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Why I Almost Always Avoid HDR in Woodland Photography

Why I Almost Always Avoid HDR in Woodland Photography

by Tim Smalley | 27 Jul 2025 | Editing Techniques, Photography Tips

When I first started exploring woodland photography, I used to believe I needed to capture every detail. Every leaf, every shadow, every bright spot filtering through the canopy. The logic seemed sound. Woodlands present some of the most challenging lighting...
Why Woodland Photography in the Rain Can Lead to Stunning Results

Why Woodland Photography in the Rain Can Lead to Stunning Results

by Tim Smalley | 25 Jul 2025 | Photography Tips

When most photographers pack up when the rain starts, I unpack. Because woodland photography in the rain isn’t a challenge for me; instead, I see it as an opportunity. While others see inconvenience, I see clarity. Raindrops help to simplify the forest, softening...
Choosing the Best Focal Length for Woodland Photography

Choosing the Best Focal Length for Woodland Photography

by Tim Smalley | 14 Jul 2025 | Photography Tips, Composition

Choosing the best focal length for woodland photography can feel overwhelming at first. Go too wide and everything feels chaotic. Zoom in too far and you lose the character of the place. It’s a tricky balance that many photographers struggle with, especially in...
Summer Woodland Photography Tips to Overcome Harsh Light Challenges

Summer Woodland Photography Tips to Overcome Harsh Light Challenges

by Tim Smalley | 30 Jun 2025 | Photography Tips

Summer woodland photography can look easy from the outside. Lush green trees, long days, plenty of light – what could go wrong? Quite a lot, actually. Harsh midday sun, blown highlights, deep shadows and colour casts from all that greenery can turn a beautiful...
When Is the Best Time for Woodland Photography? Expert Tips for Stunning Results

When Is the Best Time for Woodland Photography? Expert Tips for Stunning Results

by Tim Smalley | 26 Jun 2025 | Photography Tips

Golden light catching the edge of a fern. Mist turning the forest into a soft blur of outlines. Rain soaking bark until it glows. Light doesn’t just illuminate a woodland – it transforms it. Ask a group of photographers about the best time for woodland...
The Shift In Mindset That Changed My Forest Photos Forever

The Shift In Mindset That Changed My Forest Photos Forever

by Tim Smalley | 19 Jun 2025 | Mindset, Mindful Photography, Photography Tips

Ever find yourself doing everything “right” – the camera settings, the composition, the timing – but still feeling like your woodland photos fall flat? That was me. I had the technical side down. But something was missing. The connection. The...
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