How can landscape photographers use vertical video format effectively when their work is horizontal?

Instead of just animating a horizontal image with a zoom effect, record yourself talking about the landscape while showing the full photo in a smaller frame on screen. Speak about the location, the light, your process. This requires learning basic video editing rather than relying on auto-animations, but the engagement will be much higher. People connect with your face and voice explaining the story behind the wide landscape, even if the photo itself doesn’t fill the vertical frame.

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Asked by a landscape photographer · Answered by Juan · Office Hours · 2026-03-26