My COMPLETE CAMERA TECHNIQUE for Landscape Photography | WPE S1E2

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TAGS: #CameraTechnique #LandscapePhotography #AperturePriority

[@mdg2576]

Dave's tutorials are by far the best on KZbin, doesn't try include a comedy act or anything during his explinanation like 90% of the other photographers on here. Just stright to the point no nonsense excellent explanations. Well done Dave great work !

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks so much!

[@miroslavkopecni5724]

I truly admire you! You are living your life the way you want to live it.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Miroslav. I appreciate that.

[@mebepeeblee]

Yesss, the new intro kicks ass!!! Dave Morrow you are the man.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thank you! Really glad you like it. had to change things up.

[@ThinkingWest]

@@DaveMorrow A little music will make it extra epic :) Just found your channel, as I recently jumped into photography. First thing I noticed: it really motivates me to get outside and seek out those cool places outdoors. Love the video.

[@DaveMorrow]

@@ThinkingWest Do you actually think music would make it better? Why - have you thought through it or does everyone else just do music so you like it? Actually interested why people put background music with their video and that's why I ask you. If you have a good reason I'm willing to change my mind:) The logic doesn't make sense to me. My thoughts: I don't do music it ruins everything that's right with the wilderness. Good experiment. Spend a few months out in the wild, with no music, internet or distraction. See if you still enjoy background music when you get back. The background music has no functionality less keeping people distracted from reality. It's noise interfering with a high fidelity signal. I do photography & videos. Not going to spend weeks of my life picking out the right background music when I could be doing what I love doing. Will keep it at that. Enjoy!

[@ThinkingWest]

@@DaveMorrow Well, I only had the thought of music for the intro, rather than a constant in the background. I agree background music through the meat of your videos would be counter to your entire message. The best reason for music is probably the emotional appeal, or the ability to quickly set a mood. But, you've successfully hooked me on several of your videos without any music in the intro anyway. So, it must be working for you! Keep going!

[@DaveMorrow]

@@ThinkingWestI'm glad you enjoy the vids:) I'm not willing to give up my limited time on earth to select music when I could be shooting, making videos, backpacking & getting better at photography. Using music, from an editing standpoint, takes a whole lot of time & it's boring for me. The beginning of this video talks about this mindset: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKGQnXV6jp5lY5I. You can also google the Pareto principle, which you may find really interesting. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareto_principle It's about devoting your time to what really helps you out in life. Plus, no music is a good filter to keep people away that think they need emotional appeal and mood to learn. I'm trying to teach, not entertain. Scale isn't always good if you draw the wrong crowd;) Dave

[@Hike-it]

Dave's higher level courses are some of the best out there! His organization and creative workflow process videos helped me out the most. Completely changed the way I go about doing everything on the computer now. Couldn't recommend them enough!

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks so much, Iron. I really appreciate that.

[@scottmcinnis8558]

I couldn't agree more

[@sueferreira9711]

Excellent video - great teaching - such clarity of thought and explanation.

[@danpalewicz5474]

Dave, I stumbled into your site. Finally things are making sense. Quite happy to get rid of some rabbit holes THANK YOU for your common approach and honesty. Regards from Canada. 🇨🇦

[@DaveMorrow]

Glad you found me. You're welcome Dan. Enjoy!

[@yellowstonehiker1]

Excellent video. Very well explained. I agree with Av mode vs. M. I usually only shoot M when I’m photographing the Aurora and I have to adjust my shutter speed and aperture together.

[@drubber007]

The best YT photographer channel no doubt. Love your whole approach Dave!!

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks man!

[@mistycrowimages1875]

Excellent video Dave, cheers buddy!

[@robwasnj]

One thing I'd differ a bit in opinion is not caring much about shutter speed for landscape scenes with static objects. Given even a small breeze nothing is very static, branches and leaves move and if you like making large prints you can definitely see that detracting from the details. A lot of this many depend upon where you're shooting location is, I live near the ocean and rarely do we have a still day... even the tripod can shake a bit affecting the image if you shoot long shutter speeds.

[@DaveMorrow]

The definition of static means completely still. You're not talking about a static foreground in your scenario. In your scenario it all depends on how much wind and how long the shutter speed. This should be a decision made for each shot. Always take shutter speed into consideration and decide if you need to make it faster or slower prior to taking the image. This is why it's keep to check the sharpness of each image upon taking it and adjust as need be:)

[@blivieriphoto]

That was going to be my question as well. So in this instance you would just increase the ISO to increase your shutter speed and stop the motion of the leaves? I'm hoping to go out tomorrow morning and test my histogram against the ETTR to see how far I can push it. I also never shoot Aperture mode (generally always manual) but will start tomorrow and see what happens. I just love learning new things. Photography is awesome that way. Oh, and I bought the course; looking forward to digging in. =)

[@robwasnj]

@@blivieriphoto Shutter speed, iso and aperture all work together to determine the exposure. Technically iso on a digital camera is different than film but for practical purposes I would treat it the same. So while increasing iso won't automatically increase your shutter speed it will ALLOW the same exposure with a faster shutter speed. A quick example, you're shooting f/8 1/30 sec at iso 200, if you increased your iso to 400 you could use 1/60 of a second and get the same exposure. If the moving leaves aren't important in the image and you don't need them to be tack sharp of course you can use a slow shutter speed, I have done this many times when photographing water that i wanted that dream effect with but just understand it will happen. Macro or close-up photography in the wind can be a maddening experience, it's amazing how a little movement can mar a photo and make it less than tack sharp.

[@pradeeppethe4844]

Love your Landscape photography techniques. You shrae great tips! Thanks.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks so much!

[@hfranke07]

I've been a real estate photographer for many years, and in this fieds apperture priority is the only way to shoot your photos. I always shoot BKT with 3 or 5 images and 1/3 stops apart. I need a fixed DOF and thats why I only do A mode. I use Fujifilm X-T2 and just live the compensation dial right at my thumb...... your words are gold.... I love it.

[@kiwicutie770]

Tonight I had went out and tried the AP instead of manual, WOW what a difference it made. Thank you so much Dave for the info now I understand why you use the AP.... been following you along time and my photography has improved so much..

[@DaveMorrow]

A CONVERT! Welcome to the cult:) You're most welcome.

[@kiwicutie770]

LOLOL yeah glad to join the cult...lol

[@russellwilliams9263]

After watching this video I went out the next day. Changed my metering to center-weighted, ISO to 100, and set the camera to aperture priority. Setup my shoot and used Exposure compensation to expose to the right. What use to take several shots to get it right only took one shot. No blown-out highlights. Thank you.

[@DaveMorrow]

Love it!

[@richardpearcephotography599]

Aperture mode makes absolute sense now

[@gracehelmus2076]

Wow Dave, another great video. I'm planning on purchasing both courses as well as they look great! While out taking photos my husband and I are always talking about things we saw in a video that you produced and we always follow the expose to the right since learning it from you. We are still amateurs, but we love getting out and the feeling of satisfaction when we get a "great" shot. Thank you for your teaching videos. Simple to follow but they pack a punch!!

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Grace. I think you'll really enjoy the courses. Thanks so much for supporting what I'm doing. Super grateful for that! So long as you are striving to learn, improve and most of all enjoy what you're doing with your photos, the title of amateur or so called "pro", won't change much in your life. I still feel like an amateur since there is so much stuff to learn! At least that's my personal experience. Talk to you soon. Dave

[@clintonjohnson424]

As a former teacher I've got to tell you,Dave,that I really appreciate your video style. Your explanations are very thorough and you're a great communicator. Thanks for teaching old dogs like me new tricks!

[@DaveMorrow]

That's a huge compliment. Thanks! Lots for me to learn, anything I could improve upon?

[@clintonjohnson424]

@@DaveMorrow You keep doing you.

[@Mikey-gy4gq]

Dave I love this series and how much it teaches me. Have you considered posting videos/ making separate account to show the thought process of all your camping trips. In your old videos you talked a lot more about that and I enjoyed it just as much as I do the photograph tips. I’m planning on living out of my car and taking a year long road trip once I get home from Iraq. I’d just like to learn a lot from your knowledge of travel/camping/backpacking. Keep up the good work!

[@DaveMorrow]

Hey Mike. Thanks so much! I'll try to work some of that stuff into my coming videos. I wish there were two of me to have both channels going full time, like you had noted. You can check out my buddy Iron Tazz for backpacking knowledge - www.irontazz.com/ PS: Are you in the military? If so, thanks so much for what you guys do! I'm really grateful for it.

[@sgdukerable]

Thank you for taking the time to put this video and all of your video series together, MUCH appreciated.

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome! Good to hear from you Steve.

[@tahomyjo]

Im only halfway through your video and had to pause to say "thank you" you are so kind and sweet to explain things in a nice calm way that makes sense to me. now I must go so I can finish your video and see what else you have...Bless you !!!

[@DaveMorrow]

Glad it was helpful!

[@berkletheclownsvideos2461]

This is a fantastic video. I feel like I have a much better understanding of aperture priority. Thank you!

[@DaveMorrow]

You're very welcome!

[@divyas4358]

I love the way you teach, you think and you give back to us! Keep doing the amazing work.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thank you, I will

I discovered your channel last week and, seriously, it gave me the punch to go outside and shoot even more! Thank for your passion and your wonderful work 👍😊 JF, bests regards from France, Alsace

[@DaveMorrow]

That's great man, it made my day to hear that. You're welcome and keep getting out there. Dave

@@DaveMorrow I will 😀

[@wardhum6611]

Incredible video. Really helped to me better understand the relationship between Aperture, ISO and Shutter speed. Thank you very much Dave. You are a great photographer.

[@sue120502]

Yet another great video. Been a follower now for quite a while. Keep up the good work young man - you are living your dream and I applaude you for choosing to live YOUR life rather than what is expected of you by society, ie. getting a “real” job. That’s for later in life!

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Sue. It's really nice to hear you say that. Many people say the opposite:) I hope you have a great day.

[@ivanstevens]

I am enjoying your style of teaching, very easy to follow and the fact you take us on your journey only makes it a pleasure to watch.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Ivan!

[@robertcooke8684]

29.50 in, the look of excitement on your face ...... the shot is there!!! gear out quick!!! Brillant entertaining and informative vids that you turn out dave!!! You are the man thats for sure!!!

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Robert:) I really appreciate that!

[@pgtips4240]

I am with you all the way on this, you are absolutely spot on in everything you have said about exposure.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks man!

[@scottmcinnis8558]

Thanks for getting back... Just a heads up... We kayaked. A river in northern California in late eighties...baldrock canyon...unbelievable!!!! Baldrock dome is incredible

[@Martya55]

Just discovered your You tube channel and your web page.I've already signed up for your weekly newsletter.Lots to read and learn.Your passion shows in your teaching and I thank you.

[@DaveMorrow]

That's great. Thanks so much. I'll have some new videos coming out soon. Take care & talk soon.

[@rolfjohnsen1337]

Best photo teacher. Even i understand something.

[@th3edge744]

Gonna give this a go just started doing woodland photography, basic gear but i really enjoy being out there, to see the improvement day by day. Your video is very informative and you say it as it is and to me that is perfect. Thanks Dave

[@DaveMorrow]

That's great. Thanks so much for letting me know! Dave

[@DaveMorrow]

MY NEW LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE: www.davemorrowphotography.com/winter-mountain-photography-course If you have any questions about the course or the video above, leave a comment below. I'm happy to help. Enjoy, Dave

[@KaitlynMcLachlanPhotography]

Been following for a bit, and absolutely love your intro. We could all use that reminder more and more! Very healthy outlook. Let me know if you're ever up in the west coast of Canada - would love to hike, camp, and shoot!

[@sontjer]

You have been doing things the way I had been dreaming of, FANTASTIC!!!

[@JB19504]

Dave, you seem to use Exposure Compensation way more than almost any other photography teacher on the web. A lot of other teachers seem to leave this out. It seems to me this is the 4th control, in addition to Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO. Verrry informative. Great video.

[@DaveMorrow]

Hi Jeffrey, It's a really powerful tool! Test it out and see how it works on your camera setup. Glad you liked the vid

[@janetbonner2100]

Love your passion for photography and willingness to share. I envy your ability to live like this and enjoy life to its fullest, what an experience.

[@DaveMorrow]

Hi Janet. Thank you! I'm not sure on your own personal situation, so this is a guess. But you can slowly build something along the same lines, but for something you desire to do on a regular basis. Check out the book, 4 Hour Work Week. It's somewhat dated now, but some of the chapters are gold. Have fun!

[@coopscorner123]

I must say, I'm really impressed by the few videos of yours I have watched.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks David. There is alot more content on my website: www.davemorrowphotography.com/2013/01/tutorials-photography-post-processing.html Enjoy buddy

[@paul-c7541]

Hi Dave ,I've used one of your techniques already, on my Canon I used live view zoomed a section , auto focused it then finally used manual focus, and got a perfect forest landscape picture perfectly sharp for a terminally ill relative of mine, had it made to poster size shot it in raw, camera was my trusty Canon 500d, I would never have used this mode if I hadn't stumbled on your video, well done Sir.

[@DaveMorrow]

That's great!

[@richardrizzo_photography]

Excellent video Dave, I always pick up a few new tips that I never thought about before. Thank you as always.

[@DaveMorrow]

That's great, Rich. Anything you want to learn in the future?

[@richardrizzo_photography]

@@DaveMorrow None that I can think of Dave, You usually find something though that I overlooked or that was never explained anywhere else that always makes me go wow. I enjoy your tutorials whenever they come out and your pdf's whenever I find time to read them. Thanks again.

[@TheOnlyGuess]

Great work

[@MrPwhite1985]

I found your channel today. Watched 3 videos already. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and putting all that hard work and effort in to making those videos. You got my subscription!

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome. Glad you enjoy that stuff. This page contains all my written guides & vids if you're interested: www.davemorrowphotography.com/2013/01/tutorials-photography-post-processing.html Take care, Dave

[@Nivenization]

Thank you.

[@anandabidari9220]

Your techniques are so much easy to follow. Thanks Dave 🙏

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome.

[@surfingnoid]

Came here expecting to prove to myself that manual is the only way to shoot. Left with a great explanation and a curiosity to try this magical AP mode....at least one time. I remember you speaking in passing about using AP in a number of previous videos, but until you explained the method to your madness, I always dismissed that part. Thank you for the working example, and your full thought process.

[@DaveMorrow]

Love it:) You're most welcome. Thanks for letting me know. Try an experiment during changing light, sunrise or sunset, and see how it works. Experiments are gold! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@scotty4418]

Love the new WPE intro Dave. Great to see your new online training launching soon. Subscribed to the package last year and loved it and will check out the new one for this year

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks so much. I'm really glad you liked the other one, this new one builds upon those skill sets. The official launch is tomorrow, but you can pick up a copy today, which I provided to KZbin viewers, right here: www.davemorrowphotography.com/winter-mountain-photography-course Let me know if you have any questions!

[@draasst2]

Hey Dave! You've really inspired me, and I'm interested in what backpacking gear you have and what you pack on this 1-2 week backpacking trip. This is what life is about to me, and your intro speaks to me on so many levels. I look forward to all of your videos and update emails!

[@DaveMorrow]

That's awesome! Love to hear it. I have a complete backpacking course, for landscape photographers, inside my online school. It teaches everything. If you're interested, email me [e-mail]

[@lindahenderson2113]

Thank you, Dave. Another great lesson learned about Aperture -vs- Manual priority. I was always taught to shoot in manual only, so this helped me a LOT! I will test my camera to see how ETTR works by going 1 stop beyond in exposure compensation. It should be interesting. So, I bought the course. I wish that I could buy a print to hang in my photography room for inspiration.... But, understand why you don’t print and ship anymore. I look forward to the course!

[@Higgins_Nature_Photographer]

Great info Dave, thanks for sharing and hope your doing well.

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome, Rick. Just editing some photos and videos today. I hope you are too buddy! Take care.

[@CARLA19822]

How funny, I had just asked you about metering and exposure and voila! Ty again for all you teach and how you teach it. You’re a great teacher, and you give out so much information for free. I want to support your efforts so I’m going to purchase the course you mentioned in this video when I finish watching it. Thanks Dave, and looking forward to learning from you, and trying it out myself till it feels natural and like a breeze!

[@DaveMorrow]

hah! Sometime things work out like that. You're most welcome. Thank you for purchasing the course. Let me know how it goes for you. Talk soon. Dave

[@nickrailer2202]

Fantastic informative vlog, much appreciated and I admire your philosophy and approach to photography and the way you share your knowledge of the outdoors and photography practice 👍

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nickrailer2202]

@@DaveMorrow thank you, fantastic to get a reply from you and I look forward to seeing many more of your vlogs. Stay safe and all the best for 2021

[@DaveMorrow]

@@nickrailer2202 anytime brother! Will have some new stuff coming out soon. Enjoy the new year.

[@ravifernando1637]

Thanks for teaching like this. May you be successful from everything! 🙏

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome. Thanks Ravi. I wish you success too!

[@aparajito1]

Great landscape videos, full of infos i will definately subscribe to your channel from now.

[@coopscorner123]

Pleased to meet you, Dave. I'm a Dave too, but I prefer David to Dave. Your videos are intriguing, inspiring, and encouraging. I say that because, in about the next 4-6 months, I will be doing somewhat, what you and your friends do. I'll be hiking, and following the Appellation Trail from Georgia to Maine. For a video/editorial documentary on the North American Shores while traveling up the coast from Florida to Maine. My thing special is I'll be 71 this coming August. Thanks again for the videos, I'm subscribed to your channel also.

[@DaveMorrow]

Nice to meet you too, David Thanks a bunch & you're welcome! That sounds like a great trip. Enjoy it my friend. Dave

[@overlandphotography]

I'm going to give this technique a crack because it just makes sense to me... thank you so much

[@DaveMorrow]

Let me know what you think!

[@gracehelmus2076]

Hey Dave - my husband and I have been following your course. It's really good. Can't wait to get out to try your recommended techniques.

[@DaveMorrow]

Hi Grace. That's great. I'm glad you ended up purchasing. Thanks so much for supporting and the kind words. Let me know how it goes for you! Dave

[@BIGDAUE1]

I'll save up and get both courses, your teaching style is awsome dude. keep up the good work!

[@michaelbuckley1312]

I do like your style, very informative. Struggling understanding white balance, but I’m sure I’ll get it eventually.

[@DaveMorrow]

That's great. here's my white balance video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/raacg3SDbJKrfM0

[@simonmaney3438]

Hi Dave, enjoy your videos and where they take us. I'm lucky enough to live in New Zealand and have been exploring our back country in similar fashion to yourself for the last 30 odd years (note to self: sh*t time flies!). Can't agree about AP. It's useful for some situations, but having used it for a number of years, I started using manual mode probably 10 years back and would never go back to AP. Put simply, using AP relies on the cameras metering behaving predictably when the light changes. I find I can do a better job, but it takes time to get good at it. I just adjust the speed (or iso) as though it were compensation. A couple of benefits I like: it really helps me understand the interaction between my camera, the light and exposure because I make the decisions. Also, my workflow (and in particular bracketing) is always in the discrete steps I chose. Sometimes I cock it up, but very rarely these days. (less than my camera's meter!) Anyways, keep up your good work, and thanks again.

[@thecowgirlnomad9802]

Love your channel, sending good vibes and warmth from sunny Egypt.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Shaima. Sending you good vibes from the Pacific Northwest of the United States:) Talk soon.

[@randykunath.afterbbn]

Appreciate the insight into your techniques, always enjoy your videos great work .

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Randy.

[@arielalejandrogarma3672]

Oooohhh really amazing job congratulations

[@thomas_eckel]

very nice again Dave. the av technic is way more better than the Manual mode in most of the Time in landscape photography. I am going to shoot more like this, thank you for your work !

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome. let me know what you think!

[@rickkirkham4539]

Excellent Video mate as always cheers Dave

[@grahamestilwell7485]

Great Video and content as always Dave! Looking forward to next Tuesday (Y)

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks! Glad you liked it. See you then.

[@bryanpaul410]

just listened to you on "the backpacking podcast" and am super stoked on your work and this channel. I'm an amateur nature / wildlife photographer and weekend warrior backpacker so I'm loving this content. I will definitely be throwing some money at you for your online courses in the near future

[@DaveMorrow]

Hey Bryan. Thanks! Love to hear that. Those guys were really fun to hangout with:) Glad you like the vids!

[@brandonsilver]

New format is next level, my dude.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Brandon. Always a work in progress!

[@exsaper]

Brilliant video. Always learn something new. Thank you!

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome. I feel the same. Endless learning!

[@exsaper]

Last year I suggested my help if you ever decide to do a tour to Africa. Not sure if you saw my e-mail, but if you are interested, please let me know. If not, no problem. Watching you to learn photography, not for my personal advertisement. Cheers!

[@DaveMorrow]

Sorry that I never saw it Oleg! Sometimes I miss emails. My bad. I really appreciate that offer. Thank you so much. If I ever come over what I'll be sure to keep you in mind. Cheers buddy!

[@zmanagadze]

really mega video! and you are also a true person Dave - not like others on youtube. keep going. greeting from Georgia (Republic) far far away from USA :)

[@wendynewing8834]

This is brilliant. Wonderful stuff. Many thanks.

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome, Wendy!

[@paulinanelega]

Superb video, Dave. Thank you.

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome, Paulina. Glad you liked it! Take care and enjoy your day:)

[@paulinanelega]

@@DaveMorrow Oh, and really like the new intro, too!

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks:) Had to switch things up.

[@andreak4280]

Fantastic vid Dave!! thanks so much - great info as always

[@Hike-it]

Awesome video Dave! Can't wait to get out again!

[@DaveMorrow]

SOON! Less than a month.

[@Chaumaerik]

Great video, i always enjoy your calm and clear explanations. It must be quite something to travel about in those areas for such long periods of time, really taking in the sceneries. Keep up the work!

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks! It's a different world for sure. The re-integration into driving and going grocery shopping can be crazy!

[@Chaumaerik]

@@DaveMorrow I can imagine that hehe, well it is very inspirational and i really appreciate you letting us tag along on your journeys while also giving us great advice. Looking forward to see more!

[@texacola]

Excellent info as always. I am enrolled and ready to start and only have 3 nights to learn it all before heading off on a week long photo mission haha. Thank you always for your techniques, they provide a great incentive to learn all I can.

[@DaveMorrow]

Hi Tex, Good to hear from you. Thanks so much for enrolling & supporting what I'm teaching. 3 nights will be tough, but you can get a great start! Enjoy your trip & let me know how it goes. Dave

[@texacola]

@@DaveMorrow thank you. It'll be mainly a cruisy drive across two states, going from coastal to desert country and covering some silo art (hit up australian silo art in google) that I haven't photographed yet. I'll be doing both dslr and drone photography. That reminds me, how about some drone photography tips? I don't bother much with drone video and concentrate on the photography side of it only nowadays. This course will help with both of course, just harder to drill down to the finer points of WB, ISO and shutter speed on a Phantom 4 Pro than my trusty old Canon 80D. Be safe out there man, cya again soon!

[@DaveMorrow]

Hey Tex. Nice. Enjoy it man! No drones for me. Just DSLR and backpacking. The course will definitely help you with any type of photography.

[@texacola]

@@DaveMorrow I'm getting old, in body not mind, so I bought the drone so I could still get to places my old knees wouldn't carry me to and my four wheel drive usually gets me close enough for me to fly in to get the shots. It also gives a unique perspective for some shots. I contribute photos to a facebook page for my community and did a drone shot of sunset (180 degree panorama) a couple of nights ago that was able to show the entire suburb out to a neighbouring mountain range about 30kms distant. Since we have no hills here it gave a unique perspective and the community love the photo, and they can all relate to it. Ok, gotta start packing! Thanks again Dave!

[@DaveMorrow]

@@texacola haha! Fair enough. Enjoy your trip Tex. Thank you as well:)

[@OscarNtege]

Nice video,definitely giving me thoughts for my next photography tutorial and photoshoot!👌

[@DaveMorrow]

Good to hear it!

[@MortifiedU]

Awesome stuff.. thanks Dave.. I have been spreading the word again.. Just such good content to help people improve their photography..

[@DaveMorrow]

I really appreciate that Aaron. Word of mouth is really helpful to me. Its one of the best ways actually. Have a good day.

[@mondjdj]

Nice job Dave.

[@nickbristol3457]

Dave, Another great and informative video from you. I really like how you share your thoughts and knowledge so openly. I too shot manual for a long time and eventually went with aperture priority just for the reason you mentioned, at least for most of my landscape images. Look forward to these! Thank you!

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome man! I think we all do it at first. We both ran into the same thing, as we got better, we questioned the process and made changes. That's what it's all about! Enjoy the day, Nick.

[@capt1089]

Another excellent video filled with good content! I like the educational format and will check out the links. Thanks again.

[@DaveMorrow]

Glad to hear it. I hope you like the course.

[@caolanblack4059]

Brilliant video fair play also

[@chriswyatt5303]

I’m not sure how I found your channel, but I’m glad I have. Look forward to Tuesday now to see what’s next. Keep up the good work explaining the how and why of your photography. Your teaching style works for me and your Landscape Editing course has helped a lot already. Offering the two courses together makes sense to me. Taking the best photo in the field is the first step and no amount of post processing can fix a bad photo. I do have buyer’s remorse though as I wish I had waited to buy your courses. I just bought the Landscape Editing course in late January and would like both courses. Any chance of applying my purchase price to your new combination offering?

[@DaveMorrow]

Hey Chris. I'm really glad you found it & liked the course. Thank you for supporting what I'm doing! Shoot me an email to [e-mail] and I'll pull up your account and get things worked out:)

[@tomknight3899]

Wow, photography video that has value in it. Great job!

[@DaveMorrow]

hah! Thanks

[@jayare895]

Amazing intro!

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Joel!

[@mohamedelaghoury159]

Very enriching video as usual Dave 👌 I noticed that most of your photos either you select f/8 or f/11! Under what condition should I select f/8 or f/11?

[@DaveMorrow]

test your camera first. See which is sharper. I like f/11 but will shoot at f/8 for a stop faster shutter speed at times.

[@mohamedelaghoury159]

@@DaveMorrow thanks buddy and keep it up 👏 👏

[@DavidPattonPhotography]

Interesting video Dave, I think aperture priority certainly works great for landscape photography but I'm not seeing how it is really any more efficient than manual, its the exact same amount of inputs. In aperture priority, you set the ISO, aperture, and use the exposure composition button along with the rear dial to control the shutter speed for setting the right exposure. In manual mode, you set the ISO, aperture, and use the rear dial to control the shutter speed to set the right exposure. In aperture priority, you are just using the exposure compensation button the same way you would use the shutter speed dial. maybe I'm missing something here, and that's quite possible, :) but they don't sound that different to me. In the end, I think that no matter what mode you choose to use, it is possible to get the shots you want, you just have to practice and become comfortable with your workflow and for many people that will be the workflow you describe in your informative video. Keep up the good work Dave and have a great day!

[@DaveMorrow]

Hey Mr. Edge. Thanks! The main advantage of AP is that it holds your exposure constant, instead of changing it as the light changes with M. Test it out a few times during sunrise or sunset. See what you think.

[@DavidPattonPhotography]

@@DaveMorrow Ok, I see what you are saying, maybe you can teach an old dog new tricks LOL I don't find I'm missing a lot of photos but I'm always open to looking at things differently to improve my workflow, even if I've been doing it forever, it will be fun to try AP on for a shoot and see how it fits. :) Have a great day Dave!

[@DaveMorrow]

There is always something new to learn. I have alot to learn too! Let me know how it goes after you get it down pat!

[@DavidPattonPhotography]

Hi Dave, you may not see this comment but I thought I would leave it just in case. I took the aperture priority approach out for a spin recently and I quickly remembered why I prefer using manual mode. For me its because I shoot a lot of video along with stills on a few different dslr cameras and I find it easier to stay with one mode. In video I don't want my shutter speed to change from where I set it for the best results, with aperture priority I find my shutter speed jumps all over the place, so manual works better to lock the shutter speed down. The second reason I prefer to shoot in manual is I'm one of the few people that still shoot film and digital, often on the same shoot. My film cameras are very basic with me using a handheld lightmeter so going between the two I find I like to keep everything in the same workflow. All that being said, I can certainly see the benefits of shooting in aperture priority for people that do primarily still digital landscape photography and if my needs were different I would probably go the route. Have a great day Dave!

[@daniel-godin]

Hey Dave, Great video as always. I absolutely love Aperture Priority and use it for 98% of my photos. Exposure Compensation is so important in my process of wildlife photography. It's very common to have a dark bird with a very bright background. This leads to very underexposed subjects and pretty blue skies, lol. I'm able to quickly use EC to ramp it up a stop or three before the bird takes off. One thing I do need to experiment with though is Spot and Center Weighted metering. Perhaps that will help some with those bright backgrounds (or dark backgrounds with a white bird). Thanks, Daniel

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks buddy! Let me know how the metering test goes for ya!

[@Snowcatnz2]

Hmm great video Dave, especially the centre weighted aspect, I always see stuff promoting eval or matrix, I think I might have to try your method and see how it goes. I do however use aperture priority for all my landscapes for exactly the same reasons as yourself. I have done your 1st course and have just signed up for your new course and really looking forward to learning more!!

[@jasonfazio6170]

I think you've converted me to shoot A vs M. I love, and will be supporting, your channel/efforts.

[@DaveMorrow]

Love it! Test it out and see what you think:) Huge help. I can't thank you enough. Let me know how that AP test goes.

[@St8ofmind123456]

Great video to an epic series. Really appreciate your effort and simplicity of delivery. Fantastic. Low battery gave me anxiety 😂

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks, glad you like it!

[@Lennymcgra]

Quality stuff as always Dave 👍

[@DaveMorrow]

Good to hear from you, Lenny! Thank you.

[@bluejay3945]

David. I really appreciate all you do. We are recently retired and planning on travel ASAP. At best I’m a photography hack that loves landscapes. I’m too old and feeble of skills to do the bbf technique. I’m just afraid to screw it up. If I compose my picture, magnify in live view, depress my shutter half way to set the focus, I have to keep my finger half depressed, correct? If I take my finger off for any reason the camera may change focus, correct? When I watch you, you focus on the scene, hit your bbf and remove your fingers completely. I’m confused as usual. Sorry for the dumb ass question but the more I try to improve the more conflicting information I find. I’m using my old Nikon D5100 so don’t laugh. So glad you are doing what you are doing. Always felt the way you do but ultimately my Catholic upbringing and that “look” from mom made me succumb to the man. God bless you

[@geotaco]

Awesome as usual Dave. Looking forward to your new class. Headed down the California coast for a week or so and hoping for some good shooting.

[@DaveMorrow]

Hey David. Thanks buddy. I hope you have a great time down there. I saw you signed up. Thank you so much! Are you taking the Tacoma down? Enjoy the trip.

[@geotaco]

Thanks Dave. No Tacoma this time. The camper is buried in snow at the moment. Going to chicken out and hotel it!

[@DaveMorrow]

@@geotaco Sounds like fun to me! Happy shooting.

[@pauldrew610]

Great video Dave 👍🏼✅ quick question, do you ever use Spot Metering??? What is your take on it ?? Answered my own question, re watched video & found your take on spot metering!! Thanks for the full explanation on how & why you shoot the way you do. ✅👍🏼😊

[@beepboopimarobot2841]

Hey Dave, your new intro is amazing! Any recommendations on books about wild camping and similar topics? I’m completely new to this and I’d love to go on a trip at some point in the future, but I want to be prepared as good as possible. Where do I even start?

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Beep! Check out my buddy, Iron Tazz - www.irontazz.com/ Andrew Skurka also has some good info: andrewskurka.com/ You can also read my backpacking essentials guide as well: www.davemorrowphotography.com/backpacking-essentials Start with a short 1-2 night trip and work your way up. A weekend class or group may really help too:)

[@charliejg]

Another advantage that I'm seeing to using aperture priority is that it allows you to pay more attention to composition. When I shoot in manual I am so consumed with thinking about settings that I get frustrated and my patience with composition is reduced. Thanks for the info!

[@DaveMorrow]

Absolutely!

[@bobogate1]

Ok Dave, Congrats for your splendid work and explanation, have no words to say you are so right about the Aperture Priority Mode. Here's the question i have for you, if that would be of course answered would be much appreciated. I have the 1Ds Mark II the only Full frame camera that i own, this camera does not have the live view when shooting in Aperture Priority Mode, I always shoot in Manual and always shoot with my hand held spot light meter from sekonic 758DR, which has ben calibrated for the specific camera with the Profile target II. i use this meter to meter the brightest lights and open up to the specific amount of stops the calibration gave me, to still retain the highlights bright enough without blowing them out, this is ETTR of course, and then meter for the shadows and put in camera what that number gave me the light meter. so my question is, do i have to put the shadows in specific zone? or just to meter so that the shadows don't touch the left end of histogram? when the scene of course is in extreme dynamic range. this is the way i approach the ETTR shooting. Tell me please if i am doing something wrong, i would really love that answer. Thank U.

[@DaveMorrow]

Go experiment on your on for 2-3 months, 1-2 hours each day. Test all your questions. If you still have them come back and see what you have to ask. You'll figure it out:) It's better for your learning. You can read all my pdfs here: www.davemorrowphotography.com/2013/01/tutorials-photography-post-processing.html They will help too!

[@jameswestii454]

That Aha Moment. I have always shot manual and now I see the great benefits of AV. So I shoot a Canon 5DSr and was curious if you knew if by switching to AV mode, will that cancel out any in camera settings that I have set for manual mode such as focus settings, metering mode, AEB, etc? Thank you for a really clear and precise video. James.

[@DaveMorrow]

Love to hear that!

[@FelixJorgenfelt]

When I started to practice landscape photography seriously I quickly found that manual mode was way to clumsy to use during a scene with changing light (every sunset or sunrise ever). Aperture priority just make the whole experience much smoother and more enjoyable! Only really use manual mode for "bulb" mode so that I can get long exposures. One of many things taught as essential that later turned out to be completely false. Don't get me stated on how composition is taught ;D

[@DaveMorrow]

For sure! I'm glad you found the same thing. Cheers!

[@neilmackey9626]

"And the hits just keep on coming"...nicely done, Dave! Question for you...you're shooting in Live View and I noticed you have the camera in Mup (mirror up, to avoid any vibration in the shot from the mirror moving up/down during the shot). Doesn't shooting in LV automatically lock the mirror up anyway? I usually shoot with a wired remote instead of using the self-timer but does it make a difference either way?