Marty Quinn Blog
The Role of Patience in Landscape Photography
Explore the vital role of patience in landscape photography, revealing how waiting for the perfect moment can elevate ordinary scenes into extraordinary images.
Rediscover Magic Beyond MegaPixels with Large Format Film
Rediscover Magic Beyond Megapixels with Large Format Film In an era dominated by digital technology, the choice to shoot with a large format film camera may seem outdated or impractical. However, for me, large format film offers a unique set of artistic and...
The Magic of Bounce Light: Capturing Reflected Light in Canyons
Discover the magic of bounce light in canyon photography. Learn expert tips on capturing reflected light to create stunning, luminous images in the American Southwest.
The Importance of Scouting Locations for Landscape Photography
Explore the art of landscape photography with tips on scouting, flexibility, and capturing the beauty of the American Southwest. Enhance your images with expert advice.
Why I still shoot Large Format film in a Digital Age
There are still plenty of reasons to shoot using a Large Format film camera in the age of digital cameras. Before we get into the technical reasons lets start with some history. Photography for me was a way to escape from the static digital world that I lived in...
Using GAIA GPS for Scouting
Until recently I had been using GAIA GPS only to help find and follow off-road routes to photographic locations or to find new hiking routes I was interested in exploring and used a handheld Garmin GPS for location scouting. GAIA is excellent for finding routes,...
Developing Film Using the Stearman Press SP-445
Updated 3/21/2018 Recently I ordered the SP-445 film processing system from Stearman Press. What attracted me to this product was the method of loading the film. The system comes with film holders that are loaded similarly to how the film is loaded in a film...
The Subway from the Left Fork Trailhead
I had heard from a few people this hike was tough and I can now confirm this personally. If you decide to take this hike make sure you arrive early in the morning because the hike will take you most of the day to complete. It’s around an 8 mile round trip with a...
Mitten Shadow
Twice a year a unique event occurs in Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. In March and again in September the Mitten Shadow even where the setting sun lines up with the two mittens so the shadow of the West Mitten falls directly onto the East Mitten just before...
7 Tips for better Landscape Photography
Discover essential tips for better landscape photography. Learn how to use a tripod, frame your shots carefully, and optimize your camera settings for the sharpest images. Enhance your skills with practical advice on using Live View, choosing the right ISO, and selecting the best aperture for your lenses.