4 simple TIPS that will IMPROVE your WIDE ANGLE lens photography

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Published 2020-05-04

In this week's video, I'm giving you 4 simple tips that will improve your WIDE ANGLE lens photography in no time!
The most powerful tool in my camera bag is probably a wide-angle lens, like the 16-35mm. Other than perhaps a drone, there’s, in my opinion, no other single piece of photographic equipment that can help YOU create more jaw-dropping photos and impactful compositions than a wide-angle lens. So if you haven’t tried going wide in your photography, you NEED to do these things with your WIDE ANGLE zoom lens!

I’ve just always loved to shoot very wide and try to get multiple elements into the frame and make unique photos full of storytelling. But I wasn’t always very good at it, and that’s why I wanted to make this video, where I will break down 4 things you need to know to get the most out of your wide-angle lens.

So without further ado, here are my do's and don'ts in wide-angle photography!

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All Comments (21)

@DavidSenteno 4 years ago

That was a tremendous amount of information. It was better than a lot of online courses. Thanks for sharing the info and the beautiful photos. 🥂
@girlswithdacurls 4 years ago

wow!! Amazing photos!!! You are so good!
@scottporter2513 1 year ago

Brilliant video and lots of great tips 👍
@IntentionalMarriages 4 years ago

Wide angle lens is my favorite! Gorgeous shots!!
@KirstenQuist 4 years ago

Dude these images are AMAZING! Great video!!
@CoachViva 4 years ago

Some wide-angle pics that I took came out distorted, hope these tips can improve them! Thanks for sharing :)
@abdeslamouddasser7346 28 days ago

I know this is an old video but this changed my mind about selling my 16-35mm f2.8
@TypeRhino 4 years ago

These pictures are great. Thanks for taking the time to explain
@tanyaannn 4 years ago

Great tips! Currently trying to learn more so this video was super helpful!
@cococha 4 years ago

I know nothing about cameras or their lenses so thank you for this
@SymphonyKitchensInc 4 years ago

Good idea! Thank you so much!
@hurleygreen927 11 months ago

GREAT INFO! I've been using a DX 12-24mm lens on a fullframe Nikon D750, giving me a 18-35mm lens perspective and giving me me a whole new perspective! Thanks for this video...I
@vaksso 3 years ago

Great works!
@DrJonTam 4 years ago

Awesome photos and some great tips. I got some wide-angle lenses but always felt I haven't used them to their potential. This video helped a lot.
@andreasbulowhansen9413 3 years ago

Such great content, your stuff beats a lot of hyped up channels out there
@ChristianAls 4 years ago

💥Using a wide-angle zoom lens gives you a lot of possibilities - which wide-angle lens do you own and why do you love to use it?
@BumpandBeyond 4 years ago

As usual a really clear, quality video with superb tips for photographers. Love the shots you show too.
@MrFindoc 4 years ago

Excellent video! I just met you through Sunny and YTFB - I also just picked up a CANON M50 so you have gained a new subscriber - looking forward to more content from you!
@KrishanPatel 4 years ago

Thanks for showing the all we can capture with a wide angle lens😀!
@matthewragudo 4 years ago

So much. I use my 16mm for talking head videos... so nice that it can be used for Landscape photos. Beautiful shots.