10 Things Landscape Photographers Need to Know About the Nikon D810
Last week I got the chance to take the new Nikon D810 out for a test drive. I was at Adobe Max in LA, and a few friends and I met up to go shoot at Corona Del Mar (photo above is my good buddy Chris Orwig). So I thought I’d give you a quick review/first thoughts on...
How To – Fall Photography: 7 Tips To Help You Get Gorgeous Photos This Season
I just got back from Michigan earlier this week and I could tell that the fall season of colors was working it's way in. Some trees had already turned some bright colors, some tree tops had just started turning, and some trees were still green. But it got me thinking...
COOL STUFF: The Best Thing I Ever Created
A few weeks ago, a friend of mine at Shutterstock.com asked if I'd contribute to a series of articles on their blog called The Best Thing I Ever Created. It sounded really cool so I jumped at the chance and wrote the article. Since it was first posted, I've had a few...
My Thoughts On the National Forest Service Fining Photographers $1000
Over the last week I've gotten a bunch of questions and requests asking what I thought about the recent news with the National Forest Service proposal on photos in the wilderness and the thought of paying $1500 in permit fees, or facing $1000 in fines for each photo....
TIP: 3 Things That Save My Ass On Landscape Photo Shoots
I was going through my stuff the other day and I started thinking about things I find essential to every landscape photo shoot I go on (other than the usual camera body, lenses and tripod). It was actually pretty hard to come up with a list of stuff that I always take...
The Worst Advice When Buying New Photo Gear
(photo courtesy of Fotolia.com) A couple of weeks ago on our live weekly show, The Grid (video is below), RC Concepcion and I thought it'd be cool to do an entire show on gear. Basically, we put it out there and just said "ask questions". In our jobs, we get to deal...
COOL STUFF: The Mystery Sailing Stones at Racetrack Playa in Death Valley
One of the popular places to shoot in Death Valley is the Racetrack Playa (mostly just called The Racetrack). It’s got these large “sailing” stones on it that leave tracks along the playa.
TIPS: The Not-So-Hidden Secret To Getting Epic Landscape Photos
I’m starting off the post by going against all of the rules of building things up and developing intrigue and all that. I’m gonna tell you the not-so-hidden secret to getting epic landscape photos right now. Ready?
TIP: 5 Tips for Photographing Places With Water
A couple of months ago the chance to write a feature article on photograping water came up for Photoshop User magazine. So I jumped on it because, well, I love shooting water. Beaches, lakes, waterfalls…
LATEST WORK: Recap from My Mt. Rainier Photography Trip
Hey everyone! Well, I’m getting back in the swing of things after being gone for a week to photography and film some KelbyOne.com classes. We started the week at Mt. Rainier
LATEST WORK: Heading Back From Mt. Rainier National Park
It's hard to believe I'm on my way home already. I feel like I just posted that I was heading out to Mt. Rainier to record a landscape photography class. Anyway, I'm happy to report that the class went really well, the weather cooperated, the photos were great, and...
Heading to Mt. Rainier To Teach a Landscape Photography Class
Hey everyone. It's been a light week on the blog so I thought I'd give you a quick update. First, why I haven't had much time to blog... well, on Sunday I have a big trip (more on that in a minute, because I need your help). So this week I wanted to knock out a couple...