Film production seems to have rebounded

Stan Horaczek For the past few years, rolls of film have been extremely difficult or even flat-out impossible to find. When film was available, it was typically exorbitantly expensive. And frequently, if stores had some in stock, they would limit how many rolls you could buy at once to just one or two. Color film… Continue reading Film production seems to have rebounded

3Pod announces two Everest Series carbon fiber tripods

The 3Pod Everest Series includes two robust carbon fiber tripods and two ball heads. Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Tripod company 3Pod has teamed up with Adorama on an exclusive release of two new carbon fiber tripods and accessories.… Continue reading 3Pod announces two Everest Series carbon fiber tripods

The Lowepro PhotoSport X camera bag is built for climbers, mountaineers

Lowepro Lowepro has been around for over 50 years, and in that time, it has made some of the most rugged and trusted adventure camera bags available. I used the original Whistler AW for some gnarly ski tours and ice-climbing adventures back in the day and never had to worry about my gear. Now, the… Continue reading The Lowepro PhotoSport X camera bag is built for climbers, mountaineers

#VanLife: Four photographers who traveled off-grid

When Sam Brockway first set foot in Nevada’s Jarbidge Wilderness, he could scarcely believe he was still in the United States. Before him stretched 11,000-foot mountain peaks, lush groves of aspen trees, blossoming wildflowers, and crystal-clear blue rivers. Dirt roads as far as the eye could see. At night, he and his friends fell asleep… Continue reading #VanLife: Four photographers who traveled off-grid

The best camera bags of 2023

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best Sling Peak Design 10L Everyday Sling V2 SEE IT It’s comfortable and sleek, yet holds plenty of gear. Best backpack for long hikes Moment Strohl Mountain Light SEE IT This backpack is rugged… Continue reading The best camera bags of 2023

The best wide-angle lens in 2023

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for Canon mirrorless Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM SEE IT This is the mirrorless version of the legendary EF 15-35mm lens. Best for Nikon mirrorless Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 SEE… Continue reading The best wide-angle lens in 2023

The best Memorial Day camera bag deals: Save on Lowepro, Vanguard, Moment, and more

Abby Ferguson Look in most photographers’ closets, and you’ll likely find a small arsenal of camera bags. Unfortunately, different situations call for different bags. The pack you need on an adventurous hike is not the same as what you want for a quick beer at the local brewery. So, we tend to amass bags of… Continue reading The best Memorial Day camera bag deals: Save on Lowepro, Vanguard, Moment, and more

Sun, camera, action: The ultimate guide to adventure photography

For as long as there have been cameras, photographers have been among the world’s most intrepid adventurers. More than one hundred years ago, Herbert Ponting and Frank Hurley embarked on voyages to Antarctica, braving inhospitable terrain few dared to explore. By the 1920s, an aviator by the name of Edith Keating was helping to pioneer… Continue reading Sun, camera, action: The ultimate guide to adventure photography

NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 lens review: A balance of quality and price

The NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 works well for landscapes, events, travel, and even detail shots. Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › I love a good ultra-wide angle lens. They are much more versatile than they get credit for and lend… Continue reading NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 lens review: A balance of quality and price

Selected Intimate Landscapes of Newcastle Area Trails

Photography and text by Bill Edwards Intimate Landscapes My more distant photo trips into the expansive mountains of Washington’s Cascades provide ample opportunity to capture rugged alpine landscapes with dramatic views, while the local woodland trails are all about the little views. I affectionately call them “Intimate Landscapes.”  Between the rains, I hike the lonely… Continue reading Selected Intimate Landscapes of Newcastle Area Trails