How I photographed this charging grizzly bear
It takes a lot of work to get a perfect wildlife photograph. This is by far the hardest form of photography — it takes time, knowledge, money, and specialized equipment to get it all just right. I’ve been camping and hiking in the backcountry since I was a teenager. And I’ve learned how to navigate […]
Getting rid of GAS: Gear Acquisition Syndrome
I’ve been asking this for years — why the heck do photographers have so much GAS these days? If you haven’t heard of it, GAS is Gear Acquisition Syndrome. For new photographers, this can be absolutely debilitating. I remember back when I was first starting out, I lusted so hard after all the latest and […]
Mirrorless or DSLRs for Landscape Photography?
This is a topic that comes up all the time on my Facebook Group: should I upgrade to a mirrorless camera for landscape photography? In some cases, new mirrorless cameras are making amazing waves in the photography industry. They’re the top of the line cameras with the best in class autofocus, sensor stabilization, fast frame […]
5 Ways to get back into photography after taking a break
Everyone has to take a break at some time. All photographers, myself included, go through periods where they love photography, and times when a camera feels more like a burden than a method of self-expression. Taking a break from photography is normal, and I’m only able to write this article for you today because I’ve […]
Founder Tim Shields wins Best in Class Photo Awards
The founder of Photographyacademy.com took home multiple awards from the prestigious Master Photographer’s International 6th Annual International Photo Challenge. Tim Shields won seven awards from the competition, including two Best In Class certifications. Shields won the Best in Class Gold Medal for his photograph “Wild Horses” taken in the Camargue region of France, famous for […]
Winter Photography: 7 Indoor photography projects
Bored at home? Not ready to go outside in this cold weather? This guide has enough indoor photography projects to keep you busy all winter
Winter Photography: 7 Indoor photography projects
Bored at home? Not ready to go outside in this cold weather? This guide has enough indoor photography projects to keep you busy all winter
5 Tips for backcountry winter photography
Getting outdoors in the winter takes a special kind of photographer. The best spots are all closed down or require a set of cross country skis or snowshoes to access. And if you’re waiting until the sunset, hiking back home in the dark can be absolutely treacherous if you’re not prepared. But for those seeking […]
5 tips for stunning Northern Lights photographs
Photographing the Northern Lights is an absolute dream for landscape photographers. The vast majority of the world’s population lives too far south to see them. And when they’re most visible, most of the world wants to be inside, huddled around a fire with cocoa. For that reason, and the fact they’re impossible to plan for […]
Photo Planning 101: Let’s Talk about the Weather
You don’t have to be a meteorologist to understand how to find the perfect weather conditions to take great photographs. Planning for the weather is one of the key factors that distinguishes a successful photo from a snapshot. And this kind of planning is about so much more than just planning to go out at […]
10 ways to take better images of flowers
Plants expend a lot of energy to make flowers beautiful. They do it because there’s a major payoff at the end. Pollinators like bees and hummingbirds will spend extra time around the most interesting and attractive flowers. And this means the plant is more likely to reproduce. And of course, the most beautiful flowers are […]
Photography Planning 101: How to Find the Perfect Location
Great photographs don’t happen without planning. This is a lesson that I repeat to my students all the time. You can’t just point a camera outside of a car window and expect that image to land in a gallery. And no professional photographer books a ticket to another part of the world without having planned […]
