If you’re a scouter, please share your secrets and best practices from the field.

I often scout without camera gear – that’s a lot of fun! I think it’s as much fun as going out to take photos.

But on shooting days, even as I hike with gear to a known subject, it’s natural for me to notice possible shots for the future. And if I come upon a subject in great light, I’ll drop my original plans and compose right then and there. Spontaneous scouting is a useful tool in my bag, just as important as deliberative scouting.

Please share your scouting preferences in this poll – maybe they’ll also inspire you to offer personal or unique insights that can help other LFers on the quest for images.