Landscape photography is a favorite hobby of many, but few are able to turn it into a full-time income. If your goal is to make money with your photography, taking a specialized approach is something that you should consider. In this article, we’ll look at why you might want to focus on a specialty, as well as several options that can work well with landscape and nature photography.
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National Parks are not only popular with tourists, they’re also among the best locations for landscape photographers. Our national parks are filled with plenty of natural beauty, but if you want to come away with the best photos, you need to be prepared. In this article, you’ll find a collection of tips that will help you to get the most out of your trip to a national park and come home with photos that you love.
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Most landscape photographers are self-taught. They may have read books, watched videos, or used other resources to help along the way, but most have no formal training or education related to photography. When I did a series of interviews with accomplished landscape and nature photographers, I always asked if they had any formal training. About 90% of them said they had no formal training.
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Among professional landscape photographers – and professional photographers of many kinds – fisheye lenses are widely considered to be a gimmick. Many photographers think that, due to the distortion and surrealistic effects of a fisheye lens, these lenses do not lend themselves well to landscape photography. We certainly are not going to tell you that you should purchase a high-quality fisheye lens when you’re just starting out as a photographer. You’ll be much better off building up a collection of lenses that includes telephoto, wide-angle, and other such lenses – at least, when you’re a beginner.
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Weather plays a huge role in landscape and nature photography. The same scene can look completely different depending on the weather conditions. Photographing during storms can present plenty of challenges, but you’ll also have the opportunity to come away with some truly amazing photos that really grab attention.
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National Parks get plenty of attention from tourists and photographers, but National Wildlife Refuges are mostly overlooked. While the National Parks are ideal locations for photographing natural beauty, wildlife refuges have plenty to offer as well. In this article, we’ll take a look at just some of the reasons why you should consider planning a trip to a wildlife refuge (or a few).
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Weather and lighting have a huge impact on landscape and nature photos, and the same scene captured in varying conditions will look drastically different. The conditions considered by a photographer to be “good weather” are sometimes what most people would consider to be “bad weather”. Fog, mist, and haze are perfect for capturing images that have a certain mood or feeling. When the conditions are right, ordinary subjects can be transformed into something much more interesting and beautiful.
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If you’re a beginner photographer, understanding the differences between crop sensors and full-frame sensors can be one of the most difficult parts of purchasing a camera, lenses, and other gear. There are many posts out there comparing crop sensors and full frame sensors, but in this article, our goal is to explain the basics about full frame and crop sensors in a simple and easy-to-understand way – and clear up some of the facts (and fiction) related to this subject.
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Astrological phenomena are always fascinating, as we turn our eyes to something that the vast majority of us will never be able to see except from afar. It’s no wonder, then, that it is also a fascination for many to capture these events with our cameras, especially when something unusual takes place. A lunar eclipse may not be as rare as a solar eclipse, but it can still be a beautiful sight.
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A solar eclipse is a rare and stunning phenomenon, and can be very exciting to witness. As a photographer, you may be keen to capture it for yourself – especially if you can do so alongside a dramatic landscape or as part of your wider portfolio. However, there are lots of difficulties involved with photographing anything to do with the sun.
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