Podcast #35: Mountain Photography -- An Interview with Ed Cooper

Discover what it takes to capture the splendor of nature's finest monuments as Ed Cooper reveals the secrets of mastering mountain photography

By Andrea on January 19, 2009 9:00 PM | Permalink | Comments ()

Mountain photography isn't just an art, it's somewhat of a calling. After all, not everyone is cut out to capture the majesty of a mountain in a single frame. What separates those who try and fail from those who actually accomplish the feat? It's a winning combination of skill, technique, equipment and knowledge -- all of which can be learned from a mountain photography master like Ed Cooper.

Mastering the Mountains

Capturing the awe-inspiring beauty of the mountains in a photograph isn't just a point-and-shoot undertaking. If you want to create shots that do the beauty of your subjects justice, you need to know exactly what you're doing.

Fortunately, you don't have to take a trial and error approach. Ed Cooper, a legend of mountain photography, is tackling the answers to our top 7 photography questions.

Some of the secrets Ed reveals during his interview include:

• The most important thing to look for when photographing mountains.

• The biggest myth of mountain photography.

• The must-have equipment and gear for mountain photography.

• Exercises you can do to improve your mountain photography skills.

Ed provides the answers to these questions and more during this 7 Photography Questions interview.

To learn more from this mountaineering and photography legend, subscribe to this podcast via the iTunes link below. It's absolutely FREE and by doing so you can have all of our other 7 Photography Questions downloaded to your iPod, iPhone, or other MP3 player automatically. Or, if you prefer, you can listen directly via the Web by clicking the Play Now button below.