Pro Tips
How to Turn any Sunset into a Spectacular Photo
We’ve all been there before. We’re out photographing, maybe in our local park or perhaps in a far off destination in some corner of the world…anticipating an amazing sunset on…
Natural Photographer Blog
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Pro Tips
Basics of HDR Photography
If you’ve spent any time reading photography magazines, or been on a dedicated photo trip, you’ve probably heard about the term “HDR” photography. HDR stands for “High Dynamic Range” and…
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What's in the Bag
What’s in My Camera Bag? Madagascar Wildlife Adventure
Madagascar is a wildlife photographer’s dream. And it’s also a travel photographers dream. As well as a landscape photographers dream. And heck, it’s a macro wildlife photographer’s dream, too! That…
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Pro Tips
7 Reasons to Photograph Botswana’s Green Season
As a photographer, you should seriously consider Botswana’s green season when thinking about your next safari destination. The wildlife is abundant and the colors are sensational. And if you’re the…
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Pro Tips
Back to Basics: Tips for Point-and-Shoot Photography
Large cameras with interchangeable lenses aren’t for everyone, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t get show-stopping photos while on your photographic adventures! And the great thing about point and…
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Pro Tips
Three Techniques for Photographing Polar Bears
Right now, there are over 1,000 Polar Bears roaming over the sea ice of Canada’s Hudson Bay, hunting for ringed and bearded seals. In eight short months, those same bears…
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Pro Tips
One Key Trick for Photographing Sunsets
We’ve all been there, an amazing sunset in front of us, with light changing by the second…morphing and getting better and better. We’re trying to capture the stunning radiance in…
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Pro Tips
3 Tips on Photographing Glaciers
Photographing glaciers, despite their grandeur, can be somewhat challenging. While it may be challenging to physically get to an area where you can photograph glaciers in good conditions, destinations such as…
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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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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…