How to Get Perfect Focus for Northern Lights Photography
Focusing your camera at night is one of the biggest challenges for photographers. It’s hard to see, and your camera’s autofocus relies on light and contrast, so it’s not much…
Expert Tips on Wildlife & Nature Photography
Shot Settings – Bears at Brooks Falls
This is the dream trip for just about every wildlife photographer on the planet–to have an extraordinary day (or days!) at the famous Brooks Falls platform in Katmai National Park,…
How to Photograph Bears in Lake Clark National Park
It’s the beginning of summer, which for me means that Alaska is calling. Recently, I’ve been spending my summers in Lake Clark National Park at Nat Hab’s Alaska Bear Camp.…
Previsualization – The Art of Picturing your Pictures
One of the biggest things that I think separates a tourist with a camera from an amateur/pro-level photographer is planning. If you’re like me, then you probably think about the…
How to Photograph Iceland’s Waterfalls
For something so spectacular, they’re amazingly ubiquitous throughout Iceland. We’re talking about awe-inspiring, mind-blowing, life-changing waterfalls. And while a single waterfall can be the subject of hours of photography, multiply…
My Favorite Photography Accessories for an African Safari
It takes a lot of prep work to put together an African photo safari, from the flights to the perfect photo itinerary to the logistics. And then there’s the packing……
How Much Telephoto Do You Need to Photograph Churchill’s Polar Bears?
Telephoto lenses are must-haves when it comes to wildlife photography. They bring the action closer to you, so that more of your frame is filled with the animals you’re photographing…