Photography Articles to Help Enrich Your Talents

Trip Report: Zambia

January 7, 2016 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Ian Plant, Trip Report.

In August 2015 I visited Zambia, located in southern Africa. Zambia is a beautiful country with stunning scenery and incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. Three of my favorite places I visited were Victoria Falls, Kafue National Park, and Lower Zambezi National Park. Victoria Falls is one of the greatest attractions in… Read More

Behind the Shot: Redwood National Park, USA

January 7, 2016 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Behind the Shot, Ian Plant.

As a nature photographer, it is not only important to simply document the environment; but also to create photographic compositions that engage the viewer and convey artistic vision. Read More

Trip Report: Banff National Park

January 7, 2016 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Ian Plant, Trip Report.

Winter photography in Banff National Park is full of interesting photo opportunities. Get a behind the scenes look at shooting in the Canadian Rocky Mountains from world renowned photographer Ian Plant. Read More

Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda

January 7, 2016 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Ian Plant, Trip Report.

Mountain gorillas are elusive, making their homes in the high altitude forested volcanoes of East Africa. In summer 2014, I spent several days photographing mountain gorillas in Rwanda, a beautiful and peaceful country in the heart of gorilla territory. It was an amazing experience I will never forget. The cornerstone… Read More

Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

January 7, 2016 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Ian Plant, Trip Report.

Professional photographer Ian Plant discusses his experience photographing the nature and wildlife of the Namib-Naukluft National Park in the Namib Desert, considered the oldest desert in the world. Read More

Behind the Shot: Torres del Paine National Park

January 7, 2016 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Behind the Shot, Ian Plant.

The Patagonia region of South America is one of the most stunning places on Earth – and Torres del Paine National Park in Chile is easily one of the most photogenic and easily accessible parts of Patagonia. I go there every year leading a photo tour, and every year this… Read More

Polar Bears of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

January 7, 2016 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Ian Plant, Trip Report.

Polar bears are North America’s apex predator, and one of the most magnificent animals on the planet. And the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska is easily one of the best places in the world to view and photograph these stunning creatures. Every winter, dozens gather here to wait for… Read More

Behind the Shot: Documenting a Tiger

January 7, 2016 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Behind the Shot.

I have been incredibly fortunate to have spent several years working with a nearby wildlife rescue facility, documenting the spectacular wild animals that find a home there. One of the most magnificent animals I have ever seen was a male Siberian tiger weighing over 750 pounds that came to the… Read More