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Learning From “Bad Photos”
In teaching photography, a lot of attention is always paid to the “good photos” — pointing out what made the photo “good.” We don’t really hear much about the “bad photo” ever, but I think you can...
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How To Photograph The Aurora Borealis
Wiseman, Alaska Nikon D800E /14-24 Nikkor f2.8 / 15 seconds/ ISO 3200 — Photo by Jeff StamerSurreal, scintillating and sensuous, the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) have mesmerized humans since the...
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8 Tips For Photographing Sunsets
Photo by Lindsey Graham Photographing the sunset is all about catching rich colors, interesting reflections, dazzling highlights, and dark silhouettes that emerge during this golden hour. As the day...
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Free eBook on Landscape Photography From Anne McKinnell!
Landscape photography is one of the most difficult types of nature photography. Since there’s so much going on in a landscape image, it’s hard to always be aware of everything and this leads to a lot...
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Photographing a Subject for Multiple Uses
Spring Bluebells / Photo by Jim Braswell When photographing a subject, do you picture in your mind just how that photo will be used? Do you ever consider multiple uses? I got caught in the trap of...
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How To Show Depth In Landscapes
One of the common goals of a landscape photograph is to show depth—either to show the viewer how vast a landscape is or to help lead the viewer’s eye from the foreground into the background. You might...
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Pressing The Button
Pressing the shutter button to snap a photo seems like the most simple part of photography. I mean, you just “press the button” — right? Well, there’s a few things to remember when pressing that...
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A Simple Trick To Eliminate Lens Flare
I recently acquired a Canon 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 Lens to use with my Canon 80D body for tree photography. The lens is considered a wide zoom, but it doesn’t go so far as to give a fish-eye effect. It...
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How To Use Filters On Wide-Angle Lenses
Filters can be very useful in nature photography, especially for landscapes. They can do all kinds of things, like get rid of unwanted reflections, saturate or darken the sky, and help you get a longer...
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Knowing Your Subject #1
Knowing your subject is important in nature photography because it helps you anticipate the perfect moment for a photograph or identify potential opportunities for a photo. You don’t have to be an...
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