Landscape photographer Nigel Danson has been reflecting on his time as a professional landscape photographer and has come up with 7 things that he wishes he knew when he first started out on his photographic journey.
Unfortunately for Danson, he’s not able to go back in time and tutor himself. But luckily for us, we’re able to learn from these key moments in his career without spending many years getting to those milestones!
“Recently, looking back at some photos I took over 10 years ago, it made me realize how far I’ve come as a photographer.” says Danson. “It made me think about the things I’ve learned over the last 10 or 15 years.”
Landscape photography can be a tricky art to master, and experience in the field is definitely your friend. But hopefully, these tips and tricks will help you to improve your shots in an instant and give you that boost you need to keep your photography developing.
Summary of the 7 Simple Tips to Improve Your Landscapes
- Use Aperture Priority Mode
- Master the Histogram
- Learn to Focus Properly
- Simplify Your Images
- Use Different Lenses and Stick with Your Camera
- Think About Where You’re Standing
- Learn and Use Lighting to Your Advantage
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