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Randy Braun & Stacy Garlington - DJI Authorized Drone Photography Instructors

Randy Braun & Stacy Garlington are pioneers in drone photography. Both worked with DJI during the formative years of the company, leading the Aerial Still-Photography Development Team. With extensive backgrounds in both the drone & photography industries, they have harnessed and packaged the skills of successful drone photography to share with you.

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Randy Braun & Stacy Garlington are pioneers in drone photography. Both worked with DJI during the formative years of the company, leading the Aerial Still-Photography Development Team. With extensive backgrounds in both the drone & photography industries, they have harnessed and packaged the skills of successful drone photography to share with you.

Do you find drone photography confusing? Are you lost by the rules & workflow? Does your boss want you to use a drone? Are your photos missing visual impact?

We will fix all of this for you. We make drones simple.

Classroom discussion includes proven photography techniques, with an edge toward earning money with your drone. Randy and Stacy offer invaluable tips about flight techniques and how DJI drone systems work. This is not a how-to-fly class. Flying is easy with today's drones. Instead, we concentrate on more important topics:

  • Learn the rules of the sky.

  • Create top-quality aerial photos.

  • Develop new streams of income.

  • Build rock-solid confidence in your drone skills.

This is our Premium Masterclass. We have presented this exact class as full-day seminars in 194 cities worldwide. Finally, we have published this course online. $59 for six full hours of video-based learning at your own pace. Included is our 64-page course handbook and many valuable downloadable resources. More than 90% of attendees say they got more value than they expected (based on follow-up surveys).

Randy & Stacy have presented drone photography classes at the world’s preeminent industry conferences, including:

  • Adobe MAX Conference

  • Photoshop World Conference

  • Imaging USA Conference

  • Photokina – Cologne, Germany

  • PhotoPlus Expo – NYC

  • Web Summit – Dublin, Ireland

  • TedxYouth – Austin, TX

  • EAA Airventure – Oshkosh, WI

  • Professional Photographers of America

  • Hasselblad Camera HQ – Sweden

  • Adobe Education Summit

  • Consumer Electronics Show (CES)

  • Santa Fe Photographic Workshops – NM

  • National Association of Broadcasting (NAB)

  • DJI Corporate Headquarters – Shenzhen, China

  • Texas School of Professional Photography

  • SXSW – Austin, TX

  • National Association of Realtors Annual Conference

  • University of Kathmandu, Nepal

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • You will learn the basics of dji phantom and mavic drones and how to create impactful aerial photographs.
  • Learn the rules of the sky - where you can, and cannot fly.
  • Create and post-process (using adobe lightroom) top-quality aerial photos.
  • Understand the business side of drones. develop multiple streams of income.
  • Build rock-solid confidence in your drone operating skills with proper and little-known settings in the djigo4 flying app..
  • This is a six hour course; the exact same course that we have taught live in 194 cities across america and around the world.

Syllabus

Welcome to the DJI Drone Photography Academy
We have Drone Photography in Common
Your Instructor Stacy Garlington
Your Instructor Randy Braun
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Some Housekeeping First - Yout Course Workbook
Download your Workbook
If You are a Total Newbie to Drones, Also Download This "Getting Started" Book.
Course Syllabus
Who You Are & Class Syllabus Review
Drones: A Historical Perspective and the FAA
Where Drones Came From and Where Drones are Heading - Part 1
Where Drones Came From and Where Drones are Heading - Part 2
FAA and Your Responsibilities as a Drone Operator
The LAANC System and Flying in Controlled Airspace
Drone Apps to Empower Your Aerial Photography
Apps for Flight Safety and Better Photos
Earning Money with Your Drone
The Business of Drones
Advice from an Expert Photo Industry Business Person
Even MORE Advice from a Photo Industry Expert
The DJI Drone Lineup
How and What to Charge for Basic Drone Services
Sample Invoices
Putting Yourself in the Public's Eye
Your Search for Drone Jobs
Stock Photography with Your Drone
Mapping and 3D Models as a Drone Service - Part 1
Mapping and 3D Models as a Drone Service - Part 2
Mapping and 3D Models as a Drone Service - Part 3
Our Favorite Drone Project EVER!
Why Your Photos Don't Look The Same as Your Eye Sees
Most Photos Don't "Come Out" Well - Why Not?
Tools and Techniques for Well-Exposed Images
The Three Variables in Photography
Exposure Triangle and Bigfoot
Advanced Camera Settings in the DJIGo4 App
DJIGo4 Camera Menu Items Explained - Part 1
DJIGo4 Camera Menu Items Explained - Part 2
DJIGo4 Camera Menu Items Explained - Part 3
DJIGo4 Camera Menu Items Explained - Part 4
DJIGo4 Camera Menu Items Explained - Part 5
Fix that Glitchy Drone Connection Now!
Radio Frequencies Made Easy! (Stop Losing Connection) - Part 1
Radio Frequencies Made Easy! (Stop Losing Connection) - Part 2
Proven Tips & Techniques for Fabulous Drone Photography
Tips & Techniques - Part 1
Tips & Techniques - Part 2
Tips & Techniques - Part 3
Using Filters on Your Drone... or Not.
Neutral Density Filters for Stills and Video
Polarizing Filters
Post Processing Drone Photographs with Adobe Lightroom Classic

Download our sample photos to follow along with our post-processing routine.

This will take a few minutes. Photos are likely to download into your "Downloads" folder on your computer.


Post-Processing Part 1: Haze, Clutter, Scary-Looking Buildings
Post-Processing Part 2: Panoramas in Paradise
Post-Processing Part 3: Surfer Peeps and the Magic Adjustment Brush
Post-processing Part 4: Processing this Church Might Get You into Heaven :-)
Post-Processing Part 5: Guided Upright Tool at the Local Brewery
Post-Processing Part 6: Merging Bracketed Exposures in Nebraska
That's a Wrap!
Get Out There and Fly!

This downloadable folder contains all sorts of additional resources, kept especially for our students.

Congratulations! You have completed our DJI Aerial Photo Academy course!

Please download your certificate of accomplishment.

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Provides a comprehensive foundation to become a drone photographer using DJI Phantom and Mavic products
Taught by industry pioneers who worked with DJI during the genesis of the company
Covers business skills and how to generate income using your drone photography skills

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in DJI Drone Photo Academy: The Original & Official with these activities:
Attend local drone meetups or workshops
Connect with other drone enthusiasts and professionals in your area by attending meetups or workshops. This allows you to exchange ideas, learn from others, and explore potential collaborations.
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  • Find local drone meetups or workshops.
  • Attend the events and introduce yourself to others.
  • Share your experiences and ask questions.
Practice flying your drone in different conditions
Gain proficiency in operating your drone by practicing in various environments and scenarios, ensuring you have the necessary skills and confidence to capture impactful aerial photographs.
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  • Fly your drone in open areas to practice basic maneuvers.
  • Practice flying in different wind conditions.
  • Practice flying in confined spaces, such as indoors or near obstacles.
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