Picture it: Yosemite Valley, 1861. There were no roads yet, but a photographer by the name of Carleton Watkins was there, alone in the vast landscape and surrounded by the sounds of the waterfalls. With him was a custom camera, equipped with a wide-angle lens. His goal was to show the rest of the world… Continue reading Landscape photography tips
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Photographing the American Pika, a Tiny Indicator of Climate Change
Above treeline winds howl as blowing snow turns my world white. It’s six in the morning and I’ve just reached my destination at 12,500 feet, somewhere deep in the Uncompahgre Wilderness. My trek up to this point was a grueling one, where I had to break a trail through two feet of fresh snow in… Continue reading Photographing the American Pika, a Tiny Indicator of Climate Change
From Math Student and Engineer to a Conservation Photographer
Photographer Kristi Odom started out as an avid math student and engineer but one thing led to another and she ended up finding her passion in conservation photography. Since this unlikely career change, Odom has become a Nikon ambassador who still incorporates math principles in her wildlife photography. With a strong initial interest in math… Continue reading From Math Student and Engineer to a Conservation Photographer
Before-and-After Photos Reveal the Destruction of Ancient Forests
Canadian conservation photographer TJ Watt has been using his camera to protect endangered old-growth trees from logging. His powerful before-and-after photos aim to show the devastation of ancient forests that is left in the wake of clearcut logging. Watt, who is based in Victoria, British Columbia, works as a photographer and campaigner for the Ancient… Continue reading Before-and-After Photos Reveal the Destruction of Ancient Forests
National Geographic Has Published its 2021 Year In Pictures
National Geographic has launched its 2021 “Year in Pictures” issue, its second-ever and one that the publication says feels very different from the inaugural feature last year. The January printed issue features four different covers and is also available to view on National Geographic’s website. The topics in the issue center around four major topics:… Continue reading National Geographic Has Published its 2021 Year In Pictures
100 World-Famous Photographers Team Up To Protect the Environment
A group of the world’s most renowned photographers, as well as conservationists like Jane Goodall, have partnered to support conservationist efforts through the sale of photo prints, with the goal of linking conservation with the impact of photography. One hundred of some of the world’s finest and well-known photographers and conservation heroes like Jane Goodall… Continue reading 100 World-Famous Photographers Team Up To Protect the Environment
Eight tiny ways to become a greener photographer
Photographers have a long history of advocating for the environment, beginning with Carleton Watkins, whose majestic pictures inspired Abraham Lincoln to sign into law the protection of Yosemite Valley. In recent years, as the conversation around sustainability has become even more urgent, the photography community has continued to play a vital role in preserving our… Continue reading Eight tiny ways to become a greener photographer