Technique Archives

The Best Hummingbird Photographs I have ever taken!

By Jim Chamberlain Hummingbirds are some of the most interesting and photogenic critters on the planet. I normally like to photograph big animals like whales, bears, eagles, moose and elk. I always wa...

David Halgrimson

3 months ago

Changing the Sky or Background with Adobe Photoshop

By Lisa Hanard When photographing animals, birds, or insects it can be challenging to have your subject stand or pose in the ideal location. As you probably know, most of them have a mind of their own...

David Halgrimson

7 months ago

Entering an Infrared World

By John Ellis I first heard of infrared photography more years ago than I would care to admit. It always held a fascination for me but also a bit of intimidation. Not because of the obvious aspects of...

David Halgrimson

8 months ago

The Art of Macro

By Jeff Insel I was very fortunate to spend a weekend working with two great photographers, Amy Horn and Bruce Taubert, along with fellow photo guide David Goodell. This workshop is excellent for thos...

David Halgrimson

9 months ago

Droplet Photography

By David Goodell During these Covid times it is helpful to find ways to expand our photographic skills. I found one. I purchased the Pluto Trigger, Pluto Valve, and Magic Arm. The Pluto Trigger has lo...

David Halgrimson

1 year ago

Rollworld Software & Others

By Jon Vemo There are so many different editing tools available for editing your pictures and many who are relatively new to photography are sometimes overwhelmed or confused which is the right tool f...

David Halgrimson

1 year ago

The Final Shoots: Chinle – Best of the West, Day 6

By Susan Snyder This is last of a series of six blogs about the AHPS workshop, “Best of the West”. I hope you enjoyed the series. The final two shoots of your amazing Best of the West adve...

David Halgrimson

2 years ago

Slot Canyon and Hoodoos, Oh My! – Best of the West, Day 4

By Susan Snyder This is day four of a series of six blogs about the AHPS workshop, “Best of the West”. Watch for day five on November 10th. It’s here! The day you’ve been looking forwa...

David Halgrimson

2 years ago

Page: Land of Photographic Wonders – Best of the West, Day 3

By Susan Snyder This is day three of a series of six blogs about the AHPS workshop, “Best of the West”. Watch for day four on November 5th. You roll into Page in the early afternoon. Get...

David Halgrimson

2 years ago

Catching an Arizona Sunset – Best of the West, Day 1

By Susan Snyder This is day one of a series of six blogs about the AHPS workshop, “Best of the West”. Watch for day two on October 29th. When you only have a week to photograph some of the...

David Halgrimson

2 years ago