Pro Tips
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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Pro Tips
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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Learn by Example
How to Get a Group Photo in Front of the Aurora Borealis
Simply put, auroras are mesmerizing, inspiring, captivating, and…very photogenic! What’s better than having a great aurora shot? A great aurora shot with you and your friends in it, of course!…
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Pro Tips
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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Pro Tips
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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Pro Tips
How to Photograph a “Sun Dog”
It’s winter, which means that if you haven’t seen already, you may soon witness this odd white, cold, powder floating down from the sky, blanketing the ground in a pillowy…
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What's in the Bag
What’s in the Bag? Northern Lights Arctic Adventure
A highlight of any outdoor photographer’s travel career, photographing the northern lights is rewarding, but requires rather specialized camera equipment. Read on to get familiar with the gear you need…
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What's in the Bag
What Kind of Wide Angle Lens to Use for Sky Photography
Within the broader world of night photography, which often requires lenses capable of wide apertures (f/2.8 or wider), lies sky photography. Also requiring “fast” lenses with wide apertures, sky photography…
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Pro Tips
Top 3 Skills for Photographing the Northern Lights
Shooting northern lights is one of the most sought after photographic opportunities in the world. And for good reason… it’s rare, spectacular, and an all around incredible experience. Thus, be…