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Jimmy Chin – Teaches Adventure Photography

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Jimmy Chin has made a profession out of photographing pictures at the top of the globe, which has landed him on the National Geographic cover and won him other accolades. He’s now taking you out on site to show you how to take stunning photos. Learn several creative strategies for commercial photos, magazine spreads, and passion projects in his photography class. Get the equipment—and the perspective—you need to advance your photography.

01. Photoshoot on Location: Climbing

Meet your new instructor, acclaimed photographer Jimmy Chin, and go on site with him for a photo session with his climbing buddies Bree Buckley and Conrad Anker.

On the Spot: Portraits with Natural Light, 17:02

Jimmy guides you through a candid outdoor photography session with Conrad as he demonstrates his approach to working with natural light as the photo shoot unfolds.

Catching Your Passions, 10:14

Discover Jimmy’s viewpoints on developing artistically, finding your photographic voice, and using failures as lessons.

11:08 04. Concept, Research, and Pitch in Narrative

Jimmy shows you how to create a picture narrative with an emphasis on editorial photography in order to attract magazine clients and communicate an engaging tale.

Principles of Narrative: The Shoot and the Edit (11:55:05)

Jimmy outlines the fundamentals of working with your editor and subjects to bring that narrative to life after you have a strong, compelling idea in mind.

Photo Studies: Shooting from the Top, 14:51

Join Jimmy as he dissects two extremely high picture sessions from his career, one from the top of the highest structure in the United States and the other from the summit of the world’s tallest mountain.

10:22 07. Working with clients and pitching commercial work

Discover Jimmy’s tactics for securing business clients, carrying out successful projects, and incorporating your creative voice into marketing initiatives.

Commercial Case Study: Canon Shoot 11:15

Through photo analysis and rare behind-the-scenes film from a high-alpine shooting, Jimmy demonstrates how he manages a crew and positions himself for the best photographs.

High-Stakes Photography 23:03

Discover Jimmy’s list of useful guidelines for managing a creative shoot when the stakes are high in a safe and productive manner.
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10. Image Studies: Creative Collaborations

In this chapter, which includes an interview with famed mountaineer Conrad Anker, Jimmy addresses the significance of forming alliances with people who push you to achieve greater heights and explains how creative connections feed his photography.

Building and Leading a Team at 14:46

A photographer frequently serves as a team’s creative leader. Jimmy shares with you the details of the preproduction meeting for the on-location shoots earlier in the semester and shows you how to set the bar high for professionalism and communicate your creative vision.

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12. Mountain architecture photo studies

Jimmy explains how he approaches and sets up his pictures for photography mountainous vistas.

5:44 14. Revision

Jimmy demonstrates his method for sorting through hundreds of photographs to pick the finest handful for his narrative using the images taken during the photo session with Conrad.

Post-Processing: Conrad on the Wall 17:14

Before submitting a shot to a commercial or editorial client, Jimmy walks you through a detailed examination of the adjustments he makes to it.

Post-Processing: Portrait 12:05

As Jimmy switches between broad images of Conrad against the horizon and portraits of him perched on a wall, you may learn his methods for retouching photos.

Tools: Cameras, Lenses, Power, and Storage 7:28

Jimmy explains the cameras, lenses, and other equipment he brings along for shoots and why.

Settings: Modes, ISO, Focus, and Depth of Field 12:57 17.

Make the most of the features and lenses on your camera. Jimmy delves into the impact of various settings and offers helpful advice for figuring out which configuration will enable you to achieve the greatest shot.

Career Advice: Create a Body of Work 12:44

It takes perseverance and patience to build a profession. Discover Jimmy’s approach to a career in photography and how persistence, tenacity, and hard effort can lead to success.

11:01 19. Jimmy’s Story of Becoming a Photographer

Jimmy tells his tale of becoming a professional photographer, from his upbringing in Mankato, Minnesota, to being on the cover of National Geographic, and provides suggestions for finding your own mentors.

16:07 20. Take Time to Enjoy Your Journey

Jimmy ends his MasterClass by offering some uplifting advice on the value of valuing the journey over the destination, being present in the moment, and following your passion.

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