Have you been struggling to properly capture the enchanting dappled light on the forest floor, waves breaking over a rugged coastline at sunrise or the milky way on a clear night? You’re not alone. As more and more of us get out into the wild in our hiking boots to soak up nature’s majesty, it’s normal to want to photograph your adventures, whether it’s for your own personal memories, social media or even for a competition. But it’s harder than it looks.
Despite technology getting better and better, it can still be tricky to understand aspects of photography like what makes a great composition, never mind the changing light conditions, and often you just end up with a camera reel loaded with thousands of mediocre photos that will never see the light of day. To help you with this conyndrum, we spoke to world-renowned photographer Charlie Waite, founder of the Landscape Photographer of the Year competition, to get some pro tips on how to frame up and shoot your favorite outdoor views with confidence and skill.
