So, I’ve been a landscape photographer for several years now. However, I started out as a beginner just like everybody else. I went to school and studied photography from the ground up starting with the basics. From there, I progressed on to amateur status and eventually up to professional status. Since everyone must start somewhere, I thought I’d share some of my best amateur landscape photography tips in one place. So, I rounded them up for all of you to read. Please take some time to read and also learn from them. Some of these articles are the beginnings of series which will dive in deeper on a particular subject. So, please enjoy.
For all those of you who are a bit more advanced in your photography skill-sets, this is also a great place to go for continuing landscape photography education.
10 Things You Should Not Do in Landscape Photography Part 1
Landscape photography has ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ just like everything else. Here’s 10 things which you should not do in landscape photography.
5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Going Pro Part 1
Are you going pro as a photographer? Want to avoid some early pitfalls? I share some of our experience as a beginner pro photographer.
Can Landscape Photography Include Buildings?
Have you ever wondered if you can include buildings into landscape photography? So have many others. Today we discuss that very question.
Do You Really Need the Newest Photo Gear Available?
Every photographer eventually asks themselves if they need the newest photo gear available. Do you? Probably not, but let’s discuss it more.
How to Know When You’ve Outgrown Your Kit Lens
One sure sign it’s time to upgrade your gear is when you’ve outgrown your kit lens. But how do you know when that happens. We discuss here.
How-To Photography Tips
Are you familiar with landscape photography and wanting to level up your skills? I share with you my best how-to photography tips here.
Photography Gear Tips
Are you familiar with photography and wanting to level up your camera skills? I share with you my best photography gear tips here.
Portfolio Presentation Methods
Are you an artist or photographer looking for a proper portfolio presentation for the body of your work? Here we discuss several options.
Split Toning Technique Explained
Do you know what split toning technique in photography is? We share everything you need to know about split toning in photography.
The 3 Best Kinds of Light for Landscape Photography
New to landscape photography & want to know when to shoot? There’s 3 good times. Here we discuss the best kinds of light for landscape photos
The Coyote Rule
Sometimes we must learn things the hard way for the lesson to stick. Here’s a lesson I had to learn which I later titled “The Coyote Rule.”
The Most Important Secret for Any Aspiring Photographers
What’s the biggest & most important secret to turn aspiring photographers into accomplished photographers? We share the secret here.
The Secret to Having an Amazing Photography Portfolio
Want to know the secret of how to get and be able to display a simply amazing photography portfolio? Cramer Imaging shares how.
Useful Photography Tips
Are you familiar with photography and wanting to level up your skills and your shoot experience? I share my best useful photography tips.
What is ‘Blue Hour’?
Have you ever wondered what “blue hour” is or why some landscape photographers are obsessed with it? Today, we’ll answer that question for you.
What is ‘Golden Hour’?
Have you ever wondered what “golden hour” is or why photographers of all kinds are obsessed with it? Today, we answer that question for you.
What is Chromatic Aberration?
Want to know what chromatic aberration is and how it affects photography? Want to know what causes it? Learn more about it here.
What is Gear Lust?
Are you a photographer? Have you heard about gear lust? Do you know what it is? Are you guilty of it too? Learn about gear lust here.
What is Milky Way Season?
Ever wondered what “Milky Way season” is or why astro-focused photographers are obsessed with it? Today, we answer that question for you.
What Makes a Good Black and White Photo
Monochrome photography is everywhere. You can’t miss it. However, getting a good black and white photo isn’t as easy as it initially sounds.
Why My Camera Settings Don’t Really Matter to You
There is tons of emphasis in amateur photography circles about sharing your camera settings. Those settings really don’t matter and here’s why.
Why Shutter Speed Length Matters
Shutter speed length is an important part of photography of any kind. It matters. It’ll drastically change the overall photo you take. Here’s how.
Why You Should Consider Entering a Photo Contest
Are you a photographer? Would you consider entering a photo contest? If you’re on the fence, here’s some reasons you might consider doing so.
Why You Should Print Out Your Photos in Large Format
Are you a photographer? Tried to print your photos in large format yet? If you haven’t you should read this article to learn why you should.
Why You’ll Never See the ‘No Filter’ Movement in Professional Photography Circles
Ever heard of the ‘no filter’ movement in photography? Think you’ll find professional photographers who are part of it? Think again & here’s why.
Why Your Photos Don’t Look Professional
Have you ever wondered why your tourist smart phone photos don’t look like professional quality photographs? Here’s some reasons why.
So, in conclusion, I hope you found these articles useful. I try so hard to include more advanced information for someone already familiar with the basics the craft. So, what do you think of all these amateur landscape photography tips? Also, did I miss something which you feel should be included here? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Once you’re ready to level-up your landscape photography skills even more, then you might check out my how-to photography tips or my gear tips.
