wildlife

Get Eye Level to Make More Powerful Animal Photos

Jason Hahn

Whether it’s of a bird or a person, eye contact in a photo engages and draws the viewer into the photo, creating a connection between

Get Ready to Remote, Part 1: Simple Camera Traps For Wildlife

Jason Hahn

Go out into the great outdoors. Find a place that animals like to hang out when people aren’t around. Set up your camera to automatically a photo of them when they do show up. Leave it there. Come back tomorrow and see if you got any shots. Repeat it all over again until you get the shots you need. Welcome to Remote Camera Traps!

In previous articles I’ve shared the different ways I’ve used Platypods in my photography. Possibly one of the best uses I have found is in helping set up a successful remote camera trap. The Platypod adds flexibility to the placement of your camera and lighting equipment that can make your trapping endeavors much more likely to pay off with great images.

Mirrorless Camera Maniac: Take Advantage Of Silent Shutter

Levi Sim

Many DSLR’s have a Quiet Mode. One way this is done is by separating the sound of the shutter from the slap of the mirror. When

Lightroom Live: Wildlife & Nature with Jason Hahn

Levi Sim

You gotta join us live for our next Lightroom Live, totally free of charge. Not only will you learn terrific techniques, but if you tune

Lightroom Live: Wildlife & Nature with Jason Hahn

Levi Sim

You gotta join us live for our next Lightroom Live, totally free of charge. Not only will you learn terrific techniques, but if you tune

Gear Review: Atlas Packs ‘Athlete’

Levi Sim

Atlas Packs is a new company and they have created a good product. They’ve created backpacks that are extremely comfortable to wear and that carry

Mirrorless Camera Maniac: Focus Priority Settings

Levi Sim

Our latest cameras boast lightning-quick autofocus and it’s a good thing because my kids and their cousins are lightning-quick subjects, not to mention sports and

Specialty and Style: Why They are Important for Your Photos

Jason Hahn

Style and specialty are frequent topics I’m asked about while teaching photography, and some of the hardest areas in which to give easy answers. While I have always taken these questions seriously, answering them feels like tap-dancing through a minefield. Specialty and style are uniquely personal to each artist; concepts that emerge through an individual’s interests, personality, and experiences. Trying to offer constructive criticism while not discouraging the work and personality of the artist is a true challenge.