Nature Photography How To

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Ron Leach  |  Mar 29, 2018  | 

One reason why landscape photography is so popular, is the solitude that’s often found in the backcountry. In this tutorial, British pro Thomas Heaton explains how to capture beautiful images of nature in empty places.

Ron Leach  |  Feb 15, 2018  | 

It' not necessary to wait for a rare “super moon” to enhance the beauty of landscape photos with a soft lunar glow. In this quick tutorial from Toma Bonciu, you’ll learn when and how to do just that.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 23, 2018  | 

Maximum sharpness is typically the hallmark of great landscape photography, which is why most nature shooters carry a bombproof tripod wherever they go. But in this eye-opening tutorial you’ll see how intentional camera movement can result in some very creative images.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 04, 2017  | 

Winter provides a variety of opportunities for making stunning nature photos. But whether you’re shooting near home or in the wilderness, this final season of the year also presents unique challenges that must be overcome if you want to achieve great results.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 28, 2017  | 

There’s an old saying among landscape photographers that if you always stash your gear when the weather turns bad, you will likely miss out on some spectacular photo opportunities. In the video below, you’ll follow British landscape photographer Nigel Danson as he treks through England’s Peak District amidst rain, gloomy light, and high winds, to capture some awesome images. 

Ron Leach  |  Nov 02, 2017  | 

We’ve all had the unfortunate experience of traveling to an awesome location for landscape photography, only to discover that Mother Nature threw us a curve, with bland, gray skies and boring, dull light. That’s what happened to professional nature photographer Thomas Heaton on a recent trip to Northern Ireland.

Jack Neubart  |  Sep 12, 2018  | 

When I opened Michael Shainblum’s Instagram page, I sat there mesmerized by the landscape images and videos. After some minutes, I had to remind myself that I had work to do.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 30, 2021  | 

There’s no better way to learn than from the successes (and failures) of a top pro, and in the video below you’ll see some awesome landscape images and pick up several helpful tips on what made them so remarkable.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 05, 2017  | 

The simple teleconverter is a compact and relatively affordable add-on that will increase the magnification of your lens and dramatically enhance its versatility. All teleconverters are not created equal, however, so watch the video below to learn more about these very useful tools.

Cynthia Boylan  |  Mar 06, 2015  | 

The Canon Digital Learning Center is now offering free tutorial videos hosted by world-renowned bird photographer Arthur Morris. Arthur demonstrates which techniques, gear and settings he uses to create artistic photos of birds and other wildlife.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 15, 2017  | 

Astrophotography is a unique specialty that often results in truly spectacular images. And if you want to capture dazzling star trail photos, often considered the holy grail of nighttime photography, check out the video below.

Shutterbug Staff  |  Jun 05, 2019  | 

If you're going to learn about photography, you might as well learn from the best. That's the thinking behind Mark Denney's latest video (embedded below) where he discusses the seven habits of highly successful landscape photographers.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 14, 2017  | 

Born on March 24, 1886 Edward Weston went from being a salesman in the Midwest to becoming a bohemian California artist and revolutionizing the style of American photography and modern art. In the charming video below you’ll earn the secrets behind his iconic images.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 06, 2017  | 

Autumn is upon us and winter isn’t far behind. In the tutorial below you’ll learn one pro’s secrets for capturing spectacular landscape photos during the months ahead.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 24, 2017  | 

Have you ever found yourself in a beautiful outdoor setting, only to be disappointed in the images you captured of the scene? That’s not an uncommon occurrence among less-experienced nature photographers, and the video below will help you solve the riddle.

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