Online Program
Adventures Online: Make the Most of Your Travel Photography
Program No. 2429960MEADV-1116-60
Perfect your digital photography skills as you join photographer Mason Marsh for a live, immersive online workshop that teaches you how to make the very best out of your travel photos.
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3 days
1
Welcome, Orientation, Introductions, Travel Photography
From the comfort of your own home.
2
Tools & Practice, Digital Workflow, Group Critiques, Gallery
From the comfort of your own home.
3
Street Photography, Sharing Images, Group Critique
From the comfort of your own home.
At a Glance
If you love to capture the memories of your travels through digital photography, join us for a live, online workshop that will help you bring your pictures to the next level. Under the tutelage of professional photographer Mason Marsh, learn about the latest applications, techniques and tools that can improve your street and travel photographs. Get insight into easy ways to store your photos while traveling, sharing your photos on social media, as well as the ethics of taking photos on the street and respectfully capturing people and places in your artwork. Share some of your own photos during encouraging critique sessions with your instructor and fellow Road Scholars, and discuss some of your favorite photography techniques during group Q&A sessions.
Best of all, you’ll…
- Enjoy opportunities for group sharing and critiquing sessions to get feedback on your photographs.
- Get a professional’s perspective on the latest gear, applications and resources that help you improve your travel photography.
- Discuss the ethics of taking photos on the street and how to respectfully capture people and places in your travel photographs.
General Notes
You’ll enjoy 2-3 hours of daily instruction, discussion and/or field trips, which includes sufficient breaks throughout the program. This online program is through Zoom, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. We’ll provide a how-to guide to make sure you’ll have a hassle-free experience. In keeping with our Traditional On-Site programs, ALL ADVENTURES ONLINE MULTI-DAY PROGRAMS (INCLUDING THIS PROGRAM) ARE PRESENTED LIVE; THESE PROGRAMS ARE NOT RECORDED. Please review the daily itinerary for start and end times to ensure you won’t miss a minute of this live experience. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. If you are looking to improve your photography skills, you might also be interested in "Adventures Online: The Fundamentals of Digital Photography" (#24332).
Suggested Reading List
(4 books)
Visit the Road Scholar Bookshop
You can find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
Adventures Online: Make the Most of Your Travel Photography
Program Number: 24299
Rick Sammon’s Creative Visualization for Photographers: Composition, Exposure, Lighting, Learning, Experimenting, Setting Goals, Motivation and More
Photographs from the Edge
Within the Frame, 10th Anniversary Edition: The Journey of Photographic Vision
Street Photography: Creative Vision Behind the Lens
Program
At a Glance
Duration
3 days
If you love to capture the memories of your travels through digital photography, join us for a live, online workshop that will help you bring your pictures to the next level. Under the tutelage of professional photographer Mason Marsh, learn about the latest applications, techniques and tools that can improve your street and travel photographs. Get insight into easy ways to store your photos while traveling, sharing your photos on social media, as well as the ethics of taking photos on the street and respectfully capturing people and places in your artwork. Share some of your own photos during encouraging critique sessions with your instructor and fellow Road Scholars, and discuss some of your favorite photography techniques during group Q&A sessions.)
Best of all, you'll...
- Enjoy opportunities for group sharing and critiquing sessions to get feedback on your photographs.
- Get a professional’s perspective on the latest gear, applications and resources that help you improve your travel photography.
- Discuss the ethics of taking photos on the street and how to respectfully capture people and places in your travel photographs.
General Notes
You’ll enjoy 2-3 hours of daily instruction, discussion and/or field trips, which includes sufficient breaks throughout the program. This online program is through Zoom, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. We’ll provide a how-to guide to make sure you’ll have a hassle-free experience. In keeping with our Traditional On-Site programs, ALL ADVENTURES ONLINE MULTI-DAY PROGRAMS (INCLUDING THIS PROGRAM) ARE PRESENTED LIVE; THESE PROGRAMS ARE NOT RECORDED. Please review the daily itinerary for start and end times to ensure you won’t miss a minute of this live experience. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. If you are looking to improve your photography skills, you might also be interested in "Adventures Online: The Fundamentals of Digital Photography" (#24332).
Suggested Reading List
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(4 Books)
You can also find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
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800-454-5768
Day
1
Welcome, Orientation, Introductions, Travel Photography
Location:
From the comfort of your own home.
Activity Note
Today’s session will start at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time and end at 4:00 p.m.
Afternoon:
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.
Day
2
Tools & Practice, Digital Workflow, Group Critiques, Gallery
Location:
From the comfort of your own home.
Activity Note
Today’s session will start at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time and end at 4:00 p.m.
Afternoon:
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.
Day
3
Street Photography, Sharing Images, Group Critique
Location:
From the comfort of your own home.
Activity Note
Today’s session will start at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time and end at 4:00 p.m.
Afternoon:
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.
Participant Reviews
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Great instructor. Good with different levels of skill. Love a class on Lightroom.
— Review left May 17, 2023
Mason Marsh and his photography class provided a wealth of information, tools, and ideas for improving my travel photography immediately and for consideration in future trips. I very much enjoyed the class.
— Review left February 24, 2023
Terrific program. Instructor is amazing.
— Review left May 18, 2022
This was a great Class. I took the prior class with this teacher and decided he would be a good teacher to help review the basics of camera photography and learn more about Lightroom (which has defeated me in the past). If you ever schedule an in person photo weekend or RS experience, I'd love to take it.
— Review left March 16, 2022
Excellent topic focused specifically on material related to travel and photography, as opposed to general photography. Mason Marsh is a great instructor. He is very engaged with the students and leverages the online platform tools. Mason is very flexible and tailors his presentation to the audience. He connects with each person and makes them feel valued, while moving all learners along the journey.
— Review left February 15, 2022
This is an excellent course with lots of good information for how to improve your travel photography. The instructor encourages people to participate, and is positive and encouraging. The critiques are invaluable. The instructor knows how to make suggestions for improvements in a positive and encouraging way.
— Review left February 14, 2022
If you are interested in "making the most of your travel photography," regardless of your skill or lack of it in photography, you will benefit from Mason Marsh's class. Mason is not only a skilled photographer, but he is a gifted teacher. He addresses all the areas that are advertised that the class covers, but he goes beyond and inspires his students to use photography to enhance the travel experience. You will find the three days spent in this class absolutely delightful. Don't miss it!
— Review left February 9, 2022
A great intermingling of common-sense ideas and practices along with some things that are not so common-sense. Mason works with people where they are, and helps move them forward. A most enjoyable time. Highly recommended!
— Review left December 18, 2021
A three hour presentation on three consecutive days at first seemed like overkill. I expected my interest to wane over time. But actually the time flew by. I enjoyed the course, learned new things, and found better ways of doing travel photography.
— Review left December 15, 2021
Are you looking to learn more about travel photography? Then I highly recommend this Road Scholar online course: Make the Most of Your Travel Photography! Mason Marsh, a talented photographer, does a terrific job of parlaying his enthusiasm for the topic into an enjoyable learning experience for the participants. Here’s your opportunity to prepare to get photographs of your next in-person travel adventure. From equipment to pre-trip preparations to using lighting to your advantage, Mason does a superb job in helping learners to improve our skills and enjoyment of photography.
— Review left June 21, 2021
This class was very inspirational. Whether you are a novice or experienced photographer, you will learn something new from Mason Marsh about gear, photo composition and how to be creative with your travel photography. The photo critiques were especially informative. I can't wait to try all these new ideas the next time that I travel!
— Review left June 10, 2021
This is a great program filled with practical advice and information.
— Review left June 8, 2021
This was an informative and interesting class. The instructor, Mason Marsh, was excellent, made the class fun, encouraged everyone to participate, and provided wonderful insights into the subject.
— Review left June 6, 2021
The travel photography workshop was excellent! Highly recommend it! Instructor, Mason Marsh, is very knowledgeable and engaging.
— Review left May 13, 2021
What a wonderful course and instructor! Mason Marsh is a delight and has put together a cohesive curriculum to build a photography toolkit that novices and experts can utilize. I learned about gear, composition, being present in the moment, using phone cameras as well as SLRs, backing up my photos and a host of other great information. I can't wait for Mason's Fundamentals of Photography course.
— Review left May 2, 2021
A well-organized, insightful, and inspirational presentation. It was obvious that the instructor was experienced and prepared for his presentation. Academic instruction of photography can be less than exciting, frankly dull. This instructor made this process a fun experience. Part of this course involved the review photos taken by participants. The instructor's review was inciteful, instructional without being critical. It was in fact inspiring. I hope there will be classes taught by this instructor that I can and will sign up for.
Benton Carey
— Review left April 30, 2021
Really interesting course, and very well taught. Good combination of lectures and discussions of photos. I learned alot about taking photos while traveling. I have a whole new way of looking at the world, even in my own neighborhood.
I would give this trip 5 stars but I can't see how to do that.
— Review left April 29, 2021
I really enjoyed this on-line course with Mason Marsh. He is a very good instructor, and designed the course to cover essential aspects of travel photography. The combination of lectures, with great visual aids, discussion and critique was very useful and I learned much I'll use in the future. Mason's experience was a photo-journalist was particularly relevant in talking about street photography. I would definitely take another photography course from this instructor.
— Review left April 6, 2021
