Chris Bagger
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‘Great Photos! You Must Have a Great Camera!’
“Great photos! You must have a great camera!” If you take your craft seriously, the odds of having heard these words are quite high. Audiences …
Mobile PhotographyHow to Find the ISO Button of Most Cameras in the Dark
<i>Want more Useful Photography Tips? Click here.</i><p>You’re in a bind, you’re in a dark place and you’re trying to find the ISO button on your camera. What …
CamerasHow to Use High Speed Sync (HSS) Flash on Location to Capture Striking Portraits
Shooting portraits on location with a wide aperture can result in some great images, but if, like me, you want to underexpose the ambient light for a …
Shutter SpeedHere Are Seven Common Mistakes Beginner Photographers Make
When you're first starting out in photography, the number of things you have to keep track of to create compelling, technically sound images can feel …
PhotographyIs it fair to manipulate a landscape photo?
I took this landscape photo during our workshop at Nine Mile Pond. My goal was to capture the beautiful light in the sky, and it’s reflection in the …
Landscape PhotographyFive Tips to Improve Your Landscape Photography
Stuck in a rut when heading outside with your camera? Watch this informative video by Apalapse to help improve your landscape photography.<p>Landscape …
Landscape PhotographyDon’t Just Look at Photos; Dissect and Analyze Them!
Dear friend,<p>If you want more inspiration in your own photography, this is my suggestion: don’t just look at the photos of others or the masters, …
Street PhotographyMFA Boston Explores Ansel Adams' Legacy in Upcoming Exhibit
<i>Ansel Adams is joined by his predecessors and contemporaries in an upcoming exhibit that celebrates the legacy of his iconic photography</i><p>Heads up …
ArtNobody Cares About Your Photography
Have you ever felt like no one cares about your photography?That you just don't match up to other photographers that have more pictures, better …
PhotographyThis Photographer Got Charged by a Bison in Yellowstone
Photographer Willis Chung was shooting in Yellowstone when he came across a solitary bison bull in the plains. As he walked parallel to the animal, …
Nikon D-series25 essential terms that every photographer must know
Getting used to the sheer number of technical terms and numbers in photography can be pretty overwhelming for beginners. There are a lot of them out …
PhotographyLearn to speak CrossFit so you don’t sound like a jerk WOD at the box
<i>Lots of fitness and wellness worlds come with their own complex languages. Here, we teach you the basic vocab you’ll need to communicate (and look</i> …
WorkoutsHow to Sleep in Your Truck
As I’ve <i>thoroughly</i> established in the past, I am an avowed enemy of sleeping in or on a vehicle while camping. Doing so compromises important things on your truck, such as safety, fuel economy, and handling, while failing to deliver superior camping comfort. But there are times when that compromise …
CampingA Well-Traveled Couple Launch a Line of Sleek Homes on Wheels
The husband-and-wife duo behind Living Vehicle tell us the story behind the off-grid, mobile home that is shaking up the industry.<p>Santa Barbara, California–based architect Matthew Hofmann and his wife and business partner Joanna have been embracing the nomadic life for the past few years, residing …
RVs6 Professional Posing Tips to Make Anyone Look Good in a Photo (VIDEO)
Ever wonder why your travel portraits sometimes look no better than dull vacation snapshots? It might not be your skill as a photographer or the …
PhotographyImprove Your Photos by Looking at All of Them, Not Just the Keepers
We tend to devote most of the attention we pay toward our own photography to our portfolio shots; after all, those are the images that we show off to …
PhotographyA World In Black And White Photo Contest Finalists
A special thanks to all the photographers that shared their best B&W shots in this photo contest with chances to win a Canon EOS 70D or Nikon D5300 …
PhotographyTop Ten Tips For Successful Wildflower Photography
Images from Mount Rainier in the Pacific Northwest Of Washington State My favorite time of the year for photographing nature is always wildflower …
Landscape PhotographyUsing social media for photographers – top tips
<b>Social media, particularly Instagram, can really help build an audience for your images. Jon Devo shares his social secrets</b><p>Love it or hate it, social …
Social MediaYour Camera Already Has the Most Important Feature
There is something all-newcomer photographers tend to do: they either dream of camera gear or buy a lot of it. When I started in photography I went …
TED TalksPro Tip: Put Something In Front of Your Lens for Instantly More Interesting Photos
<i>Bored with your photos? Try this easy pro tip to change the way you see and frame the scenes before you and get instantly more interesting snaps!</i><p>Once …
PhotographyHow to Turn Your Travel Photography into a “Real” Job
You’re literally being paid to visit exotic cities and landscapes and take photos of what you see.<p><i>This article is supported by NAB’s Platinum Visa Debit card, which can elevate your overseas experience. In this series, we look at the interconnection between travel and money.</i><p>Travel photography is …
Street PhotographyHow Switching to Mirrorless Made Me Fall Back in Love with Photography
As a professional photographer, I always told myself that I needed to have the very best equipment to take the best images. And for me that was …
Cameras21 images that capture the raw beauty of nature
From sprawling landscapes to a tiny gnat on a mushroom, these images from The Nature Conservancy's annual photography competition capture the …
Nature PhotographyHow I Wait Years to Get My Photos
Landscape photography takes a lot of patience. When we share shots on the Internet, people often don’t realize how much effort can go into creating …
SpaceDespite Lightroom Woes, Adobe Posts Record Revenue For Q2 2018
<b>It’s clear that many of you still don’t like Adobe’s Creative Cloud model, but its here to stay and Adobe’s latest earnings report shows you why.</b><p>You …
TutorialsEquipping The Outdoor Studio Portrait Photographer
<i>This is a syndicated blog post from Digital Photo Pro Magazine. It is being republished here with permission.</i><p><b>There are lots of reasons to make</b> …
Landscape PhotographyThis is what happens when you are too drunk and they change the lens cap
A friend who shall remain anonymous (for his own protection) shared this discussion he had with me. His friend, Jake Redacted, just bought a new …
CamerasHere's the $60 Trick for Adding Fog or Haze to an Outdoor Shoot
<b>With this cheap trick, you’ll be on your way to shooting moody foggy photos and videos in any outdoor location in no time.</b><p>Got a cool idea for a moody …
Landscape PhotographyThree Action Quick Tips
Many photographers equate the word action with sports photography. It obviously applies, but it’s not the only aspect that’s applicable. Action is …
Nature Photography