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Photo by Chris Murray on Unsplash I’ve been building my camera equipment stockpile for well over a decade now, and I never feel like I have enough equipment for videography.  Not only is there constantly something new and interesting I want to buy, but I always have new clients that want really specific, niche videos.   But over the years, I’ve perfected my basic videography equipment set. Here are the things I think a videographer can’t live without.  Table of Contents: A Solid, Yet Portable Tripod A Quality Variable ND Filter to Control Exposure A Durable, Bright Light A Cinema Backpack to Carry It...

Photo by Evan Dvorkin on Unsplash Circular Polarizers are one of the most common and most useful tools in our bag of photography gear. Almost any photographer, even absolute beginners, know that circular polarizers can transform your landscape images into better photos with just a little bit of effort. What some photographers don’t know, or maybe forget in the heat of taking pictures, is that circular polarizers can be used in a wide range of photographic settings and situations.  Table of Contents Are Filters Still Relevant? What Does A Circular Polarizer Do? Styles of Photography that Benefit from Circular Polarizers Helpful Circular Polarizer...

  photo by jmatkins via iStock Landscape photography is one of the basic types of photography that all levels of photographers do. You may be engaged in it as a fine art photographer, or as part of a project, or simply for your own enjoyment as snapshots.  Regardless of the reason for your landscape photography, there are landscape photography accessories and tips that will help you capture amazing outdoor photography images. Some of the nature photography accessories you already have, you simply need a good reason to get them out of your bag or closet. Polarizer Filter A polarizer filter is one...

photo by 0804Creative via iStock Using a circular polarizer when shooting landscape photos has become a de-facto standard.   But, here’s the truth. Not all landscape shots need or should use a circular polarizer. Sometimes, using a circular polarizer can actually ruin your otherwise great outdoor shots. So, when should you use one? And what common circular polarizer mistakes should you avoid? Let’s find out. What Does a Circular Polarizer Do? Let’s first understand the benefits of using a circular polarizer. As the video above by Brain Matiash explains, there are mainly three reasons to use a circular polarizer. Using the filter: Helps reduce any...

photo by Maridav via iStock Over the years, I’ve tested all kinds of landscape photography gear. I’ve owned all kinds of landscape photography gear too… But I keep coming back to the same gear as being part of my ideal landscape photography kit. There are tried-and-true items that I’ve found to be what works best for me, and there’s also relatively new items that I’ve only begun using recently that have quickly earned a spot in my kit. Below, I’ve outlined some of my favorite landscape photography gear in the hopes that it sheds a little light on what gear might work...