Hi, I’m David Johnston, a professional landscape photographer and founder of Landscape Photography University (LPU).

I began as a self-taught photographer, and many times, I found myself exactly where you’re at right now. I’ve experienced firsthand the utter frustration of trying and failing to piece together fragmented advice from countless sources.

Through years of field experience and methodical refinement, I’ve developed a comprehensive system that changes how photographers approach landscape imagery. It covers everything from planning and composition right down to the final edit.

This system has helped thousands of photographers break through creative plateaus and achieve the results they’ve been striving for. My approach has been endorsed by some of the world’s top landscape photographers through our summit events, where I bring together the leading voices in landscape photography.

But now you’re probably interested in knowing what actually sets my teaching apart—and rightly so.

It’s one simple truth: landscape photography IS NOT about luck or gear. It’s about understanding the complete workflow that consistently produces exceptional images.