Nikon mirrorless has arrived! We all knew this was coming. Mirrorless cameras are clearly the future of photography and rumor sites have been feeding us nuggets of information for a few years. All that hype […]
Behind the Photo: Haze Over Lake Wazeecha
I spent last weekend with my wife’s family in Lake Wazeecha, Wisconsin for some fun and camping. Early one morning, Sally and I were the first ones up. It was before sunrise so we figured […]
Northern Lights Tracking Apps
You don’t have to go to Iceland to see the Northern Lights (though it helps). They can sometimes be visible in Door County, Wisconsin. Being far enough south makes their appearance rare, but a few […]
Bug Spray Suggestion
Landscape photography, by definition, mean you are outside a lot. What lives outside? Mosquitoes! Those tiny, annoying, and all around awful creatures that love nothing more than to eat you alive. When you’re out in […]
Out of Chicago Summer Conference 2018
I recently attended Out of Chicago 2018 Summer Conference which took place in, you guessed it, Chicago, Illinois. This was a really fun weekend full of learning from some of the world’s best photographers and […]
Sturgeon Bay Steel Bridge: 5 Best Views
The Sturgeon Bay Steel Bridge, officially known as the Michigan Street bridge, is a unique landmark in Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin. The bridge was built in the 1930’s and has stood in the same […]
Fujifilm X-T2: 5 Things I Love About Mirrorless
I love my mirrorless camera. More specifically, I love my Fujifilm X-T2 and the X-T20 I owned previously. There are so many advantages that mirrorless cameras have that traditional DSLRs don’t have. Now this isn’t […]
Importance of Photography Gear Insurance
It finally happened. I’ve been all over the United States and to many countries with a camera in tow. I’ve hiked the desert of Utah, waded in the Pacific Ocean, climbed up mountainsides in the […]
Fireworks Photography: 10 Tips To Remember
It’s that time of year again! Summer! That means it’s the season of one of my favorite photography subjects. Fireworks. In my part of the world, Door County, Wisconsin, we get plenty of opportunities to […]
Macro Photography: The Wonderful World of Micro Landscapes
Macro photography has given me a creative shot in the arm! As you may know, I am a landscape photographer. I love photographing grand vistas, viewpoints with magnificent scenery, roadside turnouts overlooking mountain ranges, and […]
Cherry Blossoms Are Back In Door County!
Cherry blossoms are back in Door County, Wisconsin! The orchards are waking up from winter in a beautiful way. The cherry trees (and apple trees) are blossoming as they always do. From Sturgeon Bay to […]
How to get a photo from a camera to Instagram
Instagram is primarily a social media network based on smartphone usage. There is limited use outside of the mobile app. You can view, like, comment on pictures on a computer but anything else is limited. […]
Iceland Travel Tips: 8 Tips For Your Adventure
Iceland is a great place to visit. I think everyone should go there at least once. Flights are cheap so why not? In this post I will share some Iceland travel tips. I am by […]
Door County Proposal: 3 Perfect Locations
Are you thinking of popping the question? Do you love Door County? Well Door County would be a fantastic place to propose. This special moment in your lives will be even more memorable when you […]
L-bracket: A Must Own Item
I put it off for a long time and didn’t think they would make all that much of a difference. I was able to do everything I wanted to do without it. Boy was I […]
Backup Strategy: 3-2-1 Rule and My Plan
File organization and having a good backup strategy for those files is extremely important for photographers. Many if not all of our images are one of a kind and irreplaceable. These images could be once […]
Are You On Instagram?
Are you on Instagram? If you would like to see even more of my images I’d live it if you followed me over there. I am most active on Instagram than anywhere else on social […]
Tamron 15-30 mm f/2.8 – My Favorite Lens
This is a review of the Tamron 15-30 mm SP F/2.8 Di VC USD lens. This post is in no way sponsored or paid for by Tamron or anyone else. I am simply sharing my […]
Watermarks: The Endless Debate
Watermarks are a much debated topic in the photography community. If you go on Reddit, Facebook, or any of the other numerous venues for online discussion you will find many threads on this issue. Some […]
Iceland Photography Locations: My Map
Iceland is an amazing place. Epic landscapes are literally everywhere you look. There are many, many especially beautiful locations that have become favorites of photographers. Before I left for my trip to the island in […]