The Importance of Knowing and Photographing Your Local Landscapes
When you look at landscape photography online, you will probably notice that, for the most part, it is of extraordinary locations that are difficult and pricey to reach, at best. And beyond that, you have further issues to contend with, such as distinguishing your images among the thousands of others created at the spot. This great video tutorial discusses why you should be embracing your local area and how to go about doing it.
Coming to you from Alister Benn of Expressive Photography, this excellent video tutorial discusses the importance of embracing your local area for landscape photography. I have always thought this is crucially important. First, it is often expensive and time-consuming to travel to popular locations, and even if you get there, you have to find a way to create photos that stand out from the thousands of others. On the other hand, if you embrace the area around you, not only do you not have to compete with so many photographers, you can also leverage your local expertise to create photos that those also from the area will appreciate, giving you a leg up if you are hoping to sell your work. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Benn. Read More…