Tips for Landscape Photography in the Mountains—Course Preview
EditorHaving the right gear and being armed with the right techniques is important for mountain photography. But patience is also important. Learn how to get the best landscape mountain shot with these photography tips.
Shooting mountain landscapes can be so rewarding. There’s nothing like capturing gorgeous images of awe-inspiring landscapes. Getting the best shots is sometimes easier said than done, though. These mountain landscape photography tips will take you through topics such as lighting, framing and composition, gear, and more. You’ll learn from a pro how to capture those stunning mountain images.
Outdoor photography is often full of surprises and challenges, but also opportunities. You have to be ready to shoot in a variety of terrain, lighting, and weather conditions. It’s important to be prepared with the right gear and armed with the right techniques so that you can get the photos you want. But you’ll be surprised at how much patience and mindset contribute to your success as a photographer, too.
MORE IN THIS COURSE:
- Tips for Landscape Photography in the Mountains—Course Preview
- Mountain Landscape Photography Gear Tips
- Mountain Photography Tips for Weather and Lighting
- Fall Foliage Photography in the Mountains
- Water Photography Tips for Shooting in the Mountains
- Morning in the Mountains
- Mountain Subjects and Tips for Shooting Each
- Photography Textures and Patterns When Shooting Outdoors
- How to Use a Light Meter and Live View on Your DSLR
- Fall Lake at Sunset
I'm here in the beautiful mountains of Colorado at the peak of autumn color to show you how to make great mountain photographs. And I love photographing the mountains themselves but I have learned that when you're out there, there's more to the mountains than just the mountains. The mountains make a great subject, no doubt about it, and that's the main draw. But when I'm there, I like to find other scenes, as well. I like to find more intimate scenes such as waterfalls and streams and small brooks that you find in the mountain.
I can't say enough great things about the mountains. They're majestic, they're challenging, they're unpredictable, but above all they're beautiful and wonderful places to make great photos. So this beautiful scene just caught my eye. Looked like the perfect opportunity, I couldn't pass it up, I had to stop. So I'm gonna frame this tight.
I like there's a little bit of highlight on the lake back there. So I'm gonna frame the scene with the fall color and I think that's it. That's a good composition right there. I love what I do. This is beautiful.
Even when conditions don't line up perfectly I'm still having the time of my life and I wouldn't trade it for anything. So I'm gonna be out there and I encourage you, too. As much time as you can, get out there. Chase the light, just do whatever you can to be there so when it does happen when the magic happens, and you're in place, it's gonna go on for you, and you're gonna get a great shot.
Couldn't agree more, the Mountains are the best! Very inspiring Ian. God Bless your journeys, always.