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Learn by Example
China usually isn’t the first thing one thinks of when they think about verdant landscapes, pristine forest, and mystical waterfalls. However, if you are willing to go off the traditional…
Pro Tips
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…
Pro Tips
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…
Photo Challenge
If you’re a veteran reader of Natural Photographer, you probably know that I’m a big fan of using depth of field to your advantage when it comes to nature and…
Pro Tips
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…
What's in the Bag
The aurora borealis is sensational in all ways, and capturing them in your camera is sure to be a highlight of your photographic endeavors. If you’re headed on a photo…
Gear We Love
As one of my go-to lenses for unique travel photography, this is one of the most fun lenses out there when for turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. And when…
What's in the Bag
It’s once again that amazing time of year, when all monarch butterflies east of the rocky mountains migrate south to their overwintering grounds in Mexico. In fact, come November 1,…
Learn by Example
Jackson, Wyoming is an outdoor lover’s paradise. It’s astonishingly close to both Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, and a multitude of hikes, scenic drives, and prime wildlife watching areas. …
Gear We Love
In an age where Photoshop, Lightroom, and other processing apps can do nearly everything we once relied on filters for, it’s key to know which filters are still useful in…
Pro Tips
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…
Learn by Example
Travel photography and landscape photography can often be blended together to create an image that really immerses the viewer into the scene. I’ll often teach that having people or vehicles…
