A guide to Landscape Photography

Talk by James Botterill

Introduction
•Why shoot landscape images?
•Solitude.
•Being in nature.
•Form of relaxation.

Inspiration

Youtube : Thomas Heaton

Inspiration and resources

Youtube : Nigel Danson

Youtube : Nick Page

Planning a photoshoot

  • Maps
  • Street view
  • Internet search
  • Accommodation Near by (If needed)
  • Weather
  • Sunrise or sunset times
  • Wind speed

Setting up on location

  • Know where the light is coming from
  • Compass or various apps.
  • Give yourself plenty of time.
  • TAKE IN THE LOCATION
  • Aim to shoot one quality image.
  • Handhold to find composition.
  • Tripod + L Bracket

Landscape Camera Settings

  • Shoot in RAW
  • Shoot in Aperture priority or Manual.
  • Lowest base ISO ( maybe not always )
  • Setting your aperture and shutter speed, things to consider.
  • Water
  • Wind + Tree movement.
  • Metering Mode
  • Focus Mode : Single.
  • Focus Area : Single point.
  • Focus method : 2 second timer.
  • White balance: Auto.
  • Shoot live view.

Focusing

  • Where to focus.
  • Focus stacking.
  • Preview and check your focus.

Histogram

  • Expose to the right.
  • Dynamic range.

Bracketing

  • When to bracket.
  • How to bracket.
  • Auto Bracketing

Filters

  • ND filters
  • Graduated filters
  • Polarisers