10 landscape photography techniques that pros use for better results

Two dead trees stand in a dry desert basin with light and shadow patterns on the sand and a large orange sand dune in the background.

Capturing epic landscape images involves thinking beyond the ordinary and being creative in your approach. Expanding your techniques is a surefire way to master landscape photography and improve your results.

The key aspects pros focus on when capturing awe-inspiring landscapes include composition, framing, lighting, and balance – making use of natural focal points, such as a lone tree, an interesting building, mountains, rivers or a wide-open sweeping landscape.