Like many, I find nature photography enjoyable and a fantastic hobby. As a professional videographer, many concepts I’ve learned apply to nature photography. One of the most important is depth of field (DOF). Depth of field Proper depth of field can make a good photo great. As a review, depth
Having a great camera and lenses is great when you’re headed outdoors this fall. But that’s not all you need! Whether it’s a tripod, filters, rain cover and more, having the right photography accessories can make or break your time outside. Check out these six must-have photo accessories for when
Sunrise versus sunset, which is best for landscape photography? It depends. However, in general, I prefer the early morning sunrise for numerous reasons. Beautiful morning light Something both sunrise and sunset landscape photography have going for them is the potential for excellent light. Before sunrise, and after sunset, you can
Are you ready to capture whatever comes into view at any given moment? Most of us are not. Why? Our camera is tucked away safely in our bag, waiting for its next adventure. I’m waiting for my next adventure also, but apparently, all my adventures for this year have been
When packing for trips, I find myself seesawing between my Fuji X system and Nikon DSLRs. We do underwater, street, nature and landscape photography. Do I pack the Fuji X-Pro2, the crop sensor Nikon D500 and my old D800 or complicate things and buy the new Nikon D850? Earlier this
The term “texture” is a catch-all term for adding either abstract images, detailed photos, or patterns of different surfaces, like metal, cracked paint, sand, etc. as an overlay on your image. This is a type of “compositing”, combining multiple images into one finished work. Adding textures to your images can
I recently did a photoshoot with some reptiles and small critters. All were Australian animals, but I am pretty sure most reptiles are similar around the world. I have done this several times and it is always a lot of fun, as long as you don’t have a problem with
Fog can be one of the most beautiful weather phenomena, but it can be surprisingly difficult to photograph. The light levels are misleading and ever-changing. The lack of contrast can make your autofocus next to useless. And, you can end up getting yourself and your gear soaked if not careful.
Happy Summer! It’s time to get away from the computer or out of the darkroom and enjoy the beautiful weather and head to the beach! Here are 3 tips on making great beach photographs. I shot these photographs at the end of the day, catching the very last bit of light,
Three things so many people seem to want to avoid. The first one, sure! The second … well, maybe? But macro photography … no way! So if you have been avoiding trying macro, now there is NO excuse. Here are just a few simple steps to get you shooting macro
We’re no stranger to how nature inspires many outstanding works of art and photography innovations. But have you ever thought about a camera inspired by a prehistoric creature? A group of researchers recently shared how they were able to make such a camera with a record-breaking depth of field. The
Let’s have a little look at photographing flowers and other things with a flash outdoors. While you might question why you need a flash outdoors while shooting in natural light, using a low-power flash can be very handy. Why use a flash or speedlight outside Even with available light, if
