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 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.
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.