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:

moonbow, lightning, thunderstorm

Chasing Moonbows

Have you seen a Moonbow? They are hard to find in nature and even harder to photograph. Here is how Grant Collier was able to capture one during a stormy night.

Essentials Skills for Nature Photography

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You arrive at a spectacular location like the one you see in the above photos and your first reaction is "WOW!! This place is incredible!" Here is how to go about capturing what a spectacular location.

What to Do in Foggy Conditions

Some of us love to shoot dramatic light. But what happens when the dramatic light does not show up? This is exactly what we faced on our recent visit to California.

Why I Love a Drizzly Day

Yesterday, I woke up to a drizzly, overcast morning... and I couldn't stop smiling. The fact is, I love days like that. They are absolutely ripe with opportunity.

Creating Textures in your Photos

Contrary to popular belief, direct sunlight is not necessary for creating side lighting. Here are a few example of how we use side lighting to photograph textures.

Capturing Moody Photos

Fog and mist can create the subtle lighting required to capture moody images. But there are other ways to add mood to your photos as well.