How to: Pro Tips For Landscape Photos

Landscape photography is one of the most popular forms of photography and can seem very simple, making it more accessible for beginners. But that apparent simplicity doesn’t mean there aren’t nuances to it or new skills to learn that will improve your photos, whether you’re photographing landscapes in your neighborhood or all across the globe.

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TIP 1: Find the Right Vantage Point For Photographic Seascapes

When photographing bodies of water, you want to find a background element like the sun, a tree, a rock formation, or a structure that you will position yourself in relation to. You’ll want to try and find a shooting location where it seems like the water/waves create a visual path to it to create a more dynamic and visually interesting image. The sun can cast a golden light on the water and illuminate this path, so try to shoot on clear days and…

Lofoten, Norway at sunset

TIP 2: Head Out Early (or Late)

As many experienced photographers know, the best natural light often happens when the sun is rising or setting. We recommend heading out early in the morning or in the afternoon and setting up all your equipment an hour before sunrise/sunset to ensure you have enough time to adjust your camera’s settings and determine the composition of your shot.

Two Jack Lake in Banff National

TIP 3: Focus on Textures and Patterns

With so many different elements to a landscape, it can be difficult to determine which you want to focus on and which you really want to shine through in your photos. We recommend focusing on interesting patterns and textures, and a telephoto lens like the Tamron 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (Model A022) to really highlight these things and bring them closer to viewers.

TIP 4: Keep It Simple

When surrounded by such gorgeous scenery, it can be easy to get distracted and try and incorporate as much of it as possible into a simple shot. Try and resist this temptation and instead focus on a clear focal point by eliminating any distractions. Don’t hesitate to move in closer to your subject and push other elements into the background. This will reduce distractions and give viewers a better sense of location.

Rocks on a log at sunset

With these tips, you should be able to take your landscape photography efforts to the next level. Be sure to get the lenses you need from Tamron today so you’re fully equipped next time you head out!

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