ISO Insurance
I know what you're thinking, "What the heck - is Steve trying to peddle some kind of 'photo insurance' now"? Not so much, but I didn't really know how else…
Amazing High ISO – The End Of Fast Glass?
(NOTE - when I refer to "fast glass" in this article, I'm referring to the maximum opening, not AF speed.) Do we really need fast glass anymore? After all, with…
How I Got The Shot – Costa Rica Squirrel Monkeys
In just a few short weeks, I’ll be back in Costa Rica running our May workshops. (Yeah!) So, it’s probably not too much of a surprise that visions of rainforests…
How I Got The Shot – Pouncing Coyotes
I love pouncing coyotes! And I don't think I'm alone - these airborne coyote shots are by far some of the most popular images on the site. They also generate…
Photographing Birds At The Beach – 10 Easy Tips
As a nature photographer, I must admit that when someone mentions going to the beach I frequently don't have the same seaside scenario in my mind as they do. For…
Taking Terns
When my D850 review came out, I received more than a few nice comments about the tern photos in that video - frequently followed by questions asking how I captured…
Wildlife Photography – How To Get Close
“Don’t Do Scary Stuff” People often wonder how I get so close to the wildlife I photograph and my #1 response is simply: “I don’t do scary stuff!” I know,…
Cropping Full Frame Vs Shooting A Crop Camera
So, here’s a question to chew on. What will give you a better image – a crop camera (DX, APS-C) with a subject that fills the frame OR just shooting…
Long Lens Tripod Technique
It can be a real source of frustration. You get this fancy new telephoto lens, hang it off the front of your camera and are more than a little disappointed…
10 Amazing Wildlife Photography Tips
Stop! I know, I know, you're ready to go photograph some wildlife. However, before you march out into the field check out the ten tips below! In this rapid, quick-fire…
Can A Compass Help You Get Better Photos?
OK, I know what you’re thinking, but no, this isn’s some article about heroically bushwhacking your way to a remote location for a once-in-a-lifetime photograph. (One of those will probably…