Today we dig into our video archives and bring a very useful tip from our very own Marc Silber. You’ve seen those breath-taking photos of waterfalls and sunsets overlooking a gorge, and now it’s your turn to take a crack at shooting them. But what do you do with all of your camera gear? Follow along with Marc as he shares with you his tips on what essential items to bring, how to protect your camera gear, and the “golden hour” when you should look for your shots.
Key Points
- Bring a camera bag (if you don’t have one, get one below!)
- Only pack the essentials
- Camera
- Battery
- Lens
- SD cards
- Golden hours
- Best shadows and lighting
Be sure to check out our other video from surf photographer Chris Burkard for tips on how to take better outdoor photos.
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Hi Marc,The name of your camera bag is the “ThinkTank Digital Holster” and comes in various sizes. I hang the holster from my utility belt and avoid hanging my camera from my neck. You don’t mention Mt. Banner which is shown and you mention Mammoth Mountain which you do not show. Your “360 degree view” was probably at Donohue Pass. Thanks for your whole series of videos.
whats the song/music thanks?
you look like shoenice
Truly an amazing place 🙂
Great John, enjoy the hike!
Nice job Marc, enjoyed the video. Heading up that way with my D5100 next week.
Rod, yes I’ve covered the whole John Muri trail, over 2011 miles
lovely video Marc, were you camping as well on your trail walk , i look forward to the nxt one….
Great advice Marc, I look forward to the next in the series. I just picked up a Lowepro Photo Hatchback (backpack) and a Manfrotto compact tripod for day hikes. I’ll have to send some photos your way.
3:30 Very dirty lens! Looks like a great location though
thanks Doug. With a pack having a big DSLR can be a bit a pain,but yea I carry around my neck too with or without case I showed. Hope to get to Australia one day, but to surf!
Have you tried Blackrapid camera staps? They take the weight from your neck. I use it and love it!
Here’s the long form, some great shots from the John Muir Trail above Yosemite, tips for taking your camera backpacking or on a hike
Amazing place!