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For a large part of my life, I had only used cameras for typical family and travel snap shots. A time did come when my wife wanted us to get a “better” camera. I actually argued with her energetically for some time over it because I didn’t see the sense of spending that much money. Ultimately, she prevailed, and we got a nice DSLR. Within a few months after we bought it, I actually picked the thing up and started to

Chris Mabey is a nature photographer based in Utah. He has developed a deep passion for photographing the national parks. Chris’ photography project “The Best Idea We Ever Had” just launched on Kickstarter. The project is about telling the story of how budget cuts are affecting the parks and showing the beautiful scenery and wildlife that make the parks worth protecting for future generations. When

There is no way to truly experience the power of Mother Nature without being there firsthand—the feeling of powerful winds howling at your back, the deafening sound of crackling thunder overhead, the heart-pounding adrenaline that flows through your body as you race to stay ahead of a violent tornado. Most of us, though, are sane enough to not put ourselves in the path of severe weather. Myself? I have what many woul

Outdoor photography is amazing. This activity (obsession) I have been chasing the past 5 years has allowed me to see some amazing places at the most amazing times. If I could get away with it, I’d do it all day every day. Unfortunately, things like mortgage payments, car loans, traveling expenses, grub, movie tickets… well you get the idea, get in the way. The bills have to be paid, so, like many of you, I have an 8-

“Magic Hour”—sounds like the next great soon-to-be-has-been tween punk band. But, it’s actually much more than that. The magic hour is your most valuable cohort in creating imagery that earns keeper status and stays out of the trash bin. Interestingly enough, this elusive “magic hour” can be more like a magic minute at times, or can extend to a magic marathon at others. In its very nature, exceptional light is often

Here at Pictureline, we asked around about some of the most frequently asked questions coming at the employees, and one of the most common questions is, “I bought a DSLR and it came with a lens. After six months, now I think I want a lens to do different things and that has better quality. What lens should I get next?” Depending on what kind of photography the person likes, the staff here has a couple of

Jack Graham (www.jackgrahamphoto.com) is a professional photographer living in the Pacific Northwest. Jack is well known for his Photography Classroom in the Field workshops throughout the United States and beyond offering his personal touch to the photographic workshop experience. Jack’s work has been published in many well-known magazines as well as for stock and fine art print sales. Jack is currently the chairper

Photographer James Kay (www.jameskay.com) currently serves as a professional advisor to Outdoor Photographer Magazine and his work has been featured in the Nikon Legends Collection. Known for his spectacular and personal workshops, James continues to offer the outdoor photographer a unique view into his process and examination of the landscape.  His photographs have appeared in a wide variety of publications includin

Photographer Matthew Kuhns (www.matthewkuhnsphotography.com) is a California-based landscape photographer, with images published in Popular Photo and PDN.  Matthew has been producing landscape imagery across the United States for many years, and shares today a unique look at color temperature as it changes over several minutes in the landscape.   Matthew:  “’Is that what it really looked like?’ is one of

While the weather shows signs of breaking in the West, and at the tail end of a very hot and dry summer, having the kids back in school and the promise of cooler weather brings us to consider where to plan that perfect trip when the weather turns cold in most parts of the country.  While most think of southern California as a beach paradise dotted with the excitement of Los Angeles, you may want to consider some road