How to Photograph Namibia’s Iconic Dunes
Let’s be honest, there isn’t really a wrong way to photograph these incredible wonders. However, I’m a firm believer in that the more variety you can add when photographing a…
Expert Tips on Wildlife & Nature Photography
How to Get This Shot: Moran Above the Clouds
Some mornings in Grand Teton National Park give you a pretty sunrise. Others apparently decide subtlety is overrated and float an entire mountain above a sea of clouds. This was…
Can You Really Use a Phone for Northern Lights Photography? (Plus a How-To)
For years, northern lights photography was one of those situations where bringing a “big fancy camera” made a huge difference. You needed a fast lens, high ISO capability, a tripod,…
The Right Moment: When Wildlife Photos Come Alive
There’s a peculiar thing that happens after several days at Alaska Bear Camp. At first, every bear is exciting. Bear in the grass? Amazing. Bear walking? Incredible. Three bears in…
Tips on Packing Photo Gear for African Safaris
Bringing the camera gear you want and need for an African safari is a critical step in any photographer’s pre-trip phase. How to pack, what to choose, and how that…
Light Makes the Photograph. Literally.
Photography is, quite literally, drawing with light. The word comes from the Greek phōs (light) and graphē (drawing or writing). Without light, you have nothing. No exposure. No color. No texture. No…
How to Get this Shot – Eye of the Elephant
There’s something special about elephants and we all know it. We connect with them on a deeper level and nothing takes you even deeper than focusing on the eye and…