Photography Articles to Help Enrich Your Talents

Using Triangles in Landscape Photography

May 17, 2018 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Ian Plant, Landscape Photography Articles, Tips & Techniques Articles.

In my over ten years as a professional landscape photographer, I’ve learned that artistic composition—the positioning of visual elements within the picture frame—is vitally important to taking successful photos. A critical component of mastering composition is learning how to recognize and creatively use abstract shapes. When assessing potential landscape subjects, I always keep an eye out for objects that form a triangle shape, as I’ve found that you can make powerful compositions by using triangles in landscape photography.

The Best Times to Take Outdoor Photos

May 7, 2018 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Ian Plant, Landscape Photography Articles, Tips & Techniques Articles.

I’ve been a professional landscape, nature, and travel photographer for over ten years, and I often get asked the question: what are the best times of day for ta¬king outdoor photographs? The answer, of course, depends in large part on what you are photographing. Outdoor photographers like myself spend weeks in the field hoping for incredible displays of natural light to fully bring their subjects to life. Understanding light, how it changes during the day, and how you can best use the light to your advantage are all critical aspects of successful outdoor photography.

The 7 Elements of a Great Bird Photograph

April 25, 2018 By Glenn Bartley & 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.

How to Shoot Tack Sharp Stars

March 12, 2018 By David Johnston & filed under All Articles, Tips & Techniques Articles.

The dawn of the age of technology has given way to a ton of new types of photographs that weren’t necessarily able to be shot before. The leading companies in camera sensors have developed the tools necessary to shoot unbelievable images in some of the most difficult situations. My guess is that if Ansel Adams

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. But, I’d be willing to bet that there have been

Behind the Shot: Caineville Badlands, Utah

February 8, 2018 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Behind the Shot, Blog, Ian Plant.

In the past, I’ve written and spoken a lot about how planning for landscape photography requires a lot of scouting, and patience. During a recent photo trip to the desert of the American Southwest, I put all three to work while photographing the dramatic badlands found around Caineville, Utah. I started by pouring over satellite

Trip Report: Rock-Hewn Churches of Ethiopia’s Tigray Region

January 23, 2018 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Blog, Ian Plant, Trip Report.

Remote, ancient, and breathtaking, the over 200 rock-hewn churches of the Tigray region of Ethiopia were built in high, remote places to protect against attackers. Carved from cliff faces high atop seemingly inaccessible mountain perches, these simple yet stunning churches are the oldest in Ethiopia, some dating back to the 5th Century. And although many

Trip Report: Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

January 8, 2018 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Blog, Ian Plant, Trip Report.

One of the hottest and driest places on Earth, the Danakil Depression in the northern part of the Afar region in Ethiopia (part of the great East African Rift Valley) is one of the most cruelly inhospitable places on the planet. Much of it lies below sea level, with temperatures as high as 125 degrees

Review: EVO Rage 3 Axis Gimbal for DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras (Gen2)

December 5, 2017 By Editor & filed under All Articles.

Anyone who has used a DSLR to shoot video knows how challenging it can be to get stable handheld footage, especially when on the move. A gimbal is a good solution to this problem, and the EVO Rage Gen2 is a great gimbal. The quality of the EVO Rage Gen2 is immediately evident upon opening

Tips for Planning Landscape Shooting Locations

November 6, 2017 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles.

I often get asked the question: how do you find your landscape photography locations? Typically, a lot of planning goes into my choice of locations and compositions, sometimes even months ahead of time. I start with research at home, which helps me narrow down potential spots. When I arrive on location, the hard work begins,