GRADS Team – Movement

Capture the Essence of Motion with Your Camera

The Movement Course by the GRADS Team is your gateway to mastering the art of capturing motion in photography. Learn to freeze action, create dynamic motion blur, and use advanced techniques like light painting and intentional camera movement. With expert guidance, live lessons, and interactive content, this course provides everything you need to transform your photography and bring energy to your images.

Included FREE with SPS GRADS Membership

When you join SPS GRADS, you gain access to not just this course, but an ever-growing library of past and future interactive courses. Members enjoy weekly practice prompts, fresh inspiration, and daily support from an active community of photography enthusiasts and professionals. Unlock your potential with GRADS!

Meet Your Instructors

• Erica Ogden: Renowned for her ability to capture the subtle beauty of motion in everyday moments.
• Sarah Bednar: Expert in creative techniques like motion blur and editing for movement.
• Annette Heck: Known for her dynamic and storytelling approach to photography.
• Support from Kyle Shultz, Sarah Gannaway, and an incredible team of moderators.
• Special guest lessons and interviews with industry leaders like Douglas Chamberlain and Josh Ryder.

Course Curriculum

Welcome!

If you’re new to GRADS, this section will guide you through the program, helping you navigate the resources and tools available to make the most of your learning experience.

Lessons

• Introduction (1:43): An overview of the course objectives and structure.
• Freezing Movement: Learn to capture crisp, action-packed images by freezing motion.
• Creative Motion Blur: Master artistic techniques to add drama and energy to your photos.
• GRADS Live! Movement: Engage in a live session to explore advanced movement photography techniques.
• My Edit 2: A step-by-step guide to editing movement-focused shots for maximum impact.
• Douglas Chamberlain: Intentional Camera Movement: Discover how to create artistic effects with controlled motion.
• 7 Tips for Showing Motion with Panning: Practical advice to enhance your panning shots.
• Josh Ryder: Light Painting (3:09): Unleash your creativity with light painting techniques.
• Editing for Movement (Sarah Bednar) (14:09): Enhance your motion shots with professional editing workflows.
• Martha Hale: Long Exposure and Light Painting: Combine long exposure and light painting for stunning results.

GRADS Magazines

• Issue 3.29: Creative ideas to experiment with motion in your photography.
• Issue 4.5: Tips and tricks for capturing dynamic movement.
• Issue 4.12: Advanced techniques for freezing and showcasing motion.
• Issue 4.19: Exploring light painting and its creative possibilities.
• Issue 4.26: Expert advice on editing motion-focused images.
• Highlight Reel: A curated selection of inspiring motion photography by GRADS members.

Why Join the Movement Course?

• Learn to capture the energy and essence of motion in your images.
• Gain insights from industry-leading photographers and expert instructors.
• Access practical tips and techniques for dynamic motion photography.
• Be part of an active and supportive photography community.
• Stay inspired with regular updates, new lessons, and interactive content.

Exclusive Additional Content

This course goes beyond basic lessons by including exclusive tutorials, expert interviews, and live feedback sessions. Learn advanced techniques like long exposure, light painting, and intentional camera movement to add depth and drama to your photographs. Explore creative possibilities and make motion a central theme of your work.

Elevate Your Photography Today!

The Movement Course by the GRADS Team is perfect for photographers looking to bring life and energy to their images. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, this course offers the tools, inspiration, and support you need to master motion photography. Enroll today and start capturing unforgettable moments with confidence!