Lys Olson

Outdoor School Instructor

Lys Olson is an REI outdoor photography instructor and a Denver public school teacher. She loves to ski, hike and travel. Lys has a master's in visual arts and her favorite photo subjects include Norway’s fjords and Uganda’s mountain gorillas.

Latest Articles

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  Skills

  Photo Composition: Seven Tips to Take Better Photos

  191  Reviews 191 reviews with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars

  Do you wish you were coming home with better photos of your big adventures? Use these composition rules to improve your images.

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  Skills

  Understanding Your Camera

  60  Reviews 60 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars

  Advanced cameras have a powerful array of settings and features. Get tips on when and how to adjust some of the most important ones.

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  Understanding Exposure in Photography

  140  Reviews 140 reviews with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars

  Learn basic exposure settings for all cameras: ISO, aperture and shutter speed. Also discover the unique photo effects each