Photographing The World 3

Using a combination of traditional in-camera techniques, targeted times of day, and advanced post-processing methods, Elia has developed a widely recognized and highly unique style of travel photography. With each photograph, his goal is to share his vision so others can see the world as he does, full of color, texture, depth and emotion. Fstoppers is excited to team up with Elia to share even more of his advanced photography process as we transition out of the natural landscape world and into some of the world’s most incredible man made cities and wonders.

In-Camera Photography Techniques (ISO, Shutter Speed, Aperture, White Balance, etc)
Overview of ideal lenses and gear for Cityscape and Astrophotography
Examples of New Lightweight Tripods, Clamps, and Accessories
Extensive Location Scouting and Tips for better composition, angles, and vantage points
How To Set Up Precise Camera Gear to Capture Hard to Work With Shooting Locations
Advanced Panoramic Photography Shooting and Stitching
GigaPano Multi-Row Panoramic Shooting and Stitching
Working in Urban Environments and Proper Gear Setup and Control
Solid Neutral Density Filters and Softening Skies and Water
Capturing Stars and Star Trails Over Urban Environments
Understanding and Mastering Light (Golden Hour, Blue Hour, Sunrise and Sunset, and Astro)
Time Blending (combining exposures shot at different times)
Bracketing and Multiple Exposure Blending
100% Manual Exposure Blending using Zero HDR Software
Blending Different Moments in Time Together (Blending Different Times of Day Seamlessly)
Non-Destructive Techniques to Master RAW Processing
Extensive Non-Destructive Color Correction and Image Adjustment
Complex Selections and Masking Techniques
How to Create and Work With Luminosity Masking Techniques
Advanced Luminosity Masking
Compound Channel Masking for Precision Selections and Color Corrections
Advanced Object Removal and Image Cleanup
How to Replace Skies and Add Depth and Drama to Existing Ones
Precision Sharpening and Selective Noise Reduction