Learn by Example
How to get this shot – Whale Tail in Alaska
Photographing whales is just as grand as it sounds. You take a multi-ton marine mammal, mix it with the excitement of breaching, diving and tail slapping, add in a little…
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Pro Tips
Tutorial for Photographing Wild Coastal Grizzly Bears
If you ask any wildlife photographer in North America what is top of their bucket list, it’s often Alaska’s Coastal Grizzlies, which are found in a relatively specific region of…
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What's in the Bag
What’s in my Camera Bag – Alaska Grizzly Photography
Alaska is grandiose in just about all ways you can think of. While the landscape is awesomely wild, the wildlife often steals the show. And at the heart of the Alaskan…
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Pro Tips
3 Tips to Instantly Elevate your Wildlife Photography
Wildlife photography is quickly becoming one of the most sought after forms of photography. This is in part because of new camera technology allowing for better, bigger, more extraordinary photos…
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Learn by Example
How to get this shot – Clearly Mount Denali
Alaska is one of those places that just “has it all.” It’s got extraordinary wildlife like bears, moose, orcas, and whales, but also has some of the most spectacular landscapes…
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Learn by Example
How to get this shot – Towering Glacier in Alaska
Glaciers can be all sizes, but some of the most impressive can be found in the Kenai Fjords of Alaska. However, glaciers can be challenging for photography because of the…
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Pro Tips
Best Techniques for Landscape Photography in Alaska
Alaska is among my favorite places on earth to photograph due to its abundance of both wildlife and landscapes. There are some places in the world where the wildlife dominates…
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Pro Tips
Tips on Glacier Landscape Photography
There is perhaps no more brilliantly enigmatic landscapes to photograph than some of the great glaciated areas of our world. Whether you’re in the wilds of Patagonia or at the extreme…
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Pro Tips
Photography 101: New Year & New Photo Skills
First of all, wishing everyone out there a very Happy New Year! I’m truly hoping that 2018 is a fantastic year for you. And if your New Year’s resolution has…
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Learn by Example
Getting this Shot: Brown Bear on Silky Waterfall
If you plan on going to Brooks Falls in the Katmai area of Alaska, you’ll likely have the opportunity for the above photograph. And if you’re a wildlife photographer, this is…
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What's in the Bag
What’s in the Camera Bag? Alaska
There are a number of ways to see and photograph Alaska, ranging from cruises, to overland trips, to specialized wildlife viewing expeditions in far flung corners of the state. However,…
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Pro Tips
3 Tips for Photographing Bears at Close Range
It’s getting to be that time of year – the flowers are starting to bloom, birds are starting to sing, and brown bear photo expeditions are coming up! To make…