Insights from over 25 years of large format landscape photography. Explore the stories, techniques, and experiences that shaped these images.
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The famous south rim overlooks are worth making. But the Grand Canyon images I keep coming back to came from a remote western overlook that requires 60 miles of unpaved road to reach — and from the North Rim in October, when the crowds are gone and the canyon light gets serious.
Winter transforms mountain landscapes in ways no other season can. Where to go, when to go, and what to expect — from Yosemite's granite walls under fresh snow to Zion's red canyon in a storm.
Most photographers who've tried 4x5 large format film don't go back to digital for their serious landscape work. Here's the honest case for shooting analog in an era when you have no practical reason to.
A look at what makes a limited edition landscape print worth owning — how editions work, what media options hold up over decades, and which prints from the American Southwest collection are still available.
Yosemite is the most photographed national park in the country and somehow still manages to surprise you. Where to stand, when to show up, and what the other guides leave out — from 20+ years shooting the valley on large format film.
Quaking aspens put on one of the most photogenic shows in North America every October. This is where I shoot them, when to go, and how to deal with the wind, the narrow timing window, and the crowds at the good spots.
A complete guide to photographing Antelope Canyon in Page, Arizona. Covers Upper vs Lower Canyon, mandatory guided tours, how to capture the famous light beams, camera settings for extreme contrast, and what to expect on a photography tour.
Your images are files on a hard drive. Hard drives fail. A photographer and enterprise IT storage veteran shares the backup strategy, storage setup, and organizational system that protects twenty-five years of work.
A comprehensive guide to photographing Zion National Park's dramatic landscapes. From The Narrows to Angels Landing, discover the best viewpoints, permit requirements, shuttle system tips, and seasonal recommendations for capturing Utah's most iconic park.
How to buy fine art landscape photography: evaluating image quality, choosing the right print size for your wall, understanding print media options, and what to ask before spending thousands.
A detailed look at my Fujifilm GFX 100S medium format system for landscape photography, including lenses, filters, and accessories that complement my large format film work.
A detailed look at the 4x5 cameras, lenses, tripod, and accessories I use for landscape photography in the American Southwest. Includes recommendations for photographers building their own large format kit.
A comprehensive guide to photographing Death Valley National Park's extreme landscapes. From Badwater Basin to Zabriskie Point, discover the best locations, essential safety tips for extreme heat, and optimal timing for capturing this otherworldly desert landscape.
What makes fine art photography a legitimate investment? Learn how limited editions, archival materials, certificates of authenticity, and market factors determine the long-term value of museum-quality landscape prints.
A comprehensive guide to selecting the perfect print size for different rooms and wall spaces. Learn the formulas and visual principles that ensure your landscape photography makes maximum impact without overwhelming the space.
A designer's guide to integrating Southwest landscape photography with interior color schemes. Learn how earth tones, desert palettes, and natural color relationships create harmonious spaces in both residential and commercial projects.
A practical guide to selecting landscape photography for corporate environments. Learn how to choose artwork that enhances productivity, impresses clients, and creates welcoming spaces in lobbies, conference rooms, and executive offices.
A comprehensive guide to photographing Monument Valley's iconic landscape. Discover the best viewpoints, optimal times for photography, essential permits, and insider tips for capturing this legendary American Southwest destination.
Two stories from Badwater Basin and Toroweap Point — and what they say about the one thing that determines whether you come home with something worth keeping.
In an era dominated by digital technology, discover why large format film continues to offer unique artistic and technical benefits. Explore the deliberate, immersive process that transforms photography from hobby to deeply fulfilling art form.
Bounce light in Southwest canyons lasts for hours — not minutes. Here's how I read the conditions, meter on 4x5 film, and find the right moment in locations like Zion and Antelope Canyon.
Discover how thorough location scouting can transform your landscape photography. Learn essential techniques for researching, exploring, and planning shoots to capture the American Southwest's most compelling scenes.
Discover the meticulous process and unique qualities that make large format photography the pinnacle of landscape imaging. From technical challenges to artistic rewards, explore why this traditional approach continues to produce unmatched results.
Discover the compelling reasons to continue using large format film cameras in our digital world. From escaping the digital workflow to achieving unmatched image quality, explore why traditional methods still have their place in modern photography.
Discover how GAIA GPS has revolutionized my location scouting workflow for landscape photography, replacing traditional handheld GPS units with powerful smartphone-based tools that include photo waypoints and comprehensive mapping features.
A comprehensive review of the SP-445 film processing system from Stearman Press, covering the unique loading method, design features, and real-world usage experience for developing sp-445 film and 4x5 sheet film.
A detailed guide to hiking The Subway in Zion National Park from the Left Fork Trailhead. Learn about the challenging 8-mile round trip, route finding, and the incredible features like Archangel Falls and The Crack.
Twice a year — around the spring and fall equinoxes — the setting sun aligns with Monument Valley's West Mitten Butte so its shadow falls directly onto the East Mitten. The window is about 15 minutes. Here's how to plan for it, where to position yourself, and what happened when I shot it in clouds.
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