Amateur Photographer

Textures of travel

For landscape lovers

Research

Research is an essential part of taking great travel photos and is about 80% of my process in producing a great landscape photo. I will ensure I visit at the best time of year for the shots I am looking to take. I will know almost exactly where I need to place myself and at what time and angle the sun will be rising and setting.

Get it right in camera

With the advancements in technology there is a tendency if something isn’t quite right to just say ‘I’ll fix it in post’. I am a big believer in getting everything correct in camera. For me this is the purest form of landscape photography and will help improve your skills as a photographer.

Master filters

Filters are an essential part of my workflow and I would highly recommend using them to control and harness the light in your landscapes. From neutral density grads to even out your exposure, polarisers to increase reflection or add a punch to your images, and neutral density filters when you require a slow shutter speed

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