Advice For Landscape Photographers (LIKE YOU)

[@KellyPettit]

Your last tip is the best. They're all very true and to the point but the last one for someone like me who is 55 years old, it really rings true. Get out there and enjoy the beauty. Good vlog once again, William. Cheers.

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thanks again mate :)

[@RoseKerin]

It's lovely being out in Nature. That's really all that matters in the scheme of things. Very inspiring stuff.

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thanks for your comments :)

[@PaulWegerich]

just discovered you. You are better than the other photographers I’ve watched on KZbin but Kim Grant is great.. I like how you explain things simple to the point no bullshit . I happily subscribed to your KZbin channel .

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Appreciate that Paul, thanks a lot mate

[@iang7007]

So Thankful to have found your work today. your wisdom is helpful to this excited to get going beginner :) God bless you :)

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thank you 😊🙏🏻

[@marshalhedin7538]

and I particularly love how it's clear that you're not trying to "sell" us anything. literally just trying to help along your fellow humans, with your insight. thank you

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thanks so much mate 🙏🏻

[@rosssayer6524]

Well said William, you can’t beat being out in Nature. Have a great week

[@marshalhedin7538]

all really solid advice. clearly from the perspective of someone who knows ...

[@gregwarson3483]

Some of the most practical and honest suggestions I have heard in a long time. Thanks William … beautiful images by the way!

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thanks a lot mate :)

[@abbiepatterson3993]

Lots of common sense. I agree with all you have said as most of this I do myself and the rewards for my photography inspire me and make me feel good. I think that is what most of us want from photography. Thank you.

[@LuckyPiano]

Great video as always!

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thanks again!

[@Footski1]

Very wise words. Thank you.

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@davidweir3917]

Some of the best advice I’ve ever heard thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@davidweir3917]

Loving your course 👍👍

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thanks a lot mate! 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@leannecullen8317]

Well said - so many gems of good solid information to be taken from this. Thanks for a great video

[@jaycp05]

thanks Will. Great reminders in this video. Especially 'just get out there and enjoy nature.'

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thanks a lot :)

[@kreygscott]

Highly informative and practical approach for Landscape Photographers William. Thanks for sharing mate. I couldn't have said this any better. 😶 Thumbs Up for sure.

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thanks so much mate 🙏🏻

[@andy1or2]

I am Sooooo glad I'm a subscriber ...I watched this from beginning to end...73 and love photography, but on a budget using my old Nikon D750 that takes wonderful photo's...I can't tell you how much I enjoyed hearing you talk about the process of just enjoying & doing ....:) Thanks !!

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

That means so much. Thank you!! ☺️

[@gurdeepkhosa3055]

Classy video mate, no BS, lots of good info 🙌🏼

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Haha thanks brother 👊🏻

[@1_Tim]

Solid points and perspectives So true get out and immerse yourself with nature Excellent video!

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thanks mate 🙏🏻☺️

[@zhi-qiangliu3889]

I’ve enjoyed your videos and photos very much; they are epic and fantastic!

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thanks so much mate 👊🏻🙏🏻

[@go4jackson]

Wise words. Thanks for sharing!! Love your work

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thanks so much :)

[@joncothranphotography9375]

I think that if you can lean the modes and gain the wisdom of when to use them, one can make things easier on their self. The main thing is to get out and shoot. Great advice! Thanks!

[@ShannanCrow]

Good knowledge nuggets ! Especially the last one

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Cheers brother! 👊🏻

[@DenisBTV]

Great advices!

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thanks 🙏🏻😊

[@claytonschase]

Great advice. I’ve started working with manual mode and it’s liberating and frustrating all at the same time. I definitely need to learn how to read the histogram.

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Persevere, it won’t take long. Search my name and histogram, as I have a 2 min video on it.

[@neildoherty9428]

Thank you great advice 👍

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

My pleasure!

[@davidhuth5659]

Excellent advice!! Thank you!

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Pleasure mate, thank you :)

[@simonlewis7224]

Very good. I've plateaued this was a good remedy

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kiwi2xs]

Top vid Will, glad to hear you have gone through similar situations as me 😮 The Fv mode on my canon R5 has been awesome for getting the balance of exposure sorted. Still on the fence over the rf 100-500 or 200-800, as I'm still using my 30 year old 70-200mm. f4L . Once again cheers for the advice, always something of value 👌📷👊

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

100-500 is more versatile. Starting at 200mm is overkill IMO.

[@garyhoffman1]

I’m pretty much a beginner and just bought an A7iv and have been shooting on manual. Mainly because I have a basic understanding of what shutter speed, ISO and aperture do, and a complete ignorance of what A, S and P mean on the dial. 😅 Learning a lot from you, though!

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Haha, well that's perfect mate. Keep at it! Thanks for the support :)

[@cameraswedishguy]

thanks for the tips man good video

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thanks a lot mate

[@koenpijpersphotography]

I bought a polariser three years ago, used it only in maybe 20 photos. I also just don’t like the look it gives. Great tips William, I am also working to that 3 lens setup. Although I am also more lenient to Astrophotography so have some primes for Astro.

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thanks mate 🙏🏻☺️

[@lphilpot01]

Your statement about simplifying and minimizing gear is well taken. However, I do like to have a couple of NDs and a CPL along. I use the NDs less than the CPL but for the minimal room they occupy in my bag, for me it's worth having. And where I live it's pretty much all "slow water" so I need to really drag shutter speed if I want to smooth water any. I'm currently in a bit of "no man's land", so to speak, in terms of gear: When I started, everything I owned easily fit in my bag. If I did that now, I'd carry too much stuff, so it's a matter of bringing what's appropriate. Leave the rest in the trunk / boot, Just in Case, you know! LOL

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Thanks mate. yeah it totally depends on the water you are capturing and what look you prefer. Some people love a long 2-3 minute exposure, so I can't argue that you need ND's for that haha. Typically I like speeds no longer than 2 seconds (including seascapes) so I just don't need filters if I am shooting in golden hour. No harm in having some gear there just in case though.

[@lphilpot01]

@@WilliamPatinoPhotography I have to admit I did replace my rectangular (holder-style) NDs with round magnetic NDs. Even I don't like the hassle of attaching the holder, the adapter ring, etc., etc. 🙂

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

@@lphilpot01 I've had clients with those and they seem far more practical.

[@donnarohrich2350]

Thank you ☺️

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

You’re welcome 😊

[@Nishant.photographs]

Great video William. One question- do you use “exposure bracketing” to have the image sharp? You inspired me to focus on a specific thing than just capturing a photograph and struggling with sharpening during post processing!!!

[@SpaklesDr]

Not William but I wonder if you are asking about "focus stacking" instead of "exposure bracketing" Focus stacking is very useful to make sure the entire scene front to back is in focus. If you have important subject close to your lens as well as in the distance focus stacking will likely be needed to keep the entire scene in focus. As far as exposure bracketing goes that is to increase the dynamic range of your photo. Many cameras have great dynamic range so that exposure bracketing is less needed sometimes than it used to be. But still useful for scenes with a very wide dynamic range.

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Spot on, thanks.

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

As per the comment below, you might be thinking of focus bracketing. I do that sometimes, if I am ultra close to foreground. Otherwise single exposure is fine. Check my recent video on sharpening. You don't need to sharpen in post.

[@Nishant.photographs]

Great!!! Got 2 great clarifications with one doubt … thank you heroes! 📸

[@galacticnemesis366]

Thanks Will. Great insights. I’ve been using the Canon EOS RP and only 1 L lens the 24-105mm for a couple of years now. It’s all I could afford. Like you said make the most of the gear you have. A good operator doesn’t blame the tools and it’s possible to take terrible photos with an expensive camera. Better to focus on the 4 pillars and refine your skills. 😎👊👍🇦🇺

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Good stuff mate, if you can only have one lens, that is the one to have. keep it up.

[@galacticnemesis366]

@@WilliamPatinoPhotographyyour content has inspired my creativity and resulted in some fine images. Cheers brother.

[@alanbudge]

Another great video with solid tips. I've been taking pics for over 40 years but only recently started learning the art. I shoot in manual with auto ISO and use exposure compensation on a 24-200 lens. A bit lazy perhaps but it suits me.

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Probably easier to move the iso to exactly what you want, then to use compensation + - until it gets to what you want 😅 but whatever works for you mate haha. Thanks for the support 🙏🏻👊🏻

[@joeyrobertson4926]

Time to get after it! 📷

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@nicitel6530]

Great video and nice advice. I think you can easily use AV mode only you must compesate on exposure dial and reading histogram. When you need specific shutter speed then switch to TV (on Canon). Think that manual mode isnt necessary cause you always set other parameters to exposure triangle. Thank you for video

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Just doesn’t make sense to me to not set the setting to what you want and need, rather then keep bumping exposure comp up and down hoping it’ll eventually get to the right setting. Just far easier and logically to set it manually, in my mind haha.

[@nicitel6530]

@@WilliamPatinoPhotography 😀 OK thank you.

[@mickwoodney7533]

Gotta love a no bullshit video like this. Cheers mate from a complete noob

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Haha cheers mate

[@GaryCunninghamyouareenough]

Really grateful for this, William 🙏📸 The only thing I will have to compromise with you on is when you said, "sitting here, watching me on KZbin." Im afraid I can't promise that, William 🤣 Your videos and work are way too inspiring to not watch 😁🤘📸 Great video filled with great advice 🙏

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Haha, much appreciated Gary! As always :)

[@kim-cj4hr]

i dont have the best gear but that dont stop me from going out there your right Will its how we see world thurough the lens thats the secret i like ppl looking at my work and there looking deep into the photo job dune or they dont believe i took the photo all the best

[@REFIGUY69]

Can you recommend a 1x purchase photo editer? I don't want to be tied down to a monthly subscription fee like Adobe?

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Sorry for the late reply. Check out ON1 Photo Raw or Affinity.

[@DobromirManchev]

I have about 16 years of "experience" as an amateur behind my back, but i am still uncertain about my skills... We are leaving on a major trip to both the Faroes and Iceland in 5 days with my family, i am really "nervous" about messing up my probably-once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit these places and capture amazing pictures... Any particular tips for semi-advanced wonnabe photographer? :)

[@WilliamPatinoPhotography]

Don’t set your expectations too high. If you can get one photo day you like, then that’s pretty awesome. Remember the experience comes first, especially the family time. Don’t force it. The moments will come.

[@DobromirManchev]

@@WilliamPatinoPhotography Definitely! I am not really overstressing it, i am not a pro and it's not my job so... Still, i hope i manage to capture some puffins, sheep or wild horses in the Faroes and the whales (if we get to see some on a boat trip we've booked) in Iceland. If we can catch some volcanoes with the drone it'd be even better. :) I am not really hoping to get "decent landscapes", since traveling with friends and family means i won't be out at 3am camping the sunrise... but you never know. I just hope i won't mess up the technical aspect of a great shot that i happen to be able to take. Aaaand then there'll be months of editing, that i hate so much :D