Moose and Pond Photo
I am just so blessed to be able to live in this place we call Alaska. And making a photo like this I think can only happen here. Especially when…
The making of star trails
The Back Story to Making This Image— This past spring I saw that the Aurora forecast was supposed to be good for our area… and the sky was going to…
The ultimate Filter Holder and setup
As many of you have read over the years, I’m a big proponent of “getting it right in the camera”. “IT” is the exposure. When the exposure range is outside…
Mother and Calf with Denali – THE BACKSTORY
This is one of those plain ‘ole serendipitous stories. I was leading a photo tour throughout many parts of Alaska. It was part of my “Into the Wild” photo tour/workshop. …
Creek on Turnagain Arm — The Back-Story
Here is the back-story to how I made the May image in my 2019 calendar— A creek with Turnagain Arm in the background: This creek is barely visible…
Where’s “THE” Picture
Sometimes when going out into the field, “THE” photo stands out like a sore thumb. Sometimes finding the ideal composition is a bit elusive. And sometimes I walk right past.…
How Many Photos Do I Take During The Iditarod?
A question I’m asked often while shooting the Iditarod is, “how many photos do you take?” During this year’s race, and really any recent year, I shoot A LOT of…
Shooting in the Freezer!
As the official photographer of the Iditarod for over 36 years, there are three questions I’m asked most often. The first is a question that gets asked all winter long—…
What Photo Gear Do I Take On The Iditarod?
What photo gear does a photographer shooting the Iditarod take along on the race? One thing is for certain. At colder temperatures and with little to no assistance while shooting,…
HOW THE IMAGE WAS MADE: Winter Highway
This image was taken in January of 2016 while out shooting in the “Glacier View Area” a 2 1/2 hour drive northeast of Anchorage. I visualized making an image like…
