We’ve compiled a list of not-to-be-missed night photography and dark sky events for 2025! Come out and experience some Mojave night magic underneath the stars. Sky’s The Limit If you’re visiting Joshua Tree National Park, consider stopping by the Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center in Twentynine Palms, California.
Holy cow, it’s the holiday season once more. Yeah, crept right up on me. With family and friends getting together, you could have a golden opportunity to make terrific portraits. If you don’t blow it. Another picture? The problem is that these people know you are crazy about making portraits
This is it, we’re down to the last two weeks of SlickPic’s Photo Challenge! For week 51, the folks of SlickPic are calling everyone to embrace the festive spirit and capture the essence of the most wonderful time of the year. Are you down to a couple more photography challenges before the
I recently ran some Animal Encounter Photoshoots at Reptile Encounters in Burwood. We had three encounters in total and everyone had a blast. I really want to try to underlight the frogs and small reptiles with my Huion Light Pad. I also had a Neewer CB200C LED Light to light
“The winds are crazy! That last gust almost knocked me over!” This was the first radio transmission that we heard from Tim. Would we have a chance to photograph Comet C/2023 A3 before it disappeared from view? Comet C/2023 A3 We were “comet chasing” Comet C/2023 A3, otherwise known as
The great outdoors take on a unique beauty at this time of the year. So, it’s not surprising that it’s the favorite season of many photographers. So, if you’re planning to do some outdoor winter photography soon, make the most out of it with these 10 photo ideas. Even if
Smartphone cameras have become exponentially more powerful in the recent years. Depending on the model, you can even use manual controls and “pro” features. So, it’s not surprising that many users are curious about how good the results can be for different kinds of photography. That includes technical ones, like
Using Creative Presets in Aperty can be a terrific place to start if you’re not exactly sure which direction you want to take your images. By using the Presets, you can play with various Color, Creative and Retouch presets, then modify them in the Essentials and Retouch panels to truly
Dynamic range is of the biggest buzzwords we usually encounter whenever the latest and greatest camera comes up. A lot of reviews emphasize — or even swoon at — dynamic range in their roll call of features. Advances in technology have indeed bestowed today’s digital cameras with impressive dynamic range,
We are super excited to announce the fifth annual Night Photo Summit! I will be offering a presentation on “Creating Compelling Foregrounds with Light Painting.” What is it? National Parks at Night holds night photography workshops that provide top-shelf education both in the classroom and in the field. They are arguably the best
The holiday season is in full swing, so our friends from Skylum prepared something magical just for you! For the entire month of December, the Photo Advent Calendar will bring exciting surprises to brighten your creative journey. From exclusive gifts and big discounts, to inspiring treats and freebies, you’re guaranteed to
Ever wondered why some photos seem to “pop” while others look flat and washed out? The secret often lies in a simple photography technique: exposing for the highlights. This came up in a private shoot recently and I thought I might write a post about just this subject. What does
