Photo Journal and Blog Posts (Photo education)

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Plants + Flower: 15 Photography Lessons (New Free Ebook) — Plants + Flower: 15 Photography Lessons (New Free Ebook)

April 6, 2026

Sarah shares information about her new free educational ebook about photographing plants and flowers in both wild landscapes and cultivated gardens.

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How To Use SmallScenes.Info for Weather Information — How To Use SmallScenes.Info for Weather Information

September 16, 2025

Ron shares how we use smallscenes.info to get weather and travel information for our favorite locations. You're welcome to use this free resource, too.

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Making the Most of Autumn: Some Essential Lessons — Making the Most of Autumn: Some Essential Lessons

September 10, 2025

Sarah shares some lessons for making the most of autumn, with a focus on the mindset you bring into the field with you.

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Camera Gear We Use for Nature Photography — Camera Gear We Use for Nature Photography

September 7, 2025

Since we are frequently asked about the gear we use for our photography, we maintain a current list of our cameras, lenses, and accessories here.

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Photographing Twilight: The Blue Hour and Beyond — Photographing Twilight: The Blue Hour and Beyond

June 8, 2025

Sarah shares helpful tips on photographing during twilight, including examples of how the light progresses before sunrise and after sunset.

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Light: Observation and Open-Mindedness — Light: Observation and Open-Mindedness

June 4, 2025

Sarah discusses important practices related to working with light: building observation skills, being adaptable, and cultivating open-mindedness.

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Do Not Delete: 4 Reasons to Keep Your Photo Files — Do Not Delete: 4 Reasons to Keep Your Photo Files

August 30, 2024

Sarah shares four reasons why you should keep your older photo files, with examples from her time photographing Crested Butte, Colorado.

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Entering a Photo Competition? Consider This Advice — Entering a Photo Competition? Consider This Advice

January 7, 2024

Sarah shares advice about entering photo competitions, including some tips for helping your entries to stand out for judges.

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Black and White: Learning to See Opportunities in Nature — Black and White: Learning to See Opportunities in Nature

October 23, 2023

Sarah shares lessons for learning to see more opportunities for black and white photography while outside.

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More Than Pretty Pictures: An Intentional Approach — More Than Pretty Pictures: An Intentional Approach

July 5, 2017

Ron discusses his approach to nature and landscape photography, and how he finds more meaning looking beyond just "pretty pictures."

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Photographing Silhouettes in Nature: Treasure Lurking in the Shadows — Photographing Silhouettes in Nature: Treasure Lurking in the Shadows

March 1, 2017

Ron shares lessons for finding and photographing silhouettes in nature, starting with learning to love dark shadows.

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Photographing Botanical Gardens: 5 Tips For Nature Photographers — Photographing Botanical Gardens: 5 Tips For Nature Photographers

February 17, 2017

Ron shares five tips for photographing plants and flowers in botanical gardens, including a list of our favorite gardens.

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