Online Workshops

1 Year Commercial Photographer Program

Do you love photography and wish to make money from it?

Would you like to make outdoor and nature photography a full time endeavor?

Well, ask any full time professional outdoor photographer and they will tell you that this is no easy task. It takes devotion and hard work, yet there is no more fulfilling of a "career" than being a full time Outdoor and Nature Photographer.

To help you jump start your passion, Charlie Borland has developed an excellent 8-week online workshop that deals specifically with the needs of aspiring outdoor and nature photographers trying to break into the business. This course was taught for several years at another online school with great success and often had packed classes. It's now offered in a 1-on-1 online workshop environment.

Here is what some said following the courses:

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you very much for the course and your feedback.  I have thoroughly enjoyed the course and found it quite a challenge, especially trying to make a good showing.  I will be mindful of all I have learned and put it
into practice.  
James W. (Utah)

Thanks for your honest critiques during the course.  Sometimes we get so wrapped up in what we are doing we don't see the trees for the forest.
John E. (Ohio)

Thanks for your comments, Charlie. I've really enjoyed the course. It's given me an opportunity to look more critically at the image files I have and ideas for new images if I'm going to take my photography seriously!
Thanks again!
Cindy C. (Florida)

The Workshop 
This 8-week online workshop is especially geared to beginning through advanced photographers. In this class, you'll receive a broad overview of the outdoor and nature photo industry, gain a good idea of how to shoot your favorite subjects in a marketable way, and then learn how to go about submitting your photos and getting them published. You will also learn how to organize your office and photo files, website strategies, approaching outdoor clients for assignment’s, promoting your business, pricing your work to receive fair value, and representation by stock photo agencies.



And the course has been newly revised reflecting the current business climate, a tutorial on digital workflow, and more.

What's covered:

·  How the outdoor and nature photography markets work.

·  Techniques and approaches for making marketable images of nature,  travel, and outdoor adventure.

·  Equipment, concepts, resources, ideas, etc.

·  Pricing, negotiating, legalities, releases, marketing, etc.

·  Organization of your stock photos and your business.

·  Representation by stock photo agencies.

·  How to create a portfolio to market your services.

And one lesson will include a stock photo pricing guide which will help you determine a fair and accurate price for your photographs.

Each week you will get an informative lesson on certain aspects of Outdoor and Nature Photography. It is designed and in a format that is easy to print and place in a binder. You then have 12 days to complete an assignment and uploads your images for review. Charlie will then review your photography and provide in-depth and a thorough critique of your images. He will offer advice on how to improve the photo in such areas as composition, lighting, exposure, subject, and marketability. In addition, you will receive random Photo Tips each week that cover subjects like model releases, park permits, finding models, and shooting strategies.

Who is the teacher?                                                       Before you take a workshop anywhere, you should be asking this question. Are they qualified to be teaching this workshop? What you learn and where you go with photography depends on an experienced and qualified instructor guiding you.

This course is taught by Charlie Borland, veteran professional photographer for over 25 years. He has traveled the U.S. and parts of the world many times photographing the beauty of nature, city skylines, adventures, and historic sites. His people, outdoor, and nature photography has been published in hundreds of calendars, advertisements, brochures, and magazines including: National Geographic Adventure, Adventure West, Men's Health, TV Guide, Newsweek, Outside, Nationsbank, Farmers Insurance, AAA, Backpacker, Outdoor Photographer, Outdoor Explorer, Eco Traveler, American Photo, and many more.

His success in outdoor and nature photography has led to assignments for Columbia Sportswear, Of the Earth Clothing, America West Airlines, Nike, Camelbak, Black Diamond, Early Winters Clothing, Northwest Airlines, Metolius Mountain Products, and many more.

In 1990, with the success of his own photo marketing, he started Borland Stock Photo in Portland, OR. This boutique stock photo agency eventually represented the images of 50 photographers before being sold to FPG (later Getty), a NY stock agent. In 2001, he co-founded www.fogstock.com, an online agency where he currently assists in image reviews and works with the agencies many photographers to develop marketable imagery in today's competitive environment.

Workshop Requirements                                                                                                You should know how to use your camera and it is helpful to have an understanding of f/stops and shutter speeds. If you are shooting digital, you will need to know how to download files to your computer and process them. Also, a passion for photography!

Equipment                                                                                                       The equipment you will need is a film or digital camera, tripod, and the ability (computer) to upload your digital files for review. You can shoot with film or digital and just need the ability to scan film or process digital files.

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8 weeks, 8 lessons in PDF format, 8 assignments