Channel Title: Outdoor Photography School Channel Description: Welcome to the Outdoor Photography School YouTube channel! Come along as I explore practical tips and techniques on how to get the most out of your outdoor photography. I teach both photography and outdoor skills - both are essential to improving your landscape or nature photography. Expect to get your feet wet and a little dirt under your nails. Oh, and I sprinkle in some anecdotes about Vermont living as well. My name is Brenda Petrella, and I am a Vermont-based landscape and nature photographer. I left careers as a molecular biologist and as a biosafety professional to pursue a more fulfilling life through outdoor photography. I aim to inspire others to spend more time in the great outdoors and to learn photography along the way. Thanks for subscribing! <video> Prevent Injuries and Prepare Your Body for Hiking [PODCAST Snippet] Description: Welcome to Episode 3 of the Outdoor Photography Podcast! Today, I sit down with YouTuber and personal fitness coach @ChaseMountains to chat about how to prepare your body for hiking with camera gear, how to prevent injuries, the mental health benefits of connecting with nature, and much more! Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. ▶ Listen to the full episode: https://www.outdoorphotographyschool.com/episode3/ ▶ Subscribe to the Outdoor Photography Podcast and don't miss the next episode: https://www.outdoorphotographyschool.com/podcast/ ▶ Enjoying what you're learning? You can support my channel and podcast by buying me a coffee! Thanks! :) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brendapetrella </video> <video> Finding Photography Compositions in LOCAL Landscapes Description: Pandemic fatigue, anyone? Not being able to travel for the past year or so can really start to kill your creativity. Join me as I hike a local trail with no special views to find compositions and to train my eye to "see". This was a spontaneous tutorial - just shot on my phone - where I try to give you a sense of what's going through my head when I find different subjects and compositions. My hope is that it will inspire you to seek nature photography compositions in your own local landscapes. Enjoy! ▶ Subscribe to the Outdoor Photography Podcast! https://www.outdoorphotographyschool.com/podcast/ ▶ Enjoying what you're learning? You can support my channel by buying me a coffee! Thanks! :) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brendapetrella ▶ Kahtoola Microspikes: https://amzn.to/3m0cs2h CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.outdoorphotographyschool.com/ Online gallery: https://www.brendapetrella.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendapetrella/ BORING BUT IMPORTANT: All video and still images are by Brenda Petrella. Music provided to YouTube by Independent Digital Strollin' · Alan Marchand Welcome to the Wild West ℗ 2019 Rehegoo AS Records Released on: 2019-12-11 (Auto-generated by YouTube) Brenda Petrella Photography, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. It's no extra cost to you and it helps support this channel. Thank you! </video> <video> PhotoPills Friday Ep 19: Easily Plan a SUN or MOON Image Over a Mountain Description: Welcome to Episode 19 of PhotoPills Friday! If you want to photograph the sun or moon rising (or setting) from behind a mountain, how do you figure out WHEN that composition would be possible? Trial and error? Maybe. PhotoPills has a powerful feature that can help you figure that out in about 5 minutes, and I show you how to use it using a step-by-step example of photographing the sun rising behind one of my favorite mountains in New Hampshire. Enjoy! ▶ Love what you're learning here and want to support this channel? You can buy me a coffee! :) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brendapetrella Thanks for your support! ▶ Download your free copy of the PhotoPills Icon Cheat Sheet: https://outdoorphotographyschool.com/photopillscheatsheet/ Get PhotoPills: https://www.photopills.com/ #photopillsfriday #photopills #outdoorphotographyschool CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://outdoorphotographyschool.com/ Online gallery: https://www.brendapetrella.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendapetrella/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/outdoorphotographyschool/ BORING BUT IMPORTANT: All video and still images are by Brenda Petrella. Royalty-free music from: www.epidemicsound.com Brenda Petrella Photography, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. It's no extra cost to you and it helps support this channel. Thank you! </video> <video> How to Easily Add TEXTURE to WATERFALL Images Description: In this video, I show you three simple methods you can use to add a little texture to your waterfall images using Adobe Lightroom Classic and Adobe Photoshop 2021. Not all three are created equal, though, and I share the pros and cons of each. Enjoy! ▶ Love what you're learning here and want to support this channel? You can buy me a coffee! :) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brendapetrella Thanks for your support! ▶ Links Mentioned: How to Use Layers and Layer Masks Without Hurting Your Brain: https://youtu.be/x7bEagpk8zY How to Photograph Waterfalls, Rivers, and Streams: https://www.outdoorphotographyschool.com/how-to-photograph-waterfalls-rivers-and-streams/ CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://outdoorphotographyschool.com/ Online gallery: https://www.brendapetrella.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendapetrella/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/outdoorphotographyschool/ #outdoorphotographyschool #photoshop #waterfallphotography BORING BUT IMPORTANT: All video and still images are by Brenda Petrella. Royalty-free music from: www.epidemicsound.com Brenda Petrella Photography, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. It's no extra cost to you and it helps support this channel. Thank you! </video> <video> PhotoPills Friday Ep 18 - Find Sun + Moon Rise + Set Times ADJUSTED FOR ALTITUDE Description: Welcome to Episode 18 of PhotoPills Friday! Did you know that the ALTITUDE of your shooting location will CHANGE THE TIME you experience sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset? But the resources that provide those times only account for the latitude and longitude of your location, and not the height above the horizon. PhotoPills has a way to figure out the adjusted times for sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset based on altitude, and I show you how in today’s video. Enjoy! ▶ Love what you're learning here and want to support this channel? You can buy me a coffee! :) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brendapetrella Thanks for your support! ▶ Download your free copy of the PhotoPills Icon Cheat Sheet: https://outdoorphotographyschool.com/photopillscheatsheet/ Get PhotoPills: https://www.photopills.com/ #photopillsfriday #photopills #outdoorphotographyschool CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://outdoorphotographyschool.com/ Online gallery: https://www.brendapetrella.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendapetrella/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/outdoorphotographyschool/ BORING BUT IMPORTANT: All video and still images are by Brenda Petrella. Brenda Petrella Photography, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. It's no extra cost to you and it helps support this channel. Thank you! </video> <video> PhotoPills Friday Ep 17: Will the Mountains Block the Light on My Subject Description: Welcome to Episode 17 of PhotoPills Friday! In today’s video, I show you a trick for figuring out whether nearby mountains will block the light from golden hour on your subject. We use the red and black pins, but in an atypical way. The same concepts can be applied to moon light as well. Enjoy! ▶ Love what you're learning here and want to support this channel? You can buy me a coffee! :) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brendapetrella Thanks for your support! ▶ Download the PhotoPills plan file used in this video: http://bit.ly/PhotoPills-Plan_Tunnel_View_Golden_Hour ▶ Download your free copy of the PhotoPills Icon Cheat Sheet: https://outdoorphotographyschool.com/photopillscheatsheet/ Episode 9: Easily See Sun or Moon Light Direction: https://youtu.be/SPCJKYoGolU Episode 15: How to Save and Load a Shared Plan: https://youtu.be/Yyd7AKLmLwc Episode 16: Master the Red and Black Pins and Plan Like a Pro: https://youtu.be/nBYu5xbj_iI Get PhotoPills: https://www.photopills.com/ #photopillsfriday #photopills #outdoorphotographyschool CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://outdoorphotographyschool.com/ Online gallery: https://www.brendapetrella.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendapetrella/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/outdoorphotographyschool/ BORING BUT IMPORTANT: All video and still images are by Brenda Petrella unless otherwise noted. Royalty-free stock photo ID: 1149461924 Brenda Petrella Photography, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. It's no extra cost to you and it helps support this channel. Thank you! </video> <video> How to SCOUT and PHOTOGRAPH Meteor Showers Description: Join me as I hit the trail and scout a potential location for shooting the Perseid Meteor shower. I first review CAMERA GEAR and trail SAFETY and then show you how I scout a location for meteor showers and review some BASIC SETTINGS for photographing meteors. My dog, Atticus, assists… :) ▶ Love what you're learning here and want to support this channel? You can buy me a coffee! :) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brendapetrella Thanks for your support! ▶ A timelapse of the 2020 Perseids Meteor Shower I captured after publishing this video: https://youtu.be/JwB5iQeDs-I  ▶ IMPORTANT LINKS MENTIONED: Meteor Shower Information: https://skyandtelescope.org/observing/best-meteor-showers-in-2020/ PhotoPills Meteor Shower Guide: https://www.photopills.com/articles/meteor-shower-photography-guide Light Pollution Map: https://www.lightpollutionmap. Dark Site Finder Map: https://darksitefinder.com/maps/world.html#4/39.00/-98.00 Gear I Use and Recommend: https://kit.co/brendapetrella PhotoPills Friday Season 1: https://bit.ly/PhotoPillsFridaySeason1 PhotoPills Friday Season 2: https://bit.ly/PhotoPillsFridaySeason2 ▶ Download your free copy of my Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook: https://outdoorphotographyschool.com/hyperfocaldistance/ #outdoorphotographyschool #meteorshower #photographytutorial CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://outdoorphotographyschool.com/ Online gallery: https://www.brendapetrella.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendapetrella/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/outdoorphotographyschool/ BORING BUT IMPORTANT: All video and still images are by Brenda Petrella. Royalty-free music from: www.epidemicsound.com Brenda Petrella Photography, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. It's no extra cost to you and it helps support this channel. Thank you! </video> <video> PhotoPills Friday Ep 14: How to Use the METEOR SHOWER Pill Description: Welcome to Episode 14 of PhotoPills Friday! If you want to photograph a meteor shower, you need to do a fair bit of research first, such as the right ascension and declination of the meteor shower (which will give you the location of the shower’s radiant) how many meteors per hour you could expect to see at your location, the phase of the moon on a particular night, and many other things. Thankfully, PhotoPills has a tool that makes all of this super easy and quick to figure out called the Meteor Shower Pill, and in this episode, I show you how to use it to plan a meteor shower image. Enjoy! ▶ Love what you're learning here and want to support this channel? You can buy me a coffee! :) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brendapetrella Thanks for your support! ▶ Related Video: How to SCOUT and PHOTOGRAPH Meteors: https://youtu.be/EnIoI2WDrl8 ▶ Download your free copy of the PhotoPills Icon Cheat Sheet: https://outdoorphotographyschool.com/photopillscheatsheet/ Get PhotoPills: https://www.photopills.com/ #photopillsfriday #photopills #outdoorphotographyschool CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://outdoorphotographyschool.com/ Online gallery: https://www.brendapetrella.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendapetrella/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/outdoorphotographyschool/ BORING BUT IMPORTANT: All videos and still images are by Brenda Petrella. Brenda Petrella Photography, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. It's no extra cost to you and it helps support this channel. Thank you! </video> <video> PhotoPills Friday Ep 21: How to Plan a MOONLIT Milky Way Image Description: Welcome to Episode 21 of PhotoPills Friday! This is the last episode of Season 2. In today’s video, I show you how to plan a MILKY WAY image using the light of the MOON to illuminate your subject. We build on what we learned in Episode 20, so be sure to watch that first if you are new to Milky Way planning with PhotoPills. Enjoy! ▶ Love what you're learning here and want to support this channel? You can buy me a coffee! :) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brendapetrella Thanks for your support! ▶ Download the PhotoPills plan file used in this video: http://bit.ly/PhotoPillsPlanMoonlitMilkyWayOverRainier ▶ Download your free copy of the PhotoPills Icon Cheat Sheet: https://outdoorphotographyschool.com/photopillscheatsheet/ ▶ Moon phase video https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/4768#28558 ▶ Image by Brad Goldpaint: https://store.goldpaintphotography.com/The-Night-Sky/i-NCP2B7T/A Get PhotoPills: https://www.photopills.com/ #photopillsfriday #photopills #outdoorphotographyschool CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://outdoorphotographyschool.com/ Online gallery: https://www.brendapetrella.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendapetrella/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/outdoorphotographyschool/ BORING BUT IMPORTANT: All video and still images are by Brenda Petrella unless otherwise noted: Royalty-free stock photo ID: 765916180; Royalty-free stock illustration ID: 177125501 Royalty-free music from: www.epidemicsound.com Brenda Petrella Photography, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. It's no extra cost to you and it helps support this channel. Thank you! </video> <video> 2020 Perseids Meteor Shower Timelapse Description: Enjoy this short timelapse of the 2020 Perseids Meteor Shower! I captured it while testing out my new Nikon Z7 with the FTZ adapter and Nikon 24mm f/1.8 lens. This is just a simple composition from my backyard, but the conditions were still good! :) Here are the settings I used: 10 sec exposure time 1 sec interval f/1.8 ISO 2500 Edited in LRTimelapse and Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro LEARN MORE ABOUT NIGHT SKY PHOTOGRAPHY: ▶ How to SCOUT and PHOTOGRAPH Meteor Showers: https://youtu.be/EnIoI2WDrl8 ▶ How to Plan a Meteor Shower Image With PhotoPills: https://youtu.be/F5nIjXgCurs ▶ Milky Way Photography Tutorial Series, Part 1: https://youtu.be/6LYpmialP20 CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://outdoorphotographyschool.com/ Online gallery: https://www.brendapetrella.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendapetrella/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/outdoorphotographyschool/ BORING BUT IMPORTANT: All video and still images are by Brenda Petrella. Royalty-free music from: www.epidemicsound.com Brenda Petrella Photography, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. It's no extra cost to you and it helps support this channel. Thank you! </video> <video> Photo Editing vs Photo Manipulation: Is There a Limit? [Podcast Snippet] Description: Welcome to Episode 4 of the Outdoor Photography Podcast! In this Tidbit Tuesday episode, I chat about: * The practice of photo manipulation throughout the history of photography * The debate about photo editing versus photo manipulation when it comes to landscape and nature photography - Is there a difference or line between the two? - What’s considered acceptable and what’s not? - Does it matter? * Three points to consider when deciding how much editing is acceptable in your own photography * And more! Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. ▶ Listen to the full episode: https://www.outdoorphotographyschool.com/episode4/ ▶ Subscribe to the Outdoor Photography Podcast and don't miss the next episode: https://www.outdoorphotographyschool.com/podcast/ ▶ Enjoying what you're learning? You can help support the OPS channel and podcast by buying me a coffee! Thanks! :) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brendapetrella #outdoorphotographypodcast #outdoorphotographyschool CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://outdoorphotographyschool.com/ Online gallery: https://www.brendapetrella.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendapetrella/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/outdoorphotographyschool/ </video> <video> PhotoPills Friday Ep 16: Master the Red and Black Pins to PLAN Like a PRO! Description: Welcome to Episode 16 of PhotoPills Friday! In today’s video, I explain everything you need to know about the red and black pins of the planner. Understanding these key features will help you plan your sun, moon, and Milky Way images -- so, you could say that it’s *essential* that you get comfortable with the red and black pins if you want to unlock the full capability of the PhotoPills app! I break down the basics and then show you an example of how to use the pins to plan a sunrise image over Mount Washington in NH. Enjoy! ▶ Love what you're learning here and want to support this channel? You can buy me a coffee! :) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brendapetrella Thanks for your support! ▶ Download the PhotoPills Plan example from this video: http://bit.ly/PhotoPills-Plan_Sunrise_Over_Mount_Washington ▶ Download your free copy of the PhotoPills Icon Cheat Sheet: https://outdoorphotographyschool.com/photopillscheatsheet/ Get PhotoPills: https://www.photopills.com/ #photopillsfriday #photopills #outdoorphotographyschool CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://outdoorphotographyschool.com/ Online gallery: https://www.brendapetrella.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendapetrella/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/outdoorphotographyschool/ BORING BUT IMPORTANT: All video and still images are by Brenda Petrella unless otherwise noted. Shutterstock image of Mount Washington: Royalty-free stock photo ID: 171809. Brenda Petrella Photography, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. It's no extra cost to you and it helps support this channel. Thank you! </video> <video> Creativity, Visual Flow, and Finding Your Vision Beyond the Icons [Podcast Snippet] Description: Welcome to Episode 5 of the Outdoor Photography Podcast! Today, I sit down with landscape and nature photographer, Brenda Tharp (@@aphotographicadventure) to chat about her journey into photography, how she approaches composition, where she finds inspiration, when to use the rules of composition and when not to, the importance of visual flow and the use of visual design elements in an image, how to learn to see light, and so much more! It was a really fun conversation that I hope you enjoy. Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. ▶ Listen to the full episode: https://www.outdoorphotographyschool.com/episode5/ ▶ Follow the Outdoor Photography Podcast and don't miss the next episode: https://www.outdoorphotographyschool.com/podcast/ ▶ Enjoying what you're learning? You can support my channel and podcast by buying me a coffee! Thanks! :) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brendapetrella CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://outdoorphotographyschool.com/ Online gallery: https://www.brendapetrella.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendapetrella/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/outdoorphotographyschool/ </video> <video> PhotoPills Friday Ep 20: How to PLAN a MILKY WAY Image Description: Welcome to Episode 20 of PhotoPills Friday! Ever wonder what those white concentric lines are on the map in PhotoPills? Do you find them confusing? They are actually very helpful for planning Milky Way images, and in today’s video, I show you how to use them and other tools inside of PhotoPills to plan a Milky Way image. Enjoy! ▶ Love what you're learning here and want to support this channel? You can buy me a coffee! :) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brendapetrella Thanks for your support! ▶ Learn How to Photograph the Milky Way Series: http://bit.ly/MilkyWaySeries ▶ Download the PhotoPills plan file used in this video: http://bit.ly/PhotoPills-PlanMilky-Way-Over-Willoughby ▶ Download your free copy of the PhotoPills Icon Cheat Sheet: https://outdoorphotographyschool.com/photopillscheatsheet/ Get PhotoPills: https://www.photopills.com/ #photopillsfriday #photopills #outdoorphotographyschool CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://outdoorphotographyschool.com/ Online gallery: https://www.brendapetrella.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendapetrella/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/outdoorphotographyschool/ BORING BUT IMPORTANT: All video and still images are by Brenda Petrella. Brenda Petrella Photography, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. It's no extra cost to you and it helps support this channel. Thank you! </video> <video> PhotoPills Friday Ep 15: How to Import a Shared Plan or Point of Interest Description: Welcome to Episode 15 of PhotoPills Friday! In this quick tip video, I show you how to IMPORT a shared PLAN or point of interest into the PhotoPills app whether it’s been shared via an email or link. Enjoy! ▶ Love what you're learning here and want to support this channel? You can buy me a coffee! :) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brendapetrella Thanks for your support! ▶ Download the PhotoPills plans file used in this video: https://bit.ly/PhotoPills-Plan_Milky_Way_From_Artists_Bluff https://bit.ly/PhotoPills-Plan_Full-Moon-Hubble-Lighthouse ▶ Download your free copy of the PhotoPills Icon Cheat Sheet: https://outdoorphotographyschool.com/photopillscheatsheet/ Get PhotoPills: https://www.photopills.com #photopillsfriday #photopills #outdoorphotographyschool CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://outdoorphotographyschool.com/ Online gallery: https://www.brendapetrella.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendapetrella/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/outdoorphotographyschool/ BORING BUT IMPORTANT: All video and still images are by Brenda Petrella. Brenda Petrella Photography, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. It's no extra cost to you and it helps support this channel. Thank you! </video>

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Welcome to the Outdoor Photography School YouTube channel! Come along as I explore practical tips and techniques on how to get the most out of your outdoor photography. I teach both photography and outdoor skills - both are essential to improving your landscape or nature photography. Expect to get your feet wet and a little dirt under your nails. Oh, and I sprinkle in some anecdotes about Vermont living as well.

My name is Brenda Petrella, and I am a Vermont-based landscape and nature photographer. I left careers as a molecular biologist and as a biosafety professional to pursue a more fulfilling life through outdoor photography. I aim to inspire others to spend more time in the great outdoors and to learn photography along the way. Thanks for subscribing!

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