The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Photography

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Updated on April 14, 2023
Stephanie Vermillion
Adorama ALC

Outdoor adventure is having a well-deserved moment. With park numbers soaring and bike sales booming, the momentum shows no signs of stopping. At Adorama, we’re fully on board. From trails to mountaintops, we know outdoor photography is one of the best ways to soak up the moment and preserve those once-in-a-lifetime memories.

Although, if you’ve been around 42 West long enough, you know outdoor photography is hardly new to this blog. That’s why instead of another photography guide, we’ve compiled all of the best 42 West outdoor resources for this. Here, we have your ultimate guide to photographing the outdoors.

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Landscape Photography Tips

With Earth’s wild array of dramatic backdrops, it’s no wonder the world of landscape photography is ever-growing. If you’re looking to dabble in landscape photography—or you’re ready to expand your horizons even further—here are some of our best landscape photography tips.

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How to Photograph Wildlife

Few photographic experiences captivate like images of animals in the wild. Whether it’s above-ground critters or underwater swimmers, the world is full of wildlife photography opportunities. Next, these tips will help you perfect the craft.

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How to Photograph the Night Sky

Whether it’s the Milky Way or aurora borealis, photographing the night sky takes patience and practice. Although, these expert-written resources will help you perfect those images in no time. Here are some of the top astrophotography tips for budding and seasoned photographers.

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The Best Outdoor Photography Gear

Your nature photos will only be as good as the gear you use to capture them. Fortunately, there’s an array of outdoor photography gear for every budget and style of shooting. Here are some of our favorite outdoor photo gear resources.

Explore planet earth doesn’t need to stop on land. There is much to capture in our oceans, rivers, lakes — really any natural body of water. If you’re looking to capture the beauty of the underwater world, these article will help you get started.

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Where to Photograph the Great Outdoors

Cue the wanderlust! This roundup of top outdoor photography destinations will have you hopping in the car or booking those plane tickets in no time. Moreover, if you’re not ready to hit the road just yet, don’t miss these travel-photography books to fuel that wanderlust from anywhere.

Epic Outdoor Photography Ideas

You don’t have to travel far to capture dazzling outdoor images. Additionally, if you do want to dream a bit—or plan that big photography trip—here are several expert-recommended outdoor-photography locales to consider.

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How to be an Ethical Outdoor Photographer

Take only pictures. Leave only footprints. This is an important motto to remember when out on the trail. Let’s take that love for Mother Nature even further. Finally, here are four ways to be an ethical outdoor photographer, from following a destination’s photography rules to paying it forward to protect the planet.

Want more outdoor photography inspiration? Head over to Adorama TV, where our “On the Road” series will motivate you to grab that camera and get outside!

Stephanie Vermillion
Stephanie Vermillion is a wedding, documentary and small business filmmaker covering the New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania area, as well as a travel and lifestyle journalist reporting on a variety of topics across the globe. Combining Stephanie’s interests in storytelling, love, wildlife, travel and media, Stephanie Vermillion Studio was built from the ground up in her one-bedroom apartment in Hoboken, New Jersey. Stephanie’s writing and photography have been published in outlets like Mental Floss and Elite Daily, and her filmmaking includes everything from East Coast weddings to awareness-building wildlife conservation films around the world.