Nature Photography How To

Now that summer is behind us, and autumn is officially here, it’s time to bone up on your fall photography skills. In the video below, you'll pick up 30 great tips for getting the job done.

Toma Bonciu is a self-taught Romanian photographer who says, “One of the best times to be a landscape photographer is autumn.” In this tutorial he explains how to use the season’s unique colors, rain, fog, and powerful clouds to capture truly spectacular images.

Bonciu demonstrates how to employ reflections, complementary colors, leading lines, and variations in contrast to capture more impactful photos. He also reveals composition and framing techniques he’s learned from scrutinizing paintings from accomplished artists.

The video includes several exposure techniques that are particularly useful when photographing fall landscapes. In short, this 18-minute tutorial provides a crash course in everything you need to know take advantage of the many photo opportunities this season provides.

You can find more helpful tips on Bonciu’s YouTube channel, and in an earlier video we posted, explaining how to use your camera’s histogram for perfectly exposed images.