What we’re about
Welcome to Landscape Photography Academy!
If you are ready to seriously improve your landscape photography skills and connect with other like-minded photographers, you are in the right place.
Founded and run by pro landscape photographer Meredith Fontana, this group offers a mix of in-person and online workshops and photography meetups designed to help you improve your skills, share techniques, and connect with fellow photographers.
Online workshops will cover topics such as post-processing, composition, trip planning, and more - accessible from the comfort of your home.
If you are interested in organizing a landscape photography meetup event for the group or are a landscape photographer interested in leading a workshop, please send Meredith a message via Meetup or an email at [email protected] and she will make you an organizer. :)
Online Community & Resources
In addition to our in-person and online workshops, you are invited to join our online landscape photography school and membership community.
You can access and try it for free at: https://www.skool.com/lpa/about
This community is designed to guide you from beginner to pro, so you can:
✅ Capture stunning compositions and tack sharp photos with confidence
✅ Perfect your exposure settings for every environment
✅ Refine your skills in Photoshop and Lightroom for pro-quality edits
✅ Organize and streamline your workflow for maximum efficiency
✅ Discover unique locations and plan shoots like a seasoned pro
You get:
🎓 7 in-depth courses covering every essential camera and editing technique (new courses added every other month)
📚 30+ downloadable ebooks, cheat sheets, workbooks, and more
🎥 Live virtual workshops & Q&A sessions
🎓 Photo critiques
🤝 A supportive community to inspire and uplift you
These resources are designed to support your learning journey, whether you’re out in the field or working on your post-processing skills.
Click here to join for free!
We hope to see you there!
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Network event56 attendees from 51 groups hostingComposition by Design: A “No Rules” Approach to Creating Compelling PhotographsLink visible for attendees$10.00
Have you ever felt stuck following composition “rules” like the rule of thirds or leading lines, only to create images that feel predictable or uninspired? Let’s toss out the rulebook and dive into something deeper: visual design - the secret to crafting expressive, powerful images with intention and creativity.
Join pro photographer Meredith Fontana for a two-part live virtual presentation where we’ll explore the elements and principles of visual design through the lens of landscape photography. This isn’t about memorizing rules, rather, it’s about learning to see and compose with purpose.
Part 1: The Elements of Visual Design (December 18, 2024)
In the first session, we’ll explore the fundamental elements of visual design that shape every great landscape photograph. We’ll study iconic works by legendary painters like Turner, Monet, and Van Gogh, alongside masterpieces from photographers like Ansel Adams and Eliot Porter. By seeing how they used design elements, you’ll learn how to apply these ideas in your own work - no rules or rigid formulas required.Here’s what we’ll cover in this first session:
- What is visual design, and how does it apply to landscape photography?
- How understanding design can free you from rigid composition "rules.”
- How to see and interpret the landscape with an artist’s eye.
- You will learn the essential elements of visual design that shape every compelling photograph, including line, shape, form, texture, color, tonality, and space.
- We’ll explore how master painters and photographers have used the elements of design to create compelling compositions.
- Exercises and tips you can use to practice what you learned and incorporate these concepts when composing your images in the future.
- Much more!
Part 2: The Principles of Visual Design (coming January 2025)
In the second session next month, we’ll build on these foundational elements by exploring how to arrange them within the frame. We’ll talk about balance, hierarchy, scale, unity contrast, visual flow, and more - and how these principles and visual concepts can help you create images that feel cohesive, dynamic, and emotionally resonant.How to Register
There are 2 ways to register:1. You can register for this event on Meetup. Your ticket fee help maintain these workshops and support Meredith's wilderness conservation work. Note: your ticket to this event only includes Part 1.
Can't make it live? A copy of the recording of this talk and additional resources will be included.
OR
2. Become a member of Landscape Photography Academy for $10/month (or $75 annually), where you will also receive:
🎓 8 (and growing) in-depth courses covering every essential camera and editing technique
🙋♀️ Personalized Roadmap Session & ongoing 1:1 mentorship w/Meredith
📚 30+ ebooks, cheat sheets, workbooks, and more
🎥 Live virtual workshops and every workshop recording (including this one)
🎓 Personalized, in-depth photo critiques
🤝 A supportive communityJoin today and get 7 days for FREE: https://www.skool.com/lpa/about
Who Should Attend
This series is for photographers who want to break free from rigid composition rules and explore a more creative, personal approach to landscape photography. Whether you’re new to photography or have years of experience, you’ll leave with fresh ideas, practical tools, and a renewed sense of artistic purpose.
Past events (1)
See all- Network event107 attendees from 51 groups hostingFrom Map to Masterpiece: Digital Scouting Tools for Landscape PhotographersThis event has passed
