You're ready to improve your photographs-maybe to document your handmade work, sell online, or tell a visual story. But with four different photography DVD courses in this craft maker photography space, the real problem is choosing: Do you need a short travel-focused set, a full fundamentals curriculum, or a book-and-disc package that gives you something to read along with? The decision starts with how much time you want to invest and how you like to learn.
Quick Take
If you want the shortest path to better travel photos, the six-lesson Art of Travel Photography is the lowest-priced option and the lightest commitment. If you're starting from scratch and want a full curriculum, the 24-lecture Fundamentals of Photography set sits in the middle of the price range and comes in a sealed package. The National Geographics Masters Of Photography Course Guide Book & DVD Video Series is the highest-priced option here. The multi-instructor Masters of Photography video DVD offers a lower price than several alternatives, but it's listed as Like New.
Listed Price Comparison
| Product | Format | Price | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT COURSES - MASTERS OF PHOTOGRAPHY - Video DVD | DVD | USD 11.95 | |
| National Geographics Masters Of Photography Course Guide Book & DVD Video Series | Book, DVD | USD 18.00 | |
| The Great Courses Fundamentals of Photography 4-Disc DVD Set w/ Book, New Sealed | DVD | USD 14.95 | |
| Great Courses The Art of Travel Photography: 6 Expert Lessons DVD Sartore NEW | DVD | USD 9.45 |
Decision Matrix
| Your priority | Choose this |
|---|---|
| Lowest price and short lessons | Great Courses The Art of Travel Photography: 6 Expert Lessons DVD Sartore NEW |
| Full beginner-to-advanced course | The Great Courses Fundamentals of Photography 4-Disc DVD Set w/ Book, New Sealed |
| Printed guide plus video | National Geographics Masters Of Photography Course Guide Book & DVD Video Series |
| Multi-instructor overview and Like New condition is fine | GREAT COURSES - MASTERS OF PHOTOGRAPHY - Video DVD |
Product Notes
GREAT COURSES - MASTERS OF PHOTOGRAPHY - Video DVD
The appeal of the Masters of Photography video DVD is the mix of voices: lectures from multiple National Geographic masters give you several shooting philosophies in one set. The four discs are paired with a course guidebook, so you get a structured reference to follow along with. At a lower price than the two more expensive sets, it's a practical way to test whether you enjoy lecture-based learning. The main limitation is condition-this copy is Like New, not sealed. If you're happy with a gently used product, the breadth of instructors makes this a strong starting point; if you need unopened packaging, choose a different product.
National Geographics Masters Of Photography Course Guide Book & DVD Video Series
The book-and-DVD combination is what separates this set from the video-only options. You get a printed course guide authored by National Geographic Photographers alongside the video series, and it's Brand New. That makes it a good fit if you like to read along with lessons or want a physical reference to keep after the discs are done. The trade-off is the price: this is the most expensive item in the comparison. If you only want video, you can spend less; the extra money goes toward the printed guide and the convenience of having both formats in one package.
The Great Courses Fundamentals of Photography 4-Disc DVD Set w/ Book, New Sealed
The Fundamentals of Photography 4-Disc DVD Set is built for people who want a real course. Joel Sartore, a National Geographic Fellow, teaches 24 lectures that move from camera basics through composition, light, advanced techniques, workflow, and storytelling, and the package includes a workbook. It's Brand New and factory sealed, which is a nice touch if you're gifting or storing it. The trade-off is commitment: it's a full curriculum, not a quick tip reel, so you'll need to set aside time to work through it. The included printed item is a workbook rather than a separate course guide; if you specifically want a standalone reference, the National Geographics bundle is the better alternative.
Great Courses The Art of Travel Photography: 6 Expert Lessons DVD Sartore NEW
The Art of Travel Photography takes a different approach by narrowing the focus. Instead of a broad beginner course, this DVD set offers six expert lessons from Joel Sartore on travel photography, and the description says it's aimed at young adults and adults. The shorter length is the main advantage: you can finish it quickly before a trip or when you're short on time. It's also more approachable if you only want to improve specific skills like capturing landscapes or people while traveling. The limitation is that it's a smaller course-six lessons can't provide the same depth as the 24-lecture sets-and the format is DVD-only with no book. For a quick, targeted lesson set, it's a very reasonable entry point.
Final Recommendation by Use Case
- For a quick, travel-focused lesson set: Great Courses The Art of Travel Photography: 6 Expert Lessons DVD Sartore NEW
- For a full beginner-to-advanced course with a workbook: The Great Courses Fundamentals of Photography 4-Disc DVD Set w/ Book, New Sealed
- For a printed-guide plus video set from National Geographic photographers: National Geographics Masters Of Photography Course Guide Book & DVD Video Series
- For a multi-instructor survey at a lower price, if Like New is acceptable: GREAT COURSES - MASTERS OF PHOTOGRAPHY - Video DVD
