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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 more than you think.

In this episode, pro photographer and workshop guide Dan Ballard talks about when you actually need a tripod, as well as how to set up your camera for shooting without it. You may be surprised at all the different kinds of images you can get without your three-legged companion!

Links from this episode:
Dan's Website
Dan's Workshops
Dan's Instagram
Shooting, Fast and Slow - Blog Post

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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 followers on social media, ultimately leading to more opportunities and increased traffic.

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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 shares tips and tricks for releasing images as a collection or project.

Links from this episode:
Eric's Website
Eric's Instagram
Eric's Facebook
"Space, Stillness, Silence" - Eric's Latest Book
Eric's Video Tutorials

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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 Milky Way images.

Links from this episode:
Blue Hour Blending YouTube Video
Vignettes YouTube Video

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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 this episode, photographer Lance Wilson shares tips, tricks, and advice on creating portfolio-worthy low-contrast images.

Links from this episode:
Lance's Instagram
Lance's Website

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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 to your portfolio. In this podcast episode, you'll learn a few of my favorite tips and tricks for capturing high-quality images with a telephoto lens.

Links from this episode:
My Mt. Rainier Wildflowers Workshop

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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-processing.

Links from this episode:
Chris's Website
Chris's Instagram
Chris's Facebook
Destination Earth Photo Tours

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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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10 Landscape Photography Tips in 10 Minutes - FREE Video