National Geographic Masters of Photography

Return to Boreray, the Callanish Stones, the Isle of Muck, and other locations Mr. Richardson took you to in the previous lesson, so you can go behind the scenes to learn the "messy" process of how his remarkable landscapes were made. Also, get advice for preventing a "sedentary" feel in your work.

As Michael Yamashita walks you through his body of work - which includes everything from a Zen garden to New Jersey traffic - pick up tips for shooting simple but effective landscapes. Go inside his story on China's Jiuzhaigou national park to understand how he approaches landscape projects and creates an air of mystery.

Continue to investigate what makes a great landscape photo by looking at the three key elements of any great photo - light, composition, and a moment - and how these ingredients factor into this genre specifically. See how Mr. Yamashita uses negative space, sense of scale, leading lines, S-curves, and the rule of thirds.

As you trace the diverse career of Jodi Cobb - who has photographed everyone from famous musicians to the highly shrouded women of Saudi Arabia and geisha of Japan - discover how rewarding it can be to photograph people, particularly when you get behind the public persona. Conclude with a heart-wrenching photo essay on human trafficking.

How do you approach people and get their permission to be photographed? How can you ensure you're telling a story in every image? What's the difference between a photographer and a tourist? Get answers as Ms. Cobb guides you in a close examination of individual photographs that explore the human condition.

Find out how Ira Block learned to incorporate people and interact with subjects even when conditions - be they language or weather - were against him. Discover how to make visual connections that advance a story; take advantage of intriguing backgrounds, lighting, and atmospherics; and capture people in authentic moments.