Three tips for Photographing out of an Airplane while on Safari
Ahh, the great sand dune sea of Namibia…just one of a million scenic shots you can get from an airplane when you’re on a safari that utilizes chartered camp-to-camp flights…
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What is the “right” kind of camera for photographing the northern lights?
If you plan on traveling to a place for optimal viewing of the Northern Lights and plan to photograph them (I’m quite partial to Churchill, Canada), you’ll need to think…
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When is the Best Time of the Season to Photograph Polar Bears in Churchill, Canada?
As a Polar Bear Expedition photo guide, I get this question quite often. And it’s certainly a great one – within the brief six weeks that polar bears are migrating…
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Where to go and how to set up for great star photography
For those of us that live in the U.S., we are incredibly fortunate to have some of the best places on the planet for star gazing and star photography in…
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Tips on Photographing the Grand Canyon
When it comes to Canyon Country, the Grand Canyon stands alone. While there are many other iconic desert landscapes within short drives from both the North and South rims of…
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How to Turn any Sunset into a Spectacular Photo
We’ve all been there before. We’re out photographing, maybe in our local park or perhaps in a far off destination in some corner of the world…anticipating an amazing sunset on…
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Basics of HDR Photography
If you’ve spent any time reading photography magazines, or been on a dedicated photo trip, you’ve probably heard about the term “HDR” photography. HDR stands for “High Dynamic Range” and…
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5 Things to Learn from your Camera’s Manual before your Next Photo Expedition
With each passing year, cameras are becoming more sophisticated and more versatile. The good news is that this means you have better opportunities than ever to take stunning photos no…
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7 Reasons to Photograph Botswana’s Green Season
As a photographer, you should seriously consider Botswana’s green season when thinking about your next safari destination. The wildlife is abundant and the colors are sensational. And if you’re the…
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Tips for Smartphone / iPhone Photography
The cameras found in modern-day smartphones are getting to be very high quality and many travelers are using these exclusively for their travel photography. While the default cameras are great,…
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Tips and Photo Examples for Photographing Antarctica’s Landscapes
The last frontier, the white continent, the ends of the earth…Antarctica is legendary for so many reasons. The wildlife sensational, the scenery stunning, and the sense of adventure palpable. While…
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4 Tips on Photographing Marine Iguanas in the Galapagos Islands
Although the Giant Tortoise often steals the title of most symbolic reptile of the Galapagos Islands, Marine Iguanas are certainly the most photographed, as they are absolutely everywhere! If you…