Photography Photography Education Product Info Test Results of the Nikon Z 600 vs Z 180-600. Which is better? My Experience Using the Nikon Z 600mm f/4 and the Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 for Shooting Fast CAT Events Of the events I shoot, Fast CAT events are my favorite. I love the intensity of the experienced dogs on the lure and pure joy of the green dogs figuring out that they get to chase […] Written by Nicole Hrustyk April 1, 2025February 13, 2025
Photography Photography Education How to Wow People with Your Dance Photography I’m unsure if taking dance photography has improved my wildlife images or my wildlife photography has improved my dance. At the end of the day, both statements are true, as iron sharpens iron. About 20 years ago, before I dived into Wildlife Photography, I began my love affair with photography by taking photographs of my […] Written by Andy Glogower March 18, 2025February 13, 2025
Photography Photography Education How to Make the Most of Your Safari Photography When you think of a safari, do you picture yourself in a 4X4, kicking up dust as you drive across vast, wind-swept grasslands? You see wildebeest, giraffes, zebras, and elephants grazing peacefully, while lions laze in the shade of acacia trees, waiting for the sun to set before hunting for food and water. For many […] Written by Chandra Brooks March 6, 2025February 10, 2025
Inspiration Photography Photography Education Techniques How to Capture a Photographic Still Life During 2020-2022, I fought the isolation and threat of the pandemic with a deep dive into meditation, art and studio lighting. I set up a basement studio including a table-top studio to play with lighting and still life photography to improve my skills as a volunteer photographer for NILMDTS, a non-profit organization that provides free portraiture […] Written by Linda Pasch February 18, 2025January 20, 2025
Inspiration Photography Photography Education How a Chance Meeting Became An Award Winning Session Her Majesty stars Cookie, an Afghan Hound with a beauty that stopped me in my tracks. I first met her and her owner by chance. I had just finished a hike and was loading my dogs into the car when I saw Cookie heading up the trail. I sat in my car for a minute, debating […] Written by Nicole Hrustyk February 4, 2025October 29, 2024
Photography Photography Education Technology Elevating Aerial Photography: A Guide to Selecting Your First Drone For professional photographers, the advent of drone technology has unlocked unprecedented creative potential. Integrating aerial perspectives into your portfolio can diversify your offerings and capture breathtaking imagery previously unattainable. However, navigating the complex world of drones requires careful consideration of technical specifications, regulations, and budgetary constraints. This guide provides a framework for selecting your first […] Written by Devin Day January 30, 2025November 5, 2024
Photography Photography Education Techniques How to Get a New Perspective on a City Skyline This stunning image of the Atlanta skyline, featuring the Georgia Capitol, was captured in 2019 as I relaunched my photography career and explored the creative potential of drones. Inspired by a seminar on drone entrepreneurship and the advice of a renowned photographer, I embarked on personal projects to fuel my passion and hone my skills. […] Written by Devin Day January 14, 2025November 5, 2024
Inspiration Photography Photography Education How to Challenge Yourself as an Artist I’m always looking for ways to grow and improve, so I joined Unleashed Education’s (https://www.unleashed.education/) 6 month challenges. The image “Best Day Ever” was originally created for that challenge but I didn’t end up using it because I had a different image that suited the brief better. Thanks to the Unleashed Education Challenges, after completing the […] Written by Nicole Hrustyk January 9, 2025October 29, 2024
Photography Photography Education How to Use Originality and Conceptual Depth in Your Photography “Lady” is a portrait that emerged during a photo session with Lourdes, a client who was looking to start her journey in the modeling world. Besides her interest in fashion, Lourdes is passionate about ballet and classical dance, which directly influenced the creation of this image. During the session, Lourdes brought along a ballerina tutu, […] Written by Vicente Esteban December 5, 2024October 8, 2024
Photography Photography Education How to Be Prepared for the Right Wild Life Photo For me, lightning struck while photographing an image I titled “Territorial Dispute”. When my wife Kelly and I have shared days off, our favorite thing to do together (2nd technically!) is to travel to some of our area’s Nature Reserves. On this particular November morning we left the house early enough to arrive at Merritt Island Wildlife […] Written by Andy Glogower November 19, 2024November 25, 2024
