The Simple SECRET of Creating DRAMATIC Landscape Photos

https://markdenneyphotography.com/join ☝️Subscribe For FREE Photography Tutorials & Get My Top 4 Compositional Tips https://visualwilderness.com/portfolio/mark-denney/?ref=27 ☝️My Video Tutorials 33% OFF Promo Code: mark33 In this week’s episode, we discuss the simple secret of creating dramatic landscape photos. Out of all the post processing and editing tips and techniques, there’s only one that I use on each and every one of my landscape photos. When I start an edit I typically begin by trying to determine where I think the viewers eye will travel throughout my photo, while at the same time looking for things that could distract or compete for the viewers attention. I always want to ensure that I don’t have any distractions along the edges or corners of my scene. I think the longer the viewers eye lingers in these areas the greater the likelihood they’ll abandon my image for something else, and this is where vignettes come in. In this video, I review the four techniques I use when creating vignettes to improve my landscape photos. Much like everything in photography there isn’t a one size fits all approach and that’s certainly the case when it comes to applying a vignette to your landscape photos as well. If you’re not familiar with what a vignette is it’s the technique of darkening the corners and edges of an image in order to draw the viewers attention into the center of the photograph. There’s quite a few techniques that can be used to create a vignette during your photo editing workflow, some of which are certainly more robust than others. I know vignettes might not seem like the most exciting post processing technique, but when used appropriately it’ll enable you to create a highly focused and dramatic landscape image. If you enjoyed this video, please consider giving it a thumbs up and let me know what you think in the comments below - I guarantee I'll get back to ya. Thanks for watching everyone! -Mark D. **Photo/Video Gear I Use** Cameras: Main Camera: http://geni.us/giGwt Video Camera: https://geni.us/lGR6 Vlogging Camera: https://geni.us/6PtpBWz Lenses: Best Wide Angle Lens: http://geni.us/0pIhS9g Long Lens: https://geni.us/cWmA Only Prime Lens: https://geni.us/4jMBQLJ Video Lens: https://geni.us/Jb0uSPT Camera Bags: NEW Favorite Camera Bag: https://geni.us/GMpFlZ 2nd Favorite Camera Bag: https://geni.us/Rw2CBS Adventure Backpack: http://geni.us/TAupq Main Everyday Pack: http://geni.us/vvGD9N Filters: My Filter System: https://geni.us/YYoIj Video ND+PL Filter: https://geni.us/REyAJO 6 Stop ND Filter: https://geni.us/jH2f7J 10 Stop ND Filter: https://geni.us/1GAvGJA Soft Edge Graduated Filter: https://geni.us/957k Medium Edge Graduated Filter: https://geni.us/WZi8S Hard Edge Graduated Filter: https://geni.us/Sclcry1 My Filter Pouch: http://geni.us/m8JE Backup Storage: On-Location Drive: https://geni.us/hA7v Long Term Storage: https://geni.us/m2dcoQ Tiny Backup Drive: http://geni.us/pOAOq Soft SD Card Case: https://geni.us/GEVyt Memory Card Case: http://geni.us/Mygy Tripod & Ballhead: Favorite Tripod: https://goo.gl/zNkqbZ Main Ballhead: http://geni.us/1VwOUgs My L Bracket: http://geni.us/BVjnsdT Lighting & Audio Setup: Main Light: https://geni.us/Yh8Tay9 Accent Lighting: https://geni.us/oCzpe Studio Microphone: https://geni.us/YOLu Vlogging Microphone: http://geni.us/C4Kb Audio Recorder: https://geni.us/c0xUQ Photo Accessories: Awesome Photog Gloves: http://geni.us/ANeK Terrific Headlamp: http://geni.us/Bo5yD3V Moleskin Small Shell Case: http://geni.us/EZC2 Perfect Small Accessory Case: http://geni.us/tAN0pL Think Tank Photo DSLR Battery Holder 4 http://geni.us/kFcw Remote Shutter: https://geni.us/9vD5D Battery Backup: https://geni.us/a70z Photo & Video Gear I Use https://markdenneyphotography.com/gear *FREE TRIAL: Music & Sound Effects I Use* https://goo.gl/Qh9scf As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I earn a small commission on the above links if you decide to purchase the item. This tiny commission adds up and greatly helps me to continue creating content for this channel. I very much appreciate your support! #landscapephotography #photography FOLLOW ME HERE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdenneyphoto/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkDenneyPhoto Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkDenneyPhoto Website: https://www.markdenneyphotography.com