Photography Guides

Photography should inspire you to slow down, look closer, and capture the world in your own way. These guides break down everything I’ve learned from years of shooting landscapes, chasing light, and experimenting in the field.

You’ll find practical tips for camera settings, composition, editing, and gear—along with insights to help you grow your creative eye and tell better visual stories.

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The author on an african safari boat ride holding a sony 400mm lens

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Articles to help improve your photography

Best mirrorless cameras on the market

Best memory cards for your camera

Best lenses for an African safari

Backpacking with a mirrorless or DSLR camera

4 Photography Tips That Will Improve Your Shots Immediately

12 Wildlife Photography Tips for Beginners

Photographing Gorillas with the Sony 50-150 f/2

Astrophotography Guide: How to shoot night photography, star photos, Milky Way, and more!

Grand Teton Photography: Tips on how to photograph this beautiful park

Alaskan wildlife photography: Where to go and what to see

The best photography spots in Bend, Oregon

Ultimate Photo Guide for Wildlife Photography

North Idaho Flightseeing: Aerial Photographs of the Selkirk Mountains

The Best Places to Watch & Photograph the Sunset in Yosemite National Park

Is a $12,000 lens worth it? What it was like to photograph bears with a SONY 400mm f/2.8

Where and How to Photograph Bald Eagles in Washington

Stunning Photos of Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska

20 Tips for When You Travel with Camera Gear