Pro Nature Photographer

A Conversation With David Muench; The National Parks

Charlie Borland — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:16:14 +0000

Last week, David Muench released his newly updated book on Our National Parks and it is a refreshing look at David's 50 years of photographing the National Parks. When you think about 50 years of photographing the landscape you realize many things change during that time and David's book contains images of scenes that will never be photographed the same way again. David joins us again for another conversation to share his images and his stories about their creation. (45 minutes)

One Camera and One Microphone: Filming a Conservation Project

admin — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:46:05 +0000

When Canon introduced the 5D Mark II a few years ago, I decided to give shooting video a try. I had long been shooting still photos for land conservation projects and it seemed to me that turning some of those projects into short videos could be a great way to tell the story of the land being protected.

Death Valley Dreamlapse #2 by Gavin Heffernan

admin — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:45:28 +0000

As Gavin states: "This time our adventure took place at the infamous sliding stones of Racetrack Playa Lakebed in Death Valley. No UFOs this time (we THINK) but we got lots of cool shots of the stones themselves, as well as some epic starscape stuff -- including a desert aurora, crazy star trails, and an awesome milky way pass. "

Are You Taking Care of Your Customers?

Charlie Borland — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:16:16 +0000

If I was an art buyer I probably would prefer to not get calls (some prohibit it) even though my job is to work with photographers. If I was a real art buyer, it might take a lot to get excited about another photographer knocking on my virtual door. But I would get excited if a photographer contacted me in a unique and interesting manner and presented work that made me think “wow”.

Why You Should Always Be Loaded for Bear

Charlie Borland — Fri, 03 May 2013 22:47:38 +0000

It was early in the morning and on the way there I spotted a deer in a farm field amongst the grasses and nicely backlit by the sunrise. I wanted the shot. I had to get the shot! But cameras were packed in the back.

Loving the Land and Why Some People Can’t See the Forest for the Trees

Charlie Borland — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:08:34 +0000

Today I write this post for many reasons including some very personal ones. While Pro Nature Photographer focuses on photographers and their images, techniques, the business, and pretty much anything related to outdoor photography, today I cant help but reflect more about our connection to the land and about loss and a recent personal one for me.

Wildflower Photography: Flash Fill vs. Diffuser

Charlie Borland — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:19:46 +0000

What is the best way to photograph wildflowers; in the sun or in the shade? There are of course a variety of answers and i think it depends on how you frame the flowers in your viewfinder. The sun does not always create flattering light for wildflowers often adding to much contrast.

Jerry Monkman Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Conservation Film

admin — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:33:27 +0000

The Power of Place, a 30 minute documentary film that explores the negative impacts of Northern Pass, a proposed electricity transmission line that will run 180 miles down the center of New Hampshire.

Tresorit Offers 50gb of Free Online Storage

admin — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:53:23 +0000

Online storage is becoming cheaper and cheaper and FREE is a cheap price, especially for 50gb, free for life! I have been using all the free I can get to store images after a shoot and more files that are very hard to replace. I have lost faith in backups having found many fail, so storing files in the cloud seems a smart o

The Notion That Photographers Should Give Their Work Away

admin — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:30:52 +0000

Camera's, lenses, filters, light meters, flashes, tripods, backpacks, bags, studio space, studio equipment, lighting, stands, (gasp! pause for air) backdrops, props, software, computers, travel, fuel, lodging, assistants, and the list goes on. These are just some of the expenses photographers are faced with in order to carve out a meager existence and living.