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Blue Ridge Parkway-15 Great N.C. Photo Spots
The Blue Ridge Parkway runs for 469 miles from Rockfish Gap, Virginia to Cherokee, North Carolina. Along the way, drivers are treated to one stunning overlook after another making…
The Photographers Guide to Buying a Tripod-New
There are numerous reasons every photographer should own a tripod. However, with the number of tripods available today, I get that seleting the right tripod can be a daunting…
RV LIFE AS A NOMADIC PHOTOGRAPHER – PROS AND CONS
In my first post in RV Adventures, I listed my reasons for choosing RV life as a Nomadic Photographer. Now it’s time to review RV life as a nomadic…
4 GREAT PHOTO SPOTS IN MT. PLEASANT
It’s well known that Charleston, South Carolina is a photographer’s paradise with its world-renown historic downtown, beaches, marshes, and a beautiful waterfront park. In fact, take a look at…
TIPS FOR PHOTOGRAPHING ARCHITECTURE IN CHARLESTON’S HISTORIC DISTRICT
A photo guide that lists some of the best photo spots for buildings and homes in Charleston’s Historic District
PHOTOGRAPHING BEAUTIFUL NEWPORT OREGON- Updated
Photographing Newport, Oregon is a grab bag of photo opportunities that include quaint seaports, beautiful bridges, historic lighthouses, the tallest sand dunes in the United States, nautical items, cool…
THE SANDHILL CRANES OF WHITEWATER DRAW REFUGE
Wintering in Southern Arizona has certainly served up some unexpected photography opportunities. One of the best being bird photography at Whitewater Draw Refuge. Here I was able to see…
GREAT APPS FOR LANDSCAPE AND TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY PLANNING
In today’s blog, I share with you some great apps for landscape and travel photography planning. These apps will help you identify the best times to visit a location…
THE PERFECT RV FOR PHOTOGRAPHY CHECKLIST
Photographers, are you dreaming about traveling the country in an RV for photography? Perhaps you already own an RV but are struggling to make your photography travels work in…
PHOTOGRAPHING YELLOWSTONE’S BISCUIT, BLACK SAND & MIDWAY GEYSER BASINS
Yellowstone’s Black Sands, Biscuit and Midway Geyer Basin are located on the lower western portion of the park loop road just minutes from the Upper Geyser Basin. All three…
5 COOL ADJUSTMENTS USING LIGHTROOM’S RADIAL FILTER
How many different uses are there for Lightroom’s Radial Filter? I certainly don’t know but decided to share 5 Cool Adjustments using Lightroom’s Radial Filter today. For anyone who…
QUAINT BISBEE ARIZONA
Quaint Bisbee, Arizona offers photographers a smorgasbord of unique and colorful photographic subjects. You see this Southeastern Arizona town has thankfully retained many of it’s old buildings, stairs, and…
TIPS FOR LOCATING GREAT PLACES TO PHOTOGRAPH
Historically posts have covered my photography experiences at specific destinations. Many of these destinations have included well known iconic places. Today, instead, we are going to take a look…
2019 TRAVEL REVIEW
For this weeks Road Trip Friday Adventure, we are going to take a look back at the roads I traveled, the campsites I stayed in and the places I…
9 QUESTIONS PHOTOGRAPHERS SHOULD ANSWER BEFORE BUYING AN RV
When I decided to pursue photography full time, owning an RV seemed like the logical move. My head was filled with visions of driving an RV from one beautiful…
5 PHOTOGRAPHIC HOTSPOTS IN THE TETONS- UPDATED!
The Grand Tetons are some of the most recognizable and spectacular mountainous landscapes in the United States. For here lie jagged mountain peaks that soar into the skies, a Snake…
CHRISTMAS DAY AT SAN XAVIER MISSION
It was Christmas Day, brunch was over, presents were opened, and little did I know my best present of the day was still to come. Earlier in the week,…
YELLOWSTONE GEYSER BASINS- MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS
Yellowstone National Park’s Mammoth Hot Springs surprisingly became one of my favorite photography locations in Yellowstone during the summer of 2019. Although I had photographed many areas of the…
FAVORITE 8 PHOTOS FROM 2019
Every year I designate one location where I will spend a significant amount of time photographing. In 2019 it was Yellowstone National Park. Although I had photographed the park…
3 GREAT TOOLS IN LIGHTROOM
Lightroom offers a wide range of options for image processing including both global and targeted adjustments. Today we are going to take a close look at 3 great tools…
WHY I CHOOSE TO FULLTIME RV FOR PHOTOGRAPHY
Welcome to my first blog in RV Adventures, a category of blog posts focused on RV life and how it works with photography: both the good and bad. I know there…
INTRODUCTION TO DEPTH OF FIELD & HYPERFOCAL DISTANCE
It is finally time to explore everything you never wanted to know about Depth of Field (DOF) in this final post of the “Photography Guide to Sharper Photo’s” series….
10 TIPS FOR PLANNING PHOTOGRAPHY TRIPS
Ever wonder how some photographers seem to be in just the right place to create those perfect photos? What is their secret? Are they just lucky? In most cases,…
PHOTOGRAPHING MARINA’S IS HARD!
Marinas offer tons of photography opportunities from sea life to boats, to nautical items to the docks themselves. So why did I title this post photographing marinas is hard?…
PHOTOGRAPHING THE WINDOWS SECTION OF ARCHES NATIONAL PARK
Finally my “Mountain to Sea Photography Journey” led me to the incredible Arches National Park in Moab, Utah in the fall of 2018. After 4 weeks of fleeing wildfires…
VISITING DEAD HORSE STATE PARK
Dead Horse Point State Park was my next stop on my “Mountain to Sea Photo Journey.” A stop here allowed me to capture another beautiful Southwest gooseneck bend. By…
PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE TO SHARPER PHOTOS – BACK BUTTON FOCUS
It’s time to take focus to a whole new level with Back Button Focus. This simple menu change provides a great technique for creating sharper images while eliminating the hassles…
6 OREGON LIGHTHOUSES TO PHOTOGRAPH
What would a photography trip to the Oregon Coast be without photographing it’s amazing lighthouses? In fact, photographing Oregon lighthouses was my main reason for visiting the coast. My…
SHELDON CHURCH RUINS PHOTOGRAPHY
There is something about photographing old churches that is very moving. But to photograph old church ruins nestled amongst stately oak trees in a “Low Country” setting was a…
PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE TO SHARPER IMAGES WITH LIVE VIEW
Welcome to Technical Tuesday’s Steps to Sharper Photos Series. Today we explore how using the Live View function on your camera aids in determining image sharpness. Unlike my previous…
TIPS FOR PHOTOGRAPHING ST. AUGUSTINE
Photographing St. Augustine can be an incredible experience but quite daunting for anyone not familiar with the city. In fact, for many it is difficult to know where to…
HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH YELLOWSTONE’S UPPER GEYSER BASIN
Photographing Yellowstone’s thermal basins is an adventure on the hot side. The land beneath your feet bubbles up, boiling water shoots 100’s of feet into the sky, the air…
PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE TO SHARPER PHOTOS -FOCUS POINT SELECTION
Photography Guide to Sharper Images- Part 2 “Focus Point Selection and Types” How many of you have taken a photo where you set the right aperture, used your tripod…
PHOTOGRAPHING OREGON’S YAQUINA HEAD LIGHTHOUSE
Photographing Oregon’s Yaquina Head Lighthouse is a must for any lighthouse loving photographer. In addition to being a very photogenic lighthouse, the location and surrounding areas are so beautiful…
PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE TO SHARPER PHOTOS- FOCUS MODES
Part 1- Selecting the Correct Focus Mode Who does not love beautiful and well focused images? Although everyone will likely answer yes, many photographers do you understand the complexities…
PHOTOGRAPHING FLORIDA’S FT. PICKENS
Photographing Florida’s Fort Pickens on beautiful Santa Rosa Island is quite a sensory delight. Not only is the Fort itself a labyrinth of faded brick archways and tunnels, it’s location…
PHOTOGRAPHING LAKE HAVASU CITY
Photographing Lake Havasu City, Arizona is an experience unlike any other. Where else can one photograph parts of London, lighthouses from across the United States, the desert and a…