As we roll into 2020 on this first Friday of the new year, we’re featuring Sony photographers who brave the elements to get some of the most stunning winter landscapes mother nature has to offer. Check out their accounts and give them a follow. Make sure you tag your own Sony shots on Instagram with #BeAlpha for the chance to be featured on AlphaUniverse.com, and give @sonyalpha a follow for your daily dose of creative inspiration.

Tag your Sony shots with #BeAlpha for the chance to be featured on AlphaUniverse.com, and follow @sonyalpha for your daily dose of creative inspiration.

Gary Hart  – @garyhartphoto

Gary Hart is a Northern California-based photographer, writer, teacher and a Sony Artisan of Imagery. He captures the most magnificent landscapes and astroscapes that you’ll find as you’ll scroll through his account. He uses natural light to show us the natural world in all its glory, and you can learn more about his method for getting the perfect exposure in camera in this article. Check out the gallery of images below taken in winter in Yosemite using his Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras and lenses.

Jacob Moon – @moonmountainman

Jacob is one of the newest members of the Sony Alpha Imaging Collective. If you haven’t already guessed it from his Instagram handle, the mountains are where he spends most of his time. He is no doubt a Sony shooter who has fully embraced the #BeAlpha lifestyle. Follow his account for a glimpse into his adventures from one peak to another.

Autumn Schrock – @autpops

Autumn is another new member of the Alpha Collective and is based in Seattle, WA. Also an obvious adopter of the #BeAlpha life, her account is filled with beautiful landscape and wildlife shots from her travels. She took this gorgeous shot below in Montana using her Sony 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G Master and Sony α7R III.

Erin Hogue – @erinhogue

Erin Hogue is a Sony photographer who was also in the first class of Alpha Female Creators-In-Residence. She's often out in the elements documenting extreme winter sports, so you’re sure to find breathtaking visual imagery when you check out her account. She’s also on a mission to bring awareness to climate change through her work, and she took this photo with her Sony Alpha gear while in the Arctic working on a story for Mountain Life Media. 

Paul Clark – @paulclark

Paul is a Sony photographer based in the Bay Area. His Instagram account mostly features impressive landscapes and cityscapes. His interesting compositions and use of light gives his photos a unique style that certainly stand out on the platform. He made all of these winter landscape shots at Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah using his Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master paired with his Sony α7R II.