📷 MAKE Your Photos STAND OUT from the CROWD | Landscape Photography Tips

[@DaveMorrow]

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[@SandraBassin]

This should be a Ted Talk! Regular folks need to hear these words so we can apply them to our lives. Not being a professional photographer, but always loving photos, I receive so much encouragement for lifestyle approach from watching you. Thank you for all you give this world, David.

[@michaelmckeag960]

You are demonstrating what success is, discovering your path and following it, courageously, tenaciously, creating work you are proud of. What anyone else thinks is irrelevant. You have already reaped your reward in the process and are on to the next challenge. I’m coming to think of you as the Fred Beckey of Northwest landscape photography (but with better manners).

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks. Fred is one of my biggest inspirations. Guy was a force of nature.

[@Brucemky]

I'm 80 and I've been shooting for 65 years. This is the best advice I've heard. Find your own interests and create your own art.

[@colinshawhan8590]

Agree 100%. I also like to look at the iconic spots in a new way. If everyone is shooting star trails that's probably been done to death. What else is possible? And what microlandscapes might be lying around, an insect on a log, that everyone is overlooking for the Grand Canyon, or whatever landmark.

[@petemellows]

I gave up comparing myself to others who are popular on socials. I’ve come to realise it is because they do spend so much time marketing themselves. And you’ve just validated that beautifully.

[@kodpvd]

This video speaks to me! The ‘hunt’ for the photo is worth it! The creative process is worth the effort!! Thank you for vocalizing my thoughts.

[@NickPage]

This is such valuable information and an important message. Thanks for putting this out there Dave. I’m totally guilty of getting wrapped up in the social media rat race and feeling like my self-worth is somehow attached to likes, comments,and subscriber counts… keep fighting the good fight man!

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Nick. Trust me, so am I. It's a hard battle not to be. Quit Insta & Facebook for 4 years, and I think it cured the bad habit. Restarted instagram a few months back to see if it's worth it & if I can use it as a tool & not an addiction:) Gonna test it for a year. Will be an interesting experiment!

[@muleskinnerpro]

I agree with you Nick but don't beat yourself up too much, your work is very inspirational too! I wish I was still able to go backpacking but I can't so my advice is to do it while you can!

[@dougstevens9973]

Love your videos, Dave, and as usual, absolutely on target. I have been backpacking with a camera now for almost 50 years and I have always gotten my "dopamine addiction", as you call it, to being out on the trail discovering and photographing new (to me) places. Yeah, coming back with great photos is a plus, but, as you mentioned, the light/conditions do not always work out. And sometimes, you just sit and watch the sunset and take it all in without taking a single frame. It is the joy of the trip itself that keeps me coming back, even if the weather on that particular trip turns nasty. As long as I keep doing it, I know that even at 68, I have many more years of backpacking ahead. It may not be as long as trips in my 30s and 40s, but my camera and I will still be finding new ground somewhere. Keep up the good work!

[@DaveMorrow]

Love to hear that! Such a good addiction. Thanks for watching, Doug.

[@LaMontagneArt]

While I take reference photos for my work, I don't consider myself a photographer and have no ambitions to become one. Taking photos helps me paint better whimsical wildlife images. But you consistently offer valuable advice that isn't photographer specific, it's helpful for anybody who is a creative professional. Thanks for sharing your experience and insight, Dave. Always appreciated.

[@BrianLackey]

100% agree with this. Biggest realization in the last few years for me. It's okay to start with the iconic spots, but going deeper is almost always the right path in the medium and long term. Way, way harder though, but also way more satisfying.

[@DaveMorrow]

For sure! Awesome you're pushing it!

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

Thanks Dave for this important message. It's easy to get too focused on popularity instead of skill.

[@areich6]

I appreciate the talk. Great to have honest humbling advice so I can remember why I take photos!

[@kelleycheung]

Hey Dave! I bought your course years ago, exactly because of your philosophy, and your thoughts have been a good guide to me ever since. Thanks for the inspiration to follow the best path.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks so much!

[@kiwicutie770]

Great video, I have been shooting for 6 years now and it just seems that there is just to many photographs on the internet to keep up with the computation. So I agree with going to places that people have not seen. 💯

[@TheWasatchGearReview]

You are a blessing to photography! Thank you for being genuine and unselfish with your teaching. Cheers my friend.

[@DaveMorrow]

So nice of you. Thanks!

[@owendavies6575]

Good talk! Just beginning and have a lot to learn. Having been in IT I actually have zero interest in the social media aspect. Just want to capture images from experiences and learn grow, create...appreciate the encouragement on that!

[@photooutdoor2574]

I agree absolutely! I‘m more a Wildlifephotographer, but I‘m an outdoorer too. It becomes a much deeper relationship to the own photographs when you worked hard for it, then for the „easy“ ones. Thank you Dave for the true words!

[@raytreat6599]

Amen! Well said.

[@wmutoob]

Many thanks for sharing all that you know and do! Much appreciated!

[@danielbranam8503]

Love hearing you getting deep into the true work it takes to improve.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks!

[@scotty4418]

Wise words Dave and it was from watching and listening to your thoughts that have led me to creating my own website. I hold the comments that I have received from visitors to my site at a higher value than other comments as someone has taken the time to look at what I have produced. Your USP as a wilderness photographer definitely makes your work stand out and is testament to your professionalism

[@richardboe2130]

Hi Dave! I have said before how much I enjoy your videos, both on photos and on life advice. I find you to be mature beyond your age! I will be 57 in July and have some of the problems with mobility you mentioned in this vid. I try not to let it slow me down too much but to say it's not a factor would be a lie. I am however at a place in my life where I am in full photography improvement mode. I agree so much with the advice you gave about walking your own path and let that path lead to success. I've been doing photography for a long time and for the last two years really striving to make a living at it as well as create new experiences for the viewer. Social media and the internet while possibly being the most influential creation made by man in relation to society has become something that is...negative to say it nicely. I need to make some profit to further my ability to get better at photography (fund trips). I may not be able to do backcountry hiking anymore but like you said in the vid, I drive many miles as far away from humans as I can get keeping an eye out for interesting places. Then I work on getting to them and taking the photos that are there to take. I stay there for a few days and sleep in the back! And I go alone as where I live its difficult to find people who are into this sort of thing. I found your planning trip video very helpful and am using the programs and lessons to search places to go. I guess what it comes down to is I feel like I need to balance social media with with a more creative approach to make the most progress. I post to social media occasionally and try to drive viewers to my site, and I want them to find exceptional photos when they get there (and not of the same old place - for the most part). Buyers tend to follow trends so to sell I like to follow general attributes of photos that are selling and popular. All the rest of my time and effort is used to become better at my craft. That's what I'm trying anyhow. I'm too long winded! Thank you for all you do! From one of your faithful followers!

[@paulwalker4352]

Also appreciate your earnest conversations about social media man! Thanks for being the reminder that it's not about likes. It's about making something you like and planned and executed wherever your skill level is at. Much love. Peace

[@DaveMorrow]

The forever game! Thanks Paul.

[@roperoberts3090]

Thank you for taking the time to teach others the techniques you have learned and perfected. I appreciate your teaching style and the level of detail you provide on every aspect of capturing your landscape photography.

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching. Glad you like the vids:)

[@dancingmidgephotography]

Very well said Dave👍

[@adamnedojedly8225]

Wow what a video Dave! Left me speechless . So much knowledge and truth . Thank you very much Dave !

[@DaveMorrow]

Glad it was helpful!

[@creationimagesphotography]

Love it, Dave! I just finished Guy Tal's book "More than a Rock." He talks about the same progression into finding the remote places that he knows intimately and capturing images no one has ever seen before. BTW I was impressed with many of your winter campsites on high ridges. How do you find level places, so high, but you aren't in danger of being blown away (especially with your ultra-light tent)? I bought a fairly heavy Hilleberg Jannu winter tent, which is bombproof in the wind, but finding the kind of level ridgeline spots that you do is incredible.

[@jamesss1953]

I like your thought process. Good points made ✔️

[@jamesss1953]

Thank you. Your life style I appreciate means giving up so much I guess; our lives are. No going back, but I do like your lifestyle. So watching it is amazing for me. Thank you

[@paulus0109]

Totaly agree with your point of vieuw Dave. Less attention to social media, improve your photoskills. Good vlog. Thnx.

[@DaveMorrow]

Great to hear it. Thanks for watching.

[@nsfotographi]

Excellent thoughts on creativity and charting your own path...thanks!

[@DaveMorrow]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@arielalejandrogarma3672]

a fantastic video I loved the channel it is incredible greetings dave

[@gr810r1]

Dave, this video reminded me of a quote attributed to Jim Richardson of National Geographic: “If you want to be a better photographer, stand in front of more interesting stuff.”

[@jeffsigmund1107]

Thank you for this video, felt this way for a long time, always worried about IG, FB likes on my photos, That's over. Thank you again.

[@DaveMorrow]

Glad it was helpful!

[@larryb0315]

Hi Dave, What an inspiring video! Thank you for putting this all to together! FYI..You are definitely an expert! Thank you for always sharing you knowledge with us!

[@DaveMorrow]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jamesburgun3274]

Love your content.. 100% on the money..

[@DaveMorrow]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@adamszwarc56]

Dave, what are your thoughts on ICM? I've shot a couple of landscapes using ICM and they came out pretty cool.

[@DaveMorrow]

Never heard of it to tell you the truth:)

[@andymorrow55]

Hi Dave. Videos are excellent and very informative. Was watching your ETTR vid from a few years ago and noticed you were using a 28-300 Nikon??? lens. I have this lens on my D750 but have never been really happy with its sharpness. Any tips for checking its focus calibration? Also do you use a polarising filter for your shots or selective shots? I have tended to keep it on for protection etc but could this be effecting image quality when not needed? Appreciate your opinion on these if you get a chance. Cheers, Andy.

[@DaveMorrow]

CP is all good! It's not as sharp as their really good glass but I like that lens a lot. Shot with it for 10 years. Web sharpening is your best friend. TK actions have a good web sharpener

[@easy56wedge]

Totally agree with your assertion of having to bang your head for creativity as opposed to doing whatever is the current style. It seems landscape photography has somehow taken a path that replicates the Thomas Kincaid School of Light! Look at last years American Landscape Photography winner… Ugh! Tell me that doesn’t look like a Kincaid painting. Everything is overdone. The photographer actually ruined the image for me. I’d much rather CREATE not replicate - for better or worse. Thanks Dave!