Outdoor Photography How To

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Ron Leach  |  Aug 05, 2024  | 

This is an ideal time of year for capturing macro photos because insects, small reptiles, flowers, and other small subjects are just about everywhere you look. But what happens when you're strolling through a park or walking in the neighborhood and the only camera you have is the iPhone in your pocket?

Ron Leach  |  Nov 01, 2024  | 

Do you struggle to perfectly blend your bracketed exposures in Photoshop or Lightroom? If so, this quick tutorial from Steve Arnold will help you get the job done to perfection.

Ron Leach  |  Jan 30, 2024  | 

We're all looking for a creative edge when editing outdoor photos captured in difficult light. One goal is to create images with maximum impact, and the other is to accomplish that task in way that makes our imagery stand out from the crowd.

Henry Anderson  |  Dec 30, 2021  | 

Let's face it: not every photo you shoot is going to be sharp. That fact can be pretty disappointing if you like the subject, composition and exposure of a particular image but find out later it's a bit soft.

Ron Leach  |  Mar 17, 2023  | 

If you ask a bunch of budding landscape photographers to name the biggest challenge they face, the answer you’re likely to receive is “getting a perfect exposure.” This can be difficult with all forms of outdoor photography, but it’s particularly an issue when shooting landscape scenes with a wide range of tones from bright highlights to deep shadows.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 25, 2024  | 

This tutorial is sure to turn some heads, so if you enjoy surprises you've got one in store as a notable pro explains what he says is the easiest way to nail exposure every time. His name is Steve Arnold and he insists that by following his advice you'll consistently get the light right forever more.

Henry Anderson  |  Jan 20, 2022  | 

Tripods are big help with capturing sharp landscapes, cityscapes, and panoramas particularly when you're photographing at night. But what do you do in the cases where you can't use a tripod or simply left it behind?

Ron Leach  |  Aug 29, 2023  | 

We're all looking for  creative edge to help us capture photos in the camera that stand out from the crowd. Today's tutorial from the In Your Fayes YouTube channel provides a fun hack using a simple "accessory" we're sure you have at home.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 27, 2022  | 

Let’s face it: Most of us are passionate about gear, and we regularly update our equipment. The medical term for this affliction is Gear Acquisition Syndrome—commonly known as G.A.S.

Shutterbug Staff  |  Nov 17, 2017  | 

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. That was the motto of fine art landscape photographer Michael Ryan while trying to capture this scene at Salt Point State Park in Sonoma County, California. 

Dan Havlik  |  Jul 27, 2018  | 

The Isle of Skye in Scotland is the kind of place where it’s not hard to get decent landscape photos with little effort. It really is that beautiful. But to shoot something truly spectacular you have to wake up early and do some serious planning. 

Shutterbug Staff  |  May 15, 2019  | 

Cameras and lenses are, of course, important for landscape photography but there are many key photo accessories that photographers can't live without. One such photographer is Mark Denney who has compiled his 13 favorite landscape photography accessories under $100 in the below video.

Shutterbug Staff  |  Nov 09, 2018  | 

There’s still time to capture some great photos of fall foliage so here are some more autumn photography tips, this time from David Flores of B&H Photo. In the below video, Flores gives you his top six tips on how to take better fall photos.

Steve Meltzer  |  Dec 26, 2014  | 

Carleton Watkins was perhaps America’s greatest 19th century landscape photographer yet today he’s largely unknown. His breathtaking landscapes of the Yosemite Valley were instrumental in preserving the valley for future generations and paving the way for both the National Parks system and the environmental movement.

Ron Leach  |  Feb 15, 2024  | 

We can summarize the following tutorial in five words: "Don't believe everything you think"—at least as pertains to the "necessity" of using ISO 100 whenever possible when photographing nature and landscape scenes. Camera technology has changed dramatically since this became a common mantra, and one pro says it's time to reconsider the outdated rule.

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