Featured Stories - Outdoor Photographer

Keep It Wild

November 14, 2019 | By Peter Mather

Photographing the epic porcupine caribou migration to highlight the singularity of—and importance of protecting—the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

A Year Photographing The National Parks

October 23, 2019 | Text & Photography Jonathan Irish

Ten highlights from an epic tour photographing all of the U.S. national parks

Photographing A Scientific Expedition

August 8, 2019 | Text & Photography By Christina Selby

For the photo adventure of a lifetime, use your skills to help document a scientific expedition

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Ends Of The Earth

March 28, 2019 | By Mark Edward Harris / Photography By Paul Nicklen

Paul Nicklen on his career in conservation photography, climate change in the polar regions and his new book, Born To Ice, celebrating those ecosystems and their inhabitants

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A Life In Pictures

February 12, 2019 | By William Sawalich / Photography By George Lepp

George Lepp forged his life’s work out of a passion for helping others, a love of pushing boundaries and an untiring eagerness to see what’s next

Winter Wildlife In Grand Teton

February 6, 2019 | Text & Photography By Henry Holdsworth

For photographing wildlife in winter, it’s hard to beat the abundance of opportunity and majestic surroundings in Jackson Hole

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Near a diversion dam along the Platte River

A Braided Journey: Where Does Our Water Come From?

November 15, 2018 | Text & Photography By Michael Forsberg

Photographing an incredible 1,300-mile exploration, following the water of the Platte River Basin

Brown bear cubs, photo by Ashleigh Scully

Leading The Field

November 8, 2018 | By William Sawalich / Photography By Ashleigh Scully

At 16 years old, Ashleigh Scully is already an acclaimed wildlife photographer, and she’s just getting started

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Favorite Fall Color Photo Locations

October 9, 2018 | Text & Photography By Adam Jones

A selection of my top spots for autumn photography, including iconic destinations as well as some less-obvious choices

Feeling Lucky In The Inside Passage

September 26, 2018 | Text & Photography By Jason Bradley

Home to an awesome array of wildlife both above and below the sea, the Inside Passage stretching from Washington state to Alaska is a prime destination for photographers

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Wild Exposures

September 19, 2018 | By Mark Edward Harris / Photography By Beverly Joubert

Beverly and Dereck Joubert have dedicated their lives and imagery to expanding conservation of Africa’s threatened wildlife and habitats

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Photographing marine biology: Cyerce nigricans

Denizen Of The Deep

September 10, 2018 | By Mark Edward Harris / Photography By Kevin Lee

Underwater photographer Kevin Lee on his passion for documenting marine biology, especially macro subjects

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Drones for landscape photography, image of pack ice

Have Drone, Will Travel

August 29, 2018 | Text & Photography By Kerik Kouklis

Include one of these “flying cameras” in your photography kit for unique perspectives that add a new dimension to your portfolio

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Life On The Edge With Jimmy Chin

August 7, 2018 | By Mark Edward Harris / Photography By Jimmy Chin

How childhood trips to national parks, combined with a passion for skiing and climbing, led to Jimmy Chin’s unique career in photography

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Horned puffins near Katmai National Park

Katmai For Wildlife

July 9, 2018 | Text & Photography By Jaymi Heimbuch

The dramatic landscapes of Katmai National Park in southern Alaska are home to an abundance of wildlife photo opportunities

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Understanding The Tripod Ban

June 29, 2018 | Text & Photography By Justin Black

As our public land managers struggle to balance access and enjoyment with preservation and safety, photographers can play an important role in the good stewardship of our national parks

Photo Road Trip: sunrise from Dead Horse Point

Epic Photo Road Trip

June 11, 2018 | Text & Photography By Adam Woodworth

Charting a course from Maine to Alaska for the photo adventure of a lifetime

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Pumas Of Patagonia

May 25, 2018 | Text & Photography By Jeff Parker

Private lands adjacent to Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, now opening to photographers, provide an unparalleled opportunity for observing wild puma behavior

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Giving Voice

May 22, 2018 | Text & Photography By Karin Saucedo

Use your photography to help captive rescue animals, and you’ll gain valuable insights into behavior that can help in the wild, too

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meaningful landscape photos help show ecological value of a place

Find Your Icon: Making Meaningful Landscape Photos

April 9, 2018 | Text & Photography By Dave Showalter

Beyond merely beautiful images, nature photographers can play a pivotal role in helping to advance conservation efforts to protect wildlife and wilderness