Pro Tips
How to Photograph Hippos at Waterline
Photographs of hippos are deceptively challenging. Not because it’s hard to find them, necessarily. Nor is it because they aren’t photogenic or found in beautiful, wild habitat. Mainly, it’s because…
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Learn by Example
How to Get This Shot: Iceland Iceberg and Glacier
What’s more iconic than the ice of Iceland? Although this mysterious island nation isn’t entirely covered in ice, as the name would suggest, it is home to some of the…
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Pro Tips
How to take an Excellent “Group Photo” during Travel
I don’t believe there is a single person out there that hasn’t ever taken or been in a group photo. When it comes to travel and adventures, they are even…
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Pro Tips
Pro Tips for Capturing Wildlife Portraits on Safari
Wildlife portraits are usually the most sought-after form of nature photography, as they feature charismatic wildlife in big, bold glory. And speaking of big, charismatic wildlife, what’s more extraordinary than…
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Learn by Example
How to Get this Shot – Glaciers in Summer
Photographing frozen water in the summertime just feels odd…but the photos can be oh-so-right. Believe it or not, there are several places that exhibit spectacular glacier photography each summer, like Greenland,…
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Learn by Example
A New Series – How to get the Hero Shot
We’re starting a new series today, which focuses on the extraordinary homepage images you’re likely to see on Natural Habitat Adventures’ main website. If you’re already familiar, you may have…
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Pro Tips
Tips for Great Composition with Wildlife Photography
This is a big topic, and entire books have been written on this topic. It’s that important. However, the best way to master a specific topic is to dissect it into…
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Pro Tips
Should you start shooting in RAW?
Being able to photograph in RAW is a unique toolkit item for photographers. Simply put, it allows your photo to withstand more editing than if you were photographing in JPEG. …
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Stories from the Field
RAW vs. JPEG – What Photo Format is Best for You?
As technologies advance on a near-monthly basis in the world of photography, with new cameras, lenses, software, and various post-processing techniques, it’s a lot to keep up with. I’m here…
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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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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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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…