What Is a Camera, Really?
One of the most common questions I hear, especially from people new to photography, is deceptively simple: “What camera do you use?” It’s an understandable
January 1, 2026
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One of the most common questions I hear, especially from people new to photography, is deceptively simple: “What camera do you use?” It’s an understandable
The Black Bear: An Icon of North American Wilderness The Black Bear (Ursus americanus) is one of North America’s most familiar and adaptable large mammals,
Most people come to nature and wildlife photography for the images.
That makes sense. Cameras, lenses, light, and timing are what draw people in. But photography outdoors does not happen in a controlled environment, and that reality is rarely addressed in any meaningful way.
Weather changes.
Trails are longer than they look.
Light fades faster than expected.
Batteries die.
Bodies get tired.
Judgment slips.
Over the years, I’ve come to believe that teaching photography without addressing these realities does people a disservice. That belief is why Fieldcraft for Photographers is now a formal and mandatory part of my in-person workshops.
Exploring the American Mink: Nature’s Sleek Predator The American Mink, scientifically known as Neovison vison, is a fascinating creature that inhabits a diverse range of
Capturing the Cosmos: Essential Gear for Night Sky Photography Embarking on a night sky photography workshop is a thrilling adventure that offers the chance to
The Red-Bellied Woodpecker known scientifically as Melanerpes carolinus, a vibrant and vocal inhabitant of wooded areas across the eastern United States, is easily recognized by
🦅 New eBook Release! Wild Encounters: A Beginner’s Guide to Photographing Birds 📸Learn to Capture the Beauty, Behavior, and Personality of Birds—No Experience Needed I’m
🌿 Just Released: Nature’s Close-Up – A Beginner’s Guide to Macro Photography 🐞📷Discover the Tiny Details That Make the Natural World So Captivating I’m excited
If you have ever looked at one of my images and wondered how it was made, what settings I used, or how I manage to find myself in the right place at the right time, I’ve finally put the answers in one place. After years of shooting nature, wildlife, macro insects, waterfalls, and the night sky, I’ve taken the best of what I’ve learned and built a series of photography eBooks that are now available on my Etsy store.
The American Robin is one of the most widely distributed and ecologically adaptable passerine birds in North America. A member of the thrush family (Turdidae), it occupies a broad range of habitats that include deciduous and mixed forests, woodland edges, agricultural land, suburban neighborhoods, and urban green spaces. Its success across such diverse environments is largely due to its flexible diet and behavioral adaptability.
There’s something magical about capturing the untamed beauty of the natural world. Whether it’s the silent flight of an owl, the shimmer of morning dew
Exciting news for our valued customers at Captured Wilderness Photography! We are pleased to announce that we now accept AfterPay™ as a payment option. This