Don’t let batteries burn you up. We’re all guilty of leaving our phones charging on our bedside tables overnight, or tossing our remote control into a drawer without a second thought. But these seemingly harmless habits could be putting your home and camera gear at risk. Let’s talk about why
Do you keep your camera bag open at night when photographing? Here’s five reasons why you shouldn’t. I usually photograph in deserts in the American Southwest. However, most of the reasons why you should get into the habit of zipping up your camera bag will apply to most areas. Critters
No matter what kind of photographer you are, a tripod can make your pictures better. The trouble is, there are hundreds of tripods available and there are dozens of features on each. Many of the features you choose will depend on the type of photography you do and where you will
I am fortunate to have several groups of wild horses and burros that live within a 20-minute drive of my home. They are one of my favorite subjects to photograph with the stark Nevada desert as a backdrop. While I did not own horses as a kid, I grew up
As photographers, one of the best pieces of gear to carry with us is gaffe tape. I regularly have a roll with me. While black gaffe tape is perfect for securing things like paper roll backgrounds to the floor, or holding pieces of gear in place, colored gaffe tape has
As I continue to foray into the unpredictable world of freelance photography, I’ve come to create a personal mantra that I find myself muttering under my breath when out in the field. It applies whether shooting solo, or out creating with clients. The phrase is simple: “Gear first.” As an
Safety while out on photowalks, professional photoshoots and when we’re out, is on our minds. Over the last several years there have been more and more stories of photographers being targeted by thieves. It’s unnerving and has us wondering how it’s affected photographers getting out and creating images. We asked
With the vaccine rollout not as quick as we would like, it’s important to stay safe. I still want to get out to photo locations to get away and create. Outfitting the car for boondocking — or car camping — has been my ticket. In today’s article I head to
With a lot of protests happening the last few days due to the death of George Floyd, I’ve seen a lot of photographers and videographers in the forefront of the action. As photographers, we always want to capture that once in a lifetime shot of something that we might not
I spend a lot of time in the water wading after shots, both in fresh and saltwater, so much so that I often joke I don’t know how to work a camera unless I am wet. Wading provides unique opportunities to approach wildlife or capture scenes that you simply can’t
(Editor’s note: Please observe safety precautions before using power tools mentioned in this article. Author Eilenberg explains ways of making certain no one can access data on discarded hard drives using various methods to physically disable them.) This is the year I get rid of my household hazardous and E-waste. I
In my past two articles I took a look behind the scenes at the National Weather Service with an introduction to the Forecast Discussion and severe weather alert products. The NWS web page is a buffet of weather information that should fill you up when you are planning to photograph
