My Favorite Photography Weather and the Camera Settings You Need
Weather and light can transform your photographs. Explore eight ideal photography conditions, what to look for, and the camera settings to try for each.
Sunset Photography Tips: How to capture better sunset photos
Sunset photography is about more than pointing your camera at the setting sun. It’s about finding good light, watching how the sky changes, looking for reflections and silhouettes, and giving yourself enough time to see what happens after the sun disappears. Here are some of the things I’ve learned about photographing sunsets and making images that feel like the moment I was actually standing there.
A Beginner's Guide to Macro Flower Photography
I didn't expect to fall in love with macro photography. One afternoon, with no plan and no light I was chasing, I got down on one knee to photograph a single flower up close — and nearly forgot to stand back up. Here's everything I've learned since about depth of field, backlighting, patience, and slowing down enough to actually see what's in front of you.
10 Ways to Experience Positano Like a Local
Want to experience Positano beyond the crowded streets and famous viewpoints? From family-run restaurants and neighborhood food shops to Montepertuso, Fornillo Beach and quiet corners of town, here are 10 ways to experience a more everyday side of Positano.
Autumn in NYC: How to Capture the Magic
I lived in New York for five years and saw every corner of all five boroughs, but autumn is the season that never stopped catching me off guard. Here's everything I learned about photographing the city during the few short weeks it turns soft and golden.
10 Tips to Photograph Your Favorite Cities and Villages Well
I've photographed cliffside towns in Italy and honey-colored villages in the Cotswolds, and every trip has taught me something new about capturing a place instead of just pointing a camera at it. Here are ten things I've learned along the way, most of which have nothing to do with your gear.
Stop Muting Your Photos! Why I Still Shoot in Full, Vibrant Color
Scroll through Instagram long enough and every photo starts to look the same, washed out, muted, filtered into sameness. Here's why I've never followed that trend, why Positano taught me to trust real color over what's popular, and where oversaturation can be just as dishonest as muting everything down.
Behind the Photo: The Positano Hills
I was nine years old the first time I saw a photo of Positano, and I never stopped dreaming about it. Thirty years, one obsession-fueling movie, and a 40th birthday later, I finally stood on a balcony overlooking that impossible cliffside city and cried. This is the story behind that photograph.
What to Pack for Travel Photography
One of the questions I get asked a lot is, "What camera gear should I take when I travel?" It really depends on where you're going, what you plan to photograph, how you like to shoot, and how much gear you are willing to carry around all day.
Top Photography Spots in the Cotswolds
Discover my favorite photography spots in the Cotswolds, from Bibury and Burford to Upper and Lower Slaughter, Bampton, and beyond.
My Top 7 Beaches to Photograph in Southern California
Explore 7 of the best places to photograph in Southern California, including El Matador, La Jolla Cove, Point Dume, Leo Carrillo, and Coronado.
Behind the Photo: The White Cliffs of Dover
Some photographs are about the place where you took them. Others are about everything you brought with you when you got there. For me, this photograph of the White Cliffs of Dover is deeply personal, connecting me to my grandparents, my childhood, World War II history and the music I grew up hearing.