrast & harmony.
- What's 'the perfect white balance' and how to use different white balances in one photo.
- Blend colours together with minor brushing.
- Creating depth in photos by playing with lighter and darker elements.
- Advanced focus stacking to get that ultimate 3D look.
Bio:
Albert Dros is a 39-year-old professional landscape photographer from the Netherlands. He aims to capture places and specific moments in the best way possible by using his vision and unique style, which consists of strong, vibrant, sometimes fairytale-like images that still aim to be close to reality. Dros is known for his work from around the world in places like Greenland, Antarctica, Kyrgyzstan and his homeland The Netherlands. He recently released his new coffee table book 'the Beauty of The Netherlands' that boasts 10 years of his Dutch portfolio.
Dros’ images are recognised worldwide and published by brands like National Geographic, BBC, CNN, Lonely Planet & many more. Albert Dros is an official Imaging ambassador for Sony Europe, working together closely with them for many years to show the top capabilities of Sony cameras and lenses.
Learn more about Albert and his work on his website.
Albert will be supporting The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) with 5% from the registration fees
Cost: $27 (or as part of the entire series for only $87!)
William Patino teaches “Landscape Composition & Contrast for Depth and Visual Flow”
William Patino
A great landscape image engages the viewer and pulls them into the world of the scene. In order to achieve this successfully, composition and post processing are critical in order to portray a sense of realistic depth and flow. In this presentation I will share my approach for composing both grand and intimate scenes, using wide, mid-range and telephoto lenses. I'll also share my incredibly effective yet simple post processing workflow, which is applicable in both Photoshop (ACR) and Lightroom. I'm confident you'll learn something new and gain much inspiration for your photography and processing.
Bio:
William Patino is an award-winning landscape photographer and educator based out of Te Anau in the South Island of New Zealand. Will's work has been collected around the world and he has had the pleasure of teaching thousands of students through his workshops and online courses. Will is most passionate about pursuing dramatic moments in the grand landscape, with his work placing an emphasis on atmosphere, light and expressing emotion. Although originally from the coastal shores of Wollongong Australia, Will's passion and calling is for the rugged mountain and forest scenes of Fiordland NZ, where he resides with his wife and two young children.
You can learn more about William and his work on his website.
William will be supporting KEA Conservation Trust with 5% from the registration fees
Cost: $27 (or as part of the entire series for only $87!)
Michael Shainblum teaches "Creating Impact & Avoiding The Landscape Photography Pitfalls"
Michael Shainblum
In this presentation, Michael will showcase a diverse range of landscape photographs, highlighting how he uses texture and contrast to create more impactful images. He will share both technical insights and the creative decisions that enable him to produce compelling photography in any weather conditions. Michael will also reveal his favorite techniques for isolating minimalism and texture in even the most chaotic scenes. Additionally, he will delve into various post-processing methods that help bring his artistic vision to life.
Bio:
Michael Shainblum is a photographer, filmmaker, and educator based in San Francisco, California. He has been working professionally as a photographer and filmmaker for 18 years since the age of 16. He has been commissioned by clients such as Disney, Nike, Samsung, Apple, and Google. He also shares his knowledge via his Youtube Channel, workshops, and video tutorials.
Learn more about Michael and his work on his website.
Michael will be supporting The Nature Conservancy with 5% from the registration fees
Cost: $27 (or as part of the entire series for only $87!)
Sean Bagshaw “Seeing The Light: Learning About Light & How To Work With It”
Sean Bagshaw
Sean Bagshaw will look at the critical role of natural light in landscape photography. He will share how he sees and works with different categories of natural light, how cameras interpret them, and key techniques, settings, and considerations for capturing them effectively.
Then, Sean will provide personalized critiques of some of your submitted images, offering insights into how he might work with the light in each. He will also demonstrate his approach to post-processing a few of the images, showcasing techniques to bring out the best in their lighting and mood. This session is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of light and enhance their photography and editing skills.
Bio:
Sean Bagshaw is a landscape and travel photographer, photography educator and outdoor enthusiast based in Ashland, Oregon. Sean's full-time photography career started in 2004. Before that he was a middle school science teacher. He began taking photos in college to record and share his rock climbing and mountaineering adventures. Now he spends a lot of his time following light and exploring the landscape. Sean's previous career as a science teacher makes photography education a good fit so when he's not creating Sean enjoys teaching and producing video courses on image developing using Photoshop. Sean is a member of the photography team, Photo Cascadia, and also works with Tony Kuyper to create learning materials for the TK Photoshop plugins.
Learn more about Sean and his work on his website.
Sean will be supporting Oregon Community Foundation with 5% from the registration fees
Cost: $27 (or as part of the entire series for only $87!)
