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How to turn landscape photography into a successful career

May 11, 2023 by Sonia Klug Add Comment

Some godfathers of photography, including Ansel Adams, produced images of landscapes that shaped the US’s national identity. His iconic work captured the beauty of this country one photograph at a time, particularly that of the American West.

People came to know and love the dramatic landscapes of national parks through his imagery, recognizing a form of beauty that has stood the test of time. Art historians think his work was instrumental in forging a love for the outdoors, which is still apparent today. While Adams’ photos are revered to this day, some dismiss contemporary landscape photography as a genre for amateur photographers, as hobbyists flood image-sharing platforms with predictable imagery.

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Surreal photo of flooded cave wins 2022 International Landscape Photographer of the Year

Nov 29, 2022 by Dunja Djudjic Add Comment

The International Landscape Photographer of the Year has announced its 2022 winners. Like every year, the photos show the magic and beauty of the world: underwater and on land, up in the mountains and down in the plains. And if you, dear reader, love landscape photography as I do – here is a real treat for both of us.

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Seven things you wish you’d known before starting landscape photography

Feb 24, 2022 by Dunja Djudjic Add Comment

Photography requires life-long learning, exploring, and experimenting. That’s why we love it, right? But there are just some things we all wish we’d learned sooner. In this video, Mark Denney talks about some of these things. If you’re a beginner, consider these great pieces of advice that will make your photographic journey more enjoyable and successful.

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International Landscape Photographer of the Year announces jaw-dropping 2021 winners

Feb 3, 2022 by Dunja Djudjic Add Comment

International Landscape Photographer of the Year (ILPOTY) has announced the 2021 winners of its annual contest. And just as always, the winning photos will make your jaw drop and want you to pack your bags, your gear, and visit that magnificent location you’ve always wanted to photograph.

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Stop making these seven mistakes when using a wide-angle lens for landscape photography

Aug 2, 2021 by Dunja Djudjic Add Comment

Mistakes, mistakes… I love writing about them, and I’ve made my fair share of them and learned something from most. If you’re a landscape photographer and relatively new to this, you should watch this video about mistakes.

Mads Peter Iversen guides you through his shoot at the iconic Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse in Denmark and shares seven mistakes landscape photographers often make when using a wide-angle lens. But also, he’ll teach you how to overcome them and what to do for a better shot.

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What exactly is fine art landscape photography and how do we make it?

Jul 11, 2021 by Dean McLeod 3 Comments

Have you ever thought about the term ‘fine art landscape photography‘ and wondered what it means?

Do you feel that a photograph can be a form of art in the same realm as painting, drawing, or sculpture?

Some styles such as photojournalism or commercial photography are actually the opposite of fine art, as they exist to record events or literal reality or to advertise products or services.

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Photographers, this is the problem with doing what you love

Jun 17, 2021 by Dunja Djudjic Add Comment

“Do what you love and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.” If only I got a dollar for every time I heard or read this. But is it really like that? If you love photography and start doing it for a living, will it truly stop being a job and will you lose a sense of obligation? Landscape photographer Mark Denney discusses this in his latest video. And even though he believes it’s not a video that many people would watch, I think quite the opposite. Not only everyone should watch it before turning their hobby into a full-time career, but it will also give you a lot to think about.

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Follow these simple tips to take striking landscape photos in harsh light

Apr 27, 2021 by Dunja Djudjic 1 Comment

The harsh midday sun is not the favorite light for most photographers. While we talked about it many times in terms of portrait photography, we haven’t often mentioned how challenging it can be for landscapes. Well, Nigel Danson reflects on it in his video. He takes you on a walk through a forest with him, sharing a few simple, but powerful tips for getting striking landscape photos even in the midday sun.

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These 30 icy photos will make you fall in love with winter

Jan 21, 2021 by Dunja Djudjic 1 Comment

I must admit that winter has never been my favorite time of year. I just wish I could just sleep through it and wake up in the spring when everything’s nice and warm again. But then I saw Dr. Kah-Wai Lin’s landscape photos and something changed. When the first snow fell in Novi Sad, I had the urge to go outside, travel, explore, and shoot instead of wrapping myself in a blanket and never leaving my bed. These stunning landscapes that “cool” has more than one meaning when it comes to winter and photographing it.

So, DIYP reached out to Kah-Wai, and he kindly shared some of his gorgeous photos with us. If winter is not your favorite season – well, these photos might just change your mind!

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