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Shipboard Photography: Carrying, Stabilizing, and Protecting Your Gear
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More and more photographers are taking to the sea to visit island destinations like Svalbard, Greenland, and the Galapagos. Antarctic tourism, for example, has surged in recent years, with over... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Why You Should Consider Shooting Raw Format for Outdoor Photography
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Most digital cameras give you two basic choices for recording your photo files: JPEG or raw (and, sometimes, both). Which to choose? Although JPEG is fine for casual photography, if... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Using Triangles in Landscape Photography
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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... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
The Best Times to Take Outdoor Photos
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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 taking outdoor... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
7 Elements of a Great Bird Photograph
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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,... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
How to Shoot Tack Sharp Stars
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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... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Think Outside the Box with High Key Photography
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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... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Essential Gear and Tips for Winter Photography
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You’ve no doubt heard the saying, “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.” This could apply to all seasonal photography but it is critical to taking successful photos in the... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
How to Photograph Shapes Instead of Landscapes
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I believe that the three biggest concepts in photography are gear, composition, and post-processing. The smallest of those three is gear, the second smallest is post-processing, and the one that... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
The Importance of Photographing Clouds for Outdoor Photography
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Whenever you include the sky in your photos, chances are your compositions will look better if there are clouds—the right kind of clouds, that is. Photographing clouds is really important... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
The Third Child of Manual Mode
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Alright, before we start let’s do a quick review to make sure we are all on the same page. Shutter: Controls the amount of time your camera is taking a... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Why Knowing Manual Is Essential for Photography Success
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I’ve had the pleasure of talking to a lot of photographers in a lot of different photo industries. I thought that the best way to find my place in the... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Photography Above the Clouds
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There are few sights in nature that are as awe-inspiring as being high up a mountain, looking down upon a sea of clouds. Getting above the clouds doesn’t happen often,... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Why Post-Processing Your Water Photos is Different
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Whenever I’m teaching in a photography workshop or in a classroom setting, I always try to get students into a comfortable workflow they can follow for every photograph they edit.... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Photographing Early Blooming Spring Flowers
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Early blooming flowers provide plenty of opportunities to take great pictures in spring. The variety of colors and species available make for endless creative possibilities. We are also more sensitive... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
The One Big Thing About Water Photography
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If you’ve been an outdoor photographer for very long you might have noticed by now that you spend a lot of time near the water. There’s no doubt that water... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
How to Prepare for a Photography Trip: Europe Edition
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One of the best parts of traveling is the photos you come home with. The quantity and quality of the photos is directly related to the amount of preparatory work... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Photo Composition Tip: One (Is the Loneliest Number)
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In the previous articles in this series, I have discussed ways to make successful compositions using three and two primary subjects. Now we have arrived at one. One seems easy:... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Photo Composition Tip: It Takes Two
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In my last article on photography composition, I discussed ways to use three primary subjects to create powerful compositions. And although I have a bit of a soft spot in... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Choosing a Digital Camera for Landscape Photography
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So, you’re interested in getting serious about taking landscape photos. Is your current digital camera up to the task? Landscape photographs require a digital camera that is capable of capturing... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Photo Composition Tip: Three is a Magic Number
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I’m not a big fan of the so-called “Rule of Odds,” which claims that photographic compositions are more visually appealing when there is an odd number of subjects. Of course,... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
5 Tips for Better Adventure Photography
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I’ve been in quite the quandary the past few months because I fear there is a division among some people who consider themselves to be outdoor photographers. On one side... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
How to Maximize a Great Photography Location
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As a professional photographer, I’ve had the joy of having a career that allows me to travel to some amazing locations. I’ve seen some of the most famous places during... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Things to Consider When Traveling Internationally for Photography
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This is the second part of a two-part article on traveling for photography. In Part One, I offered a few tips to ensure a better experience while flying with photo... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
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