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Travel Photography Basics
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Travel Photography Basics
Sunset Photography: Tips to Get Amazing Sunset Photos
Photos taken at sunset capture the soft, diffused light that happens as the sun sets. The Golden Hour light, approximately 30-60 minutes before sunset, is a warm golden glow that produces long, soft shadows. After the sun disappears behind the horizon, the Golden Hour...
Sunrise Photography: Tips to Get Beautiful Sunrise Photos
There is something magical about sunrise pictures. Looking at them just makes you happy. Beautiful sunrise images are the result of the warm, soft light at the start of each day. The best light occurs from sunrise to about 1 hour after sunrise. This Golden Hour light...
Why It’s Important to Photograph The Things You Love
The secret to amazing photos is simple. "Discover what you love, and focus on photographing that." Keep photography simple and photograph the things you love. The art of photography gets complicated with ever-changing technology, gadgets and techniques. It can become...
How to Photograph Reflections to Create Stunning Images
UPDATED: July 2017 I love to photograph reflections in water. They produce stunning images. A good reflection shot of a beautiful scene is magical every time. What is it I find so fascinating about them? A reflection is: "The throwing back by a body or surface of...
How Does the ISO Camera Setting Affect My Photos?
There are three pillars of photography - ISO, shutter speed and aperture. Each of these settings can dramatically affect the look of your images. The ISO camera setting controls the brightness of your photos. It is important to understand ISO if you want to take the...
Basic Photography Tips You Should Never Forget
The most important tools in any photographer’s possession are their own brain, eyes and passion. Without the photographer’s vision and experience, even the most advanced camera and lens are only a collection of expensive parts....
Photography Basics: How to Photograph Waterfalls and Rivers
One of my favorite things is to photograph waterfalls and rivers. I guess it stems from a fascination I’ve had with moving water since I was a kid. I think I always associated rivers and waterfalls with adventure and discovery. To this day rivers and waterfalls still...
Can I Get Some Photo Courtesy?
You know what they say about common sense? Common sense ain’t so common! It’s the same with common courtesy. Courtesy is not so common. It is greatly missed when it’s not present and seriously appreciated when it shows up. PATIENCE AT FARMINGTON BAY Earlier this year...
Travel Photography Destinations
Dead Horse Point State Park: What to See, Do and Photograph
Nestled 2,000 feet above a gooseneck in the Colorado River you'll find Dead Horse Point State Park. This stunning Utah state park near the adventure town of Moab is known for its ever-changing landscape and exquisite views of the Colorado River. It's filled with...
Where to Take Mesmerizing Bryce Canyon Photos
Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, USA isn’t a canyon, but a series of carved out natural amphitheaters. People come from around the world to see the amazing Bryce Canyon views of these formations and to take exquisite photos of Bryce Canyon. What creates these...
An Expert’s Guide to Arches National Park Photography
Dave and I live in Utah and one of our favorite places to visit is Arches. We take advantage of our close proximity to visit Arches National Park multiple times each year so we are very familiar with the park. One advantage to being a local is the opportunity of...
7 Best Places to Photograph Grand Teton National Park
There are 7 best places to photograph Grand Teton National Park to capture the jagged peaks of the mountains complimented by the surrounding landscape and wildlife. There are numerous iconic scenes to photograph in this park. We have visited the park in early June...
Bald Eagle Photography Tour: Washington State
Why Bald Eagles? I love American Bald Eagles. Since childhood I have been fascinated with these majestic birds. This fascination is rooted in a passion for living creatures. The connection of the American Bald Eagle with the United States of America and its use as a...
Easy Yellowstone Waterfalls to See and Photograph
One of our favorite things to see and photograph are the amazing Yellowstone waterfalls. As you start to plan your Yellowstone vacation, be sure to add waterfalls to your itinerary each day. We have visited Yellowstone in the Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter. Each...
Your Photography Journey Facebook Group
This is the group for you if…
– You have a camera
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