Today I'm going to share the camera equipment I use for my favorite genre of travel photography. Although I prefer using prime lenses when I'm close to home, for travel, you can't beat the utility of zoom lenses. The kit below is meant for a mix of landscapes/hiking and more...
The Two People in Every Photo, According to Ansel Adams
One of my favorite photography quotes is Ansel Adams’s observation, “There are always two people in every picture: the photographer and the viewer.” I find that very poignant. Here’s the longer quote to show a bit of context:
Necessary Accessories for Drone Photography
Drone photography can be a fantastic way to expand your photographic horizons. However, it can be tricky to equip your drone with the proper accessories for a photoshoot. There are simply so many accessories available for drone photography that it can be difficult to sort through the noise. In this...
Photographing the Ubiquitous Urban Wildlife
There's one big link between rats and pigeons. Although the species are separated by millions of years genetically, they are drawn together through their shared affinity for humans. Most humans, by comparison, have very little affinity for either species! But as a biologist and photographer, I'm always curious about how...
Nikon Z Lens Roadmap (Updated July 2025)
Nikon’s roadmap appears to be officially complete… RIP. But that doesn’t mean that Nikon is done making Z lenses. Here’s what we know about the past, present, and future Nikon Z glass!
Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Announced – And Nikon’s Strategy Grows Clearer
A second rebranded Tamron lens is coming to the Nikon Z system – this time, an ultra-wide. When the rumors started last week, some photographers hoped that DX would see a bit of love with an adapted Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8, but instead, the lens announced today is the Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8.
Takeaways from Fujifilm’s X-Summit in NYC
Last week, Fujifilm treated us to another X-Summit with another round of product announcements, this time live from New York City. Fuji spent more time fulfilling existing promises than previewing new technology, but like always, they had a few surprises for us. Let's take a closer look at what's new,...
Photography News: Rumored Nikon Lenses, Nikon Trade-In Event
This landscape was one of the first things I photographed with my new Nikon Z 24-120 mm f/4 S lens. A really great lens for traveling, by the way. Can you tell what volcano is in the photo? I'll give you a hint! The horses grazing so idyllically around the...
How to Get Better Image Quality in Drone Photos
Modern drones can produce excellent image quality, but they're still limited by physics. With smaller sensors and difficulty using multi-second exposures, images from drones can be noisy or low in dynamic range. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to fix these drone image quality issues. In this guide, I’ll show...
Photographing Exotic Birds Close to Home
It’s starting to rain outside, the days are getting shorter, and my holiday time is irreversibly over. Most of us are probably skimping on our remaining vacation days for the end of the year. What a situation! There are distant lands, exotic animals, and adventure awaiting – but no time to photograph them.