Landscape & Travel Photography
Social media is largely a visual medium, with photos and videos being the core means of sharingand engagement beyond text. It’s gotten to the point where visual stimulation has become sopowerful in social networking that many videos are even subtitled because plenty of peoplewon’t even bother to unmute them. Photography is a powerful tool that …
Why lenses are important in photography Once you’ve decided to dip your toes into the photography world, you’ll soon learn that passion and skills aren’t always enough. Whether you like it or not, you’ll have to eventually invest in reliable gear that increases your chances of capturing better shots. The quest typically starts with finding …
By: Mark McEachran Nine men dragged their bikes up that hill. The sign said Burro Pass, but I remember referring to it as Burrito Pass because I was hungry when I got to the top. We were just shy of hitting our 40s by that point, the Summer of 2012, and it showed. I had …
Sometimes when in a location I find it difficult to find the perfect landscape composition. In those moments, I remind myself that it’s not just about the big skies and grand vistas. They say to “stop and smell the roses”, this is also true in photography. You have to look down, view the big and …
On a crystal clear evening in Grand Cayman, I was enjoying dinner with family and friends at an open-air restaurant. We sipped our drinks, talked about the day’s adventures, and marveled at the bright orange sky as the sun dipped below the horizon. As about always, I had my camera with me, ready to capture …
I often get asked, “who buys your prints, and where?” I’m thrilled to say I’ve had customers from all over the world, from my own backyard around Chicago to Dubai in the Middle East. However, it’s difficult to visualize by looking at a list. To that end, I decided to create a map showing my …
“To see in color is a delight for the eye, but to see in black and white is a delight for the soul.” – Andri Cauldwell Most of us are lucky to live our lives seeing bold, beautiful color. It’s easy to take that for granted and not really think about the multitude of colors …
You really can’t beat the fall colors in Door County, Wisconsin! I took a drive up there last week, just as the foliage was starting to peak, not necessarily for a photography session, but really just to get away for a weekend with my wife. Wine tastings, hiking, eating, relaxing, and sleeping in! Ahhh… Of …
As a photographer, one of the things I’ve long wanted to do was chase and photograph epic storms. Alas, all of my other responsibilities keep me from roaming the country for weeks at a time in hopes of capturing that awesome moment. For some brave souls however, it’s a way of life (at least during …
Where does this photographer’s evolution begin? Actually, not at all with photography. There are multiple facets of my life that influenced my current passion for travel, photography, and art in general. Read on to learn my story. Humble Beginnings As a child and early teenager, I loved to doodle and draw, particularly airplanes. Unfortunately, since my parents weren’t artistically …