Wildlife Photography
Do I Need a Photography Makeover?
We did a mini makeover of our pantry this weekend. Well, I say “mini,” but it’s pretty tiny in itself. We moved into our house in 2010, and although the previous owners covered the insides with new cheap carpet, thin paint, and basic countertops, that didn’t cover how beat up it was underneath. Slowly, we…
Read MoreFinding Magic in Wildlife Photography
We’ve been talking about how to create magical wildlife images in the 3-Month Coaching Cohort I’m leading with Syler Peralta-Ramos. From visualizing images to time in the field and then culling and post processing, we are continually looking for elements that showcase magic in our photos. And in that pursuit, we create our own style…
Read MoreFrustrated with Wildlife Photography
5 Ways I Turned My Mindset Around I’m home from a week in Grand Teton National Park, and I have to admit something. Mid-way through my trip I was a grouch. Wildlife and sleep were elusive, the solo driving was endless, and I left the park many days firing only a few shots. I felt…
Read MoreWildlife Photography Woes
Learning to Take it Mile by Mile I don’t know about you, but I certainly have my “depths of despair” moments (cue Anne of Green Gables here for the dramatics) in wildlife photography. It seems that every first day of a trip I am certain I will NEVER find another creature again, and I certainly…
Read MoreSpring Break in the Smokies
Last month we packed up our van, said goodbye to our two Golden Retrievers, and made our way to Wears Valley, Tennessee. For the second year in a row, we headed to Great Smoky Mountains National Park for spring break. This time it would be even more special with my parents meeting us there. If…
Read MorePreserving Wild Spaces
When it comes to visiting my favorite National Parks out West, I would say I’m . . . intense. Up at 4:50 a.m. I have a routine down by the third day. Camera batteries charged? Check. Reading glasses? Check. Jacket? Check. Memory cards? Check. Larabar for later? Check. With the checklist complete, my camera bag…
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