Bring Your Landscapes to Life - Excursion

Join travel photographer Stephanie Saldivar as she guides you through the art of translating the life within nature into your landscape photography. In this course, you'll explore the fundamentals of using NiSi Optics filters, an essential tool for photographers looking to capture the true movement and vibrancy of the natural world.

Stephanie will demonstrate how these filters can elevate your photography by mastering long exposure techniques, allowing you to bring out the dynamic elements in your scenes through light manipulation, color adjustments, and exposure control. Whether you're photographing rushing waterfalls, tranquil sunsets, or dramatic skies, you'll learn how to create stunning images that not only capture the beauty of the landscape but also convey the energy and emotion within it. From beginner to seasoned photographers, this course will assist you in taking your landscape photography to the next level.

Discover how Nisi Optics filters can help you infuse your images with life and vibrancy, making your photos as dynamic as the world around you.

Stephanie Saldivar's Bio

Stephanie Saldivar is a dedicated travel and landscape photographer known for her mastery in capturing the vibrancy and movement within nature. Her work is characterized by her unique ability to blur the lines between humans and the natural world, creating images that reconnect viewers with their place in the environment Stephanie's passion for photography began at the age of fifteen when she was first introduced to film photography. Since that pivotal moment, she has been largely selftaught, honing her skills and developing a deep understanding of long exposure techniques and the use of NiSi Optics filters. Her journeys across Texas and the United States have fueled her desire to encapsulate the country's diverse beauty, from sweeping deserts to lush forests. Through her lens. Stephanie invites others to see the world not just as a backdrop but as a living breathing entity filled with movement and life.

Topics Covered: 

Introduction to NiSi Optics Filters Neutral Density (ND) Filters 

Graduated Neutral Density (GND) Filters 

Polarizing Filters 

Combining Filters 

Avoiding Overexposure Capturing Movement + Vibrancy 

Practical Field Techniques 

Post-Processing 

Considerations Case Studies + Examples

Special Gear Requirements: 

Filter holder (I use the NiSi V7 modelversatile for various lens models) 

True color CPL, enhanced landscape polarizing filter + adapters 

Variety of ND + GND filters (i.e. ND filters: 2-10 stop; GND filters: medium and/ or hard options) 

Air blower, clever cleaning, cleaning microfiber cloth

Tier 1: Standard Classes

If you register for a tier 1 class and do not show up, your payment will be forfeited. You can reschedule a class only if notice is given 24 hours before the start time of the class. Unless otherwise stated, class refunds are only issued to customers that provide notice to the store that they would like a refund 48 hours before the class. Refunds will not be issued to customers who sign up for a class but fail to attend.

Tier 2: Special Events and One-Time Classes

You have up until seven days before a scheduled Mock Wedding, Flash Fest, Portraits in Depth Series, Photo Campouts (including Spring and Fall Photo Camping Extravaganza), special events and one-time classes to cancel and receive a full refund or to reschedule. If you do not show up for a tier 2 class your registration will be forfeited and you will not be permitted a refund or to reschedule. Cancellations made within 7 days of the class will receive a 50% refund.

Tier 3: Excursions

Full refunds (less a $75 fee) will be issued to students who cancel at least 30 days prior to an excursion. Refunds will not be issued to cancellation requests made within 30 days of the start of an excursion unless the spot can be filled. If your spot is filled you will receive a full refund (less a $75 fee). If you do not show up for an excursion, your registration will be forfeited and you will not be permitted a refund of any amount or to reschedule.

How to Reschedule or Cancel a Class

Please contact the store at 512-467-7676 or email classes@precision-camera.com to cancel a class. Class cancellations or requests to be rescheduled that are sent through other channels, such as Facebook or Meetup.com messages, will not be honored.

Minimum Enrollment

Each class needs a minimum number of students to enroll before the class can “make.” If the minimum enrollment has not been met two business days before the class begins, the class will be cancelled. All students who enrolled in the class will be notified by telephone or email, and may transfer to a different class or be issued a refund (see refund procedure). We encourage all students to enroll as soon as registration begins. Please check your phone and email messages, including your SPAM.

Free Basic Digital Photography Class

If you sign up for the Basic Digital Photography class with a coupon code and do not show up for the class, your class will be forfeited and you will not be permitted to reschedule.