Location Scouting and Research — Landscape & Nature Photography Roadm…

Doing the homework before you ever pack a bag

Steps in Location Scouting and Research

Researching Locations Before a Shoot — beginner · Using maps, forums and other photographers' work to plan
Scouting in Person vs Remotely — beginner · Trade-offs between visiting ahead of time and researching online
Finding Unique Compositions at Popular Locations — beginner · Avoiding the exact same shot everyone else takes
Building a Personal Location Database — beginner · Tracking promising spots and the conditions that would make them work
Respecting Access Rules and Private Land — beginner · Navigating permissions and regulations at different locations