INSTANTLY improve your DRONE landscape photography | DJI mavic

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In this video I share some awesome tips and techniques as a landscape photographer to get better shots with your drone. The DJI Mavic is an awesome drone and can shoot awesome photos but it isn’t just about settings but about light, composition and subject. I share some ideas for improving your images as well as how I edit my drone shots in Lightroom. And the best drone photography settings to get a great shot.

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Elterwater from above PRINT –
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MY PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR

Main landscape camera – Nikon D810 –
Awesome telephoto lens – Nikon 70-200m f/2.8 –
Fav lens – Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 –
Best for Landscapes – Nikon 16-35mm f/4 –
A must have for tripod – Haoge L bracket for D810 –
Lightweight tripod – Benro Mach3 Carbon Fiber Tripod –
Preferred big stopper – NiSi 10 stop filter –
Lee Filters Landscape Pro Kit – (fits NISI)

MY VLOGGING GEAR

Yi 4K+ action camera (AWESOME) –
Rode Lav Mic –
Fujifilm X-T2 –
Awesome Bokeh – Fuji XF35mm F2 –
Killer wide angle lens – Fuji 10-24mm F4 –
GorillaPod – (as seen in previous videos)
DJI Drone –

PHOTO PAPER I USE

Matte Papers

Fotospeed NST Bright White-
Hahnemuhle Photo Rag –

47 Comments
  1. Mark Kenney says

    Thanks for the video. I learned a lot from this and am learning a lot from all your videos. I have a Mavic 2 Pro with a 1” sensor. Assuming I am shooting with the best settings (e.g., ISO 100, etc.), what is the largest print obtainable? Thank you.

  2. Justin Balinski says

    Drones are tools like cameras. Remember, there is no airspace freedoms sold with them…

  3. Paul J. Burns says

    400 ft legal limt?

  4. kostas DALIS says

    anyone know the song?Great video by the way but i loved the song

  5. Mark Brewer says

    That dogo is having a good time too 🙂

  6. Rob Fielding says

    Great inspirational video. Is it the latest Mavic Pro? When you are flying are you seeing the shot on your mobile phone or a dedicated DJI controller? I am very tempted to buy one … but not a word to the wife !

  7. App Dev says

    I like to switch to portrait and take a shot then rotate the drone by about 20 degrees then repeat for 4 or 5 shots and stitch them together in panorama.
    I've been experimenting with spot metering to protect highlights. I find exposure a big challenge with the Mavic.
    I will try the 4:3 aspect ratio as suggested with WB set to sunny.
    cheers 👍👍

  8. Karmakanik1 says

    Great tecnique,good inspiration for me…thanks for sharing,subscribe !

  9. Paul Harding says

    I have a mavic but take all my pics in jpeg because my computer skills suck so I don't own any edit program. I am also bummed because my drone won't stitch the pictures together like it's supposed to. 😥

  10. films el paraiso says

    Great vid thx.
    I mean it was really amazing video, the mavic is just an amazing drone, it really takes some amazing photos, and really amazing video, the technology is really amazing, i enjoyed your photos they were amazing i love my p4 pro its also amazing and it really helps me get some amazing video..
    Just kidding good vid

  11. Kizaru Borsalino says

    When you press the PHOTOGRAPHY button, (camera button), photos aren't found on SD card. Do they get placed on a drone itself or what happens to them?

  12. Nate Madsen says

    man i really like your channel this is the first video i watched and im looking forward to seeing more

  13. Christopher S says

    How do you adjust shutter speed accordingly?

  14. Alex Stavrovich says

    Thanks for the great video! Please tell, what's the diff between HDR and AEB (3 shots) modes in Mavic?

  15. Rodrigo Henriquez says

    Many thanks for your video Nigel. It was really interesting to confirm some of the sets to my Mavic. Thanks for your suggestions. Regards from Chile.

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  17. David Warner says

    Thank you for sharing this video.  You took some great shots. I do wonder about the image manipulation.  If we are changing the colors and other details aren't we taking away from the realism of what we actually would see in real time. The pictures we are seeing is not reality and not what we would have seen had we been there.  In other words, we could change the trees to pink and lakes to yellow and although I realize it's personal choice, it just seems that it detracts from something.  If this is the case, couldn't we just make our own images on the computer? Or maybe I just don't have a full understanding of what photography is about.

  18. Mr Guntribe says

    Top notch video mate. Definitely going to try some photography with my Mavic!

  19. Marc Vermeulen says

    Very nice and inspiring video, can't wait to get my Mavic in the air! Regards from Holland

  20. Brian Park 박찬호 says

    Which mavic did u use?

  21. John Hunt says

    Great video Nigel, love the way you edited the pano. Brilliant. Makes me want to grab my Mavic right now and go out and shoot.

  22. Al Dunning says

    Great video lesson, where abouts is the viaduct shot taken? Do you ever have issues when bringing your drone down in fog? Thanks, Al.

  23. Drone On Days says

    Looks like i really need to get lightroom to start doing some photography or rather do it far better, thanks for the tips i find picture set up and manipulation the hardest thing to learn

  24. Marc Sesto says

    I see what you do. I try to emulate it… and it‘s never as focused as your stuff… same drone…

  25. Mary Edwards says

    I just purchased a drone and I gotta say what a really spectacular drone! Addictive to fly! Can’t wait for all my extras to show up! 50% OFF for limited time only >>> camera.shopdronexpro.club

  26. Mary Ayala says

    Great reviews. Excellent job. Getting ready to purchase my first drone, A lot of good information here >> selfie.shopdronexpro.club

  27. pankaj kumar saini says

    I have phantom 4 pro …how should I take best shoota with it…tell me some tips
    ..

  28. Pewwbz says

    Wish I could afford one lol.

  29. TouScav says

    we tried using your techniquer and got these as a result 😀 how would you rate these https://www.facebook.com/jmd.ilmakuvat.9

  30. Richard Manning Creative says

    Your footage & photos look great Nigel! Where are those mountains?

  31. Creative Monkey says

    Roseberry topping ?

  32. Neil Shaw says

    I always see videos too late!!!! Do you still do workshops?

  33. Aerial Korea by Andy says

    really great aerial photos… please come and see some of my footage also, all are shot in korea.

  34. Rose Calvert says

    Great video California dude!!Yes I still have my Evo totally enjoyed it totally surprised I did almost 4 miles just usethe the controller no smartphone or tablet, check best drone >> selfie.shopdronexpro.club

  35. Luiz Lyra Junior says

    I see a huge inconsistency in the world of photography. We get huge, heavy cameras, expensive … lenses even heavier and expensive to take as perfect photos as the drones, with their tiny cameras of very small sensors and that cost 10% of our Canon, Nikon or Sony.

  36. Woody says

    OMG this video is AMAZING, you not just shared tips and techniques but you just explained some settings in the LR that i didn't know how to use. Thank you 🙂

  37. ManyDoors777 says

    The main problem I have with the Mavic is the corners are so dull and soft.

  38. Michael Bacani says

    Nice hat! Go SF Giants!

  39. Mathis Hasse says

    hmm i got a mavic and i CANT use mutli shots at one time :(( why? did they delete this or am i too dumb? PLEAS HELP BRO'S 🙂

  40. Ahmet Kurucu Geziyor says

    Thank you bro 👍🏻

  41. Theodore King says

    Great just bought the Bebop 2 fpv. Iove it so much

  42. john lamb says

    well presented and makes a change to hear a English person as the americans are very fast talkers, I have the mavic air and learnt a lot from your video many thanks john

  43. Geomar Cabig says

    wonderful images…may i know the title of your background music. Thanks

  44. Brian P says

    Great photos and videos Nigel , where is that stunning scenery please ?

  45. Levi Bodo says

    How high you went at 1:35?

  46. Stephen Mason says

    Your vids are so damned good, I can't wait to watch more! Excellent and inspiring! Can't wait to get out there! Good work Nigel!

  47. Nick C. says

    Great vid. BTW, you sound like a kinder, gentler, Conor McGregor.

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