One of the most important things you can do for the growth of your photography is to always be ambitious about learning new things. There isn’t a single photographer out there who don’t have room to grow his skill as a photographer or artist. I personally do this by digesting all the information I can. […]
Sony’s high-end mirrorless line has been wildly successful and they recently jumped Nikon for the #2 spot in market share for interchangeable lens cameras. They also have plans to invest more than $9 billion in camera sensors over the next few years. There is no question that Sony is turning into one of the biggest […]
Fujifilm has just announced maybe one of the most exciting and innovative cameras that we have seen in a while. Do you like to print your images, and print your images big? Well, enter the Fuji GFCX100, 100 megapixels of mirrorless goodness. It is an extremely exciting release and will begin shipping on June 27, […]
Nikon released their second firmware update for their round of mirrorless cameras, the Z6 and Z7. The update was released on May 16, 2019, and includes a number of updates, most notable is the addition of Eye-AF. Personally, there is still much more that needs to be addressed with the Z series, but thankfully, almost […]
Spring and fall are wonderful times to visit the canyons of Utah. Each season offers something unique and beautiful for photographers to capture. We just wrapped up our spring Canyons of Utah: Zion & Bryce tour, and it was a great time. We dealt with spring showers, but we were also treated to some spectacular […]
Many of us spend a lot of time traveling and visiting beautiful places around the world. It is essential that we pack light, but at the same time, ensure that we have all the accessories needed for every possible scenario. Obviously, a camera, some lenses, and a tripod should always come along on any photo […]
Backcountry Journeys is excited to announce a new spring workshop to the Pacific Northwest. Beginning May 2020, we’ll be offering a lodge-based, hiker photo tour set to explore Coastal Oregon & California Redwoods. This will be one of our first workshops offered in the Pacific Northwest and it is sure to be an excellent trip […]
Adobe has been in the news quite a bit the past month. We already documented how they increased the base pricing for Creative Cloud and now they are set to hit the market with a new update. The new update brings some new features and additional camera support. The May update is live right now […]
I thought it would be a good time to check back in on the current status of the mirrorless camera systems just released by Nikon and Canon. There have been quite a few big photography conferences where each manufacturer has released more info on their plans and shown off some prototype lenses. Of course, there […]
Iceland is only about 40,000 square miles, roughly the size of Ohio, but a lot is packed into those 40,000 square miles. Iceland continues to be one of the greatest photography destinations in the world. Only 300,000 people live in Iceland, with 60% of those living in the capital city of Reykjavik on the west […]
Entering photo contests can be a great way to increase exposure for your photography and to win some nice prizes at the same time. There are a lot of contests going on out there, some better than others. Personally, I enter maybe 10-15 photo contests each year. I don’t win or place in a lot […]
In my last post I discussed some photo printer options for those of you out there that are looking to print from the confines of your home. For this post, we are going to discuss some of the best print labs available online. These range from small regional labs to nationwide labs. As a preface, […]
In the digital age, it seems prints have taken a back seat for many. We spend a lot of money on high resolution cameras, pair them with the best glass money can buy, and do all we can in the field to ensure the ‘sharpest’ image possible. The majority of us go through those steps […]
Yosemite National Park is the gem of the Sierra Nevada. It is a spectacular national park filled with granite monoliths, glacial valleys, raging waterfalls, and bending rivers. Outside of natural beauty, the park is home to a great history of conservationism and photography. It was within the granite walls of today’s Yosemite where Galen Clark […]
When it comes to landscape photography, I consider the two best areas in the country to be the Pacific Northwest and the Southwest. Both areas offer spectacular sights, but what makes them special is the diversity in landscapes that they offer. In the future, expect some Backcountry Journeys workshops to the Pacific Northwest, but as […]
