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The old adage we're used to hearing as landscape photographers is that f/8 is the best aperture for landscapes. f/8 offers the best balance between depth of field (getting everything in focus) and decent lens sharpness. But lately, I've been doing it differently and shooting at f/5.6. Listen to this episode to find out why!
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Helicon Focus Video
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Dramatic light and dark, moody images go hand-in-hand, and it's an effect that so many photographers are after. Despite the popularity, recreating this look can prove challenging, and oftentimes, a dark and moody image can quickly turn into a mess if you don't know how to create the look you're after.
In this week's podcast, Jack Igo shares some of his best tips, tricks, and advice to create dramatic images. From in-field advice to post-processing tricks, Jack covers it all to help you create the type of images you're after.
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Jack's InstagramIf you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here.
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Creating realistic images is a lot harder than one might think, and it can be easy to fall into one of the many pitfalls of photo editing. If you struggle to maintain a consistent style that feels realistic, this podcast episode will help you target the most common causes of unrealistic-looking images and how you can avoid them in the future.
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Tone Curve Explained - 1 Minute VideoIf you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here.
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Many landscape photographers hope to create soft and glowing images, emulating beautiful light and moody tones in their images. This dreamy look is more challenging to capture and replicate in post-processing than you'd think, yet it's something that so many photographers aim to do.
This week, I spoke with pro photographer Mads Peter Iversen, someone who is an absolute expert when it comes to dreamy-looking landscape images. Mads shares a handful of great tips regarding capturing and editing these types of images to ultimately help you in your own photography.
Links from this episode:
Mads's YouTube
Mads's Website
Mads's Instagram
Composition eBooks
Mads's Workshops
Photoshop for Landscape PhotographersIf you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here.
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The tripod is one of the most critical tools for landscape photography, yet so many photographers hate using it. In this podcast episode, we discuss everything you need to know about tripods and ball heads. Hopefully, this will help dispel any confusion around tripods and give you the tools you need to effectively pick out and use a tripod that is perfect for you. At the end of the episode, I discuss my tripod recommendations and tripods that I would NOT recommend.
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Slik CF 634
Slik CF 800 Series
Slik SBH-180 DS (Compact Ball Head)
3 Legged Thing Airhead
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Following a systematic approach may be what you need to improve your photography. While some find great success shooting by the seat of their pants, others benefit greatly from more structure.
In this episode, Canadian photographer Gina Yeo shares her four-pillar approach to landscape photography. Gina taught her clients this method to help them take better images, and she was willing to share the four-pillar approach with us in this episode.
Links from this episode:
Gina's Website
Gina's Instagram
Learn from Gina Online
In-Person Workshops with GinaIf you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here.
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After years of shooting, I've learned that most of the best photographers share three common traits. If you want to improve at photography, focusing on these three traits will help you improve exponentially. In this episode, we discuss those three traits and how you can improve in those areas.
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You've heard the term "adding impact," and we want to do it with our photography, but what does it mean, and how can we do it?
In this week's episode, Chicago-based photographer Kristen Ryan shares ways to add impact to your landscape photography. She tells us what "adding impact" means to her and how you can do it both in the field and post-processing.
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Kristen's Website
Kristen's Instagram
Women Capture Magic
Women Capture Magic Instagram
Ladies RetreatsIf you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here.
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Winter is right around the corner, and that sadly means many of us will put our cameras in the closet for the rest of the year. Many photographers choose to put their hobby to rest during the winter months... However, there are numerous ways you can stay busy with photography in the off-season, which I'll outline in this episode!
Apologies for the sub-par audio. I realized at the last minute that I didn't have an episode scheduled and I was out of the office, so I recorded this while in the field. I'll do better next time!
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Most of the best images help to tell a story and live beyond the scene in the frame. In this week's podcast episode, Toby Nicol shares advice on bringing your photos to life to tell a story, even in the most simplistic images. Toby is an expert in removing distracting elements from his scenes and capturing the perfect moment. He gives us tons of great information about capturing simplistic photos that can tell a story.
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Toby's Instagram
Whale Watching PerthIf you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here.
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Proper photo storage is crucial, and we can all be better at being prepared for disaster. You never know when your drive is going to fail, get lost, or be stolen. However, with numerous different ways to store your images, it can be challenging to know the best way to store and back up your images.
In this week's podcast episode, I cover everything you need to know about importing, storing, and backing up your photography.
Links from this episode:
Samsung T7 Shield 2TB External Drive
SanDisk Extreme 2TB External Drive
How to Fix Your Lightroom Catalog MESS (Video)
7 Easy Tips to Make Lightroom Run Faster (Video)If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here.
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Composition is the most fundamental element of photography, as it lays the foundation for the rest of the photo to come together. Without good composition, no amount of post-processing can fix an otherwise dull image. In this episode, photographer Mark Denney shares all sorts of tips and tricks for great compositions. Whether capturing images with your wide angle, mid-range, or even telephoto, Mark has lots of advice to help you find better compositions next time you're out in the field.
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Mark's Website
Mark's Workshops
Mark's Lightroom Tutorials
The Morning Blaze
Mark's YouTube
Mark's InstagramIf you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here.
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Photography is riddled with technicalities and formal terms that can easily confuse even experienced photographers. This week's podcast episode covers four often misunderstood photography concepts. Realizing how these concepts work can help you change how you shoot, allowing you to capture better images.
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With the earth nearing its solar maximum, now is the time to capture powerful auroras that can be seen in the mid-latitudes of the earth. In this episode, Aurora chasing photographer and travel writer Stephanie Vermillion shares her advice on how to find the aurora in the lower 48. Additionally, she shares lots of great advice regarding photographing the northern lights. If you've been trying to capture the aurora, this is an episode you don't want to miss!
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Stepanie's Website
Stephanie's Instagram
100 Nights of a Lifetime Book
A Guide to Northern-Lights Watching in the U.S.
Great Lakes Aurora Hunters Facebook Group
SpaceWeatherLive AppIf you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here.
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Memory cards aren't the most exciting piece of equipment, but quality memory is crucial to recording and protecting your images. In this episode, I explain all the different markings and specs on memory cards, including how you can pick out your own SD cards in the future.
Here's a link to my favorite Lexar SD Card and SanDisk SD Card.If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here.
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Taking great astrophotography images is anything but easy. In this podcast episode, Royce Bair, commonly referred to as the "father of nightscape photography," shares a wealth of knowledge about photographing the night sky. We cover the different techniques for night photography, low-level lighting, finding compositions, equipment you may not know about, and even some post-processing tips. This episode is loaded with all things astrophotography, and Royce brings his expertise with decades of photographing the night sky.
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Royce's Linktree
Royce's InstagramIf you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here.
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Fall is here, and with it comes one of the best times of year to be a landscape photographer. Golden-colored trees make for excellent subjects, but capturing images that are worthy of being in your portfolio can prove challenging. In this episode, you'll learn a slew of tips and tricks in the field and post-processing for fall photography.
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Local Adjustments VideoIf you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here.
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Half the battle in photography is having the right equipment to capture a story rather than just a picture. Seeing the landscape through not only your wide-angle lens but also all other focal lengths will help you improve your photography. In this episode, photographer Mike Mezeul II talks about how to find great scenes with all of your lenses and how you can pack lots of camera gear across the world with you. It's an action-packed episode that covers a variety of different topics!
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Mike's Website
Mike's Instagram
Mike's 2025 Workshops
Mike's NewsletterIf you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here.
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The long exposure is one of the most popular ways to photograph moving water, especially rivers, waterfalls, and oceans. Despite its popularity, photographers make some major mistakes when shooting these subjects. In this episode, you'll learn tips and tricks to capture portfolio-quality long-exposure images.
Hoya HD3 Filter
How to Make a Custom VignetteIf you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here.
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Many of the best photographers have a style or consistent look across their entire portfolios. As a beginner or intermediate photographer, it can feel challenging and frustrating to find your style when shooting and editing your images. In this episode, photographer Will Smythe talks about photography and how one can find one's personal style.
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Will's Website
Will's Instagram
Will's RedditIf you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here.
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