7 SIMPLE tips that will IMPROVE your WIDE ANGLE LENS photography

In this video I explain how your can take incredible images with a wide angle lens. I share 7 tips that are easy to start using striating away to improve your photography.

Useful photography resources:

NIKON GEAR (Main STILLS camera)

FUJI GEAR (Main FILM camera)

OTHER PHOTO GEAR

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[dimitristsagdis]

Probably one of the best, if not the best, advice about using wide angles in the field with some great imagery (actual evidence) for the advice given. For me it has been your best video so far and I have followed you from the beginning. Carry on the good work and Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and your family.

[RefurbishedPrototype]

I'm an instinct photographer with zero formal training nor schooling. I found my infatuation with photography via smartphones.

That being said, your video wasn't over my head and, from more of the artistic perspective and less of the technical, this video made a lot of sense to me and I feel I can take your advice and experience and put it to use.

Thank you.

[LightTheShadows]

I follow several photography related YouTube channels but yours more and more turns out to be the best. Very good advice, always to the point. No distractions or bashing. It is simply all about taking better images no matter what brand you use. That is what I appreciate most. Thank you for your fantastic work!

[txpetbb]

I never gave much thought to composition using a wide angle lens. I learned a lot. Great video. Thanks. I appreciate your work.

[larshogberg]

Amazing how you always manage to have such a high standard on your videos. I have struggled so long time with wide angle compositions and this video made me understand what kind of mistakes I am doing. You and Thomas Heaton are such great inspiration sources for me. I really
appreciate your videos and find them of higher value than attending an expensive photo training. Please continue the good work. Merry Christmas.

[davidbrown]

Many thanks, I have a 10-20 mm lens for my Nikon 5300 and have just learned more from this video
than I have from any other media in the year that I have owned it.

[tv-kelx]

I follow quite a few photographers on YouTube and you are one of three that actually presents helpful good information for the normal average person like me and does not have the arrogant attitude about their work and their $30, 000 of camera equipment that a normal person cannot afford to purchase

[hamzamughal]

You made some excellent points here, Nigel! You've earned a new sub :)
My favourite part is 12:42-12:48. "Knowing when not to use a wide angle is as important as knowing how to use a wide angle." Absolutely spot on!

[ChrisConner]

It just occurred to me to think of a wide angle as not so much for getting a wide view of the horizon (left to right) but more of a deeper view from front to back. Thank you! I've been enjoying your videos for a few years.

[Draganski]

What a great video! So many useful tips, and it is a joy to watch because you bring so much passion into it. amazing photos!

[andrewgallup]

This was very useful for me. I have experienced many if not all the issue you covered and you have confirmed things I have discovered, suggested some large and small adjustments, and provided organization in the process of using wide-angle. Thanks for your efforts.

[runningwithscissors]

The Iceland shot at 8:45 is amazing and one that I would love to just stare at and study. The grass, and middle ground are a mind warper for scale, haven't got a clue on how far away the mountain is. Obviously many amazing shots (ALL) but the one I mentioned above is a STUNNER. Just received my first wide angle, a Sony 14mm f1.8 GM, and I WILL utilize all of your pointers and eventually make something pretty. Tickets to Iceland aren't gonna happen but I'll find something. Thank You. Subscribed and followed on IG!

[hoeheenaluboardriders]

Nice job in explaining perspective and composition. Beautiful photos too!!!

[RobertGill-mw]

Watch your tutorials all the time Nigel and loe them Merry Christmas

[Mcmatthew]

Smart advice, you are clearly speaking from experience. Earned my subscription!

[agapyearish]

One of the best, actionable, teaching videos I’ve seen. Thank you for all the hard work and care you put into making these. Merry Christmas to you.

[hannahhall]

Really like the way you explain things, really authentic too, a breath of fresh air from the abundanxe of oversell from much less talented people. Thank you :).

[fatherdanmclaughlinosa]

Nigel,

Your key things to remember when using a wide-angle lens is one of the best videos I have watched on YouTube. You have learned from your mistakes and are not ashamed to show them; they have become valuable stepping stones leading the way to a perfect wide-angle photo.

I am a Church photographer and use a Z mount 24-70 2.8 mm S in Dx mode. I want to get the occasional wide view photo. I own a Nikon F 20 mm 2.8 prime that was good but not enough reach for structure and altar shots with my Nikon D 750 camera. I am considering the Z 14-30 mm 4.0 S lens for my Z6 II camera. I watched you video to learn how to use the lens.

Father Dan

[paull]

A very informative video, Nigel. Thank you for posting!

[kathypirok-klein]

Hi Nigel, I have been enjoying your videos. You have shown such breathtaking scenery along with great advice on how to take amazing photos. I went out again today to practice but I live about 40 miles west of Chicago struggling to find any decent compositions. I have a choice of flat lands of dirt, corn fields later and a river. Only interesting thing was some geese with their chicks.
However, my husband and I are leaving June 8 th for a week in Ireland, a week by St. Andrew’s Scotland where my daughter and BF rented a castle for family and go golfing. Personally, I’m hoping there’s an engagement announcement. Then we head down to England to visit members of my husband’s team.
I’m already panicking that I’m lacking skills in getting sharp depth of field in landscapes or most areas will be too challenging to walk to. Told my husband when we were younger we didn’t have the money and time to travel. Now that he is nearing retirement we have the time and money but our bodies are saying, not so fast.