Camera manufacturers are releasing new and improved models every two to three years. With each new generation, the damage to your pocket book seems to climbs higher. So what is a photographer to do in order to keep up?
If you’re an avid landscape photographer then there’s a good chance that you have either been on a photography workshop or have kicked around the idea of taking one. Workshops are a great way to hone in your skills while leaving the time-consuming scouting work to someone else...
Nighttime and start trail photography can be a rewarding endeavor but it can also be challenging due to the lack of a light. In this article I will explain how to shoot and process star-trail photographs from start to finish...
Purchasing a stunning piece of artwork is an exciting endeavor. Any artwork that is worthy of central wall space is worthy of lighting properly. Continue reading to learn how to properly light artwork in your home or office...
The act of practicing photography can be just as rewarding as the end photograph itself. When we are deep in our element, we connect to our subject in a way that few people ever do. As nature photographers, we spend a lot of time exploring the earth’s greatest gifts. The act of just observing can be a spiritual experience that leads us to venture into the outdoors more and more. Every photography trip leads to new observations, new stories and new experiences.
Downtown Carmel (Carmel-by-the-Sea) is one of the most quaint seaside towns in all of California. Located just north of Big Sur, Camel takes on a life of it's own. Accented with calming ocean views and culinary experiences, Carmel is an idyllic place to find yourself...
There’s a certain timelessness when it comes to black and white photography. Perhaps that is why so many people are drawn to this particular art form for their homes. A black and white photograph never goes out of style and fits with practically any design concept...
There are few places that are as incredible as Yellowstone National Park in the winter time. The snow-covered landscape creates a pristine backdrop as vents release steam into the icy air. It’s hard to believe that a park that gets 3...
Did you know that you can edit a RAW file in Photoshop? Well….sort of. Photoshop has Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) built right into its interface. The only problem is when you use ACR on an image has been opened in Photoshop using one of the standard methods, the edits you perform are destructive...
There’s an old saying that the best camera is the one that you have in your hand. This statement is implying that the gear that you use to create the photo is much less important than the vision used during the photographic process...
Backing up your photos and data is extremely important. Unfortunately, many people do not have a proper backup system in place and every year countless photos are lost forever. This data survival guide will explain how to properly backup your photos so you never have to worry about losing them again...
Accidents are inevitable in all facets of our lives. Owning an expensive camera accompanied with an assortment of lenses is a liability that all photographers must confront. Leading nearly thirty workshops per year for the past five years, I’ve seen just about every camera accident that you can think of...
It’s no secret that most artists will sell giclee limited edition prints of their artwork. Artists do this in order to make their artwork more accessible to the general public and to help keep the lights on in their studios...
The American Southwest is the land of enchantment. The vast rolling desert is not a void but rather a series of complex ecosystems that radiate magnificent beauty. From the slot canyons of northern Arizona to the white sands of southern New Mexico, the southwest is a wildly immersive place...
Photography workshops are a great way to improve your skills, learn from others and increase your odds of getting great shots since you’ll be traveling with someone who knows the location well. I have been leading photography workshops and tours for about a decade and I know that not all photography workshops are the same...
Printing is one of the most crucial and overlooked steps in the photographic workflow. It is the final step of the creative process where a photographer’s idea comes to life. The print is at the pinnacle of the photographic process because it will determine what people think of your work...
Any art collector knows the wonderful feeling of finding the perfect piece for their wall. Choosing the perfect art or photograph is only the first part of the equation though. Now you have to hang your piece...
With recent advances in artificial intelligence, computers have the ability to create highly detailed images and artwork with nothing more than a few words entered into a text prompt. Is this concept fascinating? Absolutely! But is ai generated artwork actually art? That is a loaded question and the answer will vary drastically depending on who you ask...
If you’re a photographer or artist then you’d probably much rather be working on art instead of cutting matboards. Unfortunately, matting artwork is a necessary evil for most artists. What if there was an easier way? Well…...
Good organization is key to keeping your photos in order and online in Lightroom Classic. If you are new to Lightroom, I highly recommend reading my How to Properly Set up a Lightroom Catalog article which will help prevent missing photos in the first place...
The folks at Infinite Tools recently allowed me to try out their Infinite Black & White Photoshop plugin (IBW). I’m a huge fan of black and white photography so I was quite curious about their plugin and what it does...
There’s nothing more exciting than preparing for a big photography trip and if you’re anything like me, you’re probably running logistics though your head day and night before you ever step foot out the door...
With the ever-growing popularity of digital photography there seems to be no shortage of photography workshops to choose from. The number of workshop companies and photographers offering photo tours can be downright daunting...
A fancy word that gets tossed around the art community is Giclee. (Pronounced Zhee-clay) Once you finally figure out how to say the word correctly, what the heck does it mean?. Giclee is simply a French word that means to spay...
Your photos take you all over the world where you capture roaring waterfalls, soaring eagles, rugged mountains, and more. As a photographer, you photograph the natural world in a way that no one else can, bringing it to life in still photos...
Located in northern New Mexico, Santa Fe is world renowned for its high concentration of fine art galleries and artist collectives. From Canyon Road to Art Festivals, Santa Fe is popular among seasoned art collectors and curious art buyers alike...
Photography is so much more than just pressing a button. The greatest photographers spend their entire lives mastering and perfecting their craft. A Great photograph is one that makes a lasting impression on those who view it...
We encounter thousands of images every single day, so choosing the right one to hang on your wall is a very important decision. It’s a choice that you will live with for a very long time. So what is fine art photography? Fine art photography is more than just an image...
The traditional definition of Panorama photography is the process of capturing an image that is longer than a standard photograph. Most panoramas are longer on the horizontal side but they can be longer on vertical side as well...
A neutral density filter (ND filter) is simply a filter that’s cuts the amount of light that enters your camera’s lens. They are most commonly used in landscape photography when a photographer wants to create a longer exposures than what would normally be possible using just the camera’s internal settings...
As a full time landscape photographer I’ve seen my fair share of beautiful places. After traveling the US and much of the world, there are very few places that compare to the beauty of Yosemite National Park and the greater Sierra Nevada mountain range...
Shooting from the air can be one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences a photographer can have. In this article I’ll explain how to photograph from a helicopter and achieve amazing results...
Choosing the right tripod is a daunting task. Most photographers including myself make a series of bad choices before buckling down and buying a good set of sticks. It can be tempting to buy a cheap tripod but it’s important to remember that you get what you pay for and tripods are no exception to the rule...
Before digging into the Photoshop vs Zerene Stacker challenge, I’d like to give a brief introduction to what focus stacking is. Focus stacking is the process of combining multiple images during post processing in order to create sharp detail throughout the entire field of view. This technique can be very useful for landscape and macro photographers who do not want to settle for a shallow depth of field.
Processing images is an essential part of photography but before you can dive into the editing process, you need to understand how to properly import your photos into Lightroom CC Classic. If you do not follow a few basic rules, you will almost certainly loose track of your images...
The end goal for your photos will determine the export settings that you choose in Adobe Lightroom. This Lightroom exporting guide will walk you through the various settings in the Lightroom export dialog box...
Being prepared is the name of the game when it comes to landscape photography. Those who are will get the shot, while those who are not, may not. I’ve complied a list of highly useful items that are always in my camera bag...
Wharariki Beach is the northern most part of the southern island of New Zealand. Just off of the shore is a group of rocks known as the Archway Islands...
Choosing a camera bag is an import decision that all photographers must make. The amount of bag choices on the market can be downright dizzying though. I recently had the chance to upgrade my camera bag to to the Tilopa by f-stop and have shared my initial thoughts below...
In the world of digital photography, post processing is just as important as finding the right composition and pressing the shutter button. In landscape photography it is the photographer’s job to invoke a feeling or emotion within the viewer as if they are actually standing in the location that the photo was taken...
1. YOU CAN’T MAKE EVERYTHING LOOK GOOD ALL OF THE TIME
I’ll start with the what seems like an obvious statement, yet many photographers get hung up when they come away from a shoot without a five star image...
There’s no question that Adobe Lightroom is a powerful piece of photo editing software. Underneath the surface are numerous hidden features that many people overlook. From secret key commands to overlooked menu items, I’m going to shed some light of the industry’s leading photo editing software...
The Develop module in Adobe Lightroom CC Classic is fairly straight forward. With a little bit of poking around, a modestly computer savvy photographer can make some pretty decent edits with relatively little
There’s no question that smart phones have made planning our photographic adventures much easier. There seems to be an endless number of apps available, but which ones are the best? This list contains a few of my “can’t live without” photography apps that I find myself using on a regular basis...
Long Exposure photography is thrilling because the camera is creating something that the eye cannot see. Traditionally, neutral density filters are used to create long exposures but a similar effect can easily be achieved with with editing software...
