Mitten Shadow in Monument Valley – Time-lapse
By Becky Chapman There are events that are so special they only happen a couple of times a year. Having the exceptional opportunity to observe one is special and the Arizona Highways PhotoScapes works...
Why am I shooting RAW??
By Becky Chapman The benefits of shooting RAW over JPEG, and when not to do it. When I first started shooting digital, I was convinced that digital would never match the quality of film. I tried my ha...
Feel the Thunder
By Becky Chapman Summer in Arizona. Hot, painfully so at times. Every year I am amazed how hot it gets here. Yet every year, I am excited for summer. Why on Earth would one be excited about summer, yo...
Has software eliminated the need for filters in the field?
By Becky Chapman When I started in photography, the in-camera exposure was one of the most critical aspects of the image. Now when I am out in the field shooting with other photographers, I hear “it...
Quiet Night, Starry Night
author: Becky Chapman There is nothing more peaceful than standing out in the middle of the desert at night with nothing other than the whispers of wildlife around you . When there is no visible moo...