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Welcome to my blog where you will find articles of interest, tutorials, and information that pertains to all aspects of my fine art landscape and nature photography.

I strive to make my website as comprehensive and informative as possible, with valuable resources for you to learn about every aspect of my work and the products that I offer.

Are you interested in receiving a free mockup before you order? Or maybe you want to learn how to hang or illuminate your new print, with decorating tips on blending it into your décor? It's all here to guide you, so please feel free to explore all of my articles and contact me if you have any questions. Enjoy!

Free Mockup To Visualize A Print

Wouldn't it be nice to see exactly what your favorite photograph would look like on your wall BEFORE you committed to the investment, to instill the confidence that the print you love will be the perfect choice for your space?

Sometimes it can be difficult to visualize what a new fine art landscape print will look like in your home, so it is perfectly natural to be hesitant in purchasing a new art piece when you are not able to see it in person first...

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The Peter Lik Phenomenon

Learn how Peter Lik's photography prints are made for his galleries, and how you can own equally breathtaking fine art photography without breaking the bank.

Peter Lik is an Australian landscape photographer well known for his oversized, colourful, and vibrant style of prints seen in his numerous galleries across the United States...

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The Magic of Lumachrome® Acrylic Fine Art Prints

Lumachrome® acrylic prints are praised by professional photographers worldwide as the best photographic prints available today for quality, three-dimensional depth, detail, vibrancy, and archival longevity...

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How To Hang Lumachrome Acrylic Prints

In Part One of my series on how to hang fine art nature photography prints from Dean McLeod Photography, this tutorial focuses specifically on Lumachrome® TruLife® acrylic prints. The hanging system utilizes the attached float frame on the rear of your print, along with the included wood blocks called French cleats...

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How To Hang Framed Lumachrome Acrylic Prints

In Part Two of my series on how to hang fine art photography prints from Dean McLeod Photography, this tutorial focuses specifically on Charity Edition Framed Lumachrome® TruLife® acrylic prints...

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How To Hang Metal Prints

Welcome to Part Three of my series on hanging metal prints; this tutorial focuses specifically on ChromaLuxe® HD metal prints from Dean McLeod Photography. The hanging system utilizes the attached aluminum float frame on the rear of your print, along with the included aluminum strip called a Z-bar...

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How To Light Photography Prints And Artwork

Learning how to light photography prints or artwork on a wall correctly is crucial for making the art look its very best, as illuminating your art is essential for showing off the details, colors, and three-dimensionality that make it so amazing...

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Ordering Made Easy

At Dean McLeod Photography, our online store employs powerful technology that makes purchasing fine art prints simple, fast, and straightforward with full security for a stress-free experience.

Below is a step-by-step guide that makes navigating and purchasing a print through the website easy to understand...

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Home Décor Using Landscape Photography

Home décor focal points, color harmony, and more are packed into this powerful decorating guide using landscape photography as wall art.

Adding landscape photography to complement your home décor can be one of the most rewarding aspects of decorating, creating a calming atmosphere and making your home interior more inviting and beautiful...

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Iceland Photography Planning Tips No One Tells You

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Costa Rica Photography Planning Guide

Welcome to my photography trip planning guide for capturing the breathtaking beauty of Costa Rica, where I will navigate you through some incredible locations, suggest gear to bring with you, and offer travel tips to ensure you know what to expect to make the most of your trip to this tropical paradise...

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Ansel Adams Photographs, Life, and Legacy

Discover Ansel Adams' legacy of photographs, famous quotes, and the wilderness he preserved through a lifetime of tireless environmentalism and public awareness created through his inspiring prints...

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Fine Art America Review - Know This First

This detailed Fine Art America review helps new art buyers by explaining the world's largest online art market, and the difference between quality fine art versus budget-friendly home décor.

If you are considering wall art for your home, this article will help you make an informed decision on whether purchasing through Fine Art America (FAA) is right for you...

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The Value In Fine Art Photography

Investing in a quality fine art photography print such as a landscape scene can be a valuable addition to your home and quality of life. And to be specific, the 'value' that we are referring to is not the price tag attached to it, but rather the feelings and emotions you experience when viewing an art piece that speaks to you...

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Best Selling Landscape Photographs in 2023

Here I share with you ten of my best selling landscape photographs, along with the stories that make them special to me as an artist, and so popular with customers and fine art collectors.

Many home owners who are building, moving, or renovating look forward to acquiring large, beautiful artwork to create a gallery feel in their new spaces...

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Creating Fine Art Landscape Photography Prints

The genre of fine art landscape photography is quite specific, where the artist's intent is to capture the beauty of the natural world to create art that expresses feelings of happiness, relaxation, excitement, or wonder...

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Moraine Lake

A guide to Moraine Lake history, information, location, parking, and activities at the most photographed lake in Canada.

Moraine Lake is located only 14 kilometres southeast of the village of Lake Louise, in the heart of Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada...

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Crescent Falls

Learn about beautiful Crescent Falls, Alberta and the story behind the award-winning photograph of a lifetime by landscape photographer Dean McLeod.

Crescent Falls is a spectacular double waterfall, located on the Bighorn River in west-central Alberta, Canada...

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Three Sisters Canmore

Explore the renowned Three Sisters mountain in Canmore, Alberta, through captivating fine art photography, accompanied by detailed location insights and a history of these legendary peaks that continue to captivate both artists and nature enthusiasts...

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Canadian Rockies Fine Art Photography Prints

A breathtaking collection of Canadian Rockies photography prints are curated here in my fine art gallery. If you are searching for Canadian Rockies wall art, enjoy the photos below where my best Limited Edition prints are brought together for you to discover...

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Japanese Maple Tree Photography

Japanese maple tree photos are some of my best selling images as a fine art landscape and nature photographer. Trees are one of my favourite subjects to photograph, as they command my attention and respect as living, breathing pillars of life...

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Bierstadt, Luminism, and Landscape Photography

Albert Bierstadt is arguably one of the most prolific landscape painters to have lived, known for his mastery of a beautiful style called luminism. In the mid nineteenth century, 'luminism' was a new artistic style that emerged among a group of American landscape painters, specifically those associated with a movement in New York called the Hudson River School...

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Visualizing Your Fine Art Photography Print

Part of the enjoyment in choosing a unique fine art photography print for your home or office is visualizing how the print will fit into your décor. What size is appropriate? Which medium should you choose? Do the colors need to match your space?

The tips and comparison photos below will help to guide you through the visualization process, with some photos that give you an idea of scale...

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Panoramic Landscape Photography Prints

There is nothing that makes a statement in a home or office quite like a large, gallery-quality panoramic photography print. Luxurious and breathtaking, these ultra-wide landscape and nature art pieces will transform a room like nothing else...

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Landscape Metal Prints

Metal prints are one of the most popular mediums available to display landscape photography, for a striking addition to your home décor with a contemporary look that adds beauty and interest to your walls in lieu of a traditional framed paper print behind glass...

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Wall Art | Landscape Photography Prints

Wall art is a very broad term that can used to describe just about any type of wall décor that you can display in your home. How you choose to decorate your walls makes a statement about who you are and the things you love...

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Calming Pictures

Calming pictures of landscapes and nature help to sooth anxiety, reduce tension, and relax the mind. They are a beneficial addition to any room of your home, with the ability to create a comforting and healthy atmosphere...

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Earth Day

What Is Earth Day?
Earth Day is a coordinated global movement observed annually on April 22nd in more than 190 nations. Its beginnings in the United States in 1970 helped drive change and spark the creation of government agencies and new laws focused on support for protection of the environment...

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Landscape And Nature Photography Prints

Fine art landscape photography prints have many benefits and are a natural and organic way to add beauty to our homes, as science shows that immersing ourselves in nature has a calming effect which reduces stress and increases positivity...

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Switching To Mirrorless In 2023

How I Shed Almost 5 Pounds From My Camera Bag
As a professional landscape photographer, switching to a mirrorless camera system is something I had been contemplating for a long time, my hesitance given the weaknesses of early camera models...

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Canadian Landscape Photographer

My name is Dean McLeod and I am a Canadian landscape photographer based in Saskatchewan. I have to admit that sometimes I have to pinch myself after saying that out loud, because I know how lucky I am to have this job...

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Awards And Publications

Featured below are a selection of awards and publications featuring some of my landscape and nature imagery. I am proud to have achieved recognition in Canada, the United States, England, and Denmark...

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Collector Rewards Program

As a photographer, my goal is to create original, compelling art pieces of the highest quality that my customers are proud to display in their homes. It is truly gratifying when someone discovers an image that speaks to them, reminds them of a place they have been, or simply connects with a photograph of nature that makes them happy...

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Buying Photography Prints Online vs A Gallery

If you are considering refining your home with a fine art landscape or nature photography print, this guide will explain the many advantages of buying online instead of through a gallery.

Until recently, purchasing a quality fine art nature photography print for your home often necessitated travelling to a major city or tourist destination to visit a physical brick-and-mortar gallery...

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The Best Photography Print Mediums

Choosing the best photography print medium that will be beautiful, fit your budget, and stand the test of time is an important consideration if you are are considering a fine art landscape photography print for your home...

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Calming Effect of Nature Photographs

Studies show that simply viewing beautiful calming pictures in your living space has mental benefits and a natural calming effect on the brain, helping us to relax while creating a soothing atmosphere that promotes happiness...

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Home Staging With Landscape Photography

Any real estate or home staging professional knows that in today's competitive markets, every edge you can get over the competition matters. When a prospective buyer walks into any home, they want to feel and visualize what it would be like to live in that space...

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Charitable Donations

"A new report from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) warns that nature is declining globally at rates unprecedented in human history – and the rate of species extinctions is accelerating, with grave impacts on people around the world now likely...

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Portrait of Canadian landscape photographer Dean McLeod.