If you’re serious about taking awesome photos of sweeping vistas, looming mountains, and other sceneries in nature, then you’ve to start investing in equipment. A lot of beginning photographers tend to get overwhelmed by this because of the assumption that nature photography gear equates to expensive and heavy load. But, unless you’re planning on an expedition to Antarctica, this often isn’t the case.
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In fact, the working premise of nature photography is to pack light and pack right. It’s often the small equipment that are of huge value. Begin with the standard ways to not get lost: a compass, a map, and a GPS dongle. Then pack some gaffer tape for holding shots and a hot-shoe flash for lighting in macro shots, paired with a 1:1 lens.
For panoramic shots, make sure that you have an ultrawide-angle lens. You’ve to bring a remote camera shutter trigger alongside a light but full-movement tripod to ensure that there’s no shake in your shots. Make sure as well that you’ve sufficient batteries and portable memory storage for backing up images.
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Other necessities simply complement photography but are staples nonetheless. One is an umbrella to protect your camera from any drizzle while likewise softening the light on your subject. Another is a tickler, a water-resistant notebook where you can jot down key information on prime locations or even your thoughts and musings. Don’t forget to carry a Swiss knife and an insect repellent, too.
My name is Daniel D. Purjes. At the moment I’m based in Vermont, pursuing a career in nature photography. But I was born and raised in New York. More tips and reads on photography on this blog.
