Lloyd’s top five tips for shooting outdoors

How to get great exposures quickly and accurately while you’re on the move

1

“Look for the best possible light: interesting shadows, the way light falls on the land and the shadows that are created as a result.”

2

“Composition is number two for me. I try to lead my viewers’ eyes through the photo. Having a strong subject really helps with this. The three compositional rules I use most often are rule of thirds, leading lines and the golden ratio. Foreground interest or framing your subject is a great way to lead a viewer’s eyes, as they’re drawn to the focal point of the photo.”

3

“Storytelling is important to help bring the viewer into the image – I consider what or who my subject is, and how am I conveying how it felt. If I’m capturing a collection of images, I look at how they relate to one another and complement the story I’m trying to tell.”

4

“ND filters are a great tool to have in your camera bag. They offer greater control over the light that you’re letting in to your camera, and also give you the ability to slow down your shutter speed for long-exposure photos.”

5

“There’s no such thing as bad weather – embrace the elements and create moodier shots when the light isn’t on your side. It’s easy to get disheartened but you have to lean into it – the weather is at the heart of capturing landscapes.”