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…
Expert Tips on Wildlife & Nature Photography
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,…
Photographing My Alaska Big 5
Alaska photography has a reputation for being hard. Big landscapes. Bad weather. Long distances. Animals that do not care about your schedule or your shot list. All of that is…
How to Get this Shot – Desert Dune of Namibia
Namibia’s desert ecosystem is typified by color, contrast, and size. But what makes it really stand out is the expanse of the color and contrast that is before you. Massive…