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Getting proper exposures when shooting in the field can be a real challenge, especially when shooting under uneven and ever-changing light. The result can be blown-out highlights, crushed shadows, or a combination of both.

If you're disheartened by inconsistent photographs that don't meet expectations you're not alone. In fact, one of our favorite educators says many of his workshop students encounter similar common problems that are easy to fix.

If you're unfamiliar with the notion of "aspect ratios" it's time to understand the concept. That's because the shape of a photograph greatly influences how images are viewed.  As you'll see in the quick video below, there's much more to this topic than just cropping a horizonal image into a vertical one to improve composition.

Panorama photos are a lot of fun to make and can really grab attention. Some cameras can automate the process by merging successive shots to achieve a pretty good result. Doing it this way may require a tripod for absolutely precise merging, and you'll still need some post-processing to finish up  the job.

We all learn a bunch of "essential" photography rules when first starting out, and even more as we continue to expand our skills. One of the most familiar is the Rules of Thirds. Today you'll learn how to use the less familiar Rule of Odds, that can be even more beneficial when shooting wildlife and nature images.

Sometimes we can't choose the time of day when we come across a beautiful landscape scene. So we take a few shots, despite the terrible midday light, and our images seem destined for the trash.

If you carefully analyze a selection of outstanding landscape photos, you'll realize that contrast plays a big part in their impact. Yet, discussions of outdoor photography techniques often ignore this essential component.