Travel Photography: Seaside Road Trip

A favorite travel destination is the seaside small town—a place with salt air, beaches, shingled houses, and seafood on every menu. And a great way to get there is by car, making stops along the way.

In this course, photographer Mikkel Aaland travels to Mendocino, a classic seaside small town in Northern California, making stops in Mendocino's Anderson Valley and redwood forests along the way. The course details the gear and shooting strategies involved in capturing the personality of a small town and, just as important, its natural setting and the people who live there. Throughout the course, Mikkel emphasizes the importance of putting your own creative stamp on your travel photos through the use of simple props, friends, or family members.

Topics include:

Shooting along the way, from farm stands to redwoods
Engaging with—and photographing—the locals
Going beyond the postcard shot to personalize your photos
Stopping at a bed and breakfast
Shooting dunes, waves, and beaches
Reviewing the photos from the road trip