Join Mikkel Aaland for an in-depth discussion in this video Photographing the innkeeper, part of Travel Photography: Seaside Road Trip.
Chris: I think he sat on my hat.…(LAUGH)…Mickel: So your name is Chris, right? Chris: I'm Chris.…Mickel: Hi I'm Mickel. Chris: Nice to meet you.…Mickel: It's really good to meet you. Chris: This is my better partner, John.…Mickel: John. Hey John.…How old are you?…Chris: John, can you tell him how old you are?…Mickel: You're six, right? Chris: He's, oh yeah.…Mickel: You're six years old. I can tell.…I know a six-year-old when I see it. Chris:…(LAUGH).…So, Chris, you guys I can't tell you how, you look great right now.…The light, everything.…What, do you mind if I take your picture? Chris: Nah, that's fine.…Mickel: Can, can I, can I take your picture?…Okay, thank you. Thank you.…
Chris: Can you give him a thumbs up, John?…Can you give him a thumbs up? Mickel:…(LAUGH)…This is really.…Chris: Is there anything you want us to do in particular?…Mickel: nothing, absolutely nothing right now.…You've got…(LAUGH)…no, no, it's really beautiful. I wish you could see what I can see.…Let me let me just change this a little bit.…
Author
Mikkel Aaland
Released
8/13/2013In this course, photographer Mikkel Aaland travels to Mendocino, a classic seaside small town in Northern California, making stops in Mendocino's Anderson Valley and redwood forests along the way. The course details the gear and shooting strategies involved in capturing the personality of a small town and, just as important, its natural setting and the people who live there. Throughout the course, Mikkel emphasizes the importance of putting your own creative stamp on your travel photos through the use of simple props, friends, or family members.
- Shooting along the way, from farm stands to redwoods
- Engaging with—and photographing—the locals
- Going beyond the postcard shot to personalize your photos
- Stopping at a bed and breakfast
- Shooting dunes, waves, and beaches
- Reviewing the photos from the road trip
Skill Level Intermediate
Duration
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Introduction
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Setting the stage1m 34s
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A roadmap for the course1m 21s
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1. On the Road to the Lighthouse
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Driving through the redwoods2m 53s
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2. Out and About: People and Places
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Engaging with the locals3m 2s
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3. The Seaside Town of Mendocino
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4. Reviewing the Shots
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Road trip review1m 34s
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