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Posted 09/21/2023
At Sony Kando this year, we tested the new Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II Lens for landscape photography. Landscape photographers will appreciate this wide-angle zoom’s features, such as better sharpness at the corners, an 8.6" minimum focus distance, and an overall smaller form factor.
0:00 - Introduction
0:27 - Features
2:04 - Design
2:33 - Final Thoughts
What will you be photographing with the Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II Lens? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
Posted 08/15/2023
Landscape photographer Imma Barrera attended an artist’s residency at Glacier National Park. The residency focused on astrophotography—in particular, capturing the Milky Way—and wildlife photography. In this video, Barrera shares which areas of the park are the best to visit so you can capture the most beautiful images.
0:00 - Introduction
2:26 - Barrera's background
6:26 - "Under the Night Sky"—Glacier National Park
21:05 - Astrophotography
31:19 - Landscapes
42:20 - Wildlife
49:12 - Q&A
Getting the itch to visit Glacier National Park
Posted 07/18/2023
Composition can be a powerful tool for storytelling. Jess Santos tells her stories through landscape photography and, in this video, she shows you the tools to help you craft your own.
0:00 - Introduction
1:16 - Finding and Translating the Story
6:40 - Tools to Tell the Story
16:27 - How the Sky Interacts with the Foreground
20:41 - How Light Affects Color
22:28 - How the Milky Way Interacts with the Foreground
26:56 - Techniques & Elements Used to Tell the Story
47:58 - Ideas to Spark Inspiration
52:39 - "Creativity is not learned, but
Posted 07/10/2023
Matt Zefi is on location in Zion National Park to teach you how to photograph bodies of water. Watch this B&H video and learn how to compose a photo and get some recommendations for the gear and settings you’ll need when photographing moving water.
0:00 - In This Video
0:32 - Finding Your Composition
1:59 - Gear
3:51 - Settings
5:56 – Zefi’s Images
6:18 - Final Thoughts
Are you a pro at capturing moving water? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
Posted 07/08/2023
If you're a beginner photographer who would to increase your skill levels, Sony Ambassador Mahesh Thapa offers 10 essential tips that will improve your photography game! In this video, you’ll learn to compose photos, get tack-sharp images, and other helpful techniques. While Thapa’s tips can be applied to any genre of photography, nature and landscape photographers will get the most out of this webinar.
0:00 - Introduction
0:47 - Disclosures
3:00 - In this Seminar
3:52 - Composition Tips
18:36 - Tips for Camera Settings
25:03 - Accessories
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Posted 06/24/2023
Although a telephoto isn’t your typical lens for landscapes, it can create a more intimate feel for your viewer and lets you share overlooked parts of nature. In this webinar, photographer and Sony Alpha Collective Member Autumn Schrock shares her tips and tricks for capturing landscapes you love in a new way.
0:00 - Introduction
0:48 - Why Telephoto Lenses?
4:52 - Which Focal Lengths Are Considered Telephoto?
6:14 - Gear
16:00 - General Settings
18:47 - 5 Reasons to Use Telephoto Lenses
54:12 - More Advice
57:03 - Q&A
1:09:09 - Final
Posted 06/13/2023
Packing for a landscape photography trip can be stressful. Thankfully, Autumn Schrock is here to help you figure it all out. She explains what you should consider when planning a photo shoot and how to choose your gear and clothing accordingly.
0:00 - Introduction
2:52 - Questions for Preparing
14:26 - Packing List
42:20 - Camera Bags and How Schrock Packs Her Backpack
52:40 - More from Schrock
54:22 - Q&A
1:07:08 - Final Thoughts
Ready to set out on your own trip to capture beautiful landscapes? Let us know what you’ll pack in the
Posted 06/08/2023
Stargazers rejoice! Sigma has unveiled the 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens, a bright, ultra-wide prime engineered for capturing the night sky. Compatible with Leica L and Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, this ultra-wide, astro-centric lens is equally capable of
Posted 05/25/2023
Join us in the mountains of Utah as we share some techniques for improving your framing and adding depth to your landscape photos.
0:00 - Introduction
0:17 - Framing
1:18 - Composition
1:38 - Perspective & Angles
2:05 - Lens Selection
2:40 - Depth
Posted 05/11/2023
Understanding the nuances of different types of available light will help you take better landscape photos. Matt Zefi offers some tips on searching for light and creating photos depending on the time of day and weather.
0:00 - Overview
0:27 - When Does the Best Lighting Occur?
1:07 - Lighting Types & Composition
3:05 - Tips: How to Look for Light
Which conditions do you prefer: golden hour, an overcast day, or hard sunlight? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
Posted 03/27/2023
Grab a friend and head outdoors! Whether you're a travel photographer looking to go beyond the typical tourist photo, or a landscape photographer trying to add a subject to your image, Maria Perez is here to help. In this video, she shares her tips for choosing a lens focal length, composing your frame, and posing your subject outdoors. If you have any other tips on taking great portraits while traveling, let us know in the Comments section, below.
0:00 - Introduction
0:21 - Wide-Angle Portraits
1:03 - Standard Lens (35mm or 50mm)
1:27 -
Posted 03/17/2023
Get ready to improve your photos! Matt Zefi shares 10 common landscape-photography mistakes but explains how to fix them. What mistakes have you made when taking landscape photos? How did you fix them?
0:00 - Introduction
0:38 - Mistake 1
1:07 - Mistake 2
1:30 - Mistake 3
1:56 - Mistake 4
2:18 - Mistake 5
2:39 - Mistake 6
3:11 - Mistake 7
4:02 - Mistake 8
4:33 - Mistake 9
4:55 - Mistake 10
Posted 03/16/2023
Join astro/landscape photographer Matt Hill as he shares a few simple tips to get beautiful dusk and golden-hour photos full of rich, vibrant, and accurate colors.
0:00 - Introduction
3:46 - Why Night Photographers Photograph the Sunset and Twilight
11:03 - Good Capture Leads to Good Edits
14:04 - What Color is Twilight? / Mojave Case Study
24:59 - Twilight Capture Settings
27:16 - Color Checker
29:24 - Editing in Lightroom Classic
33:13 - How to Apply Color-Checker Calibration to Photos
44:58 - Creating a Signature Method
47:42 - The Color
Posted 12/05/2022
When you’re photographing landscapes, it’s important to look beyond the location to showcase its magic. Canon Explorer of Light Erin Babnik shares the ways in which she utilizes all the tools at her disposal (from gear to editing) to tell the story of a location, from her own point of view.
0:00 Introduction
0:43 Overview
8:13 Looking Beyond Locations
18:35 What is a Landscape?
24:21 Five Helpful Habits
53:03 Final Thoughts
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Posted 09/13/2022
In this webinar, landscape photographer Sapna Reddy showcases her images and shares anecdotes and the thought processes involved with how she created them. She also discusses the specific creative choices, in the field and in post-processing, for each image and how you can apply these choices to create meaningful images.
0:00 - Introduction
2:14 - About Sapna Reddy
6:11 - What is a meaningful Photograph?
8:38 - Finding a Purpose
27:32 - Letting Go of Expectations
36:21 - Awareness of Light
40:35 - Creative Vision
44:00 - Mood
46:48 -