Landscapes, landscapes, landscapes…

Today we've scoured the web and come up with a great collection of recent articles on landscape photography. We all love landscape photography, however, while landscapes are one of the most popular genres among photographers and it can be one of the most difficult to master in terms of light, exposure, and composition. Here are some fantastic learnings to help you out.

So let's get started…

Learn how to take amazing landscapes like the ones below with this course – Have you ever looked at a landscape photo and just been blown away (like the amazing minimalist landscapes below)? How do photographers take these amazing photos and make them look extraordinary?  If you’ve ever wanted to capture images that inspire, here is a great course that is comprehensive in its training and the illustrations give you the visuals to help you grasp the concepts of great landscape photography. Better still are the assignments that help you put your learnings into practice – so take a look here. 

blue and white sky with clouds
Photo by Isaac Quesada

Patterns Can Explode Your Landscape Composition Results – These 17 Examples Show You How – If you are in need of inspiration, here is a great collection showing you the benefits of finding patterns in the landscapes you are photography. This compositional element isn't easy to photograph, but, if you can find patterns in the landscape then the resulting images can be spectacular.

Landscape photography tip: Use minimalist composition – Minimalist landscape photography is a stunning genre. Simplicity can create mood and emotion in your landscape images. In this article, you'll find some minimalist landscape photography tips to get you started.

silhouette of mountain at daytime
Photo by Willian Justen de Vasconcellos

Landscape Photo Editing: Why You Need a Plan – Here is a great piece with tips on how to plan out your editing process when it comes to editing your beautiful landscapes. This will help you understand where to start or why specific adjustments are important. It’s easy to perform random adjustments when you go into an image with no plan, so mapping out your thought processes and what you want to achieve with your image is a great place to start.

The questions you MUST ask yourself before shooting landscapes – In this article, a long-time landscape photographer outlines the what, when, where, why, and how of landscape shoots. Understanding the desire to be creative and the drive behind being a landscape photographer can help you prepare for your next adventure capturing brilliant images in the great outdoors.

tree on desert
Photo by Simon Berger

How to Batch Resize in Photoshop: A Step-by-Step Guide (2021) – Here is a nifty how-to that takes you through a simple, step-by-step process for resizing your images. Who doesn't love to learn new things and when you’re done, you’ll be able to resize dozens (or hundreds!) of photos at once.