Tips for Great Composition with Wildlife Photography
This is a big topic, and entire books have been written on this topic. It’s that important. However, the best way to master a specific topic is to dissect it into…
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Photo Jargon – What is a “Fast” Lens?
The term fast, when talking about lenses, is a little misleading. Although they are good for capturing fast-moving subjects, that’s not really the core of it. Simply put, a “fast lens”…
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Get to Know your ISO
Understanding ISO is one of the quickest and easiest ways to elevate your photography. And the great thing is that you can do this with ANY camera, and you are…
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Should you start shooting in RAW?
Being able to photograph in RAW is a unique toolkit item for photographers. Simply put, it allows your photo to withstand more editing than if you were photographing in JPEG. …
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How to Take a Macro Shot without a Macro Lens
Macro photography is one of the most fun types of photography in areas where you’re likely to encounter the amazing little critters of the world. Think places with lowland tropical…
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Tried and True Techniques for Wildlife Portrait Photos in Africa
There is a lot to love about Africa Photo Safaris and there’s virtually no wrong time to go to Africa to revel in the grandeur of some of the world’s…
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My Technique for Photographing Sunsets Worldwide
If there’s one thing that’s pretty much guaranteed in mother nature, it’s the fact that the sun will rise and set each day (except, of course, for polar trips around…
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A Golden Photo Rule – The Golden Ratio
I’m not sure if it’s indeed an age-old adage, but it should be—Composition Is King. Next to lighting, composition is where the true artistry comes in with photography. And this…
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Photo Jargon – What is “Catch Light” in Wildlife Photography?
Understanding and harnessing catch light is one of the quickest ways to improve your wildlife photography, especially when it comes to animal portrait-style photos. And fortunately, the idea is rather…
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Best Techniques for Landscape Photography in Alaska
Alaska is among my favorite places on earth to photograph due to its abundance of both wildlife and landscapes. There are some places in the world where the wildlife dominates…
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Photo Jargon – What is a “Full Stop”?
In the world of photography, there can sometimes appear to be an entirely unique language—one that has some pretty technical-sounding words. Words and phrases like full stop, bokeh, grain, ND…
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3 Tips for Photographing Kenya’s Maasai Mara
The Maasai Mara of Kenya, which turns into the Serengeti across the border into Tanzania, is perhaps one of the greatest places in Africa for spotting big wildlife. Not only…