Ugly Truths of Landscape Photography

The best thing you can do is learn how to control exposure settings so you understand what you need to change in order to maintain a correct exposure, even as the lighting conditions and weather changes.

Start that process by getting familiar with basic camera settings as outlined in the video above by Big Photo TV.

Obviously, the key here is to learn how to use Photoshop to edit landscape photos. The video above by Peter Zelinka is a good place to start.

Another option is to use Lightroom instead of Photoshop. If you read our Lightroom vs Photoshop expose, you’ll find that Lightroom is easier to learn, has all the essential editing tools you’ll need, and it has a built-in library, so you can keep all your photos neatly organized.

No matter what post-processing program you use, just remember that it’s best to learn the necessary skills to get a good shot in-camera, and then edit it to bring out its full glory, not try to rely on post-processing to rescue a bad shot.

Quick Tip: Photoshop and Lightroom aren’t the only viable post-processing options. There are many free alternatives to Photoshop, including GIMP, which has virtually all the same editing tools and even features a similar workspace layout. If you primarily use your smartphone for photography, there’s no shortage of landscape photography apps for your phone, either. Use these tools to assist you in creating your photos, not to try to save them, and you’ll find improved success!

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Simple Landscape Photography Tips With Tons of Impact Why Lens Filters are Better Than Photoshop