Best Travel Spots for Landscape Photography (Promote Your Work)
As a landscape photographer, you’re always chasing light, textures, and dramatic horizons — but finding the right places to shoot (without draining your wallet) is often the hardest part. In this guide, I’ll share professional tips on how to discover epic locations, travel affordably, and promote your photos to a wider audience.
How to Find the Best Places for Landscape Photography
Finding extraordinary spots takes more than luck. Use a combination of research tools, local knowledge, and scouting strategies:
1. Use Photography-Centric Tools & Communities
- PhotoPills: Plan your shot with sun/moon alignment, Milky Way forecasts, and AR tools.
- The Photographer’s Ephemeris: Great for location-based light planning.
- 500px & Flickr: Search by location to see where other photographers shoot.
- Instagram (via hashtags & geotags): Use hashtags like #landscapephotography + location names.
- Google Earth & Street View: Virtually scout potential scenes and compositions.
2. Explore Photography Forums & Blogs
- FredMiranda, DPReview (archives), and Reddit (e.g. r/LandscapePhotography) offer field-tested location tips from other photographers.
- Join Facebook groups for local photography communities — they often share hidden gems you won’t find in guides.