These EASY Sunrise Tips Will Change EVERYTHING | Beginner Landscape Photography Tutorial

[@RichardBO9]

Great tips. Especially, the white balance tip. I mapped the video record button on my Z7ii to kelvin white balance. I can simply turn the front dial until I get a look I like. You also need to pay attention to the red channel and make sure it's not blowing out. You can have a normal histogram and be blowing out the red channel. Controlling your white balance helps fix this issue.

[@PereaPhotography]

Yep absolutely!! Great insight Richard 🙏🏼

[@Channel-xx8qt]

Shoot with RAW don't worry about white balance

[@whafrog]

Thanks, interesting point about manual white balance, I'll have to give it a try. I've been correcting it in post, but I'll have to see if this makes a difference.

[@ZubeRox]

One of the best videos I've seen on KZbin in a long time! Thank you, Mike!

[@PereaPhotography]

Thank you for the kind words!!

[@ZubeRox]

@@PereaPhotography I am going to Puerto Rico this week and plan on taking several sunrise and sunset photos and will use your tips while I am there for my birthday! You're welcome and thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@adrianalfordphotography]

All good tips Mike. Always arrive early to set up then chill. So much better than the last minute dash 🤙

[@PereaPhotography]

Thanks man! Yeah I’ve done the last minute dash too many times haha. Cheers!

[@MinimalistHome]

Amazing! Love the hat!

[@PereaPhotography]

Thanks Robyn!! 😅The hat is from a website called Busted Tees dot com. And we just started BoBF today. Already super excited 🥳I wanted to rewatch The Mandalorian but Mike said we just saw that one🤪He is not un-right ha!

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

5 absolutely bang on tips Mike !! Really interesting re the WB too !! Will give this a try soon for sure!! Love the production on this one too Pal

[@PereaPhotography]

Thanks so much Darren!

[@barrymedlin6587]

Excellent tips Mike!! I hadn’t thought of the manual white balance, I’ll try that next time I’m out👍🏻. Thanks again!!

[@PereaPhotography]

Thank you Barry and happy new year🥳🤗

[@scottman895]

I really enjoyed hearing these tips! The biggest challenge is definitely waking up early for sunrise which can be even more difficult in the summer when sunrise is much earlier in the day.

[@PereaPhotography]

Oh yes! Good thing we have Swiss/Italian coffee over here😅Happy new year Scott! Cheers, Chris

[@TomSloan]

Thanks for the tip on White Balance setting - I've never done this in the field. I did not understand that AWB would impact exposure, as you explained.

[@shaddring]

Great tips, just downloaded the app as well.

[@reesmarkham2140]

I always shoot with day light white balanc. Looking forward to trying your Kelvin method 😀 thanks

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

The color temperature tip is really good, as is scouting. I'll be in Scottsdale in six weeks and I will spend at least my first day in the area just location scouting.

[@Josematamoros1]

thanks Mike! I always learn something valuable with your videos. 👍 happy and prosperous new year for you and Chris!

[@PereaPhotography]

Happy new year to you as well!

[@DesertPackrat]

Your tips resonated with me because I recently went to Sonoita in advance of a storm to take sunrise shots, and although I thought I pegged it in the field I was disappointed on several fronts with my shots. The composition was spot on but the sunrise looked fake and I was dealing with blown highlights and no shadow detail. I went the way of a reverse grad and 3 stop neutral grad which did create some vegetation darkness and probably lent to the color issues I was having. I also tried a HDR and it did not fare any better. I think I will try the manual white balance to see if I can push to the right more. Thankfully the next day I drove through Saguaro National East and took some leaving cloud shots that were satisfying. Thanks for your tips.

[@PereaPhotography]

Sonoita is such a cool place, we love it! And thanks for watching as always buddy

[@JasonTeale]

absolutely amazing tips. I am always trying to figure out which types of weather and cloud cover will indicate a better sunrise. Thank you for the app recommendation

[@reddeadrazor8257]

Nice video dude, liked an subscribed 👍

[@PereaPhotography]

Thank you!!

[@AmericanPatriot447]

Excellent!

[@downsidegli5792]

Great video guys 😌

[@dankvitka5638]

Great video thank you.

[@dustinhecker3986]

Thanks. I always struggle with getting the correct white balance. Not sure how to do manual white balance but I guess I need to figure it out.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Really great advice Mike. Love your "5" Tips videos ..!!! Take care mate. PS: Happy New Year.

[@PereaPhotography]

Thank you Richard! Happy new year to you as well!

[@starpath2007]

excellent tutorial, very helpful

[@PereaPhotography]

Thanks for watching Bruce!

[@kaptagn]

Great advice!

[@amnonsuodai9145]

HI Mike & Chris. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIP. The tip on manual white balance is 5.400 ?,THANK YOU FROM AMNON IN NYC.

[@PereaPhotography]

Thanks for watching Amnon! Daylight is usually between 5500-6500 Kelvin. I adjust the number until the preview on the back of the camera matches what I see with my eyes. Cheers, Chris

[@amnonsuodai9145]

@@PereaPhotography thank you miss C for your answer. Happy new year's to you and your family. Amnon in NYC. ⚘🙏

[@tjsinva]

Nice rundown. Keep it simple, eh? 👍🍾 🥂

[@PereaPhotography]

My life’s motto buddy! Cheers!

[@kevinhancock761]

Great tips Mike 👍 really enjoying the channel.

[@PereaPhotography]

Thank you Kevin, it's great to have you here! And happy new year!

[@kevinhancock761]

@@PereaPhotography happy New Year to you and Chris too!

[@phynx2006]

Mike these tips are amazing I can't wait to use them out in the field 👍😎👍😂

[@PereaPhotography]

Thanks Dave!

[@trentb4631]

Thanks for the video Mike & Chris, awesome advice and insight to what you put into making awesome photos. The tip on manual white balance is one I'll be sure to use in future 👍

[@PereaPhotography]

Thanks for watching Trent and happy new year!

[@tyeeggleston6159]

Awesome tips Mike...would these rules pertain to doing sunset photos also? and how do you know what value to use for the Kelvin settings for your photos...

[@PereaPhotography]

Yes they would, although sunset is a bit easier, as you’re able to be out during the day. As far as Kelvin, I try to find a dominant color, like the sky, and do my best to match it with what I’m seeing.

[@lindakarlin2980]

Throughly enjoyed this video and you app video. Love this format. Great tips. I learned a lot about manual WB. I will definitely try it. You and Chris have a happy New Year.

[@PereaPhotography]

Thank you Linda!

[@petermgruhn]

4:04 - Sunrise is usually the other way there. :-)

[@bobcoggin4618]

Brill 👍🏻

[@tomjodis8670]

When you say you use Manual White Balance - are you using a handheld light meter to help you or doing the adjusting in the camera to get what you want?

[@markheatherington8367]

Thanks Mike

[@PereaPhotography]

Thanks for watching Mark!

[@aaronluquegolf]

Mike, I am in AZ, looking for a mentor. Would love to learn under you on how to become a great landscape photographer. Love your stuff! Thanks for posting great content!

[@gamedoutgamer]

If adjusting color balance in processing causes some clipping of highlights, can't we pull back the exposure or highlights to avoid this issue? Manually setting color balance while shooting slows down the process while time is very limited with light. Good video thanks.

[@christian.irmler]

A fantastic video, Mike! These are really great beginner tips, easy to use for everyone. The first one is definitely the hardest of them all, also for very experienced photographers :) I also like the sample photos you used. A belated Merry Christmas and nice greetings, Christian

[@PereaPhotography]

Haha hardest thing to do is waking up early! Thanks buddy and Merry Christmas to you!

[@R.Hogarth]

@@PereaPhotography That is one of the reasons (in addition to the breathtaking scenery) that I like traveling from the Toronto area to the Southwest for photography. Having a 4am wake-up call is like getting up at 7am for the first few days. It's like cheating.

[@PereaPhotography]

@@R.Hogarth haha that’s a photography hack!! Love it 🤣

[@capture_smartphotography1917]

Great video I learned a lot 😀 question for you? Would changing the white balance in manual I noticed it changed the iso and it compensated it (I use samsung s22 ultra in expert raw) should I lower the iso manually then edit or only white balance then edit?

[@rickshockley5795]

The headlight you were using looks to be very bright, can you please tell me the brand or where to buy? Tyhanks!

[@PereaPhotography]

It’s made by a company called Foxelli!

[@guykerr8111]

More on the WB?? How do I assess what I think I want. Thanks too for all the great videos and learning.

[@PereaPhotography]

Hey Guy! I use a very unscientific approach to manually adjusting my white balance. I just try to match what my eyes are seeing. I like to keep it simple. Shooting in manual white balance is a habit I got into a few years ago. It took a while to become muscle memory, but I really think it helps, particularly in situations where the sky goes crazy with color. It’s also an important setting in astrophotography. Cheers!

[@guykerr8111]

@@PereaPhotography When you say "what my eyes are seeing" are you talking comparison between the sky and what you see in viewfinder/display screen??? Thanks.

[@PereaPhotography]

@@guykerr8111 yes the blues in the sky, the shadows, those are both good reference points. If I have a lot of sky in my composition, I’ll reference the sky and do my best to match. If I have more brush/foliage in the scene, I do my best to use that.

[@guykerr8111]

@@PereaPhotography Thank you.

[@minkymott]

Great video, I learned from it. I'm still scared to use manual whte balance. Is there a guide I can use? What Nikon were you shooting with? Thanks for a great video.

[@PereaPhotography]

Thank you! I use a pretty simple method. Just try to match what I see with my eyes. The sky can be a good reference point, then set the Kelvin temperature to match as close as possible!

[@minkymott]

@@PereaPhotography thank you. :)

[@robertleeimages]

I can't wait to get a camera that I can choose a kelvin temp rather than preset sunny etc, but for now I use an app simply called light meter which has a kelvin temperature reading and has never let me down yet. It's app face is black in shape of what is meant to be a light meter, and it has f16 on it

[@grmrtnz]

Mike what recommended Kelvin temp for sunrise and sunset shoots? I use manual WB wheh shooting the Milky Way and deep space. But I have no idea which setting to use when shooting sunrise and sunset.

[@PereaPhotography]

Generally just try to match a reference point. The blue in the sky is usually a good place to start.

[@johntravena119]

Spot on, mate! What’s the point of chasing spectacular light if you’re just gonna arbitrarily change the color balance in post?

[@PereaPhotography]

Thank you John!

[@thomastuorto9929]

I have seen one other photographer do the kelvin thing live. Makes sense & yes, I was saying but I shoot raw when you said I was saying it! I always shoot multiple exposures manually & decide what & which I'll use later. Been shooting digital almost 6 years now & never have I done an exposure blend. I guess I'll add it to the bucket list for 2022. Just curious, can a custom white balance be used for shooting in jpeg? = never tried. Thanks for the vid & Happy Holidays!

[@PereaPhotography]

As far as I know, it's only an option when you photograph in RAW and not when shooting .jpg. Cheers, Chris

[@tucompaivan]

White balance for me, I see difference if need 5500k and use 3500k and backwards, then trying to fix it in post, the raw file when fix it won't go back to a original white balance in camera.

[@allanduff7234]

I have used your advise so many times, I miss new videos, I hope you are well

[@R.Hogarth]

With regards to your Tip #2, we have a saying in the RCAF that "Time spent in recce (reconnaissance) is seldom wasted." Scouting the area is the best way, but if for some reason you can't scout it in person, they there are other ways (Google Maps/Google World or the Photographer's Ephemeris for example) to at least get a feel for what you are looking for and looking at before you even get to the location.

[@PereaPhotography]

I love that saying! We do a bit of hiking without our cameras and are always marking spots to come back to. And the Photographers Ephemeris is a great app as well!

[@ediethiel3026]

Mike, maybe you already answered this in the comments, but how do I know which Kelvin degree to set manual white balance?

[@PereaPhotography]

I use a very un-scientific method. I just try to match what I’m seeing. The sky is usually a great reference point if you have it in your image.

[@moritzgyssler]

Yep, that sums it up (where as I admit I'm most often too lazy to change white balance ;-) ). I'd add that a course on meteorology (for photographers preferrably) will help you to read the graphs and charts Meteoblue provides and also also helps to understand and "read" the weather when on location.

[@PereaPhotography]

Yep absolutely!!! The more we can understand weather and patterns, the better we can be at putting ourselves in the best situation for unique conditions. Or more importantly, it can keep us safe!

[@randomstuff53078]

so how do we know what kelvin setting to use ,

[@PereaPhotography]

I usually find a reference point. The sky is a great one. And I just try to match what I’m seeing with my eye, to the back of the camera.

[@MDMiller60]

Re: mirrorless with EVF and LCD. If you shoot with Kelvin, manually, how do you judge the scene you are looking at? I can't just move the numbers from very low to very high. That's a huge trial and error.

[@PereaPhotography]

My method is very non-scientific. Really I just try to find a reference point, like the sky, and try to match what my eyes see. Generally, the WB is between 4500-6500 in most cases. Most. This WB tip isn’t something that is absolutely necessary. I do it, but it’s definitely preference. But in the case of really colorful skies, I found that it really does make a difference. Auto WB goes a bit wonky when this happens. Just my own experience, and the only real time manually WB is better than auto.

[@joelbarto1103]

Is there a guide for setting the white balance manually?

[@PereaPhotography]

Yes, here is a video we made a while back: Why AUTO White Balance is WRONG! kzbin.info/www/bejne/omGah4qadtSUprs

[@richardlim8]

When taking sunrise photo, is it necessary to use Graduated ND filters

[@DesertPackrat]

What contract arrangement does your lead inspector have for payment?

[@PereaPhotography]

Chin scratches and freeze dried mini fish are acceptable 😁😂

[@kendoslap]

those 'high altidude cirrus clouds' are also called 'chemtrails' or geoengineered artificial clouds..

[@ewallperschwaznyk9590]

Now tell us what the numbers represent in manual white balance so we'll be able to use it.

[@hyphenphotography]

Great tips, Mike......... even for those of us in the UK! By the way, there is no such thing as a cloud inversion, it's a temperature inversion. Clouds do not invert, but temperature can, which leads to the phenomenon we see as low lying cloud

[@twowheels808]

Waking up early enough is the bane of my existence. As for WB I set it to 6000-6300k depending on how the colors look. I use grad filters too, it truly is a game changer.

[@thevalleywalker]

0:00 - 0:17 nope, not looking :)

[@PereaPhotography]

Haha smart man!

[@thevalleywalker]

@Perea Photography Nadolig Llawen 😉

[@jonscobey677]

Get rid of the tats