Photographing a Sunrise Landscape

Professional landscape and nature photographer Ian Plant discusses the virtues of getting up early for sunrise, and of giving yourself enough time to find a good composition and to work the progression of light as the sky brightens from dark to day. Even if the light doesn’t work, it pays to be on location each and every time in the hope of getting that “dare to dream” light.

See all videos in our Photographing the Badlands Course:

Photographing the Badlands – Course Preview
Photographing the Badlands: Course Introduction
The Best Lens for Landscape Photography
Photo Scouting in Landscape Photography
Advanced Scouting in the Badlands
Assessing Your Scene
Working the Scene to Get the Best Shot
The Importance of Clouds in Landscape Photography
This video: Photographing a Sunrise Landscape
Lighting Direction for Your Photos
Midday Photography Light
Photographing a Sunset in the Badlands
The Art of Exclusion
Identifying a Visual Anchor for Your Shot
Photographing Rain and Lightning in the Badlands
Using Leading Lines to Create Compelling Landscape Compositions
Photographing the Badlands: Wrap-Up