As landscape photographers, it’s our job to catch the emotional essence of a place and show it to others. We want to inspire people with the beauty of a world they might never even have known existed.
Learn to snap jaw-dropping wallpaper-quality photographs with our tried-and-true landscape photography tips:
Desert photography presents a unique set of challenges, from harsh sunlight to unpredictable weather conditions. However, the breathtaking landscapes and stunning light make it a worthwhile endeavor for any photographer. In this article, we will discuss essential tips for photographing in desert conditions, including how to protect your gear and which camera settings to use […]
In a recent video, renowned photographer Mads Peter Iversen shares his expertise on using telephoto lenses in landscape photography. With breathtaking visuals from the Faroe Islands, Mads demonstrates the power and versatility of telephoto lenses in capturing the beauty and depth of landscapes. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the main takeaways from the video, […]
After graduating from photography school, I spent a good deal of my twenties photographing the cityscapes of New York. In my thirties, after I relocated to upstate New York, I discovered a new muse: the landscape. What’s so nouveau about the landscape? You’ll only understand this after living in a cramped, fifth floor walk-up apartment—with […]
Photographer Michael Shainblum takes us on a journey through the woods of Madeira in his latest video. In this adventure, he shares tips and techniques, as well as the challenges he encountered while photographing the stunning landscape: One of the main challenges he faced was the weather, with the fog constantly dissipating and then returning, […]
Today’s case study on an award-winning landscape photo was kindly shared with us by Ignacio Palacios, author of the Dissecting Award Winning Shots which is designed to help photographers gain the confidence and understanding of how to build their images to an award-winning standard. ‘Ice Hole’ is a composite image created from two images taken […]
Can you tell what planet this is? Photographer Stephane Vetter hopes you guessed Venus or Jupiter, but he, in fact, grabbed this eerie shot on Earth. The photos was taken from Iceland’s geothermal Hverir, a northeastern area rich with boiling mudpools and fumaroles (a.k.a. fumes rising from cracks in the Earth’s crust): It must have been a crisp […]
Today’s case study on an award-winning landscape photo was kindly shared with us by Ignacio Palacios, author of the 10 Ingredients of Composition Mastery which is designed to help photographers of all skill levels master photography composition. How ‘Confront’ became ‘Heartbroken’… If I’m honest with myself, and courageous enough to say it, I feel that […]
In today’s featured video, Gavin Hardcastle is here to share a technique with you to capture sharp images. He explains that this technique is not about sharpening your images in post-production, but about capturing the sharpest image possible in-camera: The most commonly asked question he has received in the last 10 to 13 years is […]
Filters can do wonders for your landscape photography when used correctly. That said, it does not mean simply using any sort of filter will cut it. There are different types of filters with different functions, and using them without properly understanding their impact will only hurt your photography. Take for instance a screw-type filter versus […]
Number One: If you have read any of my previous photography guides then you probably know that I strongly recommend shooting in RAW format. Why is this so important? The answer simply boils down to control. Shoot in Camera RAW Format When you set your digital camera to automatically convert your images to JPEGs, you […]
