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:

The Hurricane that Wasn’t

As landscape photographers, we go to great lengths to find beautiful locations, amazing conditions, and great light... but we aren't always successful.

Into the Visual Wilderness

Welcome to Visual Wilderness - where photography is King, and the sun revolves around our cameras!

Self Portrait on the Beach

When I noticed my tiny reflection on the rock, I decided this was the perfect place for an unusual self portrait.

To ND or Not to ND

Varina talks us through her thought process when she’s deciding whether or not to use an ND filter.

Exposure Is a Creative Choice

Just as we control focus, aperture, shutter speed, and other camera settings, sometimes we must creatively control exposure as well.

Fill Light with a Smart Phone

Maybe I should have used phosphorescent jellyfish to provide "natural" light. I guess my point is simple. Use what you have.