Looking for a sense of scale can be another way of defining a composition and influencing how you place your subject. Scale is simply a way to give the viewer perspective on how big the scene is within the photograph. Once you understand how to use scale, you can decide in each case whether or Read more...

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Im heading to Mt. Rainier tomorrow to kick off our summer workshop, and prior to doing so Gavriel Jecan and I went to do some quick scouting. We will do this as often as possible before workshops, especially those happening up here near home. Usually there isnt much photography involved  just as assessment of Read more...

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New photos from this years Katmai Bear-stravaganza! This trip posed some new challenges to navigate, but this is why we work with the best in the business as far as our on-location support is concerned  and I think in the end it also inspired some new and unique images from a location I have Read more...

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New photos from this years Katmai Bear-stravaganza! This trip posed some new challenges to navigate, but this is why we work with the best in the business as far as our on-location support is concerned  and I think in the end it also inspired some new and unique images from a location I have Read more...

http://artwolfe.com/2018/08/09/new-photos-from-katmai-alaska/

New photos from this years Katmai Bear-stravaganza! This trip posed some new challenges to navigate, but this is why we work with the best in the business as far as our on-location support is concerned  and I think in the end it also inspired some new and unique images from a location I have Read more...

http://artwolfe.com/2018/08/09/new-photos-from-katmai-alaska/

Often youll hear artists talking about diagonal lines within a composition. Diagonal lines can be very important to an image because of how they affect the mood and visual impression of a scene. However, diagonals are not just about line. You can have diagonal shapes and patterns as well. Diagonals are always dynamic elements within Read more...

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Fall in Washington state is gorgeous, and what better way to celebrate the season than to be part of an intimate group of photographers exploring the lush Olympic forest on my Lake Quinault Photography Retreat? This region is the gift that keeps on giving; a location that I can never seem to get enough of Read more...

http://artwolfe.com/2018/08/01/workshop-wednesday-lake-quinault-photography-retreat/

Fall in Washington state is gorgeous, and what better way to celebrate the season than to be part of an intimate group of photographers exploring the lush Olympic forest on my Lake Quinault Photography Retreat? This region is the gift that keeps on giving; a location that I can never seem to get enough of Read more...

http://artwolfe.com/2018/08/01/workshop-wednesday-lake-quinault-photography-retreat/

Full midday sunlight is usually the worst for photography. Its direct overhead lighting produces flatness of form and washed-out colors. Most professional photographers choose mornings or afternoons, when light moves toward the warmer end of the spectrum. But it is not just for warmth of color; early and late in the day, the tonal range Read more...

http://artwolfe.com/2018/07/31/technique-tuesday-quality-of-light-time-of-day/

Full midday sunlight is usually the worst for photography. Its direct overhead lighting produces flatness of form and washed-out colors. Most professional photographers choose mornings or afternoons, when light moves toward the warmer end of the spectrum. But it is not just for warmth of color; early and late in the day, the tonal range Read more...

http://artwolfe.com/2018/07/31/technique-tuesday-quality-of-light-time-of-day/

Full midday sunlight is usually the worst for photography. Its direct overhead lighting produces flatness of form and washed-out colors. Most professional photographers choose mornings or afternoons, when light moves toward the warmer end of the spectrum. But it is not just for warmth of color; early and late in the day, the tonal range Read more...

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Before heading to Katmai for workshops for the next couple weeks, I visited the Canadian Arctic. We had a great time with beluga whales, caribou, and polar bears. Most of the underwater shots were taken using the camera in a Nauticam housing (thank you, Backscatter Underwater Photo & Video!) suspended from an interesting contraption made Read more...

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If nature and fall color are subjects that interests you there is no better place than the Pacific northwest to capture the vivid warm hues of turning leaves against the deep greens of the evergreen pines. In October the weather is still generally warm enough to get out into this lush and earthy rainforest comfortably Read more...

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Two months after it started, Kilauea is still erupting  even forming a new island off the east rift zone. Last week a friend and I made an all-too-quick trip to the Big Island to photograph some of the action. With the help of Bruce Omori we were able to get in the air above Read more...

http://artwolfe.com/2018/07/18/new-photos-from-the-volcanic-activity-in-hawaii/

Two months after it started, Kilauea is still erupting  even forming a new island off the east rift zone. Last week a friend and I made an all-too-quick trip to the Big Island to photograph some of the action. With the help of Bruce Omori we were able to get in the air above Read more...

http://artwolfe.com/2018/07/18/new-photos-from-the-volcanic-activity-in-hawaii/

In spring of 2019 Im excited to be leading an epic photo journey to India where we will not only experience the color and good cheer of the Holi Festival, the majesty of the Taj Mahal, and the culture and history of Delhi  but the natural beauty of Bandhavgarh National Park as well. If Read more...

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Creative Live is having a site-wide sale beginning today and running through the rest of the week, and followers of my blog and on social media can save an additional 10%! This is a great resource for a wide variety of endeavors, from technical photography knowledge, software packages, Art and Web design to lifestyle, finance Read more...

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The summer months are here, and for myself that means frequent visits to Alaska. I recently returned from Glacier Bay, a trip started off with calving glaciers which was nice to check off the list as youll witness this unpredictable phenomenon several times during your visit, and others not at all. The usual suspects come Read more...

http://artwolfe.com/2018/07/12/new-photos-from-glacier-bay-alaska/

Ill be in town this weekend between trips and will be spending some time on Saturday signing books at Kenmore Cameras Customer Appreciation Day! The first 100 customers will be receiving a FREE copy of Edge of the Earth, Corner of the Sky, and my assistant Libby will be on hand with some other goodies. Read more...

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For the last post on lenses we focused on the super wide angle, and how it affects perspective. Now I am introducing my favorite zoom lens for photographing wildlife, the 200-400mm. It has an internal 1.4 extender which is absolutely fantastic. It pushes the 400mm to 560mm and automatically stops down the aperture to get Read more...

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