Landscape photography equipment & fieldwork

When you first get started in landscape photography, at the bare minimum, you need three pieces of equipment: a camera, a normal zoom lens (24-70mm), and a tripod. Many other pieces of equipment are nice to have and you will eventually need more to produce great photographs, but these three items are enough to start developing your skillset as a photographer. Besides a mastery of your equipment, you’ll also need to understand the role light, terrain, and weather play in landscape photography. This understanding will dramatically increase your chances of coming away with a stunning image.

Here are few articles about equipment and fieldwork for landscape photographer:

Cover for beach photography blog post by Lace Andersen

Invaluable Beach Photography Tips to capture Breathtaking Photos

July 19, 2021

Pro photographer Lace Andersen shares in-depth Beach photography lessons to capture stunning photos under variety of conditions.

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5 Effective Tips for Using Light in Landscape Photography

July 16, 2021

Stunning landscape photography is about capturing the right light at the right time. Jay Patel shares few tips to get you started.

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How to capture Flowing Water using Long Exposure Photography

June 25, 2021

Pro photographer Kate Silvia talks about how she manages capture stunning photo with flowing water using long exposure photography.

Cover for Nature photography blog about lack of Photoshop skills by Jay Patel

How to pursue Nature Photography without Photoshop Wizardry

June 21, 2021

Why you should ignore the echo chamber on social media that says that you have to be a Photoshop wizard for successful nature photography.

Landscape photography from Red Sand Beach, Maui by Varina Patel

5 Steps for Mastering Nature Photography Workflow

June 17, 2021

Pro photographer Varina Patel shares 5 essential ideas to develop a rock solid nature photography workflow for any occasion.

Landscape photography with Lensbaby Velvet 56 at Skogafoss, Iceland by Jay Patel

3 Effective Tips for Lensbaby Lenses to capture Stunning Photos

June 14, 2021

Jane Palmer shares 3 highly effective techniques that will allows you to create breath taking photos with Lensbaby Lenses.

Wildlife Photography from Florida Everglades National Park by Varina Patel

Creative Wildlife Photography Composition Tips for Beginners

May 29, 2021

Pro photographer Jay Patel shares some invaluable wildlife photography composition tips for beginners to come away with engaging photos.

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Essential Macro Photography Equipment for Beginners

May 24, 2021

Guest photographer Peter Dam gives excellent advice to beginners for purchasing the right macro photography equipment.

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Top 5 Spring Photography Tips to capture Compelling Photos

May 19, 2021

Pro photographer Joshua Snow shares some invaluable spring photography idea to take advantage of seasonal changes in nature.

Cover for Storm Light in Landscape Photography Blog post by Jay Patel

Practical Landscape Photography Tips for shooting in Stormy Weather

May 10, 2021

Highly effective landscape photography tips to capture dramatic light and create moody photos in a stormy weather by Jay Patel.

Cover Image for how to use fast shutter speed for nature photography article by Jay Patel.

How to Use Fast Shutter Speed for Nature Photography

May 3, 2021

Pro photographer Jay Patel explains how to capture some breathtaking nature and wildlife photos with fast shutter speed.

Cover for light in landscape photography blog post by Jay Patel.

Common Mistakes to Avoid with Light in Landscape Photography

April 30, 2021

Jay Patel shares top 6 common mistakes that photographers should avoid when working with light in landscape photography.