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.

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...

Introduction to Quick Tip Thursday

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you had a great holiday and perhaps you even managed to capture a few images as well. This is...

Extend Battery Life for Winter Photography

Winter is an incredibly picturesque season but there's one challenge: batteries drain in no time. Thanks to the cold temperatures, it takes next to...

NiSi S5: The Ultimate Filter Holder for Ultra-Wide Angle Lenses

The NiSi S5 is a filter holder I've been waiting a long time for. Even though there are several other 150mm filter systems available, including...

How Polar Nights Made me a Better Photographer

If you don’t live above the Arctic Circle (66° North of the Equator), there is a huge chance you’ve never experienced a phenomenon called “Polar Night”....