Scott Kranz Outdoor Photography Series

After selling out in Spring 2025, this mountain-focused outdoor photography series returns to Glazer’s Camera for Spring 2026 – now expanded to four sessions.

This four-part, mountain-focused outdoor photography series is designed to help you prepare for a season of photographing the Pacific Northwest. Led by Scott Kranz Photography, hosted by Glazer’s Camera, and sponsored by Sony, the series blends practical field skills with creative decision-making and workflow fundamentals.

Across four evenings, we’ll cover everything from building an efficient camera kit and planning successful trips, to creative techniques in the field and a complete post-processing and file management workflow. The goal is to help you show up more prepared, work more intentionally, and bring your images all the way from capture to finished output.

Whether you’re photographing mountain landscapes, forests, coastlines, water features, or the night sky, this series offers experience-driven guidance rooted in real-world outdoor shooting in the Pacific Northwest.

Important note for returning participants: Sessions 1-3 will follow the structure and topics from the Spring 2025 series. If you attended last year, much of the material will feel familiar. Session 4 is entirely new for 2026.

Maximizing Your Gear Kit: Selecting, Packing & Carrying Essentials

• How to build a versatile and efficient outdoor photography kit
• Choosing cameras, lenses, tripods, and accessories for mountain and outdoor photography
• Packing strategies for day hikes and overnight trips – balancing weight, accessibility, and protection
• Systems for carrying and protecting gear in the field
• Live demonstrations with camera bags, holsters, and accessories available at Glazer’s

Trip Planning, Camera Settings & Customization

• Research and planning techniques for identifying strong photo locations
• Navigation, weather, and condition-tracking tools for the Pacific Northwest
• Seasonal considerations for mountains, forests, and coastal environments
• Building flexible itineraries that allow for adaptation and creativity
• Core camera settings for outdoor photography, including exposure, focus modes, and drive modes
• Customizing camera controls and menus for speed and efficiency in the field

Creative Techniques for Outdoor Photography

• Practical approaches to lighting, composition, and visual storytelling
• Working with natural light across a range of conditions
• Composition strategies for mountains, forests, and water-based scenes
• Creating visual cohesion and a sense of journey in your images
• Techniques spanning adventure photography, low-light work, and astrophotography

Post-Processing, Editing Workflow & Image Review (New for 2026)

• Adobe Lightroom post-processing and editing for outdoor imagery
• A start-to-finish editing walkthrough, covering Develop tools and techniques used in both personal and professional workflows
• File organization, backup strategies, and import/export presets for different outputs
• Building a consistent, efficient editing system that supports long-term creative intent
• Optional group image review and discussion for participants who wish to share their work

Scott Kranz is a Seattle-based photographer, filmmaker, and educator, specializing in outdoor adventure and mountain landscapes. Born and raised in Minnesota, Scott moved to Washington State in 2013 and first explored the Cascade Range, which sparked a lifelong love of the mountains and outdoor photography. Since then, Scott has used his creative vision, talent, and professionalism to become an industry leader, partnering with the world’s top outdoor and tech brands while shooting on all Seven Continents. Follow his journey at www.scott-kranz.com and @scott_kranz.

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Info: -How to build a versatile and efficient outdoor photography kit
-Choosing cameras, lenses, tripods, and accessories for mountain and outdoor photography
-Packing strategies for day hikes and overnight trips – balancing weight, accessibility, and protection
-Systems for carrying and protecting gear in the field
-Live demonstrations with camera bags, holsters, and accessories available at Glazer’s

Info: -Research and planning techniques for identifying strong photo locations
-Navigation, weather, and condition-tracking tools for the Pacific Northwest
-Seasonal considerations for mountains, forests, and coastal environments
-Building flexible itineraries that allow for adaptation and creativity
-Core camera settings for outdoor photography, including exposure, focus modes, and drive modes
-Customizing camera controls and menus for speed and efficiency in the field

Info: -Practical approaches to lighting, composition, and visual storytelling
-Working with natural light across a range of conditions
-Composition strategies for mountains, forests, and water-based scenes
-Creating visual cohesion and a sense of journey in your images
-Techniques spanning adventure photography, low-light work, and astrophotography

Info: -Adobe Lightroom post-processing and editing for outdoor imagery
-A start-to-finish editing walkthrough, covering Develop tools and techniques used in both personal and professional workflows
-File organization, backup strategies, and import/export presets for different outputs
-Building a consistent, efficient editing system that supports long-term creative intent
-Optional group image review and discussion for participants who wish to share their work

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