Nikon just published an article I produced for them last summer…How to Photograph Hummingbirds. I was so excited when I got this assignment, it coincided perfectly with a hummingbird workshop we ran in Madera Canyon last summer. I did a couple of different trips to produce enough images for the story, especially the flash photographs. Read More
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Nikon Learn and Explore Improve Creativity
I just finished an article for Nikon, and they have published it at Nikon Learn and Explore, a fantastic resource for all things photography. If you have not visited this website (doesn’t matter what brand of camera you use), you should check out the volumes to tips, techniques and creative ideas at this site…hundreds of Read More
My 1000th blog post!
I have always enjoyed teaching photography and sharing tips with fellow photographers. My blog has been a big part of reaching photographers. Each month I get thousands of visitors, and lots of great questions via email. These questions often prompt another blog post, and many of the stories I have written for photography magazines started Read More
Outdoor Conference this month!
Just one last reminder now that we are into May. On May 18-19 I will be presenting a talk on photographing the adventure lifestyle at the KelbyOne Outdoor Photography Conference. I created this presentation to highlights tips and techniques all outdoor photographers can use to create better photos. Creative new camera techniques, ways to improve Read More
Kelby One Outdoor Photography Online Conference
I’m super excited to announce I’ll be a part of the Kelby One Outdoor Photography Conference this May 18-19. This conference will feature 18 instructors covering a wide variety of topics. Just imagine hearing from some of the best in their areas of expertise…all virtually from the comfort of your home. Topics include adventure sports, Read More
How many megapixels do you really need?
We get this question a lot. Should I get the 24MP or 45MP new camera? One criteria that is often mentioned is how big of a print you can make from your native file size. This is especially of interest to those who print at home. Some photographers have ink jet printers that make 17×22″ Read More
Holiday discounts!
It’s the beginning of the holiday shopping season, and there are some great deals going on right now. First, LensRentals is having 30% off sales on rentals. This is the perfect time to try out a long telephoto on those backyard birds. When your safari happens this summer, you will know if you want to Read More
Lens Rentals on sale!
Right now we are teaching our online bird photography class, and we have been talking a lot about using long telephoto lenses. Being so expensive, most people probably don’t have one sitting around the house! But here is some good news. Renting lenses are a great way to go, and right now LensRentals are 30% Read More
Digital Photo Pro/Modern Lighting Solutions
Digital Photo Pro just published a story I wrote in the annual gear guide…check it out here. Lighting and technology is advancing so fast that literally every year there is something exciting to report., This story covers techniques like High Speed Sync, TTL flash in strobe packs, and continuous light sources. One thing I have Read More
Nikon Refurbished Sale
Hope everyone is getting out and photographing the fall colors. Colorado is in full color, including some great fall aspens in Rocky Mountain National Park. And just in time Nikon is having a huge sale on their refurbished gear including both DSLR and mirrorless systems. Here is the link. Other interesting news is Topaz Denoise Read More