SUMMARY
Photographer Jason Friend applies a filmmaker's three-shot approach to landscape photography, using wide establishing shots, medium subject frames, and close-up details. This method, demonstrated at Old Hartley Bay with Nikon Z lenses, helps prevent flat compositions and spreads creative risk, especially in uncertain conditions. The sequence encourages deeper engagement with a location, moving from an ultra-wide establishing shot to a focused detail, often revealing surprising compositions. This approach also aligns with how images are consumed on platforms like Instagram and in print media, providing a narrative flow.
TAKEAWAYS
Adopt a filmmaker's wide, medium, and close-up shot sequence for landscapes.
This method prevents repetitive compositions and captures diverse details.
It helps spread creative risk and encourages deeper exploration of a scene.
The sequence can be practiced with a single zoom lens by setting focal length rules.