12 Ways To Turn Boring Woodlands Into Magical Photographs

Forests might fill us with peace and tranquility, but the chaos of twigs and branches can make them a nightmare to photograph, especially if there’s no single strong feature to focus on. Right now, many of us are photographing close to home so here are 12 tips to help you make the most of your nearest woodland. I live in the heart of forest that is as varied as it is vast. While walking among the trees fills me with an immense sense of calm, much of what is on my doorstep is far from photogenic — especially in winter. At the best of times, forests can be a mass of chaotic details, all battling with one another for the viewer’s attention, making strong geometric compositions all but impossible. Most of my photographic journey over the last 18 years has been spent capturing architecture, and trees were often these annoyingly messy elements that I would often go to great lengths to avoid. Forests are hard. Twigs, branches, and leaves are clutter and confusion, and unless you’re blessed with a forest such as those tracked down by the likes of Mads Peter Iversen , the woods close to you are […]

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