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The variety and uniqueness of sand dunes make them one of my favorite landscape subjects to photograph. Several vital elements help images of dunes to resonate with viewers: light, color harmony, and composition. Each of these concepts individually increases the chances of success, but combining all three elements is the best way to create impactful…
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When it comes to landscape photography, you might be comparing the Nikon Z7 II versus the Sony A7R IV. Which one is right for you? They’re both incredible cameras…
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I grew up in the Midwest – Iowa to be exact. I learned to enjoy the outdoors from a young age and my favorite childhood experiences were those memorable family vacations out to the Western US. I fell in love with the mountains, deserts, and wild landscapes. One summer evening when I was 10-years old,…
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With so many cameras to choose from, it can be intimidating to choose the right camera for you, as a landscape photographer.
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Landscape photography can be one of the most demanding genres of photography around when it comes to lenses! One minute you could be using a 12mm ultra-wide-angle lens to photograph a dynamic, sweeping scene that spans your entire field of vision, and the next minute you could be reaching for your 100-400mm lens to capture…
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Winning a permit to the iconic Wave is not easy but it’s well worth the effort to get out there. It’s one of our favorite places to photograph in the Southwest and certainly qualifies as a bucket list experience! According to data obtained from the Bureau of Land Management, 200,589 people applied for wave permits…
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My favorite time of the year for photography has always been wildflower season! In the Pacific Northwest, you will find several different mountain ranges and regions that showcase incredible meadows. I must admit, my initial attraction came after seeing amazing images of Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens, bathed in vast amounts of beautiful wildflowers.…
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You’ve put so much time and effort into it – traveling to distant locations, going out early and late in the day, and finally capturing those perfect conditions! Returning home, you spent hours post-processing your favorite images and now you have a final product you are proud of. What’s the next step? It seems so…
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Coyote Buttes North may get all the love because it holds the famous Wave formation, but there is another nearby area that has just as fascinating formations and is much easier to get permits for. As you probably know, getting permits to Coyote Buttes North requires a lot of luck and patience. While Coyote Buttes…
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Long Exposure Noise Reduction is a feature we talk a lot about on our night shooting workshops. Most photographers don’t have a clear idea what this function does or why it is necessary. In this article, we’ll explain what is Long Exposure Noise Reduction (LENR), when and where you should use it, and then compare…
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