Landscape Photography Tips For Beginners

In this video, I share some of the common problems I see beginner landscape photographers encounter and provide tips on how to overcome them.

Including how to get that exposure right, getting a sharp image, the histogram, lens choice, and understanding the importance of post-processing.

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[gary_michael_flanagan_wildlife]

This is such a great video!! “You cut to the core of me, Baxter”! Lol. It’s so true what you said about the back of the camera. We want that instant gratification of a great shot. I will definitely have to keep this in mind. When I see all the darks, it’s hard to believe there is something magic in there unless we know what to expect. Thank you!! You are so very helpful, William!!

[zed]

Great tips, as usual.

One thing i suspect many photographers--myself included--forget to play with is the metering mode on the camera. This could help with getting better exposures in our images.

Evaluative metering, spot metering, and center weighted average metering can yield different results for the same scene.

Is that a tool that you use?

[neilgrant]

Been struggling with foreground elements of composition. Just been been using the 24-70, and leaving at home a very good Nikkor 14-24. Thanks for the tip,

[alanevans]

Very helpful food for thought. Thanks Will, Keep snapping!

[johnathansawyer]

Thank you for this vid! I just bought an a7iii and love it. I hope to get a 17-24mm lens before a vacation to the mountains of NC this weekend. You talked me into a wide angle!

[brianbeattyphotography]

Great points. I think using manual mode is one of the best ways to learn the ins and outs of how to get to a good final image.

[windleman]

Just found your channel, love your images and learning a lot from these videos. One question I have on the A7riii...what setting do you use on the Picture Profile? I don't fully understand if the different profiles have a effect on the histogram. I ask because I was advised to use a Neutral profile, but when looking at the back of the camera in the field I was always disappointed with what I saw. I switched to the Landscape profile which looks much better in the field, but not sure what is best to ensure I have the best data for post processing. Any advice would be appreciated.
Looking forward to following your adventures in Fjord land!

[kyleboogers]

another great video mate! quick question: do you exposure blend for the sky much ? or just expose for the highlights mainly as explained in the video?

[raymika]

Hi there what's your recommended aperture number for a sunset or sunrise on a beach. I only have Canon 600d and 18+55 lens

[noreencheckie]

I’ve enjoyed your video, I own the Cannon 7D old camera but lens do you recommend for landscape

[edwinrg]

Imagine a dark, dark forest, hardly any sky visible, but with bright smallish spots of sunlight here and there on the forest floor. I’ve never been able capture that. Some have suggested hdr but it just doesn’t look natural, and there’s almost always some breeze. Any ideas about this scenario?

[johntalagisioneugafoodchan]

Will thank you for the tips..I'm interested in photography..what's a good camera to purchase for beginners

[jdoespranks]

What editing software would u recommend for a beginner?

[lesakenningale]

Just wondering what are you thoughts on 16-35GM or a prime 14gm for landscapes??

[tomwebbnz]

Great tips! Just subbed your channel and look forward to viewing your other vids and new ones to come.

[tonygomez]

Amazing information, Thank you kind sir in your own narrative I’ve learned many of my mistakes . 1000 of pics to delete lol✌🏾🤩

[worldwithouttime]

I don't think it is wise to promote the idea of not using a tripod. Occasionally that will give you the freedom to compose better, but if you are shooting with 40+ MP and/or wish to print bigger than 24X36, I don't care how fast you are shooting or how steady your hands are, you will get blur at full res. I am a total minimalist (one body, usually 2 lenses) but I switched from carbon fiber to heavier tripods because rock steady makes a big difference for big prints. If you are content with being a social media star (which apparently most photographers are) then it probably aint necessary, but personally I could not do the big prints (which hang in my Sedona gallery) without a tripod. It also has the advantage of forcing you to think more about composition--similar to using a prime vs zoom lens.

[nh-sspw]

I am slugging it out an old body (16mp!) but slowly investing in lenses, a wide angle is missing from my collection and although I was aware of your point about these it has just hit home. I think this investment will bring a bit more enjoyment and satisfaction. Thanks for a little direction, cheers

[mikev_art]

I’m brand new. Is there a place I could send you a photo? Give me a thumbs up or down on it? 😂😂