While there are many attributes necessary to becoming a successful photographer, perhaps the most important of them all is an abiding passion for one’s craft. There is no shortage of talented photographers in the world. There is a shortage of the impassioned perseverance it takes to find success though, and those who...
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Photographing the Beautiful Nature of São Miguel Island, Azores
Nature fascinates me since I can remember and most of my childhood was spent in the woods right next to my house, exploring what it had to offer. That curiosity for the natural world was important to define what would become my professional activity. Today I’m a wildlife biologist and...
Desert Travels in Namibia with the Nikon Z7
5 years ago my wife and I travelled to Namibia. Like many others I marvelled at the beauty of – and photographed – the Sossusvlei sand dunes. Simple shapes set against an impossibly blue sky.
Photographing Myanmar – Insider Insights
Several years ago National Geographic photographer Catherine Karnow said, “Myanmar is the most photogenic place that I have ever photographed.” (more…)
Swarup Chatterjee: From Painter to Photographer
Why does a successful painter and graphic artist suddenly decide to toss his paints and brushes and take up photography? Well in the case of Swarup Chatterjee of Mumbai, it was two things – the challenge of expressing his imagination through a light capturing contraption, and pure laziness! (more…)
8 Months in South America with a Camera and a Pack
Two years ago, my dad asked if I wanted to go to Patagonia with him, his spouse, and my brother. They planned to stay for three weeks. I said yes – and then some. I’m currently staying in South America for eight months, doing nature photography nonstop along the way.
Venice in Black and White
I saw an earlier article on Photography Life about photographing the city of Venice (Venice - The Most Beautiful City in the World by Alan Mosley) and felt inspired to write one of my own. I, too, find the city to be inspirational for photography, especially architectural work. Moreover, I...
A Photographic Journey into the World’s Next Big Travel Destination
Dear reader. Put down that coffee, because I'm about to let you in on a little secret: Pakistan is going to be one of the world's next big travel destinations. What's the matter, don't believe me? Well, you believe Forbes, don't you? There, I see you spilled your coffee. Hey,...
Photography Life 2019-2020 Workshop Announcements
I am very excited to announce Photography Life's 2019 and 2020 Workshops! We will kick off this year with our upcoming Dubai and Jordan Workshop in mid-March (please see detailed information below), followed by our Fall Colors Workshop in Colorado at the end of September and wrapping up the year...
Venice – The Most Beautiful City in the World
Until it disappears... Some while ago there was a post by Talha Najeeb, claiming Paris to be the most beautiful city in the world. To which my response was, "I’m sure Venice would have something to say about that". Yes, Paris is certainly gorgeous, but Venice – well, there’s only...