All that expensive landscape photography gear sure makes for a great gift idea this holiday season. But the knobs and dials on the brand new DSLR can be pretty overwhelming. If you are an aspiring beginner landscape photographer, you may find yourself thumbing through the camera manual to learn more about how to capture stunning photos. While this is a good place to learn about the controls on your camera, it’s not a place to find out how to take landscape photos.
The field of landscape photography can be difficult to master because it involves both creativity and technical skills. The following are some essential skills a beginner landscape photographer should master.
Learn to Expose Properly
One of the first things you should learn as a beginner landscape photographer is how to go beyond shooting in auto mode. Learn how to take control of the exposure rather than simply relying on the camera’s auto settings. One of the best tools to control your exposure is the histogram on the back of your camera.
Maui, Hawaii (HI), USA
Sometimes an image needs to be under or over exposed to get the proper colors. In this image from Maui, I had to under expose the dark rocks to my right to get the proper throughout the image.
Here is a sample lesson from our SPOT ON EXPOSURE COURSE where Jay shoots in both manual exposure mode and aperture priority mode to capture the striking turquoise water in the foreground.
About Author Jay Patel
I could startoff like this – “Seeds of Jay Patel’s appreciation for beautiful places were planted early in his childhood….” but it would get boring really fast. I will just sum it up and say that I am a Landscape and Wilderness Photographer who loves to capture dramatic light. My photographs have been published in various magazines, calendars and advertising materials throughout the world.
Patience is a virtue...unless you are chasing your dreams
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