Top Places to Photograph in Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is one of the most visually distinctive landscapes in the American west. What makes it special for photographers is the contrast between two worlds: surreal granite boulder piles and spiky Joshua tree forests in the higher…
The Most Overlooked macOS Tool for Organizing Travel Photos
When I’m traveling for photography, I treat file organization as part of the trip—not something I “deal with later.” After long days shooting, unfamiliar locations, and multiple memory cards, the last thing I want when I get home is a…
Can You Travel for Photography With Only an iPad Mini?
I usually travel with my 14-inch MacBook Pro because it lets me do everything I need on a photography trip—backing up photos, editing, researching locations, answering emails, and even writing blog posts. But there are times when traveling light matters…
Monochrome London: A Black & White Photography Tour with Tips for Capturing the City
Why London Works So Well for Black and White Photography Black and white photography has a timeless power that strips a scene down to its essentials — light, shadow, shape, and texture. In the urban landscape, where distractions are everywhere,…
Tree Burls at Olympic National Park – A Unique Photography Opportunity
Tree burls are fascinating, often gnarled growths that form on trees, resulting from a tree’s response to stress or injury. These unique formations not only contribute to the tree’s resilience but also offer striking and prized material for woodworkers and…
Is the Think Tank Airport Advantage the Best Way to Travel with the OM System 150-400mm f/4.5 Lens
The OM System 150-400mm f/4.5 Lens is a terrific bird and wildlife photography lens. It has the sharpness of the Olympus 300mm f/4 lens with a huge focal length range of 150 – 500mm (300 – 1000mm full frame equivalent).…
Sweetwater Wetlands: A Bird Photography Hotspot in Tucson, Arizona
I left a few days early for a photography workshop in Sedona, Arizona. The plan was to photograph the beautiful desert landscapes and birds in Saguaro National Park. While the desert landscapes were beautiful in Saguaro National Park, I found…
Putting OM System / Olympus Live ND to the Test at a Crowded Great Falls Park in Virginia
I was driving home from southern Maryland on a Sunday afternoon and decided to check out Great Falls Park and hopefully photograph the waterfalls. Great Falls Park is located in McClean, Virginia just 18 miles from Washington D.C., and is…
A Travel Photographer’s Guide to Backing Up Your Photographs on Long Trips, and Short ones too
Taking a journey to faraway places and capturing unforgettable memories and stunning views with your camera is every travel photographer’s dream. But amid the excitement of exploring new territories, the concern of losing those special moments you’ve captured is always…
Capturing the Best Shots: Page, Arizona Photography Guide
Page is located in Northern Arizona, close to the Utah border. Page is not necessarily easy to get to; however, a variety of landscape photography gems are located in an around Page. This makes Page a perfect destination for a…
