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A Life In Pictures

George Lepp has forged his
life’s work out of a passion
for helping others become
better photographers

The American Landscape
Photo Contest

Our premier contest celebrating
America's wild places is
now open for submissions

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Spring Forward

Simple, elegant photographs
express the beauty of spring’s renewal

Florida's Hidden Wild

Download our free PDF
guide to nature photography
in the Sunshine State

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Tips and techniques for
getting started in
adventure sports photography

Classes, Tours &
Workshops

Plan your next photo adventure and
learn from the pros in stunning locations!

Favorite Places:
Turkey Creek Falls

A photogenic highlight of the
70,000-acre New River Gorge
National River in West Virginia

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Featured Articles

Capture One is an excellent Lightroom alternative for pro photo processing.

Capture One Pro 11: The Best Lightroom Alternative?

This pro-level Lightroom alternative offers excellent RAW processing and a highly customizable interface.

Spirit Island

Spirit Island is one of the most iconic locations in Alberta, surrounded by emerald waters, pristine conifers and rugged snow-capped peaks.

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Zone System for Landscape Photography

When Ansel Adams developed the Zone System with Fred Archer in 1940, he gave photographers a tool great for controlling their images—but only with black-and-white film, and only with view cameras, where sheets of film could be processed individually.

Dare To Know

Photographers rally to end wildlife crime.

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White Balance

I’ve heard conflicting recommendations on where to set the white balance on my digital camera. Some sources advise the use of automatic white balance; others say to use a different white-balance setting for each specific light source. What do you think?

Macro Lens Guide

Choosing the right lens for macro work can be confusing. Learn about the macro lens characteristics to consider when choosing a lens for your camera system.

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