All of this makes going out with a camera far more appealing! Spring landscapes are full of new life and beautiful colors so in this article I’ll give you all the tips you’ll need to make the most of the season.
EQUIPMENT
There's no particular gear above and beyond what I'd normally recommend for landscape photography when it comes to shooting in Spring. Besides your camera you'll need a wide-angle lens to capture landscapes in their fullness. But I'd also recommend carrying a telephoto lens if you can, as it will give you the opportunity to photograph details (such as flowers or even wildlife). A lightweight travel tripod with a remote trigger for your camera will give you the option of long exposures without any camera shake.
Finally, I'd also recommend carrying a polarizer filter, a graduated neutral density (GND) and a neutral density (ND) filter. A polarizer will help to reduce glare from reflections and help to deepen the saturation of colors. A GND filter will allow you to balance exposures - for instance when you have a very bright sky and a darker foreground a ND filter will allow you to use longer exposures without overexposing your image. You can try adding in either of these filters to some of the techniques I suggest below.
SETTINGS
Obviously, your settings will alter depending on what you're shooting, but these are some basics to start with. Shoot in RAW so that you have the most options in post production and in manual mode so that you have complete control over your settings. Make sure you've also got control over your focusing and can select the appropriate AF-point for your photographs.
This story is from the Issue 123 edition of Photography Masterclass Magazine.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the Issue 123 edition of Photography Masterclass Magazine.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
THE LOWDOWN ON THE CANON EOS R50 MIRRORLESS CAMERA
An ideal camera for entry level photographers on a budget
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: DAVID WRAGG
In this issue we featured David Wragg, an English automotive studio photographer. David caught our eye when he shared one of his images with us on Facebook where he captured the sleek curves of the front end of a classic Jaguar E Type.
MASTERING SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY: TECHNIQUES FOR CAPTURING THE ACTION AND FREEZING THE MOMENT
Sport is such a broad and encapsulating term. People across the world love playing and watching a huge variety of sports – from tennis, through football and formula one; every sport will appeal to someone.
THE BENEFITS OF SHOOTING IN APERTURE PRIORITY MODE:
How Aperture Priority can help you achieve creative control over depth of field
EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY AND GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE
Whether you’re a professional photographer or just enjoy taking images as an amateur, it’s easy to fall into a comfort zone of always shooting the same thing.
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: EDITH LAURENT-NEUHAUSER
In this issue, we feature Austrian portrait photographer, Edith Laurent-Neuhauser. Edith has developed a talent for producing unique images that have a romantic vintage feel to them. We hope you get lost in time as much as we do when looking at her stunning portraits.
HOW TO GET STARTED WITH URBAN PHOTOGRAPHY
We've all heard the term 'urban photography', but what does it actually mean and how do you go about W photographing it? In this article I'm going to teach you all about this interesting and accessible genre of photography and how to get started with it.
6 COMMON PHOTOGRAPHY MISTAKES TO AVOID AS A BEGINNER
When you first start out as a photographer there’s a lot of information to remember.
MASTERING SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY: 14 TIPS AND TRICKS FOR BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHERS
Smartphone photography has come a long way in recent years, and many people now use their smartphones as a primary camera, especially if you are out and don’t feel like taking a big camera bag around with you.
EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF POCKET-SIZED FILMMAKING & PHOTOGRAPHY WITH DJI POCKET 2: A REVOLUTIONARY CAMERA FOR ON-THE-GO CREATIVITY
\"DJI Pocket 2 fits perfectly in your hand, bag, or pocket so that you can take it anywhere. When your journey begins or something suddenly catches your eye, Pocket 2 is ready to capture it all.\"