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Preserving Moulton Barns in Grand Teton National Park
After photographing the Moulton barns in Grand Teton National Park this July, I became fascinated with these iconic pieces of American...
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Aug 14, 20134 min read
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Hiking and Photographing Hidden Lake in Glacier National Park
One of the best things to do in Glacier National Park is the Hidden Lake trail, which leads 1.5 miles into the wilderness to a hidden...
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Aug 14, 20133 min read
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Shooting the Rev3 Triathlon in Wisconsin Dells
On Sunday, August 11, 2013, I shot finisher portraits for the Rev3 triathlon in Wisconsin Dells. The Rev3 is designed to compete with...
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Aug 14, 20132 min read
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Why Digital ND Grad Filters Are Better than Physical
So I had in mind when photographing the Tetons and the Snake River at sunrise that a split grad ND filter might be handy. I brought my...
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Aug 14, 20133 min read
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Grand Tetons and Snake River Revealed
The wait is over. Here is my newest image of the Grand Tetons and Snake River. While no image can compare to Ansel Adams' famous...
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Aug 14, 20131 min read
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Photographing Yellowstone Falls, Yellowstone National Park
This is also the perfect place to use a spot meter. I used the Sekonic L-758DR to spot meter off of the brink of the falls and open up...
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Jul 27, 20132 min read
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It's OK to Stand Where Ansel Adams Stood
When photographing some of the most iconic landscapes this July in the Tetons, I was excited with what I was able to achieve and the...
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Jul 21, 20133 min read
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How to Get Better Fireworks Pictures
A starting point for professional fireworks photos.
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Jul 7, 20133 min read
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Why Cheap Wedding Photographers Are so Expensive
It's the day you've been dreaming of. You've invested so much time and money into the invitations, the dress, the flowers, the food, the...
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Jul 6, 20132 min read
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The Differences Between Professional and Hobbyist Photographers
So many beginners ask, with numerous variations, one basic question: Why aren't my pictures as good? First of all, don't focus so much...
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Jul 1, 20133 min read
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Second Shooting a Wedding for a Friend
On June 1 I went to work helping out a local photographer shoot one of her weddings in Mayville. My main job was to cover the guys...
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Jun 21, 20134 min read
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Camelot Golf Club Wedding Second Shoot
I shot a beautiful wedding at Camelot Golf Club in Lomira on June 8, and we had perfect weather. This time I shot the whole day as a...
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Jun 14, 20133 min read
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Professional Photography Secrets
Are you frustrated with photography? Is your camera acting more like a slot machine than a creative storytelling tool? Perhaps the camera...
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Jun 14, 20136 min read
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Beaver Dam Wedding Shoot
It turned out to be a great day last Saturday as I shot a wedding at the Chapel of the Archangels in Beaver Dam and the reception at Old...
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Jun 14, 20131 min read
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The Advantage of Many Speedlights vs. One Big Light
I've often thought about why photographers such as Dave Black choose to put four $500 Speedlights on one stick instead of just paying...
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May 21, 20131 min read
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The Amazing Notion of Photography
This is for the point and shooters out there. Whether you're wondering why your pictures don't look like the pros', what big cameras are...
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May 21, 20133 min read
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Get Better Bird Closeups in Your Own Backyard
Getting better bird closeups is one of the goals of most amateur wildlife photographers. The temptation is to believe you need monster...
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May 14, 20133 min read
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Why Professional Photographers Will Remain Relevant as Camera Technology Leaps Ahead
Cameras are advancing so rapidly, you're now able to get clean images at ISOs that a couple of decades ago would've been considered...
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May 14, 20132 min read
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Winning the Edgar G. Mueller Photo Contest: Tips From a Judge
From my experience as a judge, I'd like to share some tips for winning the Edgar G. Mueller photo contest. This is an annual contest...
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May 5, 20136 min read
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How to Use White Balance Correctly
Every camera setting is subjective, including white balance. Some of the top wedding photographers use auto white balance. Some do custom...
hirejn
Apr 7, 20133 min read
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