Explore in-depth guides, technical breakdowns, and practical advice from real photo expeditions. This blog is built for photographers who want to master the craft — from camera settings and planning, to field-tested shooting methods and post-processing strategies.
BEHIND THE LENS Landscape Photography Expeditions & Guides
Workshops, Expeditions or Masterclasses: Find Your Path
Photo expeditions, online landscape masterclasses, private sessions — they all promise progress. But the real difference is in how and where learning actually happens. Discover how my hybrid teaching system works, how field expeditions differ from technical masterclasses, and how to choose the right path for your landscape photography.
Alaska Photo Workshop vs Expedition: Truth No One Tells You
A deep and practical explanation of the real difference between a photo workshop and a true photo expedition — using Alaska as the perfect example. A full guide to technique, learning, and the hybrid system used by Jan Šmíd.
The Myths and Lies Destroying Landscape Photography 📸
Landscape photography is full of myths — from “no editing” purists to outdated filter advice and bad exposure habits. In this new video, Jan Šmíd, Master QEP, breaks down the most common lies destroying your images and reveals what truly works in the field — from dynamic range and diffraction to panoramas and tripod technique.
Revealing the BEST Landscape Panorama Workflow for 2025 📸
Panoramic photography isn’t just about fitting everything in — it’s about creative freedom. In this article, we reveal our 2025 landscape panorama workflow: gear, field techniques, and editing secrets for flawless, high-resolution results. Learn how we build massive, detailed images step by step — and discover why our expeditions to Madeira, Iceland, Lofoten, Dolomites, and Alaska are the best place to master it.