Tamron recently released the new Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD for the Sony E-mount. It’s an impressive lens at first glance, extremely fast with a very broad and useful focal range. Tamron has continued to impress and push the bar of innovation. You’ll notice this is a Sony E-mount, it’s not offered for any […]
Winter is here, and for many of us, that means harsh weather – bitter cold, snow, ice, etc. Never let those things deter you though because winter is a fantastic time for photography. The biggest thing when braving winter conditions is to be prepared. How’s that classic adage go, ‘There’s no such thing as bad […]
October seems like Adobe’s go-to month for big updates. The October 2020 update brought the new Color Grading panel to Lightroom Classic, and the Sky Replacement Tool and Neural Filters to Photoshop. The recent October 2021 release of Lightroom Classic CC and Photoshop CC is a massive update. Both applications got added features, but Lightroom […]
Welcome to 2022! A new year has arrived and it’s a great time to reflect on your own photography and to think about what the future might bring. New Year’s resolutions can be a bit tackey, we all know, but self-evaluation is an important aspect of growth. I’m guessing for most reading this, photography is […]
Winter is an excellent time for landscape photography, and it’s one of my favorites. Although the cold temperatures and harsh weather conditions can make it tough to shoot and get outside, the unique elements that accompany winter can create some fantastic images. Over the years, I’ve learned something new after every winter excursion. I’ve made […]
Nikon released a new Z series lens to close out 2021 – a Z 28-75mm f/2.8. This lens was a surprise to many, including myself, as no one seemed to know it was even in the pipeline until days before the official announcement. It’ll be interesting to see how the new Z 28-75mm fits in […]
It’s been three years since DJI released the prosumer Mavic 2 Pro drone. The Mavic 2 was lauded for its size, and its ability to capture high-quality 20 MP stills and 4K HQ video. It was the go-to drone for many hobbyists and professionals. I personally got into drone photography and videography this past year […]
Guide Matt Meisenheimer covers the new Aspen ballhead from Colorado Tripod Company. It offers great performance for the price and weight, and it compares very well to other high-end offerings from Really Right Stuff and Acratech. Filmed & produced by Backcountry Journey’s Matt Meisenheimer. SUBSCRIBE for more videos! https://www.youtube.com/c/Backcountry… Learn about Backcountry Journeys photo tours and […]
Katmai National Park and its surrounding coasts and mountains are home to over 2,000 brown bears – the highest density in the world! Thus, it’s no surprise that Katmai is one of the premier bear viewing and photography spots anywhere. Each summer and fall Backcountry Journeys leads workshops to one of the most iconic locations […]
One of the most interesting and unique landscapes in the world lies on the border of Texas and Louisiana at Caddo Lake. It’s here, at Caddo, that you can find an intertwined waterway of bayous, rivers, swampland, and open water. It’s home to the largest bald cypress forest in the world. Cypress trees are unique; […]
This fall, our guide Matt Meisenheimer visited Grand Teton National Park to lead a fall photography workshop. Matt camped (and by camp we mean slept in his car!) in the days leading up to the workshop and did some personal shooting. This video follows Matt as he photographs sunrise at a lesser-known spot in the […]
Guide Matt Meisenheimer has been a Nikon user his entire career, and he loves the current wide-angle offerings for the Z system. The Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S and Z Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 S are fantastic wide-angle options, two of the best on the market across all systems. In this video, Matt attempts to tackle […]
It’s been a rough go for Nikon recently. Lay-offs, disappointing sale numbers, and more. They’ve taken a back seat to huge industry releases, like the Sony a1 and Canon EOS R3. Nikon needed something big. In March, we got win that Nikon was developing a new mirrorless camera, the Z 9. But little information was […]
Sony’s high-end G Master lens line hosts some of the best photography lenses on the market today. Icons like the 12-24mm f/2.8, 16-35mm f/2.8, 50mm f/1.2, and 100-400mm f/4-5.6 stand out as some incredible performers – and there are man more. Sony’s G Master line has earned its top reputation. However, superb performance wasn’t always […]
Sony just announced the A7 IV, one of the most anticipated cameras of the year. The A7 IV was expected earlier this summer, but shortages pushed it back. There was a point where some were unsure if we’d see the A7 IV release in 2021. But, alas, the A7 IV is here and expected to […]