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 photo by den-belitsky via iStock Creating a great landscape photo requires a lot of things to go just right… You need good lighting, a solid composition, and the right camera settings, just to name a few. In addition to those, you can increase the likelihood of getting a great shot by employing a few super simple landscape photography tips like the ones I’ve listed below. Let’s get started! Not sure what gear you need to take better landscape photos? Start with a rock-solid polarizing filter. FIND YOUR FILTER NOW. Landscape Photography Tip: Shoot in Vertical Format    photo by bortnikau via iStock When you think...

Photo by DieterMeyrl via iStock When you are on a budget or just getting started, stretching that hard-earned dollar as far as you can, can be the difference between not having enough photography gear and sliding on through... Of course, you don't just want to slide by with the bare minimum, but you also don't want to spend a ton of money. That's where this list comes in. Below, I've outlined some of my favorite budget-friendly photography accessories. Whether you're a beginner, enthusiast, or a pro, this gear will work hard for you without busting your budget. Cheap Camera Accessory: Filters  ...

Photo by jk78 via iStock I think we all know that ultimately, capturing beautiful landscape photos is less about the gear and more about your creative eye and your skills as a photographer. But having the proper gear certainly doesn't hurt... There is an ocean of landscape photography gear out there, some good, some bad, and some in between. Below, I've outlined some of my personal favorite stuff, from camera bags to harnesses, rain covers to filters, and a few things in between. This is all gear that I've used in the field and found to be of value to me. I...

photo by swissmediavision via iStock  If you’re just getting started in photography, you might be suffering a bit from sticker shock… Cameras, lenses, tripods, filters, camera straps, and other photography gear can be extremely expensive. In fact, pros can easily spend tens of thousands of dollars on gear. Since most of us don’t have that kind of money laying around, here’s a short list of must-have beginner photography gear that won’t break the bank, but won’t sacrifice performance, either. A High-Performance, Affordable Camera Strap Believe it or not, there are camera straps out there that cost hundreds of dollars. But when you’re a...

Photo by Julian Santa Ana on Unsplash If you're frustrated by photography and aren't sure how to get over the hump, it might be because you're making a silly mistake. If so, you aren't alone... Every photographer makes plenty of mistakes, especially when they're just starting out. There's a lot to learn and understand, and simple mistakes along the way are just part of the growing pains of learning how to be a better photographer. In this guide, I offer up a few common photography problems and what you can do to solve them. Problem: Editing Photos Takes Too Long (and is Expensive)...