The Passion of Trees: A Story of Photographer Ali Shokri’s Love of Nature
"In our family culture, the tree is a symbol of life." Nature photographer, Ali Shokri, grew up in Iran. It was in his beautiful home country that he would begin to develop his passion and love for...
View Article5 YouTube Channels Perfect for Learning About Landscape Photography
Landscape photography takes a lot of time, dedication, and patience. Endless scouting of the perfect scene, long hikes to the ideal spot, and a deep understanding of light are all part of creating an...
View ArticleBe One With Nature: These Super Zooms Make Wildlife Photography Easy
When it comes to using photography as a therapeutic tool, it's hard to ignore the benefits of being able to get out into the great wide open to participate in wildlife photography. As we mentioned...
View ArticleSharp and Stable: Olympus 100-400mm F5-6.3 IS First Impressions
Fans of Olympus have been waiting a long time for the Olympus 100-400mm f5-6.3 IS, and we're pleased to say that today, Olympus has officially unveiled their new tele to super-telephoto lens that will...
View ArticlePowerful, Portable, and Affordable: Olympus 100-400mm F5-6.3 IS Review
If Micro Four Thirds shooters wanted an affordable superzoom, their only choice for a good few years has been the Panasonic Leica 100-400mm, but now, Olympus has jumped into this space with the new...
View ArticleCarlos Ocando’s Double Exposures are a Love Letter to the Natural World
All images by Carlos Ocando. Used with permission. “I guess I’m using photography as a meditative process, and when I look through the viewfinder, everything disappears…” explains Carlos Ocando. He...
View ArticleSteve Stockhall Opens New Pathways for Photographers in Africa
"It was a combination of studying the great contributors to National Geographic and spending time in the wilderness that led me to wanting to be both a guide and a photographer," says Steve Stockhall,...
View ArticleKunal Shah Captures the Astonishing Beauty of India’s Birdlife
“It’s a very tiny bird, the size of a sparrow, and I photographed him on a hill near my house in Pune,” the wildlife photographer Kunal Shah remembers of his recent encounter with a male Red Avadavat,...
View ArticleHow Rachael Talibart Makes Photographic Paintings of Seashells
“Some common shells can be found on my closest beaches all year round, like mussels and slipper limpets,” the UK-based photographer Rachael Talibart tells me. “Others show up seasonally, after big...
View ArticleOlle Nilsson Photographs Nature in a Cinematic way
"It’s not uncommon to be outside 5 days in a row and not get the shot you’re after", says Swedish photographer Olle Nilsson about his extended hobby. On most days, he's up long before the crack of...
View ArticleHow Paul Boomsma Risked it All to Create Unique Nature Shots
"I used to put more focus on getting the image and not thinking about my own safety", says Paul Boomsma about his initial days as a nature photographer. "This resulted in me being in a lot of dangerous...
View ArticleAdam Jones Captured a Unique Photo of This Divebombing Barn Swallow
"Be open the awe and wonder of the natural world you live in, and you will never run out of subjects to photograph", says photographer Adam Jones who resides in Kentucky. As someone shooting...
View ArticleDavid Ellis Creates Flower Photos with a Hidden Meaning
“I remember the assault of color from Filoli’s incredible tulip beds this spring,” the artist David Ellis tells me. “But I also remember the disconnect of people having to wear masks and socially...
View ArticleNature and Landscape Photography with Fujifilm Cameras Just Got Better!
Since using their 200mm years ago, I've always wished for better lenses for nature and landscape photography with Fujifilm cameras. And luckily, the pandemic gave it to us. People were stuck inside or...
View Article15 Nature Photographs That Prove How Beautiful the Universe Is
2021 was been a fantastic year of photography. Despite the ongoing hurdles, we've been balled over by the work rate and creativity of photographers from all around the world. Photographers have...
View ArticleHiren Vekaria Proves New Photographers Can Create Incredible Shots
"Copying other people doesn’t help you grow," clarifies Hiren Vekaria when I query him on what photographers could do to develop a visual style. "It’s like copying someone else’s homework," he adds...
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