This article shares my experience using the versatile Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 S lens. I won’t discuss performance in numerical terms, or detail its dimensions and physical characteristics. You can find that helpful information in the original Photography Life review. Instead, I’ll focus on…
My Favorite Photos of 2024
The end of the year is fast approaching, and (partly inspired by Jason's article a couple of days ago) I figured it was a good time to reflect on my photography for the year. I decided to look back and pick my five favorite images from the year. When I...
Improving Your Photography by Analyzing Your Year
Out of all the pursuits I've tried, I think wildlife photography has got to be one of the most difficult - and I'm including my doctorate in pure mathematics on that list. That's why I like to take some time at the end of the year and go through my...
Closed: One Spot Left on Our Death Valley Workshop
Update: The spot has been filled! If you missed it this time, keep your calendar free for 2026 when we host the workshop again on similar dates.
Photography News: Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4, Rumored Canon Global Shutter
A few days ago, I had the pleasure of recording one of the interviews for our upcoming Wildlife Photography Online Workshop. I was sitting in a cozy tree house overlooking the treetops, sipping a cup of excellent South American coffee, and chatting about photography with the great wildlife photographer Ondrej...
Q&A with Sadie Hine: Creating a Distinct Photography Style
Sadie Hine (@shine_photography__ on Instagram) is a young nature photographer with a unique photographic style. Her work incorporates contrast, color and texture across an array of taxa to create bold images of wildlife and nature. I realized that I can tell a Sadie Hine image without reading her name.
Everything Else Aperture Does to Your Photos
Most photographers are aware that aperture affects your exposure and depth of field in photography. (If that's news to you, I recommend reading our introduction to aperture before this article.) But what else does it affect? There are lots of other variables that also change with your choice of aperture....
Getting Closer in Wildlife Photography
Wildlife photography has a difficulty that most other genres lack: It's hard to get close to your subject. Animals are typically wary and will fly or run away if you just walk too close to them - that's why most wildlife photographers carry long lenses in the 400-800mm range and...
Photography News: Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 for Canon, Compact Fuji GFX Rumor
Here in the Czech Republic, across the Atlantic, I could almost smell the enticing aroma of Thanksgiving turkeys this week. To give this Weekly News a bit of a multicultural twist, I took the photo below of a different meal being roasted in Ecuador - can you guess what she...
35 Of The Best Photography Gifts, By Budget (2025)
I’ve updated our holiday gift guide with new items and up-to-date prices. If you want some ideas to add to your Christmas list, or if you’re shopping for any fellow photographers during the holiday season, we’ve got you covered!