An Essential Lens for Photographing Greenland
When headed into a landscape-oriented photo trip, one often thinks about the classic landscape lenses first. You know, the 18-55mm or 24-70mm types. In other words, your wide angles that…
Expert Tips on Wildlife & Nature Photography
What Kind of Photographer Are You? (And Does It Even Matter?)
At some point, every photographer gets asked the question. “What do you shoot?” It sounds simple. Wildlife. Landscape. People. Travel. For some photographers, I’m sure that’s an easy answer. But…
What Is the Best Lens for Photographing Wildlife in Alaska?
Although it’s a loaded question, it’s a critical consideration when prepping for a photo expedition in one of the wildlife hotspots of our planet. Do you go for the flexibility…
The Art of Nothing: Using Negative Space in Wildlife Photography
There is a moment in every photographer’s life when you realize you’re stuck. You’ve been chasing the subject. Zooming tighter. Filling the frame. Getting closer, closer, closer until your photo…
How to Get This Shot – Monarchs Edge to Edge
Getting a photo of migratory monarchs filling the frame like this is a coveted photo for any nature photographer lucky enough to embark on a monarch migration Photo Expedition. The…
Shot Settings: Shorebird on the Shore
There is something deeply satisfying about photographing shorebirds. No dramatic mountain backdrop. No epic predator-prey interaction. Just a small bird, busy at work, doing what it has done for thousands…
Advanced Settings for Wildlife and Landscape Photography
When in front of extraordinary wildlife or sensational landscapes during a nature photography expedition, your settings make a big difference in the overall quality of your photos. In this article,…