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Shot Setting Tips for Wide-Angle Photographs
When telling the story of your trip, don’t forget about photographing the experiences themselves. A nice wide-angle shot of a hiking trail is a great addition to the trip album.…
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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…
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Pro Tips
Photographing the Monarch Butterfly Migration in Mexico
It’s getting to be that time of year. The new year is off and kicking, the weather is chilly, and monarch butterflies have made their way to their winter home…
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Pro Tips
Top 3 Skills for Getting the Right Light in your Photograph
Plain and simple, light is a deal breaker when it comes to photography. You can have the most incredible view of the grand canyon, leopard in a tree, or view…
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Learn by Example
Post Processing — Tips & Tricks
Photography is a form of storytelling, and being able to make that story come alive is a challenging but essential step in becoming a great photographer. In the shot above, we…
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Stories from the Field
5 Tips on How to Photograph Lions in Africa
Arguably one of the most photogenic creatures on the planet, let alone during an African safari, the great African Lion is truly a sight to behold. Thus, when you have…
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What's in the Bag
What’s in the Bag? – Galapagos Islands
From resting marine iguanas on lava rock to playful sea lions in the waves, there is enough to photograph in the Galapagos Islands to keep you busy processing photos for…
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Pro Tips
How to Create Your Own Time-Lapse Nature Video
Forty-year-old Phoenix father Mike Olbinski spends much of his free time chasing thunderstorms, tornadoes and other extreme weather. His mission? To capture breathtaking images of these weather phenomena. According to…
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Learn by Example
Shot Settings for Silhouette Photographs
Nothing says adventure like a silhouette against a rising or setting sun. Here are the steps needed to get this shot. First, you need to find a scene that allows…
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Pro Tips
10 Uncommon Photography Composition Tips
Most people who appreciate the beauty and restorative benefits of nature eventually pick up a camera at some point or other in their lives. Whether it’s a way to record a…
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Pro Tips
Five Super Simple Hacks to Improve Your Safari Photos
Have you ever dreamt of taking award-winning, National Geographic-style wildlife photos while on safari, yet have little interest in buying expensive photography equipment or spending hours and hours of your precious…
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Stories from the Field
How to Photograph Polar Bears
Photographing polar bears is richly rewarding on several levels. Not only are they an icon for the wilderness and austere arctic environment, but they also symbolize both the grandeur of…