Learn by Example
Getting this Shot: Panda Closeup
Pandas represent many things to many people. They’re an icon and national symbol for China’s 1.3 billion people, and are loved across the world as a beacon of conservation. They’re…
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Learn by Example
How to take Stunning Star Photos
Sometimes called Astrophotography, taking night photos of stars can produce stunning results. However, it’s not without its challenges. Follow these tips to go straight to the front of the line…
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Stories from the Field
Stories from the Field – Bryce Canyon Overhang
If you’ve ever been on one of my photo trips that I guide, you’ll know that I am constantly talking about light, and how it is the most critical of…
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Pro Tips
How to Get the “Sunburst” in Landscape Photography
Whether it’s a stunning sunrise, sunset, or even just mid day, getting the sun’s rays to show up in your photo is a nice addition to any photograph. And the…
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Pro Tips
How to Keep your Camera Gear Safe and Functional During Cold-Weather Expeditions
Isn’t it still summer, and don’t we still have autumn before it’s winter… and we’re thinking about cold-weather photography? Well, somewhat, but in the world of travel and photography, there’s…
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Pro Tips
Wildlife Photography Q&A With WWF’s McDonald Mirabile
Mac Mirabile with WWF’s Maketing and Communications team is not only a wiz with numbers–he’s also a talented wildlife photographer with a particular interest in photographing birds. We sat down…
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Learn by Example
Getting this Shot – Desert Golden Hour
Although this is a seemingly simple photo, it’s the subtle nuances of layers and gradients of colors that make it evocative. Finding scenes that allow for “layering” shots like this…
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Learn by Example
Post Processing – White Balance is a Big Deal
Simply put, the way your camera “sees” the color white has massive ramifications on the end product of your photo. Fortunately, cameras are pretty smart, and they tend to do…
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Pro Tips
A Pro Tip on Photographing in Snowy Environments
If you’re a keen photographer, you very likely have or will shoot in snowy environments at some point. In addition, photographing in the snow isn’t just confined to winter anymore,…
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Stories from the Field
Congratulations to the Winners of our 2016 Wildlife Photo Contest!
We’re thrilled to announce the Grand Prize and Honorable Mention winners of our 2016 Wildlife Photo Contest! From the remote rain forests of Uganda and the vast savannas of the…
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What's in the Bag
What’s in the Camera Bag? Polar Bear Expedition
The king of the arctic is an amazingly photogenic animal. As behaviorally charismatic as they are simply beautiful, Polar Bears are incredible to photograph. When gearing up for an expedition…
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Pro Tips
5 Tips for Cultural Photography While Traveling
Nature and wildlife photography might be my biggest passion, but there are so many stories to tell when diving into the realm of cultural photography that it simply cannot be…