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.

Nik Collection 5 Features Major Upgrades to Color Efex and Analog...

DxO has just released the brand new Nik Collection 5. It's been more than a year since the last major upgrade and this version...

Sunset Photography: 8 Proven Tips for Great Images

There's no big secret that sunset photography is popular. What's not to love about a beautifully pink or dramatically red sky? It takes something...

4 Tips for Photographing Nature’s Smaller Scenes

One of the most enjoyable aspects of nature photography for me is spending a significant amount of time photographing intimate landscapes, which I define...

Introduction to Graduated Neutral Density Filters

Capturing images that are well exposed in both the foreground and sky isn't as easy as one would think. In fact, it's a common...

Leaving the Tripod Behind? Read These Tips for Handheld Landscape Photography

Use a tripod. That's one of the most common pieces of advice given to landscape photographers. The main reason is that it opens the...

5 Different Tips to Improve Your Photography

A lot of us probably think that improvement always comes down to better compositions, better processing, better settings, better light, and better scenes, but...

8 Reasons Why You Need a Photography Website

Every photographer should have their own website. Period. It doesn't matter if you're a full-time professional or an aspiring hobbyist. Having a website comes...

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...

Patience: The Key Ingredient to Becoming a Great Photographer

When I first got into photography, I expected to return home with great images from every outing. Obviously, that didn't happen and it didn't...

The Best Aperture for Landscape Photography

What is the best aperture for landscape photography? This is a question I often receive via the CaptureLandscapes newsletter or from aspiring photographers in...