The Learn Landscape Photography Podcast
If you want to get better at landscape photography, look no further than this weekly podcast hosted by professional landscape photographer Austin James Jackson. Every episode recorded will give you concrete advice for all things landscape photography. Whether you want to become a professional photographer yourself or just refine your skills to take better photos, this podcast is going to help you become a better photographer.
Episodes
77 episodes
Mark Denney - Talking All Things Composition
Composition is the most fundamental element of photography, as it lays the foundation for the rest of the photo to come together. Without good composition, no amount of post-processing can fix an otherwise dull image. In this episode, photograp...
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Episode 76
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43:21
4 Commonly Misunderstood Photography Concepts
Photography is riddled with technicalities and formal terms that can easily confuse even experienced photographers. This week's podcast episode covers four often misunderstood photography concepts. Realizing how these concepts work can help you...
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Season 1
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Episode 75
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28:02
Stephanie Vermillion - Finding and Shooting the Northern Lights in the Lower 48 (Mid Latitude)
With the earth nearing its solar maximum, now is the time to capture powerful auroras that can be seen in the mid-latitudes of the earth. In this episode, Aurora chasing photographer and travel writer Stephanie Vermillion shares her advice on h...
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Episode 74
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48:54
Memory Cards 101 - EVERYTHING You Need to Know about SD Cards
Memory cards aren't the most exciting piece of equipment, but quality memory is crucial to recording and protecting your images. In this episode, I explain all the different markings and specs on memory cards, including how you can pick out you...
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Season 1
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Episode 73
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24:47
Royce Bair - Talking All Things Astrophotography
Taking great astrophotography images is anything but easy. In this podcast episode, Royce Bair, commonly referred to as the "father of nightscape photography," shares a wealth of knowledge about photographing the night sky. We cover the differe...
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Season 1
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Episode 72
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50:57
Tips and Tricks for Better Fall Photography Images
Fall is here, and with it comes one of the best times of year to be a landscape photographer. Golden-colored trees make for excellent subjects, but capturing images that are worthy of being in your portfolio can prove challenging. In this episo...
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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25:05
Mike Mezeul II - Having the Right Tools for the Job
Half the battle in photography is having the right equipment to capture a story rather than just a picture. Seeing the landscape through not only your wide-angle lens but also all other focal lengths will help you improve your photography. In...
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Season 1
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Episode 70
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40:14
Mastering Long Exposure Photography
The long exposure is one of the most popular ways to photograph moving water, especially rivers, waterfalls, and oceans. Despite its popularity, photographers make some major mistakes when shooting these subjects. In this episode, you'll learn ...
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Season 1
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Episode 69
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26:27
Will Smythe - Finding Your Style in Photography
Many of the best photographers have a style or consistent look across their entire portfolios. As a beginner or intermediate photographer, it can feel challenging and frustrating to find your style when shooting and editing your images. In this...
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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33:36
Less is More - Simplify Your Scenes to Improve Your Images
One of the biggest realizations that has improved my landscape photography over the years was simple. Literally. I realized that less in my images often meant that my subject would be stronger and more compelling, ultimately resulting in more p...
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Episode 67
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21:07
Dan Ballard - Is a Tripod Truly Necessary for Landscape Photography?
The old adage in landscape photography is that using a tripod is an absolute essential. Most photographers would tell you that this is true. And while there is certainly a time and place to use a tripod, it isn't totally necessary for a lot mor...
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Season 1
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Episode 66
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34:56
Tips to Start Growing Your Social Media Accounts
Growing your Instagram, Facebook, and other social media pages can seem challenging as a photographer, especially today, with the massive push for video content. In this episode, you'll learn different tips, tricks, and strategies to gain follo...
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Season 1
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Episode 65
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35:09
Eric Bennett - How to Release Images Together as a Project
While releasing a single image at a time can give you instant satisfaction from likes and comments on social media, releasing a project is oftentimes a much better way to publish your photography. In this episode, photographer Eric Bennett shar...
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Season 1
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Episode 64
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42:45
8 Common Milky Way Photography Mistakes
Capturing great Milky Way images can be challenging, and there are a few common pitfalls that many night photographers find themselves in. In this episode, you'll learn eight mistakes photographers frequently make when taking and editing their ...
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Season 1
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Episode 63
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28:11
Lance Wilson - Creating Stunning Low-Contrast Images
High-contrast images may have some "pop" to them, but low-contrast images are easier to look at and oftentimes look far more realistic. Unfortunately, dialing in the perfect amount of contrast in low-contrast images is easier said than done. In...
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Season 1
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Episode 62
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28:43
Take Portfolio-Quality Telephoto Images with These Tips
Most landscape photographers focus all their time and energy on capturing the grand scenes with their wide-angle lenses. By pivoting your focus and thinking more about abstract, intimate, or macro scenes, you can add variety and unique imagery ...
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Season 1
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Episode 61
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27:21
Chris Byrne - Creating REALISTIC Depth in Your Landscape Photography
Adding depth to your landscape photos can prove challenging, yet can greatly improve your image if done correctly. In this episode, photographer Chris Byrne shares his advice for creating more depth in your images in the field and post-processi...
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Season 1
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Episode 60
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41:05
10 Photography Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner
There's a lot of things I wish I could go back in time and tell myself when it comes to photography. In this episode, I cover ten of those things in a quick-hitting episode with lots of take-aways for any beginner or intermediate photographer.
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Season 1
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Episode 59
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35:39
Drew Garrison - Adding Impact to Your Photos WITHOUT Adding Color
Adding color is one of the easiest ways to give an average image a facelift, but often, this is one of the worst things you can do. In this week's episode, photographer Drew Garrison shares advice on creating more impactful images without using...
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Season 1
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Episode 58
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46:41
How to Get Comfortable Editing in Photoshop
Despite the major improvements we've seen in Adobe Lightroom over the last few years, Photoshop still holds as the strongest photo editor on the market today. Even though most photographers know this, many are still stuck in Lightroom, where th...
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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29:55
Zack Stanton - Improving Your Images with Post Processing WITHOUT Over-Editing
One of landscape photography's greatest challenges is improving your images in post-processing without overcooking your edits. In this episode, photographer Zack Stanton shares some of his favorite tips to help you avoid overprocessing while st...
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Season 1
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Episode 56
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42:22
Editing Advice If You Struggle to Create Compelling Images
Photo editing isn't easy, but I'm here to help. Over the last few years, I've worked with countless clients, and I've commonly seen the same mistakes repeated. In this podcast episode, you'll learn a little about my philosophy on photo editing ...
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Season 1
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Episode 55
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23:09
Chrissy Donadi - How to Keep Your Lightroom Catalog Organized
Lightroom organization isn't exactly the sexiest topic in landscape photography, but having an organized catalog will save you time, effort, and energy. Whether you're just starting in Lightroom or already have hundreds of thousands of photos, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 54
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42:55
6 Tips for Taking Better Wide Angle Landscape Images
The wide angle is the go-to lens of choice for many landscape photographers, and for good reason! Unfortunately, it is one of the most difficult lenses to use to capture captivating images. In this episode, you'll learn six tips to help you tak...
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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26:14
Gary Randall - Finding Great Compositions in Tough Locations
While many landscape photo locations have an obvious subject, some of the most rewarding images to create can be found in places with very little obvious subject matter. These places generally steer away many photographers, since it takes patie...
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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39:40