Essential Digital Scouting Tools by Meredith Fontana
Schedule
Thu Jun 18 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
2709 Custer Road, Plano, Texas, 75075 | Plano, TX
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Bio: Meredith Fontana is a Denver-based landscape photographer, naturalist, and educator whose work is shaped by her background in paleontology and outdoor adventure. She brings a distinctive blend of scientific curiosity and artistic vision to landscape photography.Over the past five years, she has focused on photographing Colorado’s diverse and often remote wilderness landscapes, using her work to celebrate their beauty and encourage their protection.
Meredith is the founder of Nature Photography Academy, an online school and community that helps nature photographers grow both technically and artistically while fostering meaningful connections with other like-minded creatives.
Through her workshops, courses, and mentorship, Meredith has guided thousands of photographers in refining their skills, discovering their unique creative voice, and cultivating a deeper relationship with the natural world.
Learn more about Meredith at her website: www.meredithfontana.com.
Program Description:
Join Meredith for an in-depth look at essential digital scouting tools and techniques that will help you find unique photo locations and create images that stand out from the crowd.
In this presentation, you will be introduced to Meredith's favorite software, apps, and websites that she uses to find hidden compositions, anticipate perfect lighting, and predict ideal weather conditions.
You’ll see a live demonstration of these tools in action, where you will learn how to scout a new location step-by-step.
We’ll walk through a real-world scouting scenario that integrates these digital tools, from terrain research and lighting analysis to weather tracking and field preparation. In this presentation, you will learn:
1) How to apply Meredith's LITA framework to plan compelling photo shoots with confidence.
2) Which digital tools are best for terrain analysis, light prediction, and weather tracking.
3) How to identify and evaluate potential compositions before you arrive on-site.
4) Field-tested strategies for improving efficiency and success on location scouts.
By the end of this presentation, you will have actionable insights that will help you scout like a pro and create truly unique images.
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