Artistic Inspirations 2016 is now in the books and as I reflect on my best images, I remember many great experiences being out in nature, often by myself, but never alone. The moments that get me excited, and drive me to …
A Kingdom in Montana – Glacier National Park
Visiting Glacier National Park in Montana will transport you to another world. Dramatic mountain peaks along with large pristine lakes can be seen at every turn. Moose, grizzly and black bear sitings are common. The Montana park (just south of …
Abundance of the Pacific Northwest – Oregon
Great Green Oregon Welcome to part 2 of my pacific northwest travel update. This year I got to spend quality time photographing the Pacific Northwest, and my favorite state to photograph to date has been Oregon. This state has so …
Abundance of the Pacific Northwest – Washington
Lush, Rugged, & Wild – This is Washington My intention for 2015 was to spend some quality time photographing the Pacific Northwest. Oregon and Washington, after all, are inhabited with outdoor enthusiasts for good reason. The land is incredibly diverse, …
Cosmic Forces
I joined rock star landscape photographers Arild Heitmann and Ryan Dyar for their Lofoten & Senja Arctic Workshop/Tour for 10 days in March (www.lofotentours.com). Our group was there primarily to see the aurora borealis (a.k.a the northern lights) and photograph …
In Focus: People in Beautiful Landscapes
Recently I got asked by Media Drum, a UK based editorial photo agency, to feature images with people in beautiful places on their site where they market to publications around the world. To go along with this they asked me …
How to Create Panoramic Images
Using Adobe Photoshop, creating panoramic images is astonishingly simple.Panoramic images are created by shooting multiple shots and stitching them together in post to create an elongated field of view. Wide-angle lenses are commonly used in panoramic photography, however techniques discussed …
What You Need To Know Before Buying Your Next Lens
For photographers just getting started in the world of DSLR photography, picking out which equipment to invest in can be quite daunting and overwhelming. I often get asked by aspiring photographers for recommendations on which lenses to use, so I …
Walls of The Virgin River Narrows – Zion
Zion National Park, UT The Virgin River Narrows is one of the most popular hikes in the park for good reason. Walking through the shallow river between towering sandstone walls–weathered by years of erosion–is quite a mystical and beautiful experience. …