We’re all guilty of it, even when we know better. We arrive at a location, extend our tripod legs to their full extensions and start shooting from that height – it’s an easy trap to fall into.
Whenever you arrive at a location, whether it’s your firstyou know well, it’s always advisable to work the scene, moving around quickly with your camera handheld to find the best viewpoints, angles and compositions before even thinking about extending your tripod.