Writing With Light
How John Sexton's experience
with Polaroid films helped him
discover the qualities of light
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with Polaroid films helped him
discover the qualities of light
Outdoor
Photographer
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Improve your photography with
pro techniques and insights.
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pro techniques and insights.
Find the right plan for you.
Pinnacles
National Park
A photographer’s guide to
a unique landscape in
central California
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a unique landscape in
central California
Does Sensor
Size Matter?
How to evaluate the
advantages of full-frame
versus smaller sensors when
choosing a camera
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advantages of full-frame
versus smaller sensors when
choosing a camera
Classes, Tours &
Workshops
Plan your next photo adventure
and learn from the pros
in inspiring locations
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and learn from the pros
in inspiring locations
Del Norte Coast
Redwoods State Park
Towering redwoods and
ethereal light make this
a stunning location year-round
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ethereal light make this
a stunning location year-round
Featured Articles
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How To Use Focus Peaking For Maximum Sharpness
How to use focus peaking to get maximum sharpness with every shot.
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Choosing A Tripod For Your Style Of Photography
Contrary to what you might have heard, you do not need a tripod that can’t be moved without a forklift. Here's what to consider when choosing a tripod and head.
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The Art of Luminosity, Part 1
Understanding light to improve your photography.
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How To Plan A Milky Way Photo Shoot
Tips for choosing locations, timing and creative approaches to photographing the Milky Way above the landscape for incredible nighttime photos.
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Parks For The People
George Grant toiled in obscurity for nearly three decades as the first official photographer of the National Park Service. Ren and Helen Davis want to make sure his story isn’t lost to history.
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Adventure Sports Photography: Challenge Accepted
Tips and techniques for getting started in adventure sports photography.
On Location
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The Surfing Life
How a lifelong love and respect for the ocean inspires my photography.
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Interpreting The Landscape
How a background in art history informs and inspires my approach to landscape photography.
Photography Gear
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Sony Alpha 1 Review: A True Flagship Camera
This flagship model brings together the best features of Sony’s Alpha cameras and adds some new technologies, too.
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Best Photo Printers For 2021
A look at the latest generation of pro-quality desktop printers, plus unique printing options from online labs.
Latest Blog Posts
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Tips & Techniques
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Something Completely Different
Move beyond famous vista points and rehashed compositions to create compelling new landscape compositions that are uniquely yours.
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Freaky Photo Fallacies Revisited
A while back, I wrote a Tip of the Week with the same title that appears above. “Installment 1” of…
