Telephoto lenses offer a unique perspective that our eyes cannot naturally see. From powerful compression to subject isolation and scale, telephoto photography can completely transform the way you shoot portraits, landscapes, and travel scenes. In this video, I share practical compositional and technical tips to help you get the most out of your telephoto lens.

I mainly shoot Micro Four Thirds, but these telephoto photography tips apply equally well to APS-C and full frame cameras. Whether you use prime lenses or zoom lenses, this video will help you see and think in telephoto language.

In this video, you will learn
- How to fill the frame for stronger telephoto compositions
- When to use negative composition to show scale and storytelling
- How to incorporate layers for depth and three dimensional images
- How to remove clutter for cleaner telephoto photos
- Why practice matters more than any gear
- How to stabilize telephoto lenses properly
- Recommended shutter speeds for sharp telephoto images
- Burst shooting tips for sharper results
- My favorite Micro Four Thirds telephoto lenses for travel, portraits, and landscapes

GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO
Olympus 45mm f1.8
Panasonic Lumix 35-100mm f4-5.6
Olympus 75mm f1.8
Panasonic Lumix 35-100mm f2.8
Panasonic Lumix 14-140mm f3.5-5.6
Panasonic Lumix 100-300mm f4-5.6

00:00 Introduction
01:12 Fill the Frame
01:42 Experiment with Negative Composition
03:26 Incorporate Layers
04:37 Remove Clutter
05:33 PRACTICE MORE
07:11 Some Technical Tips
10:57 Favorite Micro Four Thirds Telephoto Lenses
14:33 Outro


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