Learning how to take great outdoor photos can be difficult. You have limited control over the lighting and you have to work with what nature gives you, which is often less than ideal. But if you want to capture your adventures in the outdoors, you'll need to know how to get the best shots possible—and we're here to help!

In this guide, we'll walk through all of the steps necessary for making a photo that's truly worth sharing: choosing your location; setting up your camera; shooting at the right time of day; and editing your final images so they look as good on Instagram as they did in real life.

Ready? Let's go!