Kyle McMillan

In The Outdoor Photographer's article "Cold Weather Photo Tips," we look at reasons we may want to take pictures in the cold or at high altitudes and how to compose and produce those photos to a higher caliber. Believe it or not, one of the biggest limiting factors to cold weather photography is your camera gear. Needless to say here are a few of Paul Zizka's tips for cold weather photography: 1. Bundle Up 2. Battery Power 3. Know Your Gear 4. Watch for Moisture 5. Bracket Your Images 6. Insulate Metal Parts 7. Keep Food and Hot Drinks Handy 8. Use Two Camera Bodies 9. Take Advantage of Conditions 10. Seal It 11. Give It Time 12. Embrace Discomfort Now there is a lot of tips in this article so to read more follow the link . Some of these tips may also be applied to other conditions, besides just the cold, that may require a little more attention than what we are used to. Either way, there is something to be learned from this article and I hope it hel

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With the group photography trip leaving for Yellowstone National Park this weekend I decided to look up tips and maybe some areas to visit when we are there. In this article , Jairo Rodriguez goes over a few of these points. For example, a few of the places he recommends include: Mammoth Hot Springs, Norris Geyser Basin, Grand Prismatic Spring, Old Faithful, and more. Now in each of these locations he also makes various recommendations for settings, angles, and editing tips. Jairo also gives the best times of years to go. All in all, I would recommend giving this article a read before your next trip to Yellowstone National Park.

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We live on such a beautiful globe and with more cultures and destinations than any one person can count on their hands the potential for great photography is virtually limitless. That being said, what can we do to be a better travel photographer? An article by The Outdoor Photographer speaks on this subject. The author, William Woodward, talks on the following seven points: 1. Composition is Key 2. Nail the Exposure 3. White Balance 4. The Basic Adjustments 5. Understanding Luminance 6. "Copy and Paste" Adjustments 7. Clean Your Image Now, a lot of these tips can be applied to all photography but in the article, the author goes into greater detail and how to get the iconic luster that so many travel photos possess. For more information on this topic follow this link .