P#13: Show Notes for Landscape Photography -- An Interview with Jennifer Wu

Discover the makings of great landscape photographs as master photographer Jennifer Wu answers our listeners' top 7 landscape photography questions

By Audri on August 19, 2008 6:00 AM | Permalink | Comments ()

If you're wondering how to take your landscape photography from "nice" to "wow," we've got a treat for you. I'm interviewing master landscape photographer Jennifer Wu as she tackles the top 7 questions about landscape photography.

Find out which 7 questions Jennifer answers, the equipment she invests in, what resources she recommends and the tricks of the landscape photography trade as she provides in-depth answers and photography advice during her 7 Photography Questions Podcast interview.

Show Notes for 7 Photography Questions Interview With Jennifer Wu

Topic: Landscape Photography
Host: Dr. Audri G. Lanford
Guest: Jennifer Wu
Main Website: JenniferWu.com
Locations: Sacramento, CA and Boone, NC

This episode of the "7 Photography Questions" Podcast is sponsored by SmugMug.com and SecretsofMasterPhotographers.com.

7 Biggest Landscape Photography Questions for Jennifer Wu

1. What is the single biggest mistake people make when taking landscape photographs?

2. What are the a best times of day to photograph landscapes?

3. Which is the single-most important lens for landscape photography? Do I need to use a tripod during daytime landscape photography shoots? What other gear and accessories are most helpful for taking great landscape photographs?

4. How do you set your depth of field so that the entire image is in focus when taking landscape pictures? Do you use hyperfocal distance (and what is it) or some other method?

5. How can you make interesting compositions for landscape photography when there are so many landscape photographs already? How do I add perspective?

6. Can you share a couple of your "secrets" to taking such stunning landscape photographs?

7. Can you suggest one or two exercises that can improve one's landscape photography skills?

Photographer Bio

Jennifer Wu is a master photographer specializing in nature and landscape photography. She received her BA in Photography from California State University, Sacramento. She has been taking photographs professionally for more than 15 years, and her images have been published in countless newspapers, magazines and books.

Her award-winning photography has also been shown in many galleries including Appel Gallery and Viewpoint Gallery. Jennifer leads photography workshops and teaches college-level photography classes, sharing her experience and techniques with her photography students.