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A Landscape Photography Tutorial
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ส.ค. 2024
- In this landscape photography tutorial video I discuss a few topics and give tips and tricks which might help you improve your landscape photography. I show my favourite weather apps, talk about composition and go over some landscape photography gear.
My Instagram: / heatonthomas
My Website: www.thomasheaton.co.uk
Additional B-Roll footage by Gregg Snell: / gregorsnell
Additional Drone Footage by Scotland's Mountains: / wilkiemurray
*Music*
New Wave Of Independence 1 - Martin Landh
When Spring Is Coming - Ever Yearning
Stay Near - Henrik Olsson
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*Some Shortcuts*
Weather Tips: 0:47
My Best Advice: 5:42
Composition: 6:55
Exposure: 10:09
Where to Focus: 10:37
Camera Settings: 11:43
Gear: 12:43
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Apologies for my lack of interaction of late. This week has been a busy one and now I am flying to Iceland for 10 days. The result is neglect here in the comments section x x x
I feel so neglected... but the videos make up for that for sure!!
We forgive you.
Already looking forward to an upcoming video on Iceland 🇮🇸
Hey, Thomas! Could you check your website's inbox?
Excellent. I am desperate to go to Iceland. I started learning the language about a year ago as it is probably the closest living language to an old Scottish/Norse language called Norn, which is sadly now a dead language. I wanted to speak something as closely related to it as possible. :)
Thomas, do you realize what you've just done? This is the ultimate tutorial.
Nibes000 Agree. Super simple, but these are the things that count in landscape photography, nothing more.
There's not even a single video that can stand up to the standards of this one. Perfect advice.
I’ve been very interested in photography for years now but only recently started to really study it. I just completed my first college course and have been watching tutorials daily. It’s safe to say I’m hooked but nobody has been more of an inspiration than Thomas Heaton has.
Look up Nigel Danson
HueTubeR thanks for the suggestion. I’ll be sure to look him up.
I think because he adds such a calming presence to his work. Morten Hilmer is similar in his style.
Apocalypse487 yes and his passion is so apparent - I love when people are very enthusiastic about their work. It rubs off on me.
Your appeal is born from your genuineness and earnestness. Always inspired by your videos.
15.43 ... the most inspirational mini speech I've heard. Truly wanted to just get out the door and explore
The perfect summary of landscape photography.
I'm a semi pro landscape shooter Tom, and that was I'd have to say the best straight forward advice I've seen in such a short video, clear - precise - and most of all TRUE! can't fault any of that. Keep it up.
Possibly the best and most understandable advice for landscape photographers. Hats Off Thomas you always bang on about it but it's true. Keep it simple.
My own mantra doing landscapes take a picture as soon as you arrive no faffing with filters and always look over your shoulder, the light rarely stays on the one side..
Best hobby in the world and it doesn't need a fortune...Dougie
Top notch ! ... I can understand the van purchase.... probably gives you another 2 hours kip, and enables you to enjoy your coffee rather than rushing it.... hats off man !
Now that was simple and straight to the point agree with it all. The most important is like you said getting out and working with the best light as possible.
One thing I would add about gear. While you should get Pro Lenses, save money by going for the F4 Lens (you don't need F2.8 for landscape and it will save your back because you don't have such heavy lenses), also you can get away with the Non Image Stabilized lenses (if you shoot on a tripod all the time) - but I can be useful to have IS for Sketch images or other types of photography.
Agreed.
Only true if you don't care for astro. If you do you have to get at least a 2.8
Yep, compare the price of a 70-200 F2.8 Stab with the 70-200 F4 Non-Stab, it speak for itself.
tolga1cool sure if you want the F2.8 for other types of photography you should buy the F2.8. The video and comment were specifically focused on landscape photography. Not sure how much people will use that focal length for Astro anyway. You generally want a wide, fast lens (I use a 12mm F2.8) or a telescope that you can connect to your camera (and then all the software to track galaxies as the earth rotates). There is a channel called Backyard Astro that covers that if you are interested in that type of thing.
Dean Oh yeah, i was referring to Starscapes and astro focused landscapes. For that you obviously won't need a 70-200 2.8
The more I listen from you the more amaze get from your knowledge.
Thank you so much for sharing your professional life with us.
Hello Thomas, you are my hero and inspire in so many ways to better than I am and to just get out there. For the more we do the better we are and the better we become. I am and always have been very pleased with your continued success.
I give you a lot of credit, Thomas!! I find it much easier for me to shoot birds or insects mostly, because landscapes can be rewarding, but also very taxing on your time and requires soooo much patience. Not to mention it’s so hard to keep a marriage when you have to be out at all those tougher times of day for so much time. I am definitely working on all of these things though and trying to develop more patience!!
Just seen this video and it's fantastic. Unlike like a lot of photographers and bloggers, it's good to see someone who is enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge and expertise. From personal experience, too many creative professionals like to stay inside an elite collective bubble and sneer at us amateurs. So thank you and keep posting these amazing blogs. Maybe in a future lifetime I can get to about one percent of your ability.
Some gems of advice here! A lot of these things we have heard before but surprising how quickly we forget!
Absolutely loved this Thomas.... clear and concise with no waffle. You truly are an inspiration. Excellent advise that I shall utilise. You truly are an inspiration... thank you
Great video, but I think if you enjoy nature and landscape you should also invest in gear for yourself, some good hiking boots and jacket, a tent if you are into camping, and all off that gear will be used for years if you take care of it as you do your photo gear. Again, great video, thanks for sharing some of your insight!
It's hotter than Hades here in Missouri today. 95F, with 65% humidity. But', amazing clouds all around today. I have captured at least 10 really big Pano's around 100MB captured in RAW. Sunrise and sunset have been really boring. Maybe tonight will be different.
love your tuts and your images bring tears to this old disabled Veteran eyes. Keep making vids.
could not agree more about getting out early and late, the best photo I have ever taken was due to be up at 4am watching single puff of cloud about 400 meters above my head. Was waiting for the sun to hit it and when it did it was amazing. image would be classes as amateur but could not be happier with it. love your channel always gives me the inspiration to get up and get out.
So much great information condensed into an 18-minute video. I'm embarrassed to admit that I've watched hundreds of TH-cam videos on photography, and this one brief tutorial contains a lot of the same information but in a fraction of the time. Great stuff!
You date your camera, you marry your lenses... Great commentary on the importance of buying quality glass.
Thanks Tom. I'm not a full time dedicated landscape photographer but your information and advice will certainly help during situations when out and about in nature
Thomas, I have a tip for you about your phone charge cable in your van. Use zip ties wedged between the gaps in plastics to either permanently attach the cable to the dash or for temp solution create a "P" facing the windshield and route your cable around it. Thanks for all the great videos.
All the basics covered. Enjoy your Iceland trip Tom.
Liked and added to favourites. I'll rewatch this for months. Thanks man. Glad to see your channel and profession really taking off.
Spot on about lenses v bodies. As you say most cameras on the market exceed the capabilities of many of us photographers so it adds to the old saying that the most important bit of gear is the six inches behind the view finder. So go out and practice and the rest is more likely to follow.
You are fantastic thomas. You're definitivly a source of inspiration for everybody here. Thanks for all these explanations.
I love gear talk! Thanks for all your settings and helpful tips
Legit advices. I did a lot of landscape photography and everything Thomas says here checks.
Brilliant. Added to my favourites and I'll watch it over and over.
In other words - same as all your videos.
Thanks.
That’s a great piece of advice for all the landscape photography enthusiasts.. that includes me too.. 👏👏👍
Thanks for making me feel better about the fact that I only buy refurbished gear. It suits me just fine for my purposes as a stock photographer.
Completely agree, your suggestion are really valid and you made it simple.
Something I learned from what you said about composition: learn to know what to throw out of my image, learn to sacrifice
A boot camp in landscape photography! So much brilliant information and advice in under 18 minutes with images and footage to back up your points! Fantastic!
You are one of the best and yet craziest photographers that every one should learn from and enjoy watching their videos! I enjoy every video of yours and wait for it twice every week... Thank you for all the amazing work! 👌
Thomas, thank you for this video. I've watched so many tutorials on landscape photography and you're the first that agrees with my stance of, "Leave the photo alone." Don't deceive the viewer of your photo. Part of photography is transporting people to the location of your shoot. Show them exactly what you saw while you were framing that shot.
Steven Wetherill I agree, theres a thousand and one things I'd rather be doing than sitting in front of Photoshop. I try to leave my photos alone as much as possible. Trying to get things right in camera and learning from your mistakes will help much more than editing in PS in my opinion.
Thank you Thomas, you're always the best!
One of the best "down to earth" and practical videos on landscape photography i watched! Great content!
Thanks Thomas, your suggestions are always helpful and spot on.
I found your videos today and love it man. Finally someone who saying truth about photography and what is really important thing. You really inspire me. Greetings from Czech rep.
Honest, sensible and practical. Love the tips
Thomas, I've been a fan for quite a while but rarely comment. Seems a lot of my thoughts have already been shared. I love all your videos and all your hard work but it's your personality that makes these. I follow your videos mostly to enjoy the journey you take to get to the photo. But for me, this is your most educational video as far as landscape photography 101. I knew most of these but not all. Thank you. I'm sure you'll have some trolls because some people have nothing better to do - but I for one am a fan. Cheers!
Hearing your passion throughout this entire video was truly incredible. I'm so glad I found you on this vast platform, it has been so great getting to hear all of your expertise.
Such a great tutorial! You have succeeded in just 18 minutes in doing a remarquably complete wrap-up of all what one need to know to improve his/her landscape photography ! Worth more than watching hours of videos made by others! Many thanks!
Thank you for those really honest tips. I especially think the tip of saving money by buying second hand is the best tip. What good is all the expensive gear if you can't photograph different locations, plus you get to enjoy visiting a different place.
Excellent coverage of a wide range of subjects. Many thanks, JA.
Excellent advice Thomas and easily understandable for all. I like the finishing advice best, a good image doesnt need much processing, just a tweak here and there. Nice one.
Thank you for this essentials of landscape photography. Spot on.
Only just now getting into landscape photography after several years as a wedding photographer. Swapping being surrounded by people to being surrounded by nature, and your information, direction, insights and charismatic demeanor are sure helping. Studying all I can currently and getting together the gear I plan to hit the trails and shores in my own back yard this summer. Ever in New Zealand (currently Auckland) I would be more than happy to put you up Thomas to thank you for your sharing.
finaly - you can't imagine how long I have been waiting for a video of this kind. Thx for sharing your experience with us. It like a video - behind the scenes. I appreciate your will to let us get better photos. Nature - sunset - sunrise - my tent you all need to be aware, you will be visited or be used :D
I'm glad you made this video. I often feel bad when I spend 1-2 days figuring out a location just doesn't work.
Simply the best pack of thoughts every landscape should understand.
Thanks a lot for your work!
Thanks for this amazing "how to become a landscape photographer in less than 18 minutes" tutorial, Tom. What surprises me more about your photography is the simple approach you have towards every step of the process from choosing the gear to printing the image. Nothing more than what truly matters! Thanks for this effective dose of inspiration!
Great video! Excellent summary of landscape photography essentials..!
Thank you very much Thomas! you just motivatet me so much! I would not be where I am now without your motivation! thank you very very much!
I really appreciate this video. There is so much so much "Landscape tutorials" in TH-cam which tell you to blend 291 images in Photoshop using this super advanced technique to blend layers with this and that special secret Photoshop techniques and they all lack that one thing: let nature do the work for you. And that is all you need, as you said. You don't need super Photoshop skills to get great photographs, you just need to be there. Offcourse you need SOME basic understanding of your camera, but like you said, best photographs you have taken (as I have also) is like "I just took it". Really really good video!! It has everything you need to know! And it it so good to see how much you enjoy photography, it truly shows when you speak ^^
Would give you thousands of likes for that advice and knowledge. Thanks Thomas!
This is the last of all the Wednesday uploads I’ve been waiting for, from you all (Brendan, Jodie, Greg and you) so excited to watch 😆!
Super stoked that you're including how-to videos. Excited to get the best out of my 5d4.
Another inspiring video...simply flowing all the experience....loved it
Fantastic tips Thomas! Great job at breaking down capturing landscapes - Weather absolutely makes or breaks your shot!
Having watched all your videos to date since i started landscape photography earlier this year this is by FAR the most informative video you have done, you were on it! BOOM that's how you do a landscape photography video, concise, to the point, no fuss, no messing just perfect :-)
This tutorial is simple, straight to the point and the best I've watched on yt.
outstanding advice. I totally agree!
Superb video. Thank you so much thomas!
Love it. THat's really good, Thomas. Thanks again.
Fantastic video Thomas. The websites and apps you listed are going to be a great help. Keep up the good work.
This has just gone down to be my favourite video you have done for me so far you are a true inspiration Thomas so thank you.
In addition to great images, excellent advice. Thanks.
Excellent vídeo. Excellent tutorial. Excellent work. Thank you Thomas.
I love listening to this, ULTIMATE TUTORIAL and INSPIRATION to get out there
Bro you just have said everything that one landscape photographer needs to know...I can see all the experience, effort put and knowledge that speaks trough so thank you a lot for that! Great video!
Another great video. Thanks for your information and inspiration.
Really enjoying your channel and its evolution. I enjoyed this episode for the practical planning tips, it’s a subject I’ve not thought about enough...
One topic you didn’t cover is tides, for coastal photography. For the non-sailors amongst your audience, another app that will interest photographers for coastal photography is by Imray (who make charts for navigation) called simply “Tides Planner” - it is free to look up tides before 7 days time I think, and only a few UK pounds if you want to plan further ahead. You can of course just look them up on the Met Office website in the UK (or any similar local maritime/weather service in other countries). Newspapers also often have tidal heights, or websites close to a destination (eg try looking up the local harbour/marina website).
As everyone knows, tidal heights change daily and there are two tides every day: roughly 6 hours of ebb and 6 hours of flow, twice daily. The largest difference between high tide and low tide (called the tidal range) happens twice a month at what is called Spring tide. The lowest variation happens at what is called Neaps. On the app, it will show you the height of tide at any given time of day, for the nearest port: you don’t need to know where the nearest port is, you can just look it up on the app’s map index of ports. It will show you a curve of tidal height, which you can manipulate when planning; and it explains where in the Springs-Neaps cycle we are on any day for the closest port to you. I think from memory it also gives you times of sunrise and sunset. This is useful for planning coastal trips that include views that will change dramatically based on the state of tide.
Again, for those that don’t already know, tidal heights on any of these apps are given in metres. They tell you the height of the tide at any given point, above what is called “Chart Datum” - this is simply the height of tide shown on any maritime chart. This tidal height is the lowest recorded height of tide, and therefore it tells navigators the lowest possible (worst case) tidal height. So you add the tidal height from the app, to the height of tide in your location.
But unless you are planning to walk a route that requires a careful watch on tides (or you are in a boat) then all you really want to know is how far the tide will go out and at what time. You can then plan your visit to capture the shot you are after.
If you need to know precise tidal heights for a location, then I can recommend the Navionics app (for phones or tablets). Navionics is another chart and marine electronics supplier. Their app is brilliant. There is a fee for downloading the charts for your geographic region (eg the map I have is for UK and Ireland, which also covers the Northern coast of France and the Channel Isles). Using this app, you can simply read the chart datum heights straight off the chart.
Sorry for the long explanation, but I hope this helps someone!
Thank you very much. You make this look so simple.
thank you so much for sharing, I really I appreciate that. as always you keep pushing me and reminding me to realise my dream alive and try my best to live the way I love to live .
Great tips and advise for landscape photography, thank you very much for sharing!
Thanks for sharing all these great tips.
I absolutely loved this video, thanks very much.
Thank you, Thomas - A gift of a video for a newbie like me.
Thomas, this is a really good video, solid, practical and informative. Your camera gear comments are really helpful. Your thoughts about cameras are encouraging for those of us unable to purchase the latest most expensive gear. You remind us that while nice to have, we landscape enthusiasts don't need the latest camera to capture good compositions. Thanks!
Excellent tutorial! Really appreciate all your expertise and willingness to share!
You have always taught me new things, really Tom these were the most valuable lessons you just shared here with us in just few minutes. You are truly my favourite photographer! Keep sharing your work with us cause we absolutely adore it! Keep doing what you love! Finally I would say, ‘Damn it this is one of the finest Landscape Photography tutorial!’ Thanks Tom!
Perfect and absolutely honest advices! Thank you
Thanks Thomas, great advice and common sense by the bucketful !
Great advice Thomas, thank you.
Simply one of the most straightforward and honest photography tutorial/talking head video I've yet seen on youtube. I'm gonna plan out a photography dedicated trip, thanks for being an inspiration and keep up the amazing work.
Brilliant. Packed with information. Thank you so much. I love your videos!
Brilliant. Thanks so much for this.
Great video Thomas, I would add that with Landscape photography you can also make use of old manual lenses with converters. Some fantastic old glass around and as you say you don't really need auto focus!
This is one of your best and most informative videos to date. Very inspiring. Thanks.
What a class informative video. Your ability to keep things as simple as possible is right up there.
Really interesting insight into how you plan and take photos as well as gear advice. One of the best tutorial videos I've watched! Thanks!
Love it. Informative and amusing. Thanks!
Fantastic stuff - thanks so much Thomas for sharing your knowledge:)
Your most helpful video yet. Now I have to watch it again and take notes
This is one of the best landscape tutorial videos I've watched, thankyou 👍👍