A new year is here and with it comes the opportunity to reflect and make plans for how you will spend the next 12 months. If you’re looking for inspiration on how to improve, here are seven quick tips to change your photography for the better.
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$400 Versus $4,000 Camera on a Landscape Photography Shoot
The discussion of expensive versus lower-budget gear is age-old and well-covered. However, it’s always worth reminding yourself of just how much you can achieve with your images without buying the latest and greatest cameras. And what better way than to look at images from the same shoot with a cheap and an expensive cared, side-by-side.
The Beauty of Landscape Photography in Bad Weather
Almost no one enjoys standing in the wind and rain, and I certainly would not blame you if you saw the clouds rolling in and wanted to pack up your equipment and head home. Nonetheless, you might be missing out on fantastic images if you do not stick around for the storm, and this fantastic video will show you just what you might be able to accomplish in those situations.
7 Tips for Better Cityscape Photos
Cities and architecture have, besides landscapes, always been my favorite subjects to photograph. Moreover, they provide the perfect balance during my travels. If the conditions are not ideal for landscape photography, I can usually find something to photograph in a city. And in this article, I share techniques I apply to come away with great results.
The Two Most Important Traits of a Landscape Photographer
This article is about two traits you need as a landscape photographer if you want to take photos that stand out. And I’m not talking about a good eye for composition, love for the outdoors, or an adequate fitness level to reach the photo locations you want to photograph. Those are also important. But there are two key characteristics you need as a foundation.
A Different Approach to Composition in Landscape Photography
Composition is always a tricky and subtle thing, and in a genre where you do not have control of the physical placement of the elements, like landscape photography, it can be particularly difficult. If composition is something you struggle with in your landscape images, check out this helpful video tutorial that will share some useful advice sure to help you improve your photos.
A Review of the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AF II Lens
A 35mm lens with a wide maximum aperture is useful for a huge range of applications, including portraits, landscapes, astrophotography, events coverage, and more. However, such a lens can easily cost over $2,000. As such, at $799, the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AF II is quite an intriguing option. This excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage.