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Tips for shooting waterfalls
Shooting waterfalls can be a lot of fun and very rewarding, but can also be something a little daunting for newer photographers. So here is a few tips to help improve your next waterfall shot.
Tip #1 : Avoid GAS (Gear acquisition syndrome)
While it’s tempting to believe that you need special gear to be able to do waterfall photography (or any photography for that matter), the truth is that the only gear you really need is a camera.
That said, a tripod is (almost) a must have. A tripod will make it a lot easier to keep the camera steady and use longer exposure times as well as being able to keep the camera clear of water.
It’s not the end of the world if you don’t have a tripod as it’s often possible to find a rock or similar flat surface and just put the camera down on that. Just keep in mind that it could possibly slip and fall, so be careful and if possible use a tripod.
ND filters can be helpful, as can remote camera triggers to make things easier, but they aren’t a necessity for waterfall photography. Especially when paying attention to tip #2.
