Tips for Fall Photography
The loss of chlorophyll can be a beautiful thing, when summer turns to fall and leaves take on their magical sheen of yellows, oranges, reds, and in some places purples. If you…
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How to Harness Depth of Field in Namibia
There are certain places in the world where you get the absolute best of both worlds—extraordinary wildlife and some of the most stunning landscapes you will ever see. Namibia is…
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Under vs. Over-Exposure, which is better?
Exposure is really just a semi-fancy way of saying the amount of light that is in your photo. When shooting on most camera modes, the camera decides on what is…
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Step by Step Plan for Photographing the Northern Lights
Capturing the brilliance of the aurora borealis is no doubt a bucket list item for all photographers. It’s of course beautiful, but it’s also technical, challenging, and gives you the…
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Tips for Photographing Whales (and More) in Baja
There’s something about watching whales that connects us to the natural world in a truly profound way. It’s a glimpse into a vast undersea world with one of the most…
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How to Photograph Animals in Back Lit Conditions
Wildlife photography is oftentimes a test of might, perseverance, and creativity. When someone sees a perfect portrait of an animal, it might make it look easy, but getting yourself into…
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Photo Jargon – Full Frame Equivalent (FFE)
If you’ve got a camera system that requires you to change lenses, you do doubt have a general idea of what focal lengths do what. However, with the advent of…
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Tips for Photographing in Low Light
When it comes to wildlife photography, shooting in low light conditions is pretty commonplace. Dawn and dusk tend to be some of the best times of day for large animal…
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How to Silhouette your Sunset Shots
Sunsets are one of the most iconic and “photo worthy” things when it comes to landscape photography. They can be vibrant, exotic, intriguing, and beautiful. They can do wonders for…
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Tips and Tricks for Photographing the Amphitheaters of Bryce Canyon National Park
It’s just about that time of year, when the U.S. Southwest’s “canyon country” thaws out and becomes a treasure trove of spectacular photo ops. If you’re headed out west, chances…
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When and how to adjust your camera’s exposure for arctic photography
Photographing the arctic is invigorating in oh so many ways. To me, it’s got the three key elements for extraordinary photography—landscapes, wildlife, and culture. However, it is indeed a wildly…
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Tips and Tricks for Photographing Mountain Gorillas in East Africa
An opportunity to photograph mountain gorillas in either Uganda or Rwanda is a life-long dream for most wildlife and nature photographers. Between the raw beauty, charisma, and proximity with which…