Best BEGINNER Landscape Photography ADVICE

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In this week’s episode, we discuss the best beginner landscape photography advice I received when I was first getting started. I spent a great deal of time reflecting on all the advice I collected that had the largest positive impact on my landscape photography and was able to narrow the list down to nine items. This advice either had an immense positive impact on my progression in photography, helped in my overall enjoyment of landscape photography, or both.
In this video, I review the best landscape photography advice I received when I was a beginner. I rated these items in order of personal importance, with advice #1 representing the best piece of advice I ever received related to landscape photography. I think as beginners it's important to observe advice given by others, albeit not all advice is great advice, but it's up to you to determine if it's advice you think you could benefit from - ultimately deciding if it's something you want to apply to your landscape photography or something you want to avoid. Either way, understanding what to do is as equally as important as understanding what not to do.
I think everyone's list of positive advice they've received is a bit different, but I hope you're able to get some helpful recommendations out of this week's video that you can apply to your landscape photography moving forward.
If you enjoyed this video, please consider giving it a thumbs up and let me know what you think in the comments below - I guarantee I'll get back to ya.
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[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

What’s the best advice you ever received?

[@gnanasekarananandan5944]

Thanks Mark its really appreciate advice's,since I am a Beginner these all is really Worth pieces from a amateur photographer, and Have some query What is Dehaze? How is that using for image editing? How we can identify our images need to do the Dehaze?

[@prasadkadam7738]

Enjoying the whole process of photography definitely was one of the best advice i got!!!

[@strote]

Plan to go. Prepare ahead of time as you said. But add to that - no matter what the weather is, go. You may get up at 4 a.m. and it’s pouring rain. Very tempting to go back to bed. But two things could happen: it could continue to rain and you’ll have to think harder about getting great images, or it could stop and you may have incredible atmosphere, reflections, dark stormy skies. Just go!

[@mikemitchem4846]

Shoot in RAW

[@3atmey]

Another great video Mark, you deserve more subscribers. I mostly shoot landscapes and when i first started, i used to go to a location, unprepared and just shoot, shoot, shoot, in hope that i will come back home with something good. The advice that changed everything for me, was : like you said, plan in advance as much as you can, then instead of shooting 500 photos hopping that one will turn out ok, just plan in advance in your head what you want to do, stay calm, take your time, look around, find a composition and a foreground...take multiple exposures so i have plenty to work from...focus on one thing and work on it. So basically, instead of using your camera like an AK-47, use it like a Sniper riffle...one perfect shot at the time :)

[@fatihyaman9710]

I love "Enjoy every step of the process"

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks Faith!

[@nickyfoulkes8476]

“Keep it simple” has improved my images too.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Yes, that is one that's helped me greatly as well!

[@rashomon351]

First advice I learned was "geh tiefer, geh dichter ran" (obviously I'm german) - meaning "go down, go closer", which fits to your advice of a perspective shift. Another advice I'll never forget was "photography is a running sport" (shout out to Werner ;), which is just another way of saying "get closer". This may not be of such relevance in landscape photography, but it always reminds my not to just stand there but to explore the scene. Which brings me to the most important advice of all (for us amateurs): if you're trying to get serious, don't bring your wife and kids! This turns out to be the biggest obstacle in photography, at least for me...

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thomas Müller Appreciate the comment and many thanks for watching this weeks video Thomas!

[@PhotoPills]

100%! Enjoy is number 1... And I'll add NEVER STOP LEARNING! Photography is a a fun journey, it keeps you creative, it keep you active and it keeps you learning. Thanks for the inspiring video Mark! :)

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

PhotoPills Many thanks Rafael! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@19motya69]

Thank you for this very educational video. I started photography less than 6 months ego, and I absolutely love it. What happened is, I wanted to get something a little better than iPhone for our vacation in Europe. Somehow I ended up buying D810 from acquaintance of mine, without even slightest idea what I am getting myself into :). Making short story even shorter, today I bought brand new Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2! I’m deliriously happy and, oh yes, fully committed to put it to work utilizing each and everyone of your advices. Thank you so very much! Best of luck to you in 2020!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Mark Nierman Glad to do it Mark and many thanks to YOU for watching it! I know exactly what you mean - photography can be highly addictive that’s for sure:)

[@DOM_4GOOD]

best advice i got was and still the best one everyday : test , test more, and test again ! ;) Advice i learn: Your not taking shots, your taking moments of life

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Dominic Hinse Love it! That’s great👍

[@achimrecktenwald9671]

Listening to your advice #1, I just realized that landscape photography is just like going fishing. Catching something big, is nice, it's the icing on the cake; but the whole process of picking your gear, deciding on bait, etc., going to the site, enjoying the quiet time for your self, is the important part, the activity that enriches you and makes you go again.

[@davidhartfieldphotography]

You are a born teacher. Great content.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

David Hartfield Thanks so much David! I really appreciate that.

[@jimevans8290]

The best advise I got and found with my photography is to enjoy the surroundings while taking the photo. The best advise I can give is to subscribe to Mark Denney's KZbin channel and learn. Mark is a great teacher. he explains everything simply and straight forward. Keep up the great work Mark.

[@MSmith-Photography]

Back in the summer, my wife and I went to the beach a few times with other photographer friends to capture the sunset and then the night sky. We got plenty of great photos and had a great time hanging out with each other.

[@rodtheer8141]

Excellent points 👊 I agree with #9 shoot shoot shoot. Sometimes the best images come when least expected. MJ’s quote...the worst shot is the one I did not take! Applies to photography as well 📸

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks Rod! Love that quote! I think about it just about every week.

[@saffi01]

Hello Mark, I just wanted to leave a comment saying a huge thank you for your videos and efforts you're putting into explaining the various aspects of landscape photography and photo editing. For the last two years, I have been taking photos with a Canon EOS 750d and came across your channel about two weeks ago when I switched to my new Sony Alpha 6000 while browsing for reviews of the Zeiss lense I got myself with it. I'm still struggling to find my primary photography subject (tried objects, portraits, and probably annoyed the hell out of my dog before) and only took a first careful step into landscape photography like a month ago, but binge-watching your channel over the past days has greatly increased my desire to try this further. The whole style of your videos, the way you explain whatever subject your video is about, the enthusiasm for landscape photography you bring across to me as a viewer, it's just amazing and makes you stick out from a lot of photographers who're either dull at explaining or act like they're putting on a constant show. Best regards from Germany, and I suppose my best advice when it comes to starting with landscape photography was a KZbin recommendation of a channel called "Mark Denney". :D

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

saffi01 Such an amazing comment! Thanks so much for this - made my morning! It’s great to hear that you’re enjoying the channel and that the videos are helpful! Many thanks again.

[@surfing4theloveofit]

Very true words we tend to rush far to much when we should stop and just see whats happening around us before we take the camera out, i feel you have a very nice way of putting things in your vids, great work.

[@andrerexdianarchie6589]

I love the number 1 advice, thanks for creating the video.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Andre Rexdian Archie Glad to do it and thanks for watching it!

[@steverich_photography]

Same here, 95%+ of my images are shot in the landscape orientation, I have become so comfortable in this orientation. I am so uncomfortable in the portrait orientation. In 2020, I will force myself the look at landscapes in a portrait view. Thanks for all your advice, really great stuff.

[@muselin4510]

Amazing Mark, thank you so much for sharing this!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Muse Lin Thanks Muse! Glad to do it!

[@PMCN53]

Agree Mark, especially number ONE! I'm heading to Lofoten in Feb 2020 on a photography tour with 5 other photographers. Planning was fantastic, looking forward to the journey and the experiences for 7 days in Lofoten!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Phil McNamara Enjoy your trip Phil! That location is on my bucket list!

[@RobertBabnick]

Found your channel about a week ago. I've been binge watching all week. Love the content. Keep up the great work!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Robert Babnick Great to hear this! Thanks Robert!

[@sergioc.p.7845]

Hi Mark! Great advices, and glad to see that I'm doing all of them, which should means that I'm on the right way. Thanx!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Sergio C.P. Thanks Sergio!!

[@TheMoodyPhotographer]

Nice tips dear Mark ❤️👍 For me I think the best advice that I became years ago is that studying and understanding everything in the photos of the professional photographers. Train my eye to see the good photos and the normal one and trying to analyze why this photo is better than the others.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

The moody Photographer Much appreciated- thank you and 100% agree with the advice you mentioned👍

[@TheMoodyPhotographer]

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[@diegoruorui3960]

Great advice Mark! In Italy we have a saying, enjoy the ride as much as the destination :) I think it fits perfectly in landscape photography

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Diego Ruo Rui Thanks Diego!

[@veedubistjlbx3446]

Thanx Mark, another home run! 👍

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Vee Dubist Thank so much!

[@jessele1971]

Awesome advice, Mark! Thanks for sharing.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Jesse LeSeibert Thanks Jesse!

[@txpetbb]

Really enjoyed the video Mark. I just need to apply a couple of your points. Keep up the great work.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks so much!

[@williamcharlesworth4617]

You make so much sense, Mark. Enjoy your video. Found by slowing down while planning, setting up, composing my pic, helps me to relax and enjoy the process as much as taking that pin sharp image. This is a hobby that I can do, and have written your remarks down many times and carry them in my journal. My pics are getting better because of your input. Thanks again. Bill.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

William Charlesworth This is great to hear Bill! I really appreciate you taking the time to let me know!

[@ralphmercer4470]

Very good one Mark! I am going to recommend this to a young friend who asked me about landscape photo advice.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Ralph Mercer Thanks Ralph - very much appreciate you sharing!

[@maiahgool5812]

Search, research, plan and enjoy.... the rest will follow... thank you for your advice.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

maia hgool That’s a great way to put it!

[@robertogardino]

Thanks mate, great video!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Appreciate you checking it out Roberto!

[@tomwarrington4150]

Great tips Mark. My favorite has always been enjoying the process. That has to be my favorite part of photography. Even if I don't get a great shot out of my shoot, I always enjoy the process. Another great tip is learn from your not so good photos and how you can make it better for next time.

[@StephenMilner]

Hi, what an awesome video. Keep up the great work! I look forward to your next video.

[@philconstans1898]

Great video and Great advice! For me taking the time to plan my photography is the biggest issue I hope to get better with. I am also trying to slow down the process and really enjoy and soak in the environment I'm in and the composition I'm trying to create! Keep up the great work Mark!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Phil Constans Appreciate you Phil! Glad you enjoyed this week’s video!

[@heatherm8261]

Great information! Thanks!

[@ryanyarnell1]

Thanks Mark, great video as always.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Ryan Yarnell Appreciate ya Ryan!

[@birgitsmetana]

Looking around (and back) is so important. I more than once nearly missed an amazing shot coz I didn‘t look back. Once I was in King‘s Park in Perth and so into the amazing color game in front of me that I nearly missed the even better colors in the opposite direction. Great video, Mark! Keep them coming! ❤️

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Birgit Smetana Thanks Birgit! I surely will👍

[@MLC48]

What great advice! I'm inspired for tomorrow morning's shoot.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Mary L Scaia Thanks so much Mary! I wish you good light on your morning session!

[@joe_a_photo]

I agree that enjoying the experience is most important. I love going out in nature in the morning and taking photos. I’m usually the only person at the location and I know that no other human being on planet Earth is seeing what I’m seeing. I’m the only one who gets to witness that specific sunrise. There may never be another one exactly like it.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

I look at it exactly the same was as you just described!

[@roadnotesrv]

Great advice - Great channel - always informative. Thank you!

[@noeleb8538]

All good advice Mark. To add to #7, Turn Around, when I'm hiking to a final location, I like to stop and take look back towards where I just came from often. The perspective is so different that it's easy to miss a nice composition if you don't. Plus, it's a good excuse for us slightly older folks to stop and catch our breath during a tough ascent.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Noel E B Haha! That’s a great strategy on both fronts!

[@hoodoo_taco]

Thanks, really great advice and help.

[@earavichandran]

I enjoyed all parts. This part and as well as your previous video what not to do. Really very helpful and informative. Thanks for your valuable video.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Ravi Chandran Thanks Ravi! Appreciate you watching both videos!

[@joshuah5447]

great advice! 7, 4, 2, and 1 are my favorites!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Joshua H Appreciate ya Joshua!

[@Billy27Joe]

i cant wait to start my journey on landscape photography! thank you very much sir! great advice 🙏

[@kcaark]

Great advise and a good brush up for me. Thanks for making it simple and relatable.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

kcaark I do my best:) Thanks for watching this week’s video!

[@swaroopsankarsivadasan]

As always - informative, precise and quality content. Thanks, Mark for putting your quality time to make such awesome videos which are rare even in paid platforms....!!!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Swaroopsankar Sivadasan Many thanks for the great comment - really appreciate it!

[@FairSquares]

I strongly agree with #8, #5, #4, #2 and #1. Especially #1. Thank you for sharing these advices mark 😊

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Fair&Squares Happy to do it and thank YOU for watching the video!

[@diamonddogs6037]

Great advice. Shooting raw is the way to go 👍

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Sohknewjrny Agreed!!

[@bryantollefson8910]

Excellent advice. Thank you.

[@pm1Chh]

Tkank you Mark. As always you shared very usefull informations.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Brano Great to hear that Brano🙏

[@jongiedraitis854]

I really appreciate your honest candid approach to photography. I only have a Nikon D3300 but one of your earlier videos encouraged me that i can very much "enjoy the process" without getting carried away with the best tech. Your advise is appreciated.

[@Highdepthfilms]

I'll have to work more on my foreground element, that is a great recommendation as well as vertical. I've been trying that. Again thanks for all the help.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

James Novaes Gladly James! Appreciate you watching this week’s video!

[@davidakoubian3025]

Another winner video Mark! One of the best pieces of advice I ever received was from John Shaw one day when we were out shooting in Olympic NP. He said when you find a composition you like, learn why you like it, then you can learn to repeat it, ignore "rules", do what looks good to you.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

David Akoubian Thanks David! Love that advice, I need to focus more on that as well!

[@davidakoubian3025]

@@MarkDenneyPhoto You do pretty well already!

[@gizmobowen]

I've definitely used the turn around advice during a few sunset shoots and been greatly rewarded. I also heard the mantra of "the best time to shoot a portrait layout is right after you've taken a landscape layout" and vice versa. It definitely gives you a different set of composition options which may give you a better shot than you had originally envisioned. I think everyone should type up these items and keep the list in their camera bags to remind them when they're in the field.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

gizmo bowen I agree - having everyone’s version of this list printed for reference would be a great reminder!

[@BudBetz]

Great Advise that all resonate with me! Thanks Mark. Merry Christmas to you and your family and loved ones!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Bud Betz Many thanks Bud and a very Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!

[@offgridphotos]

Great advice, a few of them I need to do a better job at for sure. Thank you!

[@hubertanthonydecuba9746]

Hi Mark Denney , i am new in Landscape photography and i am enjoying most of your videos on YT, i have to say they are helping me out very much, Thank You very much.

[@shanegriffin5156]

Thank you for Your Videos...So informative!!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Shane Griffin Thanks Shane!

[@oneofhis1979]

Thank you, I really enjoy your videos.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Debbie Gauthier Thanks so much Debbie! I really appreciate that!

[@billbell8800]

Thanks Mark, great advice......

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Bill Bell Thanks Bill!

[@romikroyart]

This video has been very useful to me personally...thank you.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Glad to hear it!

[@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67]

Great video Mark and love the advice, #7 made me laugh, in my Kinnie Brook video you can see how disappointed I was when I arrived at the bottom of the brook, after taking just a few steps and turning around totally by accident I got probably my best image since starting this video stuff. #1 Is crucial, you have to enjoy what you are doing and it will reflect in your images. You also mentioned planning, this is one area that I need to improve. Thanks for sharing.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

John Pettigrew Thanks a million for watching and commenting John! Really appreciate it.

[@Spartacus1975]

These are all very helpful advices. One advice was important for me and changed the way how I make a photo: To give the photo a title; this helps to concentrate on the object.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Tom Pohorski Oh I like that one - thank you for that!

[@GrantPhillipsmastamak]

All good points, Mark. I liked your advice to “turn around”. As I read somewhere else, the best shot is often the one you see in the rear vision mirror as you leave the site.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Many thanks Grant!

[@SteveP_2426]

Definitely agree with your top tip Mark. Last trip to the Lake District in UK I stopped myself dashing around and just planned a few locations and the hikes etc and it was really enjoyable as has been the processing and learning how to improve that. I'd also echo the bit about staying around after sunrise/sunset. I decided to shoot Mesa Arch last August when in Moab and a bit of research showed me the after glow. It was the normal scrum for sunrise but most disappeared but I hung around because I had read about the afterglow. Same at Durdle Door in UK recently. Couldn't get the sunrise photo I wanted but hung around and got a few mins where the light suddenly kicked off. So I guess one thing I've learnt is try to keep an open mind to another composition if the one you wanted isn't really working. One final tip which is from me is to watch a range of KZbinrs you like to get a range of perspectives, ideas and tips. I watch you, Nick Page, Adam Gibbs, Gavin Hardcastle, BvS, Mike Perea and Thomas Heaton mostly and pick up things from each of you. :-)

[@michael.z5608]

Oh man, thats the Truth of Photography! I can see my first Steps in Photography. Thank you. Lg Michael

[@romikroyart]

#7 was soo simple yet..i never thought of it.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Romik Roy I felt the same way when I first heard that.

[@Cim]

As a beginner this is amazing! Some stuff I had never even considered. Thank you!

[@SciTeF]

Great points! Two days ago I used the "turn around" one! ;-)

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks so much! I use it quite often as well!

[@IanPerry]

Thanks Mark! More excellent advice, as usual. Ian :-)

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Ian Perry Thanks so much Ian!

[@dr.johnandyvonnewagner5067]

Great video Mark. I am getting back into photography again after years of not doing much with my hobby. Dropped out when everything went digital. Photographing my grandson's soccer games was the motivating factor. Started using my cell phone. Then pulled out my old Nikon Coolpix L810. Got some way better shots, but years earlier the lens housing totally came loose from the body and had to tape it to keep in stable. Still took good pics. Then at the first soccer game using it the battery compartment clip holding the door closed broke. The batteries were on the verge of falling out. Well, finally my wife and I went and looked for a new camera. Bought a Nikon D3500 and am now learning how to use it. The camera came with two lenses 18-55mm and 70-300mm. I am astonished what great action pics I have gotten with that 70-300mm lens. I am going out looking for places to shoot now. The colors this fall have een eye-popping beautiful this year. We live in Virginia Beach and the colors have not been this beautiful in the whole 19 years we've lived here! The weather usually doesn't cooperate. Researching old grist mills in this area to shoot, as well as old covered bridges, churches, revolutionary era houses that are still in existence here. Soe have awesome cemeteries near them. Anyway, I am really enjoying watching your videos! They are extremely well shot, the audio is great, and your laid back, easy-going style keeps me coming back for more. Keep up the good work.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

John Wagner Really appreciate this John - thank you! I’m in central NC and agree, the fall colors have been off the charts incredible this year! One for the ages!

[@josephstanski5180]

Well said Mark.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Joseph Stanski Thanks Joseph!

[@brettvoss8590]

Great video Mark, just good solid advice without all the bells and whistles that seem to be weighing down KZbin more and more. My favorite would have to be 'turn around', took me way too long to work that one out by myself.

[@KODOPhoto]

Good stuff, Mark. Thank you. If I were to add an 11th one I'd say: go back. Return to a location under variable conditions. This is most practical if you have a favorite location nearby. Photographing that location at different times of day, under different weather conditions, seasons, etc., is a great tool for learning how to approach a scene and tell a story. There's an old, rusty Allis-Chalmers tractor sitting in a field a mile from my house. I have shot it a dozen times or more over the last 2 years from every possible angle, under multiple conditions. Sometimes I just stop by and walk around it without my camera - talking to it - trying to extract the best conceivable composition. I feel it mocking me as I have yet to be satisfied with all the elements at any one visit. But the challenge has been fun and an extraordinary learning experience. Perhaps you have experienced something similar? That would make for a good video!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Kevin O'Donnell Thanks Kevin! Agreed that would make for an interesting topic for a future video👍

[@spenceford4299]

Great content......again

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Spence Ford Thanks Spence!!

[@dbsouza1]

great advice!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

D So Glad you think so!

[@burt5057]

Mark, your videos are really inspiring. I live in Edinburgh, Scotland. Major problem I have is, not being a car owner, I have to use buses and trains . I have my bicycle, I also walk and buses in and around Edinburgh are excellent and run practically 24/7. Getting up early is not an issue for me. So locally I don't have a problem. But when I want to travel further afield I have to rely on trains and buses which never get me to where I want to be early enough in order to get that Golden Hour. We have some truly wonderful scenery in Scotland. It's just getting around without a car. Nonetheless I do what I can.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Roger Burt Thanks so much Roger! I agree - all you can do is what you can do!

[@jdides2]

Thanks Mark

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Appreciate you watching Jorge!

[@adi3man]

Number 1 advice is must have for every landscape photographer.

[@johnpouw3352]

Hmmm in no particular order - pay attention to the histogram, bracket exposures in a high dynamic range scene, revisit places you have already been to see improvement in your methods and results. Probably my favourite is similar to yours, get out there, enjoy yourself, enjoy the experience and take your time. Thanks Mark, your delivery is on point as always, hope we see you out capturing some images soon too. John

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks John! Great to hear you enjoyed the video as well!

[@antonydavid2953]

A good reminder of things I knew, but often forget. A suggestion: drop the green and red backlights. Plus the two lamps. I find them very distracting. And lose that pot plant, I find myself waiting for your left hand to knock it flying.

[@rask004]

Thank you for this advice! I've been hobbying photography for 3 years and most of my good shots have been by luck. Following advice like yours, I am starting to see better shots by technique more than chance!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

rask004 Happy to do it and even happier to hear the videos are helping!

[@glennhunt3725]

#11 bring a second camera and take time lapse of your experience and #12 take lots of HDR images to merge and panorama shots so you can increase dynamic range and make big prints

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Glenn Hunt Oh thats a good one!

[@massdistraction6169]

Great follow up to the bad advice video, very much enjoyed.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Mass Distraction Glad to hear it - thank ya!

[@jabrown1075]

I like the #1 advice. Sometimes I don't enjoy it because at times I feel rushed. That is because I typically have my wife go with me and I don't want to make her wait too long. Gonna have to do more solo work or go with someone who is take a photo too!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

JA Brown I have the same feeling when my wife travels with me as well - I feel much more rushed than I usually do as I worry that’s she bored out of her mind🤣

[@mauistevebear]

University of Hawaii Maui Campus could use you Mark! Professor Denny! I'm not joking, that's a real thing...they are lacking in that Dept. (teacher pay? ya, keep doing what you do, it's more lucrativeGreat Advice as always Mark. Thanks for such rich content!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Steve Bearman Haha! Thanks Steve, although moving to Hawaii does sound nice👍

[@philpkhouse1097]

great advice Mark, even for long time landscapers. I resonate with tip #7-look behind you, as I once went on an early morning shoot to a beach that I hadn't photographed seriously before, to get a sunrise shot. Whilst waiting for the sun to make an appearance, it was becoming evident that the sun would be rising behind the hillside at the side of the bay instead of behind the bay's feature arched rock. (It was early days but I suppose that's tip #4 too) I was starting to get a little disappointed when I spotted that, behind me, the Moon was setting in amongst some gorgeous dusky pinks and blues. A quick recompose bagged me one of my favourite images. Also, I'd never thought about tip #6 in the way you described. Yeah, sure I shoot RAW but with jpeg too. As you mentioned, jpegs are pretty good these days so, unless I've got a real stunner of a shot, I usually give the jpegs a quick adjust or three and go with them. Lazy I suppose but also because I'm not that good at editing... I wonder why? From now on though, I think I'll be giving the RAW only method a shot.... excuse the (intentional) pun! Love the videos, great stuff... cheers!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks Philip! The rising moon scenario behind me as happened to me on more than one occasion as well!

[@gwine9087]

Thanks! BTW, your lava lamp gives me flashbacks ;-)

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

hahah! Me too!

[@rodneymcgowan4609]

Mark, I’m a big fan, I enjoy all your videos and advice. The one thing that’s been bugging me is the clock on the wall behind you. It always reads 7:50. I think it’s time to change the batteries 😉 Keep up the great work.

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Roughing It With Rodney Thanks so much for watching the channel - I really do appreciate it!

[@Photosbytw]

The only disagreement(besides the damn clock) would be #2...........only because I prefer to shoot in a square format. I started back in the day when I shot medium format(6x6) ruled and I never could break myself of the habit.

[@bangelfan1234]

Thanks for this! Always enjoyed taking photos but just realized it's becoming more than that! Still an iphone photographer (yikes lol) but looking into a camera to buy soon. Appreciate the advice for everything leading up to the photo so that I can get better at that while waiting on getting an actual camera

[@JeffStudley]

Can't tell you how many times I got back and looked at images and said to myself, that should have been in portrait orientation. #2 for sure.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Jeff Studley I do the exact same thing!

[@johnsholian4318]

You forgot #10. Watch all Mark Denney videos. 👍

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John Sholian Haha! That’s awesome John - thanks for that👍

[@malithfernando]

Just wow

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Malith Fernando Thank you!!

[@tamaraharony860]

Thank you! Your advice as always is very helpful. I have been following your channel for several months and you helped feel there is room for anxious landscape photographers who like to plan every detail ahead of time. You mentioned several landscape photographers you follow. Who do you recommend following and looking at their work to learn more? Thanks Tamar

[@clementpchiit1911]

Shoot more is hard with medium and large format film photography ! But all the others apply very well, I always like to stay after the sun is already set even for "bad" sunsets sometimes you get amazing light! For the perspective tips, it's the best thing with the hasselblad I tend to find really good composition lower on the ground. An another tips, would be to not always shoot with your wider lens !

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Clément Rabec - Photographie Argentique That’s all great advice!

[@alinconstantintanasa8207]

Thank you

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Alin Constantin Tanasa Thank YOU for watching!

[@johnvansant57]

Hi Mark, another very helpful video. Way too often I forget to try a vertical composition unless it really jumps out to clear away what I don't want in the photo, One question though. I have heard other photographers expound how important it is to have the distance in focus, and to not worry so much about the for-ground focus (sharpness). Just to be clear, were you saying to make sure the for-ground is in perfect focus, or to try to make sure there is something of interest in the for-ground. One well known author went so far as to say the every good photo has a for-ground, middle ground and background. I try to look for that and it has helped my compositions, but I don't believe the "every" part. I like what I like. Thanks, John

[@CrowleysArt]

Hello Mark, I love watching your videos about your excursions and camping out to get those beautiful pictures, I am learning so much from you and greatly appreciate all of your dedication. I was hoping you could help advise me in what camping gear to get, because I have made plans for 2024 to to hike the Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and the Appalachian Trail all in one go and I will be bringing my Sony A7R4 along with my tripod and 3 lenses to try and capture all of the beautiful landscapes, I will be bringing the Sigma 16mm F/1.4 , Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM and the FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G and a 2x teleconverter and possibly what ever else you think I might need for this adventure lol. So with all of that in mind I am looking for advice on what camping gear to get to help me survive in 4 season weather from extreme elevation, from Deserts, Forrest and Snow, I am looking for ultralight stuff and money is not an issue because I will be saving up for 4 years to go on this trip, I am looking for quality things that will last the whole trip.

[@tv-ke4lx]

Mark Thank you for your normal person approach I follow several photographers and 99% of them are know it alls who are only interested in showing off their $10k camera rigs and bragging about their experience

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thank ya Troy! It’s great to hear that you enjoyed the video!

[@viviansteiger591]

Hey Mark, once again a very comprehensive video, so thank you for sharing. Could you give a little more insights (maybe in a separate video) in your planning phase of a shot...say, which tools are used and when, which critical aspects to think about when approaching location...I assume this could be very beneficial for many followers