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.

Why You Should Start Shooting Landscapes During Golden Hour

The single biggest leap forward you can make with your landscape photography is to start shooting during golden hour. Goodbye harsh contrasty shadows, hello...

My Most Important Tool for Photography

About one year ago I was photographing the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C. I'm used to photographing landscapes where it's rare to see...

Important Things to Know Before Booking a Photography Tour

Attending a photography tour is a great way to develop your photography by learning from a professional photographer in a destination you've dreamt of...

7 Useful Tips for Photographing Summer

I often receive a strange look when I mention that summer is my least favorite season. Sure, some relaxing days in the sun are...

The Best Settings for Night Photography

Night photography is a fascinating genre of landscape photography. You're standing outside in total darkness but the camera display shows something else: a starry sky...

How to Use Instagram to Promote Your Photography

Promote Your Photography on Instagram There is no doubt that we live in the Golden Age of Social Media. New platforms come to the market almost every...

Gear Review: Manfrotto XPRO Video Monopod Plus

XPRO Video Monopod Plus for Landscape Photography Those who have been following my articles know how highly I value a solid tripod for landscape photography....

A Comprehensive Introduction to Black and White Photography

A lot of photographers think of black and white as the classical form of photography but digital technology helps make black and white photography...

Unveiling the Secrets: What Makes a Great Photo?

What makes a great photo? I wish there was an easy answer to this. I'm sure you'd like that as well. Unfortunately, there's no easy...

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...