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:

Shooting on an Overcast Day

August 14, 2013

Being a photographer means being adaptable. You won't always get spectacular lighting - and some scenes look great on an over cast days.

Shooting in the Mist

July 24, 2013

Landscape Photography Fieldwork: How to avoid getting water drops on your lens when shooting near a waterfalls or while it is raining.

Light Matters

February 4, 2013

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Pay attention to the light. Maybe you think light isn't very important in this shot. But I'll argue that light is critically important to this photograph.

From Living Room to Studio – Here’s How We Do It

September 13, 2012

For those rare occasional studio portraits, it’s great to be able convert your living room into a studio in less than 10 minutes.

Tips for Smart Phone (or Point-n-Shoot) Photography

August 20, 2012

Give new meaning to traveling light by learning the advantages and limitations of your mobile phone camera with tips for better smart phone photography.