A Beginner’s Guide to Photographing Airshows

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A Beginner's Guide to Photographing Airshows

with Scott Kelby

with Erik Kuna

lessons: 17 Course Lessons

duration: 1hr, 38min

published: 2023

watched: 683 Member Views

A Beginner's Guide to Photographing Airshows

with Scott Kelby

Join Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna at the SUN 'n FUN Expo in Lakeland, Florida for a beginner’s guide to photographing airshows. In this class you’ll learn what to do before you go, camera and lens suggestions, camera settings for Canon, Nikon and Sony, important shooting techniques, and so much more. Photographing airshows are the great equalizer because everyone can shoot from the same place, so check your calendar, grab your gear, and get ready to have a fantastic time! BUY COURSE

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lesson 1: Lesson 1 (free course preview)

The instructor introduces the class and discusses what will be covered in the lessons that follow.

1min, 54sec

lesson 2: Your Gear

You can shoot an airshow with whatever gear you have, but Scott and Erik share their suggestions.

8min, 13sec

lesson 3: Important Accessories

Here are a few key accessories you’ll want to have in your bag.

5min, 10sec

lesson 4: Lens Considerations

The most important thing is having the right lens for the job.

12min, 52sec

lesson 5: Camera Settings for All Cameras

Scott and Erik share key settings you would use with any camera.

8min, 11sec

lesson 6: Key Settings for Canon

Dive into the specific settings to consider when shooting Canon.

3min, 20sec

lesson 7: Key Settings for Nikon

Dive into the specific settings to consider when shooting Nikon.

3min, 8sec

lesson 8: Key Settings for Sony

Dive into the specific settings to consider when shooting Sony.

3min, 6sec

lesson 9: Photographing Prop Planes

There are only a few settings you’ll need to change for prop shots.

6min, 12sec

lesson 10: Photographing On the Tarmac

When planes are static there are different settings to consider.

4min, 32sec

lesson 11: Setting Up Custom Modes

3min, 11sec

lesson 12: Canon Custom Settings

Learn how to set up custom settings on your Canon camera.

3min, 46sec

lesson 13: Nikon Custom Settings

Learn how to set up custom settings on your Nikon camera.

3min, 7sec

lesson 14: Sony Custom Settings

Learn how to set up custom settings on your Sony camera.

3min, 5sec

lesson 15: Shooting Techniques

There are a few considerations and techniques to help you capture prop blur.

11min, 52sec

lesson 16: Where to Shoot From

Learn where to stand for the best shots throughout the show.

3min, 0sec

lesson 17: Composition is Key

Now that you know all of the settings and techniques you have to remember that composition is the key to a impactful photograph.

13min, 27sec

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meet Scott Kelby

Award-Winning Photoshop, Photography & Lightroom Author

Scott is the President and CEO of KelbyOne, is also the original "Photoshop Guy", is the editor and publisher of Photoshop User Magazine, Conference Technical Chair for the Photoshop World Conference, Training Director and instructor for KelbyOne Live Seminars, and author of a string of bestselling technology and photography books.

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meet Erik Kuna

Space Flight Photographer

Erik is the Vice President of Operations for KelbyOne, and a passionate rocket launch photographer. His goal is to create images that help educate people about the space industry, and inspire them to learn more about the beauty of space exploration. His passion was ignited in 2015 by seeing the SpaceX Falcon 9 booster land successfully. He felt like from that moment, he had to be part of documenting and capturing the beauty and inspiration of spaceflight and has never looked back. He has recently pushed his work farther by working with Plotaverse to heighten his images with motion.

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