Muskrats, often overlooked amid the flashier wildlife spectacles, play a crucial yet understated role in their aquatic ecosystems. These medium-sized rodents, known scientifically as Ondatra
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
🦅 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
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 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,
Getting Ready for a Macro Insect and Wildflower Photography Workshop: Essential Gear and Key Concepts Joining a macro insect and wildflower photography workshop is a
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
Navigating the Process of Purchasing Prints from Captured Wilderness Photography Imagine capturing the essence of a breathtaking landscape and bringing it into your home as
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.
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
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
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
