GOOD READS

🧩 Embrace the Journey: Four Essential Lessons for Landscape Photographers

In the world of landscape photography, there's often a spotlight on the giants— the Ansel Adamses, Michael Kennas, and Clyde Butchers whose images grace the covers of magazines and amaze viewers worldwide. But amidst this reverence for greatness, there's a quieter narrative, one that speaks to the journey of continual improvement and the pursuit of personal excellence.

Although, I personally may never be one of the “great landscape photographers” I find solace in the fact that I’m better today than I was yesterday. In this article, I’ll share the four things that have had the greatest impact on me throughout my journey from beginner to professional photographer, in hopes that some of what I discovered can help you as well.

#1 Experimentation Without the Fear of Failure

Landscape photography is like exploring a new world, both outside and within yourself. It's easy to get stuck doing things the same way, for instance always using wide-angle lenses focusing on the grand landscape was my crutch. But the real magic happens when you step out of your comfort zone and begin experimenting.

Whether it's trying different focal lengths, getting up close with macro photography, post processing in black & white, or taking to the skies with aerial photography, every experiment and subsequent mistake teaches you something new. Embrace the unknown because that's where you'll find your unique style. Read More​

GOOD READS

💥 Elevate Your Landscape Photography: The Art of Storytelling Through Visual Sequencing

Increasing ones personal productivity is a topic I’ve always found interesting. In this article, we'll delve into a powerful technique that’ll not only boost your photo productivity, but also enhance the storytelling aspect of your images. A win win right?

Setting the Stage

Imagine you're standing in the quiet beauty of the Italian Dolomites, eagerly awaiting the sunrise. As the first light of dawn graces the landscape, you seize the opportunity to capture the breathtaking scenery unfolding before your very eyes. But instead of settling for a single sunrise photograph, we're going to think like a filmmaker in order to tell a more complete story through our photography.

A Storyboard Approach

What if I told you that by thinking like a filmmaker, you could unlock a whole new realm of creative possibilities? This is where a storyboard approach can be a game-changer for your landscape photography.

Let’s break it down step by step.

1. Stage Setting: The Wide Shot

Our story begins with the wide-angle lens, capturing the grandeur of the scene. This opening shot sets the stage, providing viewers with a sweeping vista that draws them into the narrative. It’s the foundation upon which we’ll build our story. Read More​

PHOTO NERDS

• 💡The word "Photography" is derived from the Greek word to draw with light.
• 📸 The very first digital camera was actually invented in 1975 by Steve Sasson while working on this secret invention at Kodak.
• 🤓 The most common compression format for digital cameras today stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG).

INSPO

"The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do." -Andy Warhol

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