Originating from Wisconsin, Reid Northrup retired after 35 years of working for a Fortune 50 company to pursue his love of photography. This led to him moving from the flatlands of the mid-west to the landscape photographer's paradise of North Carolina. While both the Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky

I’ve been plagued by nagging injuries most of my adult life—hand and wrist problems, bulging discs in my lower back, and a troublesome knee that surgery only kinda fixed. For several years, I have been limited to carrying only backpacks with frames and waist straps, or to carrying

When the 2021 International Landscape Photographer of the Year (ILPOTY) [https://internationallandscapephotographer.com/] awards were announced in early 2022, the internet had a meltdown. Purists denounced the contest winners as “digital artists”, while others countered by expounding on the shortcomings of camera technology, and how in some cases, the edits

In autumn last year, with pandemic travel restrictions finally easing, I, like many, was chomping at the bit to jump on a plane and explore pastures new. Wherever my travels take me, I always go camera in hand. Although, I should stress that my travels are just that, trips – never

I'm very much one for decluttering and streamlining all facets of my life. And this means my photography as much as any other. One topic that I have been drawn to of late is that of the RAW vs JPEG debate. Hardly a new discussion, I hear you say. But

One of the things that people rarely talk about in photography is the value of a critique. When I first picked up a camera, I just snapped photos of whatever caught my eye. Some of those photos might have been decent. If I’m being honest, though, most probably weren’

In this article, Shannon Kalahan interviews landscape photographer Beth Young about her landscape photography goals for 2022.With a new year comes limitless—often unrealistic—optimism. “This is my year! I’ll go to the gym every day! I’ll learn a new language by March! I’ll…” And so

In this article, Joseph Campisi shares his passion for misty landscapes and discusses how foggy conditions can transform a scene while, at the same time, posing a unique challenge to the modern-day landscape photographer.As a landscape photographer, I’m inspired by all types of landscapes, light, and conditions. I

In this article, Lori Ryerson relates her long-awaited photo trip to Death Valley at the back end of 2021. Despite pandemic related cancellations and ongoing travel difficulties, she finally made her return to this landscape photography location that she discovered a passion for in back 2015.In 2019, I made

After a successful career as a professional travel photographer, Henk Goossens now enjoys shooting and writing about landscape photography and has a penchant for the Olympus OM camera system.Mane Silentium. Latin for morning silence, what does this mean to me? I'll explain. Fortunately, there are extensive forests in my

In this article, Shannon Kalahan interviews Journé Germain about how landscape photography has allowed him to build a unique and creative bond with his young and talented son, Kailen.Why do we get into landscape photography? A lot of reasons, probably. For some, it’s a business. For others, photography

A photographer of over 40 years, Bob Neiman loves to shoot landscapes out of his home in Delray Beach Florida where he lives with his wife, Geri, and dog, Jasper. In this article, he walks us through the excitement of his storm chasing trip to the Great Plains of the

I come from a manufacturing background. The Japanese word Kaizen means continuous improvement. In the workplace, we are referring to the improvement of process, people, quality in fact of all things. The word Gemba translates as “the real place", in manufacturing it's often the place where value is being added

How far would you go to follow your dreams? While many of us would love to spend all of our time creating art, the realities of making the leap from hobbyist to full-timer are intimidating. It isn’t just about lugging your camera from one sunset to the next. You