Top 5 Hikeable Peaks Photographers Will Love
There is something special about finding a spot that can only be reached by foot. Here are 3 low-traffic, hikeable peaks to explore for unique landscape photography.
The Basics of Photographing Lava Flows
Photographing lava can be challenging. Here are some tips for beginners (and reminders for seasoned shooters) on what to expect when exploring this fascinating and gorgeous terrain.
How to Get Giant Sun Effects in Landscape and Portrait Photography
Get inspired to experiment with subject-to-camera distances and long lenses to get the appearance of “compression”, resulting in “giant sun” sunsets. Enjoy unique landscapes and portraits as a result.
Preparing for the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
On August 21st a total solar eclipse will cross the United States from Oregon to South Carolina. Discover online maps and electronic scouting tools to help you plan where and how to photograph it, explore what gear you’ll need to get the best eclipse images possible, and learn the camera settings and technical strategies to capture those images.
Capturing Fog for Unique Landscape Photography
Fog produces a unique lighting situation and can be trickier to photograph than you think. Learn what fog is, where to find it, and how to convey it uniquely in your own landscape work.
Etiquette for Taking Photos in National Parks
There are few better places to take pictures than in a National Park. And, if you’ve been to a park recently you many have seen a lot of people taking a lot of pictures! However, quantity does not equal quality. With a little thoughtfulness around how you approach the art and technique of photography you will be surprised not only with the quality of your shots but also with your relations with other park visitors, the animals that live in the park, and the feeling you may develop for your subject matter.
Tips and Inspiration for Photographing National Parks
What you need to know about shooting in National Parks, including what gear to bring, composing your shots, travel tips, and the best time of year to go.
The Most Effective Ways to Show Fall Color in Photography
It can be a challenge to transfer your experience of this incredible time of year to the camera sensor. The feeling of being there can overwhelm the senses and when you return home it can be disappointing when you do not feel as though you captured the essence of what you saw in person. With a few techniques, and timing the weather correctly, you can create photos that reflect your vision.
Top Landscape Photography Locations of the American West
I visited incredible locations while traveling the American West in an RV. I’d like to share my favorite areas for landscape photography, including a few little-known areas so that you can capture unique shots.
The Sun: A Photographer’s Ultimate Lighting Source
We all know that without light there isn’t going to be a photograph. There are many different qualities of light and different directions to light, all of which can be accessed with the sun as our source. Every photographer strives to create imagery with the most dramatic and vivid light. This occurs naturally near sunrise and sunset but many of us forget about additional aspects of the sun that we can use to our advantage.
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