Behind the Lens: Articles for Art and Inspiration

Does shutter speed matter for landscapes?

Does shutter speed matter for landscapes?

Most landscape photography takes place on a tripod so that we can get the sharpest image possible no matter what the situation is. As a fine-art landscape photographer, I’ve taken...

Does shutter speed matter for landscapes?

Most landscape photography takes place on a tripod so that we can get the sharpest image possible no matter what the situation is. As a fine-art landscape photographer, I’ve taken...

10 Tried and True Desert Photography Techniques

10 Tried and True Desert Photography Techniques

Desert photography has many unique challenges that make it so interesting and fun. The long, vast expanses provide a unique challenge when looking for compositions in the field. As well,...

10 Tried and True Desert Photography Techniques

Desert photography has many unique challenges that make it so interesting and fun. The long, vast expanses provide a unique challenge when looking for compositions in the field. As well,...

Why your iPhone or Android phone takes better images than a DSLR

Why your iPhone or Android phone takes better i...

The reason many new photographers end up going back to their phones is because of the amount of work required to make a good image with digital photography. So why...

Why your iPhone or Android phone takes better i...

The reason many new photographers end up going back to their phones is because of the amount of work required to make a good image with digital photography. So why...

When to use a wide angle lens

When to use a wide angle lens

Wide-angle lenses are surprisingly difficult to use. I’ve seen people talk about them on blogs like they’re the secret weapon of every single landscape photographer, but in my view, they’re...

When to use a wide angle lens

Wide-angle lenses are surprisingly difficult to use. I’ve seen people talk about them on blogs like they’re the secret weapon of every single landscape photographer, but in my view, they’re...

How to Take Better Photographs While on Vacation

How to Take Better Photographs While on Vacation

If you have a normal day job, it might be tough to make enough time to visit everywhere on your landscape photography list. You might only be able to get...

How to Take Better Photographs While on Vacation

If you have a normal day job, it might be tough to make enough time to visit everywhere on your landscape photography list. You might only be able to get...

12 Ways to Compose this Cabin in the Woods

12 Ways to Compose this Cabin in the Woods

On one of my recent winter photography trips, I came across a unique cabin in the middle of the mountains and I just had to compose a couple shots. It’s...

12 Ways to Compose this Cabin in the Woods

On one of my recent winter photography trips, I came across a unique cabin in the middle of the mountains and I just had to compose a couple shots. It’s...