Quit shooting everything horizontally already. Half of the world is horizontal and half is vertical. Wind is Bad. Wind is the enemy. Shoot in the morning, because there is usually less wind at this time.
Professional films are lower contrast and have a wider color range.
Sure they cost a bit more, but the results are worth it. There is a reason that transparency film is the standard of the professional world. Don't fight it. Bracket Your Exposures. Realize that even the most perfectly accurate meter isn't enough.