Judge:
Emily Belz
Travel & Adventure Photography
Michael DeStefano
Travel & Adventure Photography
Michael DeStefano
Monday, September 27, 2021
11:30 PM
From Your Backyard to Epic Destinations
Remote Meeting (See Instructions/Get Zoom Link Emailed)
Learn how to take the skills and techniques you've already mastered as a photographer and apply them to be the travel photographer you always dreamed of. We’ll discuss what it's like to capture epic adventure photos of kayaking, yoga, and rock climbing. Tips and tricks for traveling, planning a trip, and finding businesses to work with. Whether on vacation, around town, or that epic dream adventure, learn how to capture unforgettable moments to tell better stories. We will talk about working with athletes, models, and props from various lifestyle brands. Learn to create a variety of images that tell a deeper story from iconic landscapes to small details, and tips for approaching and photographing people. Finally, we will discuss how to bring it all together and develop your own personal style.
Michael DeStefano
Michael Destefano is a Boston-based photographer, writer and instructor shooting mostly commercial and editorial work that combines a love of the outdoors and adventure sports. Combining his education in Anthropology with Photography, he blends the cultures of the locations he journeys to with Outdoor Lifestyle brands. He creates beautiful, often environmentally based images that capture both the subject and surroundings to tell a deeper story.
Michael is also one of the senior staff writers for the popular photography website Fstoppers.com where he is able to share his knowledge as well as other stories and tutorials with millions of readers within the photo industry.