Online Photography Course

About the Masterclass

You want to improve your photography skills, travel the world and earn money with it? Whether you are just starting out or are an advanced photographer already - this is for you. Join Max Muench now virutally on a tour across Mongolia and get deep insights the daily business of world-renowned photographer and adventurer Max Muench:

from the shooting preparations
over settings, gear and execution
to editing, presets and file management
and learn how to create a successful creative business.

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COURSE Features

Quality Content

40+ lessons video including 8 Modules, for desktop and mobile. (English & German subtitles)

Raw Footage

Download images to simultaneously edit during the Editing Module.

Ask Max

Get direct access to Max via his exclusive Facebook group.

Partner Benefits

Access to special offers from our special partners.

“The decision to sign up for Max’ masterclass has been one of the most important decisions I have made in recent times - from a professional and personal point of view. Both on the creative level and on the topic of business making - especially in the social media area, this course has brought me extremely forward. Max is not only a brilliant creative, an incredibly good guy, but also someone who knows how to convey his valuable knowledge perfectly. Thank you so much for sharing!”

Tom Tautz
Photographer
tom__tautz

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Our Partners

To further enrich your personal experience, we have teamed up with special partners for both the Photography Masterclass and the Self-Drive Tour and Mentorship Workshops:

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New bonuses

Internal Facebook Group

Access to exclusive Facebook group. Share your work first hand, get feedback from Max personally and other members

Live Sessions

Become part of Max’ inner community and have your progress reviewed together with Max

15 Exclusive Presets

Max’ never before released NOMADS preset pack with detailed instruction and inspirations

Special Interviews

Get incredible insights in the work of a successful tourism board and learn how you get your first job in the industry!

Modules & Lectures

M°1 THE INTRODUCTION

M°1, L°01

Masterclass
Introduction

Intro about the Masterclass, where Max gives you an overview of the entire course.

M°1, L°02

Concept behind
Follow The Tracks

As there is nothing comparable, Max shares his vision and the idea behind the Follow The Tracks project.

FREE EPISODE M°1, L°03

The
Route

During the masterclass, you will virtually travel together through Mongolia. Here's an overview of the photo stops that you can also visit during the optional self-drive tour.

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M°2 THE PREPARATION

FREE EPISODE M°2, L°01

Location
Scouting

Preparation is everything - learn what matters when selecting the shooting location.

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M°2, L°02

Equipment
Check

Get an insight into Max's equipment as he explains why he packs each item.

M°2, L°03

Camera
Settings

If you've never shot in manual mode, this will be the real beginning of your journey through photography.

M°2, L°04

Usefull
Apps

There's an app for everything. Max shows you his favorite apps for photography and travel.

M°3 OUT IN THE FIELD

M°3, L°01

Image
Composition

It's always about composition - study the general rules before breaking them.

M°3, L°02

STORYTELLING

What's behind a picture by Max? Learn more about the backgrounds and why it's important to tell stories instead of just taking pictures.

M°3, L°03

Smartphone
Photography

Your always-with-you camera is an incredibly powerful tool when you know how to use it correctly. Max shows you some of his favorite techniques.

FREIE EPISODE M°3, L°04

DRONE
PHOTOGRAPHY

Drones allow you to see the world from entirely new angles. But before taking off, there are some things to consider.

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M°3, L°05

Develop
Your Own Style

Max shares his thoughts on creating your own style and how to stand out from the crowd.

M°4 GETTING CREATIVE

M°4, L°01

Sunrise at the
White Stupa

Get up early and join Max for a sunrise shoot at the edge of the Gobi Desert. This is also the first stop of your optional self-drive tour.

M°4, L°02

Documenting
Nomadic Life

Mongolia is the least populated country in the world. Accompany Max to the middle of a nomadic family and learn more about their culture and, of course, portrait photography.

M°4, L°03

The
Eagle Hunter

Meet Bazarbai, the legendary eagle hunter. As it's not always about the perfect shot, this episode focuses on storytelling and background knowledge.

FREE EPISODE M°4, L°04

Sandstorm in the
Gobi Desert

It was supposed to be a relaxed sunset shoot. Ultimately, it became a lesson on the unpredictability of nature - and one must learn to work in such extreme conditions. The sound is sometimes a bit affected, and Max apologizes for that.

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M°4, L°05

The
Blue Hour

Most people leave after sunset. Join Max for a shoot at his favorite time of day.

M°4, L°06

The
Milky Way

The sky above Mongolia is one of the darkest in the world - and one of the brightest when it comes to the number of stars. Learn step by step how to capture the Milky Way best.

M°5 The Editing

FREE EPISODE M°5, L°01

File
Management

Organization is half the battle. Max shows you his approach to file management on the desktop, on his server, and in Lightroom.

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M°5, L°02

My
Image Editing

Look over Max's shoulder as he dissects an image editing process and guides you through all options step by step.

M°5, L°03

Editing
Sessions

Regular live editing sessions with Max in the private Facebook group for maximum insights and direct feedback!

M°5, L°04

Editing
Panoramas

Learn how to merge multiple images into a large file if you didn't have the right lens for the shoot.

M°5, L°05

My
Presets

Max's presets were a bestseller, and even Adobe had secured the rights to them. Now he's launching his 2020 NOMADS Preset Pack exclusively in this masterclass!

M°5, L°06

Lightroom
Mobile

Lightroom Mobile is not only a great editing tool, but an absolute must-have for any travel photographer.

M°5, L°07

Lightroom
Essentials

Max's favorite keyboard shortcuts and hidden tools in Lightroom.

M°5, L°08

Exporting
Images

It may sound trivial, but exporting images correctly is essential to appear as a professional photographer.

M°5, L°09

Instagram
Adjustments

Before Max posts an image on Instagram, it undergoes a few small quality-enhancing changes.

M°5, L°10

File
Presentation

If you want to work with clients as a professional, you should know how to present your work best.

M°6 The Biz

M°6, L°01

My
Photography Career

How it all started. Sit down with Max by the fire and get inspired for your own plans.

FREE EPISODE M°6, L°02

My 10
Biggest Mistakes

Every beginning is difficult. But some mistakes are definitely avoidable.

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M°6, L°03

Creating
a Portfolio

Max shares his thoughts on what a good portfolio should look like with you.

M°6, L°04

Creating
a Mediakit

Get exclusive access to Max's personal media kit and go through it step by step to gather inspiration for your own.

M°6, L°05

Pitching
an idea

Here, too, you'll get exclusive access to one of Max's client pitches and be explained what a pitch should include.

M°6, L°06

Special: INTERVIEW TOURISM BOARD

Have you ever wanted to know the criteria that a tourism board uses to choose its photographers? Florian Castlunger from IDM South Tyrol answers the most important questions and might help you get a job.

M°6, L°07

Working
with clients

Just because you can take great photos doesn't mean you can make a successful business out of it. Let Max tell you how he works with his clients.

M°6, L°08

Building
your own brand

Standing out from the crowd is essential if you want to be successful. How did Max achieve that?

M°6, L°09

Income
Sources

Running a creative business isn't that easy and requires a stable income to be able to focus on your passion projects. Max provides valuable tips here.

M°6, L°10

Instagram
Growth

Is it really just about the numbers? You have an idea, Max has some critical thoughts on this.

M°7 Photo Challenges

M°7, L°01

Photo
Challenges

Win prizes in regularly held photo challenges!

M°8 The Outro

M°8, L°01

Conclusion

That's it for today. But the journey is just beginning for you!

“Max is a one of the greatest landscape photographers of our time who has pioneered a style of photography which has inspired hundreds of thousands of people. His technical knowledge along side his creative execution is second to none, being able to capture unique images in every location which stops the viewer immediately in their tracks. I’m personally constantly in awe of every image he shares and I look to him as a mentor and an inspiration to constantly try to improve my own art.”

Sorelle Amore
Photographer & Youtuber (AUS)
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Masterclass
Pro

297,00 €

English & German subs available
8 modules
40+ lessons in full HD quality
15 Presets
Exclusive access to internal Facebook group
RAW Files
Special: Expert interview Tourism Board

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19% Tax included

Masterclass
TRIAL

for free

6 full lessons from 6 pro modules:
Lesson: The Route
Lesson: Location Scouting
Lesson: Aerial Photography
Lesson: Sandstorm Gobi Desert
Lesson: File Management
Lesson: My 10 Biggest Mistakes
Full HD Video Content
Max' Gear list included

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Personal
Mentorship

6.000 €

Want to personally master your photography skills with Max Muench?
Travel with Max to Mongolia and take part in his adventure workshop.
Learn everything first hand and experience a unique country.
Masterclass Pro included
Other partner benefits

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About the Masterclass

COURSE Features

Quality Content

Raw Footage

Ask Max

Partner Benefits

Tom TautzPhotographertom__tautz

Our Partners

New bonuses

Internal Facebook Group

Live Sessions

15 Exclusive Presets

Special Interviews

Modules & Lectures

MasterclassIntroduction

Concept behindFollow The Tracks

TheRoute

LocationScouting

Equipment Check

Camera Settings

Usefull Apps

Image Composition

STORYTELLING

SmartphonePhotography

DRONEPHOTOGRAPHY

DevelopYour Own Style

Sunrise at theWhite Stupa

DocumentingNomadic Life

TheEagle Hunter

Sandstorm in theGobi Desert

TheBlue Hour

TheMilky Way

FileManagement

MyImage Editing

EditingSessions

EditingPanoramas

MyPresets

LightroomMobile

LightroomEssentials

ExportingImages

InstagramAdjustments

FilePresentation

MyPhotography Career

My 10Biggest Mistakes

Creatinga Portfolio

Creatinga Mediakit

Pitchingan idea

Special: INTERVIEW TOURISM BOARD

Workingwith clients

Buildingyour own brand

IncomeSources

InstagramGrowth

Photo Challenges

Conclusion

Sorelle AmorePhotographer & Youtuber (AUS)sorelleamore

MasterclassPro

MasterclassTRIAL

PersonalMentorship

Tom Tautz
Photographer
tom__tautz

Masterclass
Introduction

Concept behind
Follow The Tracks

The
Route

Location
Scouting

Equipment
Check

Camera
Settings

Usefull
Apps

Image
Composition

Smartphone
Photography

DRONE
PHOTOGRAPHY

Develop
Your Own Style

Sunrise at the
White Stupa

Documenting
Nomadic Life

The
Eagle Hunter

Sandstorm in the
Gobi Desert

The
Blue Hour

The
Milky Way

File
Management

My
Image Editing

Editing
Sessions

Editing
Panoramas

My
Presets

Lightroom
Mobile

Lightroom
Essentials

Exporting
Images

Instagram
Adjustments

File
Presentation

My
Photography Career

My 10
Biggest Mistakes

Creating
a Portfolio

Creating
a Mediakit

Pitching
an idea

Working
with clients

Building
your own brand

Income
Sources

Instagram
Growth

Photo
Challenges

Sorelle Amore
Photographer & Youtuber (AUS)
sorelleamore

Masterclass
Pro

Masterclass
TRIAL

Personal
Mentorship