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Behind the Shot: Cockspur Lighthouse

November 4, 2019 By David Johnston & filed under All Articles, Behind the Shot.

The story behind every photograph is different. There can be great experiences that lead to the perfect photo and there can be wild stories that tell of the hardship that went into shooting something. We are going behind the lens to get the full story behind my photograph of Cockspur… Read More

What Settings Should I Use For Night Photography?

August 17, 2018 By David Johnston & filed under All Articles.

Photography has an extremely interesting progression of learning attached to it. If you’re anything like most photography enthusiasts, you probably started out shooting during bright sunlit hours while avoiding clouds and the corners of the day. Then, you began wondering why your photographs lacked dynamic range and interesting color. Read More

How to Create Windows to the Outdoors

August 14, 2018 By David Johnston & filed under All Articles.

In the artform of outdoor photography, you have many options to choose from in terms of composition. You can create wild foreground features, or use leading lines to direct the viewer’s eyes around the frame. However, photographers should be striving to get beyond the expected shooting techniques and… Read More

The 7 Elements of a Great Bird Photograph

April 25, 2018 By David Johnston & filed under All Articles, Tips & Techniques Articles, Wildlife Photography Articles.

In order to create beautiful images of birds on a consistent basis it is important to understand the many elements that combine to make a good photo. This includes: exposure, composition, light, sharpness, perch, pose, and background. However, these components are not absolute rules that must be followed in every image. As a matter of fact, some of the best images are those that break some of the rules or that are “outside of the box”. Nevertheless, understanding these 7 elements as a starting point will inevitably lead to better bird images. Read More

Think Outside the Box with High Key Photography

March 8, 2018 By David Johnston & filed under All Articles, Tips & Techniques Articles.

I’ve got a question for you. Have you ever been unmotivated to go out and shoot? It’s a weird question, right? I mean, we all love outdoor photography. What is there not to love? You get to be outside exploring and capturing your creative vision. Read More

Behind the Shot: Too Close?

October 10, 2017 By David Johnston & filed under All Articles, Behind the Shot.

Possibly the most prominent symbol of Central America’s tropical forests, often seen on posters, puzzles, and greeting cards, is the red-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis callidryas). These small creatures are only about 5-7 centimeters long, and are very difficult to find in their natural habitat. Tree frogs are green, naturally… Read More

Photographing Birds in Flight

October 2, 2017 By David Johnston & filed under All Articles.

When it comes to bird photography, there is nothing I love more than capturing an intimate portrait of a bird in its natural environment. Successfully creating an artistic photograph of a challenging bird on an appropriate perch is what I live for! That being said, there is also something… Read More