What are Exposure Stops in Landscape Photography?

Understanding stops in photography is the key to controlling exposure. In this tutorial, landscape photographer Jason Roberts explains what a stop is, what stops do in photography, and how each stop changes the light reaching your camera’s sensor. You’ll see how ISO, aperture, and shutter speed all work together in stops — and how to use your camera’s exposure meter to get perfectly balanced images in the field. If you’ve ever asked: 📸 What are stops in photography? 💡 What do stops do? 🌄 How do I make my photo darker or lighter? 📷 How do I correctly expose a landscape photo? …this video will explain stops the easy way. Learn how to: ✅ Adjust ISO, aperture, and shutter speed in stops ✅ Read your exposure meter and know when you’re a stop off ✅ Mix settings to maintain the same exposure (the real secret pros use) ✅ Build confidence in both manual and semi-auto modes like Aperture Priority By the end, you’ll stop guessing and start shooting — with exposure that looks exactly how you want it. LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR I USE (affiliate links*): ▷ Filter system: https://amzn.to/4o4w4BX ▷ Tripod: https://amzn.to/3rBSRqV ▷ Shutter release for long exposures: https://amzn.to/2OMNxmP ▷ SD card: https://amzn.to/36W4WiQ ▷ 24-70mm lens: https://amzn.to/2YXWrz8 ▷ 70-200mm lens https://amzn.to/35phD4t ▷ 20mm astrophotography lens: https://amzn.to/3cUQcEB ▷ Hiking camera bag: https://amzn.to/45Oilqy ▷ Camera: https://amzn.to/3akNpl0 CLEANING GEAR I USE (affiliate links*): ▷ Air blower: https://amzn.to/41wBoo8 ▷ Alcohol free cleaning fluid (smaller): https://amzn.to/4mEka09 ▷ Alcohol free cleaning fluid (larger): https://amzn.to/3HvdzpS ▷ Disposable task wipes: https://amzn.to/4opU56K ▷ Vacuum packed cleaning cloths: https://amzn.to/3HoLeli ▷ Lens brush: https://amzn.to/3UWq68X ▷ Full frame sensor cleaning kit: https://amzn.to/4106zrN ▷ Alcohol-free moistened lens wipes: https://amzn.to/4fwvXLI VIDEO FILMING GEAR I USE [OUTSIDE] (affiliate links*): ▷ Main full-frame video camera: https://amzn.to/3t7q6E1 ▷ Lightweight camera kit (inc mic2) P3 kit: ▷ Lightweight tripod with amazing head: https://amzn.to/3p5gLJy ▷ Video SD card: https://amzn.to/3tG09f5 ▷ Mini gimbal: https://amzn.to/3FKWAi6 ▷ Wireless microphone kit: https://amzn.to/3Mgdcfj ▷ 2-5 stop Variable ND filter: https://amzn.to/2NMXakn ▷ 6-9 stop Variable ND filter: https://amzn.to/3sc6Js2 ▷ Variable ND Step-Up Rings: https://amzn.to/3ue2GgN VIDEO FILMING GEAR I USE [INSIDE] (affiliate links*): ▷ Full-frame video camera: https://amzn.to/3t7q6E1 ▷ 24-70mm lens: https://amzn.to/2YXWrz8 ▷ 20mm lens: https://amzn.to/3cUQcEB ▷ Shotgun microphone: https://amzn.to/3VfqJKZ ▷ Wireless microphone kit: https://amzn.to/3Mgdcfj ▷ Main key light: https://amzn.to/3dd3yL3 ▷ Back light with flood/spot control: https://amzn.to/3TKL9dr ▷ Amazing mini Bluetooth RGB controllable video light: https://amzn.to/39mOzwV ▷ Multicolor tube lights: https://amzn.to/3tApTbH ▷ Softbox for beautiful diffused soft light: https://amzn.to/3sywzHx ▷ Lantern for soft light: https://amzn.to/3U3pgGt Other sizes of the filter system I use (affiliate links*): ▷ Size used in this video (112mm): https://amzn.to/4o4w4BX ▷ 95mm version: https://amzn.to/3UzdEfc ▷ 86mm version: https://amzn.to/4odhyrD ▷ 72mm version: https://amzn.to/4mkIpjX ▷ 67mm version: https://amzn.to/4mi0dw3 ▷ 62mm version: https://amzn.to/41jEXOh ▷ Remote release bulb timer: https://amzn.to/2OMNxmP (affiliate link*) COME SAY HELLO: ▷ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertsjason_photo/ ▷ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jasontheroberts *AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in my video description are affiliate links, which means I may make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase - this should not cost you any more and it's a small way you can help support the channel. #landscapephotography #outdoorphotography #photography