Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket: The Importance of Having a Photography Plan

Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket: The Importance of Having a Photography Plan

One of the most valuable lessons I learned when I first started photography was never to rely on a single plan. Landscape photography, in particular, is heavily influenced by factors outside our control. No matter how much research you do, the weather, light, tides, water levels, and cloud formations can change in an instant.

In my early days, I would spend hours planning a single location. I would study weather forecasts, cloud cover, sunrise and sunset times, tide movements, and even the likely position of the sun. Everything would revolve around capturing one specific image. The problem was that if conditions didn't match my expectations, the entire trip could feel like a disappointment.

Today, my approach is very different. Whenever I head out with my camera, I plan multiple locations and alternative subjects. Having several options available means I can adapt to changing conditions and still come home with photographs I'm proud of.