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Five Simple Techniques to Inject Creative Vision Into Your Photography
We've all been there--our photos start to look the same, and it feels like we're in a familiar pattern. There's nothing wrong with honing your style, but sometimes we need a little creative injection to give at least some of our photos a different look. This article is about just that--five simple techniques to add a little creativity in your photography, no matter what the subject might be. This one goes for wildlife, landscape, travel, and beyond! Exaggerate Your Compositio
Court Whelan, Ph.D.
7 hours ago6 min read


UV Filters Explained
Few pieces of photography gear are as simple—and oddly controversial—as the humble UV filter. On one hand, you have photographers who put one on every lens they own the moment it comes out of the box (spoiler, that's me). On the other, you have image-quality purists who say, with conviction, “Why would I put another piece of glass in front of my expensive lens?” (something I totally get and may move to in the future...) And honestly? Both camps have a point. UV filters are on
Court Whelan, Ph.D.
6 days ago6 min read


7 Things I Teach on Day One of My Photography Adventures
After guiding hundreds of photo adventures (and thousands of photographers) around the world, I’ve learned that every traveler, every photographer, and every trip is a little different. Some guests arrive with decades of experience. Others are just getting comfortable with their camera. Some are landscape lovers, some are wildlife fanatics, and some just want to come home with photos that feel a little more like what they actually experienced out there. But no matter the grou
Court Whelan, Ph.D.
Jul 236 min read


How to Think Like a Photographer: Storytelling Lessons from Jason Edwards
There are plenty of photography conversations that revolve around settings. What shutter speed should I use? What aperture is best? Is ISO 3200 too high? Should I shoot in manual? What lens do I need? And don’t get me wrong...I love those conversations. Settings, gear, and techniques definitely matter! However, every once in a while, you have a conversation that cuts through all of that and drops some advice that transcends settings and speaks more to the vision of the photog
Court Whelan, Ph.D.
Jul 1612 min read
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