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The posts found on this page are written to help you become a better landscape photographer. Regardless of where you’re at in your journey, there’s something here for you. Learn about the fundamentals of photography, technical skills, compositional skills, creative exercises, and much more.

5 Essential Composition Concepts for Photographing Nature’s Small Scenes

One of the hardest things about nature photography is that we have so little control over our subjects, the weather, and the light we...

Why Every Landscape Photographer Needs a Tripod

There's no doubt that as a landscape photographer you need to invest in a tripod. Sure, you might not always use it and there...

Autumn Photography: Tips for Photographing the Colors of Autumn

Autumn offers a wide range of photographic opportunities for those who love colorful but moody days. With the quickly changing scenery, colorful landscapes and...

4 Ideas for Photographing During Dull Days

Nice clouds and good light are considered essential for landscape photography but it can often be a long time between those days. So what...

Introduction to Graduated Neutral Density Filters

Capturing images that are well exposed in both the foreground and sky isn't as easy as one would think. In fact, it's a common...

Manual Focus or Automatic Focus?

Capturing sharp and in-focus images is something I often see beginning photographers struggle with. Many don't notice it themselves but it's very visible to those who...

How to Take Advantage of Instagram Stories

You might already have heard of Instagram's latest feature, Instagram Stories, which has been a hot topic since its release. Very similar to Snapchat, this...

The Importance of Studying Other Photographers

Since your reading this, I can confidently assume that taking beautiful pictures is a goal you have. While there are tons of useful (even essential)...

Common Long Exposure Photography Mistakes to Avoid

Long Exposure Photography has become very popular amongst landscape photographers during the past years. It’s a relatively easy technique that can result in dreamy...

How to Photograph Stars: Camera Settings and Techniques

Photographing stars and the night sky requires a completely different approach and mindset than when photographing during the daytime, blue hour, or the Golden...