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This session moves from foundations into a practical “how to shoot” workflow on the road, focusing on capturing sequences and mini-stories instead of one-off hero shots. Using examples from real travel assignments and mobile shoots, Lisa will walk through how to move through a scene, refine a subject, and build variety (wide, medium, detail) while staying connected to the story’s core idea. The class includes demos of in-camera tools (focus, exposure, burst, panorama, and live-view decisions on phone and camera) plus time for students to ask about their own travel shooting challenges.
This class includes a dedicated 30 minutes of Q&A directly with Lisa Carney.
Please note this is Part 2 of Lisa's "Travel Series," though it can be taken individually. Part 1 is "Seeing on the Road," and Part 3 is "Finishing the Story."
What You'll Learn
- Approach a new location and quickly decide what the story is and which scenes to prioritize.
- Create cohesive story sequences (establishing shots, moments, details, transitions) instead of disconneted single images.
- Adapt when conditions are “bad” (harsh light, crowds, clutter, weather) and still come away with strong images.
- Use mobile and camera features (focus control, exposure compensation, burst mode, portrait mode) to support your narrative decisions.
- Think like an editor while shooting so you come home with a usable, coherent set of images for albums, social, or portfolios.
Who It's For
- Travelers and content creators who want more cohesive travel photos from a smartphone camera.
- Beginner to intermediate photographers who want a repeatable workflow for shooting sequences, not just one-off images.
- Photographers who struggle with challenging travel conditions, such as harsh light or crowds, want practical ways to adapt.
- Anyone building albums, social posts, or portfolios who wants to return from a trip with a complete, usable set of images.
How to Join
- This class is available exclusively to CreativeLive subscribers. Not a subscriber? Joinhere.
- The class will be delivered via Zoom Webinars. You’ll need access to Zoom through a web browser or the Zoom app in order to participate.
- To reserve your spot, register using the Sign Up form and button above. Space is limited.
- A unique Zoom join link will be sent to registered subscribers, up to the maximum number of participants per class. You’ll receive this link one hour before the class start time.
