Photography Tips

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.

How to Use Color Labels in Lightroom

Keeping a structured file system on your hard drive is important but keeping images organized within Lightroom is just as important. Rating images and using...

Photoshop Made Easy with Raya Pro

Are you feeling overwhelmed with Photoshop? Do you have a hard time remembering how to create and apply certain techniques? Post-processing and Photoshop are becoming...

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...

Visualize Spots: Reveal Dust Spots in Lightroom

See video at the bottom of the article for an easy-to-follow explanation.  As outdoor photographers, we often spend time in harsh conditions with strong winds that...

MIOPS Mobile: A Useful Gadget for Photographers?

For the last few weeks, I've been testing the new Miops Mobile; a camera remote that connects to your phone. It's no secret that a...

When to Use an Open Aperture in Landscape Photography

"I am somewhat puzzled when I read about professional landscape photography where they use fast lenses such as f2.8 or f1.4. Why do they use these...

Natural Light: How to Use the Sun’s Settings

If you’re starting out in the photography world and can’t afford all of the fancy lighting equipment, natural lighting can be your best friend....

BenQ PD3200U Monitor Review

BenQ PD3200U: An Affordable Monitor for Photographers? There's no secret that a quality monitor is an important accessory for photographers. A sharp, calibrated monitor will...

Cover the Viewfinder for Long Exposure Photography

When I purchased my first Neutral Density Filters several years ago and started experimenting with Long Exposure Photography, I became fascinated by the magical...

Best Smartphone Apps for Landscape Photographers

Both IOS and Android phones come with many apps that aim to make your life easier including some for camera and social media. Landscape photographers...