Photography Tips & Techniques Articles

The Third Child of Manual Mode

July 26, 2017 By David Johnston & filed under All Articles, Tips & Techniques Articles.

Alright, before we start let’s do a quick review to make sure we are all on the same page. Shutter: Controls the amount of time your camera is taking a photo or the speed at which you allow your camera to collect light. Aperture: Controls the window through the lens… Read More

Why Knowing Manual is Essential for Photography Success

June 20, 2017 By David Johnston & filed under All Articles, Tips & Techniques Articles.

I’ve had the pleasure of talking to a lot of photographers in a lot of different photo industries. I thought that the best way to find my place in the photography world was to try every field and stay in the field where I felt at home. Read More

Photography Above the Clouds

June 6, 2017 By David Johnston & filed under All Articles, Ian Plant, Landscape Photography Articles, Tips & Techniques Articles.

There are few sights in nature that are as awe-inspiring as being high up a mountain, looking down upon a sea of clouds. Getting above the clouds doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it presents many unique photographic opportunities. I drove high up an alpine road… Read More

Why Post-Processing Your Water Photos is Different

May 24, 2017 By David Johnston & filed under All Articles, Landscape Photography Articles, Tips & Techniques Articles.

Whenever I’m teaching someone in a photography workshop or in a classroom setting, I always try to get them into a comfortable workflow they can follow for every photograph they edit. However, every photograph is different which forces the photographer to make decisions on some extra edits they should make. Read More

Photographing Early Blooming Spring Flowers

May 17, 2017 By David Johnston & filed under All Articles, Landscape Photography Articles, Tips & Techniques Articles.

Early blooming flowers provide plenty of opportunities to take great pictures in spring. The variety of colors and species available make for endless creative possibilities. We are also more sensitive to colors after a less saturated winter. Of course, there is always an impulse to imitate pictures we have… Read More

The One Big Thing About Water Photography

April 21, 2017 By David Johnston & filed under All Articles, Landscape Photography Articles, Tips & Techniques Articles.

If you’ve been an outdoor photographer for very long you might have noticed by now that you spend a lot of time near the water. There’s no doubt that water features add a lot to any landscape nature scene. Ponds are a tremendous feature to shoot with mountains, waterfalls are… Read More

How to Prepare for a Photography Trip: Europe Edition

April 13, 2017 By David Johnston & filed under All Articles, Tips & Techniques Articles, Travel Photography Articles.

One of the best parts of traveling is the photos you come home with. The quantity and quality of the photos is directly related to the amount of preparatory work that you perform before ever leaving on your adventure. There is nothing worse than visiting a once-in-a-lifetime location, and coming… Read More

Photo Composition Tip: One (Is the Loneliest Number)

March 24, 2017 By David Johnston & filed under All Articles, Ian Plant, Tips & Techniques Articles.

In the previous articles in this series, I have discussed ways to make successful compositions using three and two primary subjects. Now we have arrived at one. One seems easy: just point your camera at your subject, right? On the one hand, photographing one subject has… Read More

Photo Composition Tip: It Takes Two

March 15, 2017 By David Johnston & filed under All Articles, Ian Plant, Tips & Techniques Articles.

In my last article on photography composition, I discussed ways to use three primary subjects to create powerful compositions. And although I have a bit of a soft spot in my heart for three, two subjects can be just as compelling, if you know how to do it right. Read More

Choosing a Digital Camera for Landscape Photography

March 10, 2017 By David Johnston & filed under All Articles, Ian Plant, Landscape Photography Articles, Tips & Techniques Articles.

So, you’re interested in getting serious about taking landscape photos. Is your current digital camera up to the task? Landscape photographs require a digital camera that is capable of capturing lots of detail and working in less than ideal lighting conditions. A full frame DSLR is probably your best… Read More