Photography Journal Archives

A curated collection of field notes, technical insights, and behind-the-lens stories from over 25 years as a photographer. Dedicated to the patient art of landscape and wildlife photography, this journal explores everything from technical exposure execution to remote location scouting.

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Beginner Photographers: How to Improve Your Colorado Landscape and Wildlife Photography

Have you ever stood in front of a massive, jagged mountain range or a stunning geological formation, snapped a photo, and felt completely let down by the result when you

How Do Colorado Professional Photographers Make Mountains Look Grand?

You’re standing at the edge of a breathtaking alpine basin in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The peaks tower above you, jagged and monumental. You pull out your camera,

The First Camper Van Photo Trip: When a Maiden Voyage Doesn’t Go as Planned

There is an unwritten rule in the overland world: The first camper van photo trip in a brand-new rig is rarely a vacation; it’s a test of the systems. No

Why Proximity and Timing Matter: Setting Up a Mobile Photography Scouting Rig

There is a massive difference between taking a casual weekend camping trip and deploying to the mountains for a zero-dark-thirty landscape shoot. When you’re waiting out an alpine storm cell

Fixing Harsh Shadows: The Beginner’s Guide to Perfect Landscape Light

If you want to get smooth, beautiful shadows and even out those overexposed highlights in your images, you have to look beyond your camera buttons. When it comes to fixing

How Beginner Photographers Can Save Thousands of Dollars by Maximizing Their Camera Gear

For decades, the golden rule of budgeting for a full line of photography gear was absolute: marry the lens, date the body. Beginners stepping into the craft were universally told