Embark on a photographic summit storm and overcome all the photographic challenges that you encounter in thin high-altitude air. 10 lessons from mountain climber and professional photographer Bernd Ritschel with tips on equipment, light and lighting, as well as various motifs. Start with the training and then go straight into practice.
Mountain photography: 10 illustrated lessons in PDF format
Take professional photos of what you encounter on the mountains: Summits, sports, people and weather conditions
Find out what equipment you need, how to make the most of available light and how to focus on details
From mountain photographer Bernd Ritschel, who gives you outstanding 7000-meter knowledge
Climb up! First figuratively in your mountain photography know-how and image portfolio and then literally on the mountain. With this training, you will conquer every meter of altitude with ease.
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Mountain photography - Part 01 - The equipment - less is more on the mountain
Is there such a thing as ideal equipment? The answer to this question lies in answering another question: What do I actually want to photograph?
Does the classic have to be banal or unfashionable? No, not at all. This tutorial is not about the "knickerbocker loden photo style" from the Luis Trenker era. Mountain sports and various outdoor activities can also be photographed in a classic, very appealing and even modern way. I would even venture to say the following here and now: classic is timeless, especially in this area of photography.
Mountain photography - Part 05 - Mountain sports in motion - blurred - crazy - dynamic
As classic and timeless as "frozen" outdoor or mountain sports action photography is, as dynamic, beautiful, fast and modern can be pictures taken with or without motion blur. In this very creative area of the photographic world, digital photography can play to its strengths. What was really difficult in analog photography and required a lot of experience, but also luck, is now much easier with a much higher success rate.
Mountain photography - Part 06 - Close ups - closer to the action
"If a picture isn't good, you weren't close enough" - said Robert Capa. In modern mountain and outdoor photography, this sentence applies more than ever. At close range, completely new and varied possibilities open up to us. It's not just about the usual flowers and details in nature, but also about sport and action in the mountains.
Mountain photography - Part 07 - Extreme conditions - cold, storms and much more
Extreme conditions - cold, storms and much more.
Mountain photography - Part 08 - Available light - less light is (sometimes) more
In photography, this term stands for a very specific, usually very atmospheric visual language. The literal translation "available light" does not do sufficient justice to the meaning. In my eyes, available light stands above all for the world of reportage photography: spontaneous and authentic. It is the high school of expressive photography - with little light!
Mountain photography - Part 09 - Faces from the mountains
In my eyes, portraiture and reportage are the most sensitive areas of photography. It's about ethics and respect. I have deliberately chosen only images from a single portrait production for this tutorial. They were created from a single source and, above all, with little technical effort, but still give me the opportunity to explore different lighting situations and techniques. They were created within six months in the Tyrolean Ötztal.
Mountain photography - Part 10 - Mountains in the light - the possibilities - the planning - visions and reality
What do I want to and can I pass on to you with this last tutorial? This time it's neither technical tips nor equipment recommendations. It's more about the basic approach to photographic projects and dreams and how to plan and implement them.
Mountain photography - Part 01 - The equipment - less is more on the mountain
Step up in mountain photography!
Out and about in the mountains - a unique way to showcase the much-photographed "mountain" motif.
But the training offers you much more than just a view of the mountain: photograph people, ...
... and get up close to focus on details such as Blum or climbing hooks.
Capture skiers, climbers or snowboarders in a classic-static or dynamic-modern style.
Scenes with a special character - learn how to make the most of existing lighting conditions.
Realize your image visions by following the tips of an experienced mountaineer.
A desert?! Yes! Your trainer will teach you how to capture weather conditions photographically.
The right equipment, the perfect preparation: how to return with heavenly pictures!
Keep an eye out and look for something special to find something atmospheric.
Backlight? Highlights? Shadows? A challenge, especially on the mountain - but not for you!
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