I'm always getting asked about which filters are needed for landscape photography. There are so many options out there, from UV filters all the way to warming filters. To be honest, most filters aren't relevant anymore for digital photography, but I think that every landscape photographer should have the following two filters: a polarizing filter and a neutral density (ND) filter . These two filters allow me to control reflections, manage brightness, and take creative long exposure photos....

If you want to improve your skills as a photographer, you need to find your happy place. I’m not talking about a state of mind, although having a positive attitude surely helps when taking photos! I’m talking about finding a place that inspires you and that has plenty of diverse photo opportunities. This is your GO-TO place whenever you need to scratch your creative itch. Finding your photography happy place is crucial to your development as an artist. Ideally, your happy place will have the...

Photographers often talk about creative or artistic "vision," but what does this really mean? Part of developing your vision is learning...