Become a Travel Photographer

This online travel photography course is for anyone who desires to take the kind of inspiring photographs seen in the pages of National Geographic. To be a great travel photographer, one must learn how to see the world like a photographer. This course will do just that, teaching you the many types of travel photography – landscapes, nature, portraits, and documentary.

Throughout the course, you will complete a series of photo projects that will be reviewed and evaluated by your teacher, a professional photographer there to help you improve. By the time you complete the program, you will have a portfolio of high-quality photos and the skills necessary to succeed in the world of travel photography.

IPE Graduates are eligible to become certified by the Professional Photographers.

What You’ll Learn

After completing the Travel Photography course, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate skill in shooting landscapes, nature, portraits, architecture and documentary.
  • Master the gear needed to take amazing photographs in a variety of scenarios.
  • Explain what gear and equipment he or she needs to pack for any trip.
  • Apply key travel photography techniques to document travels like a professional.
  • Review fundamentals like composition, lighting and exposure.
  • Describe the digital workflow and post production processes of archiving, importing, editing, curating and outputting your work.
  • Discuss marketing aspects and how to sell his or her work to cover the expenses of the next travel job.
  • Develop a portfolio that captures the uniqueness of his or her work.