Wide angle photography can be quite rewarding used at the right moments. As of late, our Canon 10-18mm (f4.5-5.6) lens has been permanently attached to our field camera.

. We wanted to share some of the amazing captures we've made from this highly underrated lens. Scroll down for some tips and tricks we gathered for best practices!

Part of the power of shooting with a wide angle lens is knowing when to put it to use! A wide angle lens is an essential piece of gear, especially for a landscape photographer. We’ve rounded up a few tips to make the wide angle experience less daunting and more fun!

The human eye can see at a 50mm (full frame) or 35mm (cropped sensor) focal lengths. Anything smaller is considered macro (a whole other story!) and anything beyond these measurements are considered wide angle. Once you've got the wide angle on your camera, you can experiment with different concepts and techniques to create advanced compositions.

Focus & Emphasis - Wide angle lenses also allow you to utilize depth of field, so you can experiment with what elements of the environment are kept in or out of focus. Using a wide angle lens can place an emphasis on objects that are closer to the frame, while still including images in the background as well. This will provide context for the main subject, ultimately contributing to the story-telling aspect of the images.
Perspective - Exaggeration of lines or objects will occur when shooting wide. Taking notice of leading lines will work to your advantage, as the exaggerated lines will lead the viewer into the picture, so they're not only looking at the photo but are positioned right in the frame.
Simplicity - Too much going on in the frame can be distracting to the viewer. One or two subject matters maximum can add to the success of the image.
Distortion - Keeping the camera parallel to the ground will help minimize distortion. However, angling your camera upwards or downwards for distortion can be used advantageously. Trial and error is key.

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