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Filters are an integral part of photography, but it can be confusing to know which filters to use, when to use them, and why you should even use them in the first place. Join Sony Alpha Ambassador Autumn Schrock as she shares her approach to filters for landscape photography so you can figure out what you might need before you buy.
0:00 - Today's Video
1:30 - Types of Lens Filter Formats
3:37 - Clear Filters
7:41 - Circular Polarizer
15:18 - Neutral Density Filter
21:03 - Neutral Density Polarizer
23:20 - Variable Neutral Density Filter
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Join Diego Rizzo and learn his five tips on photographing volcanoes, covering preparation, gear, focusing, settings, and more.
0:00 - Intro
0:18 - Weather & Prep
1:09 - How to Choose a Tripod
1:53 - Focusing & Exposing
3:33 - Exposure Time/Shutter Speed
4:23 - Drones
5:36 - Safety (Bonus Tip!)
6:57 - More from Diego
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Research, gear, settings, and more! This is your guide to photographing epic daytime landscapes in Iceland, from icy waterfalls to Diamond Beach! Join Matt in the field to learn techniques you can apply to your landscape photos.
0:00 - In This Video
1:06 - Research, Planning, & Location Scouting
2:31 - Cameras & Lenses
6:15 - Bags & Accessories
10:36 - Comfort & Warmth
12:24 - Composition
15:21 - HDR Shooting, Pixel Shifting, Panoramas, Focus Stacking
18:58 - Settings & Filters
20:25 - Focal Length Comparison
22:23 - What'
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The Beauty of Travel Series with photographer Jim Nix explores the planning, execution and post-production that goes into capturing stunning imagery in your travels.
In part two of this three-part series Jim talks about capturing breathtaking landscapes.
0:00 - Intro
2:16 - Jim's Background & Gear
5:19 - Pro Tips
11:30 - Landscape Photos: In Motion
16:01 - Landscape Photos: Patterns
17:02 - Landscape Photos: Light
19:00 - Landscape Photos: Scale
21:54 - Landscape Photos: Changing Perspective
23:07 - Landscape Photos: Capturing Different
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Nate Luebbe (@nateinthewild) has an understanding of animal behavior that allows him to go beyond the typical snapshot. Join him in the field as he uses his knowledge of wildlife to inform his choice of gear, settings, and composition.
0:00 - Introduction
1:06 - Behavior and Storytelling
5:17 - Bison (Gear and Composition)
9:25 - Elk and Foxes (Camera Settings: Continuous Shooting, Shutter Speed, ISO, Aperture)
16:16 - Bears (Crop)
20:48 - Why Luebbe is a Nature Photographer
22:00 - How to Improve
What are your tips for wildlife photography
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Autumn Schrock is inspired by the moon and its beauty. The different moon phases or times of day, as well as composition, can affect your photo’s story. Schrock explains how to take all these elements into consideration when photographing the moon, as well as how to strike the balance between planning (using apps like PhotoPills) and improvising in the field.
0:00 - Introduction and Schrock’s Work
1:58 - Storytelling
3:47 - Schrock's Tips
6:20 - Planning and Photographing
8:56 - Camera Settings
10:26 - Gear and Composition
11:31 - Schrock's
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Including yourself in a landscape shot is a great way to tell a story, add emotion, and give a sense of scale. In this video, Matt Zefi discusses composition, posing, and angle options for your landscape self-portrait to convey the mood of your image.
0:00 - Introduction: Just Find Friends
0:44 - How to Take a Photo of Yourself
1:38 - Posing, Composition, and Storytelling
2:40 - Focal Length
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Join Sony Alpha Collective member Nate Luebbe in the field at Grand Teton National Park. Learn about his approach to landscape photography, his tips on finding unique compositions, and his advice for photographing in a National Park.
0:00 - Introduction
0:43 - Dissecting Your Scene
4:54 - Adding a Human Element
6:14 - Luebbe's Gear Advice
7:45 - Panorama
8:05 - Camera Settings (Aperture)
9:10 - More On-Location Tips
12:30 - What's Next?
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Before you head into nature to take photos, you must first plan and pack to the best of your ability. Luebbe and Schrock share advice on how to prepare for weather and how to plan your image bucket list. Plus, they answer the age-old question: “What’s in my camera bag?”
0:00 - Introduction
1:07 - Planning and Research
6:01 - Schrock's Gear
9:51 - Luebbe’s Gear
16:46 - What's Next?
What do you bring when planning an outdoor shoot? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
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B&H x Sony present Teton Perspectives, a new series with Nate Luebbe and Autumn Schrock! Join them in Grand Teton National Park to learn their techniques for shooting landscapes, wildlife, and astrophotography.
0:00 - About This Series
1:18 - Schrock and Luebbe’s Love of Nature
4:24 - Working with Your Partner
6:08 - Grand Teton National Park
6:38 - Sony Alpha Imaging Collective
7:15 - In This Series
Do you have any photo tips to share? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
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Travel and landscape photographer John Weatherby has five tips to share on the techniques, settings, and gear you need to take your cityscape photos to new horizons.
0:00 - Introduction
0:17 - Composition
1:21 - Aperture Priority
2:03 - Filters
2:26 - L Bracket
2:59 - Time Blend
Did you find these tips useful? Do you have any of your own to share? Post your thoughts or questions in the Comments section, below.
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In this video, landscape photographer Sapna Reddy teaches you how to create strong visual stories in your nature images.
0:00 - Introduction
0:18 - Seek Originality
0:42 - Recognize the "Decisive Moment"
1:07 - Avoid Distractions
1:35 - Pre-visualize and Prepare
1:57 - Carve Out the Visual Pathway
2:28 - More from Reddy
Did you find these tips helpful? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
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At Sony Kando this year, we tested the new Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II Lens for landscape photography. Landscape photographers will appreciate this wide-angle zoom’s features, such as better sharpness at the corners, an 8.6" minimum focus distance, and an overall smaller form factor.
0:00 - Introduction
0:27 - Features
2:04 - Design
2:33 - Final Thoughts
What will you be photographing with the Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II Lens? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
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Matt Zefi is on location in Zion National Park to teach you how to photograph bodies of water. Watch this B&H video and learn how to compose a photo and get some recommendations for the gear and settings you’ll need when photographing moving water.
0:00 - In This Video
0:32 - Finding Your Composition
1:59 - Gear
3:51 - Settings
5:56 – Zefi’s Images
6:18 - Final Thoughts
Are you a pro at capturing moving water? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
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Although a telephoto isn’t your typical lens for landscapes, it can create a more intimate feel for your viewer and lets you share overlooked parts of nature. In this webinar, photographer and Sony Alpha Collective Member Autumn Schrock shares her tips and tricks for capturing landscapes you love in a new way.
0:00 - Introduction
0:48 - Why Telephoto Lenses?
4:52 - Which Focal Lengths Are Considered Telephoto?
6:14 - Gear
16:00 - General Settings
18:47 - 5 Reasons to Use Telephoto Lenses
54:12 - More Advice
57:03 - Q&A
1:09:09 - Final