Pro Tips
How to Prep for an African Photo Expedition
The excitement is palpable, your bags are…well, not yet packed. But you’re thinking about it and your African safari is only weeks away. But how do you start prepping your…
Natural Photographer Blog
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What's in the Bag
What’s in My Camera Bag? Glacier National Park
My typical summer day in Glacier National Park goes something like this: wake up well before sunrise, dump coffee into a travel mug, cram something that will pass for breakfast…
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What's in the Bag
What’s in My Camera Bag: Australia
If you come back from the Land Down Under, what’s the first thing people are going to ask? “Did you see a kangaroo? A koala?” Few other places are known…
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Gear We Love
What Is the Single Best Lens for the Galapagos Islands?
To say that the Galapagos Islands are spellbinding is an understatement. From the wild, unique animals to the moon-like landscape juxtaposed with one of the most vibrant marine ecosystems in…
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Pro Tips
How to Protect your Camera from Dust While on Photo Adventures
Adventures bring with them all sorts of welcome photographic surprises. From unexpectedly brilliant sunrises, to rare wildlife sightings, to cultural encounters that leave you in a sense of awe. But…
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Pro Tips
How to Choose the Best Telephoto Lens for Wildlife Photo Adventures
In the world of wildlife photography, a trusty telephoto lens is more than just a necessity…it’s the cornerstone to nearly all of your photography. But there are so many styles…
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Pro Tips
Smartphone Photo Tips for a Polar Bear Adventure
Smartphones have become an indispensable piece of gear and are becoming increasingly more versatile, higher quality, and of course extremely easy to use. When talking about “the best camera in…
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What's in the Bag
What’s in My Camera Bag? Wild Borneo Adventure
Photographing a real-deal tropical wilderness is thrilling on every level. Anytime I’m in pure wilderness, I’m elated at just the sheer remoteness and pristine nature of it. But when you…
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What's in the Bag
What’s in my Camera Bag – Florida Nature Safari
Whether you view Florida as a wintertime escape into the beautiful sub-tropics, or a year-round watery wilderness teeming with fascinating birds, butterflies, alligators, and abundant marine life, Florida is just…
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Pro Tips
The Best Lens for Photographing the Monarch Butterfly Migration
If you’ve followed my writing and photography for a little while now, you’ll know I’m wild for photographing the monarch butterfly and its amazing migration. It’s truly one of mother…
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What's in the Bag
What’s in My Camera Bag – Iceland
To say that Iceland is an epic photo destination is quite an understatement. It could quite possibly be one of the best places for landscape photography on the planet. Between…
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What's in the Bag
What’s in the Camera Bag – Africa Photo Safari Edition
It doesn’t get much better than a quintessential African safari for wildlife photography. Whether it’s iconic East African locations like Kenya’s Maasai Mara or Tanzania’s grand Serengeti National Park, or…