Photographing Adventure Sports, Part 2

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Tom Bol returns to the beautiful deserts of Moab, Utah for more outdoor adventure photography. In this course, Tom goes through a variety of set ups to capture the physicality and beauty of rock climbers and trail runners. Throughout the lessons, Tom talks about his goals of combining technical quality with the creative and artistic. He talks about image composition, utilizing sun and shadow, and adapting light to changing conditions. All of his subjects are shot amidst of the deep, rich colors of the southwest. The final shot of the course is a long exposure made at night.

Introduction (01:36) Tom introduces his first subject and talks about the kind of photos he will be shooting
Bouldering (11:40) Shooting rock climbing images and capturing a star burst effect
Trail Running (06:39) Early morning shoot of a popular outdoor activity
Overhang (07:36) One of the more dynamic shots of rock climbers is capturing them from below an overhang
Runner Portrait (05:05) Making the most of the warm, morning light
Tilt-Shift Lens (07:51) The lens will allow Tom to focus on specifics of the hands and hand hold of the climber
Fresh Perspective (07:02) Getting creative with a lifestyle photo of the outdoors
Rock Climber Portrait (07:36) Battling the wind to capture a rock climber portrait
Adaptive Lighting (06:43) Gray skies have created the need for the use of some Quadra lights
Running in Front of Towers (07:35) Capturing motion in front of a beautiful background
Glowing Tent Scene (13:23) Night shot of a camping scene - shot at twilight

Course Time: 01 Hours 22 Minutes

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Tom Bol

Adventure Photographer

Creative. Outgoing. Detailed. Funny. This is how clients describe Tom and his crew. His career began with a journalism degree and wanderlust. It continues with portraits, edgy light and restless...VIEW FULL BIO»

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