How to Use Your New Camera
You just purchased a new camera, or maybe you got one for Christmas. If you are a little overwhelmed by it, here are some tips and tutorials to help!
Photo Pills Guide for Sky/Night Photography
A complete guide to using Photo Pills for planning and visualizing your landscapes and nightscapes. Learn key features, see specific examples, and more.
Favorite Lenses and Lens Focal Lengths for Landscape
I’ve hand-picked my favorite lenses for landscape photography. Find out why I feel these focal lengths produce the best and most creative results.
Camera Settings for Amazing Sunrise and Sunset Landscapes
A compelling sunrise/sunset photo is not as simple as pointing your camera at the horizon. Here is what you need to know to photograph beautiful sunrise and sunset landscapes.
Ultimate High ISO Photography Review: Canon 5D Mark IV vs Nikon D850 vs Sony a7R III
Capturing the center of our galaxy with long exposures is magical but also more within reach than ever before with modern cameras. We’ll explore how well that magic is captured using very high ISOs. We’ll compare the Canon 5D Mark IV with the Nikon D850 and Sony a7R III.
Camera Settings For a Solar Eclipse: What You Need to Know
With how quickly the eclipse comes and goes, you should prepare far in advance by learning some key camera settings, researching what gear to use, and figuring out your best overall shooting strategy.
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.
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