The Art of Pre-Visualization in Landscape Photography

I create my landscape photography with film and digital technical cameras and received a request to share how I compose in the landscape with the gear I use. Learning how to compose images is not a simple topic to cover, nor can that be shared in one article alone. However, sometimes, we can find tidbits of information from other photographers that can add to our technique and save time and expense or make sense of our particular way of looking at things. In this article, I share the previsualization technique that guides me to where I need to set up the camera.

Pinhole Photography: 4×5 Field Camera Techniques and Tools

In this article, I share my approach to crafting images with a 4×5 field camera with interchangeable pinholes attached to a dedicated lens board. I’ll explain my rationale for choosing this method over a basic 4×5 box pinhole camera, outlining its pros and cons. Additionally, we’ll explore the offerings from two pinhole makers who provide different design approaches to interchangeable pinholes. I’ll also detail my process for metering the correct exposure, complete with a downloadable 4×5 Pinhole F/Stop & Exposure Factor Chart. Finally, I’ll discuss my preferred film choice and the reasons behind it. Let’s get started.

How To Use The Zone System In Photography

Even though the Zone System is over 80 years-old, it is still relevant today whether shooting modern films or digital capture. This article is for photographers wanting to learn more about the Zone System for their particular workflow. We will look at how the Zone System works with a classic film-to-darkroom workflow, and a hybrid film-to-digital workflow. If you are strictly a digital photographer, you will find a better understanding of what the Zone System can offer you as well.