Pro Tips
Photographing My Galapagos Big 5
Galapagos photography has a reputation for being easy. Wildlife everywhere. No fleeing. Short lenses. No stress. And all of that is true. But it’s also why a lot of people…
Natural Photographer Blog
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What's in the Bag
What’s in my Camera Bag – Madagascar
If you are seeking real-deal wild, in one of the most photographable ways, Madagascar has to be on your travel list. This biodiversity hotspot is home to over 200,000 species…
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Pro Tips
Pinniped Pics: Loud, Smelly, & Perfectly Photogenic
There is nothing graceful about a beach full of sea lions when you first arrive. It smells like low tide left out too long. The soundtrack is a mix of…
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Pro Tips
How to Set Up (and Maximize) your Point-and-Shoot Camera for Wildlife Photography
There is a saying in the photography world that ‘the best camera is the one you have with you.’ This is oh-so-true, and with the advent of advanced digital cameras,…
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What's in the Bag
What’s in My Camera Bag – Patagonia
There is little wonder why Yvon Chouinard chose Patagonia’s epic peaks to represent his clothing brand: jagged mountains thrust thousands of feet into the sky, challenging anyone to find more…
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Pro Tips
Three Spectacular Ways to Capture the Monarch Migration
The annual migration of hundreds of millions of monarch butterflies is one of the most breathtaking natural phenomena in our wild world. While it may seem straightforward to capture photographically,…
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Pro Tips
How to Get Perfect Portraits of Tigers
Photographing tigers in the wild is of course challenging, but the challenge-factor actually makes it all the more rewarding when you nail the photo. Part of this challenge is truly…
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What's in the Bag
What’s in My Camera Bag – Tanzania Safari
Tanzania is the epitome of extraordinary safari photography. With wild vistas sweeping across the Serengeti and wildlife that excites at every turn—it’s the ultimate nature photography destination. If you’re headed…
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Pro Tips
Field Guide to Photographing Bison
You want to know my favorite fact about bison? They used to be found in 49 out of 50 states in the US. As you might expect, the hardy critters…
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Pro Tips
Wildlife Photography Tips for Borneo
A wildlife photography adventure in Borneo is a safari unlike any other in the world. Borneo is teeming with the delightfully weird and whacky animals, and is also home to…
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Learn by Example
How I Got This Shot: Lilac-breasted Roller in Africa
One may not think of birds at first as the ‘dream photo’ while on an African safari. However, the extraordinary diversity and sheer numbers of mammals, like lions, hippos, elephants,…
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Learn by Example
How to Get This Shot – A Gorilla’s Gaze
Photographing gorillas puts you in front of perhaps the single most impressive photographic subject on earth. Within the time you have with these primates, you’ll have ample photo opportunities, but…