Name: National Geographic Masters of Photography
Released: 2014-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Michael Satore

TV Show · Educational · Documentary

Going inside the creative process of the industry's most sought-after photographers as they reveal their working methods; offering rich insights into how to approach one's own work; sharing rarely taught techniques to improve photography skills.

2014 · 40m

Starring Michael Satore

EPISODE 1

Redefine Adventure

How Cory Richards's approach to adventure photography evolves beyond capturing the danger of climbing into something larger; discovering ways to reveal the human element and culture of a locale by using various techniques to one's advantage.
EPISODE 2

Broaden Your View

Ways to create dynamic results; shots from Mr. Richards's portfolio; techniques for drawing viewers closer; creating a studio-lit effect in the field; finding the unexpected; focusing on details; taking a picture of "people" without the people.
EPISODE 3

Show What No One Has Shown

Heading underground with photographer Stephen Alvarez; traveling via his portfolio to breathtaking locales such as Oman on the Arabian Peninsula, Madagascar and the catacomb passages of Paris; tips for lighting; finding adventures close to home.
EPISODE 4

Set the Scene, Get Close

Applying acquired skills to the broader world; seeing what does and does not work; how to craft a great "scene setter"; zooming in or out for maximum impact; shooting images of the night sky; the importance of good lighting; doing one's research.
EPISODE 5

Understand the Animal

How wildlife photographers such as Steve Winter capture once-in-a-lifetime, emotion-filled images of elusive and dangerous animals; essential tools and techniques he relies on, from specialized shutter speeds to anticipating an animal's behavior.
EPISODE 6

Use All the Tools

Photographing a bird in one's own backyard; how one can use the skills wildlife photographers employ in the field at home to make the ordinary extraordinary; panning; using eye contact; incorporating the environment into portraits.