David Shaw is a professional conservation photographer, science writer, and photo educator based in Fairbanks, Alaska. His images and writing on photography, natural history, and science have appeared in hundreds of articles in more than 50 publications around the globe. He is accepting sign-ups for photo workshops in Alaska and Africa.
If you’re looking to capture the beauty and majesty of birds in your photos, then you need to use the right camera settings. In this article, we’ll discuss the best camera settings for bird photography. We’ll provide tips on how to use each setting effectively, and we’ll show you some…
By David Shaw Shaw
When the sun dips below the horizon, a whole new world is revealed. The long exposure sunset technique can help you capture that beauty in all its glory. Here are four tips to help you get started. What Does a Long Exposure Sunset Mean? While there is no clear definition,…
By David Shaw Shaw
Eagle photography can be a thrilling experience, but it takes some skill to get great shots of these majestic birds. Here are a few tips to help you capture the perfect photo of an eagle in flight. Eagle Photography: How Do You Capture These Majestic Birds? There is something special…
By David Shaw Shaw
When you’re out in the wild, photographing animals in their natural habitat, it’s important to remember that you are a guest. As a photographer, you have an ethical responsibility to behave in a way that doesn’t disturb or endanger the wildlife you’re photographing. Here are eight tips to help you…
By David Shaw Shaw
Today, we’re looking at famous wildlife photographers to give you an idea of some of the best wildlife photographs. These photographers spend hours and days looking for one image, a true show of dedication to the craft. To be the best photographer possible, we need to understand photos. And to…
By David Shaw Shaw
Capturing pictures of forests with a camera is a unique challenge. I live in the core of the Boreal Forest in the interior of Alaska. These woods offer a landscape of spindly spruce trees, quaking aspens, and birches. There are endless opportunities for forest photography. I spend a great deal…
By David Shaw Shaw
Bird photography is not easy. Birds are fast and high moving subjects, at the best of times. At other times they might hide away in trees. The closer you get, the higher the chance of the bird disappearing. So how should you go about it? Find out in our article…
By David Shaw Shaw
If you’re planning a safari trip in the near future, you’ll want to make sure your camera is packed and ready to go. Safari photography can be some of the most rewarding and beautiful photos you’ll ever take, but it takes a little bit of know-how to capture those perfect…
By David Shaw Shaw
Fall photography is weird. The colors throw our perceptions through a loop, and getting the right photos becomes a challenge. This article will take you through everything you need to know about autumn photography so you can capture anything from detail macro shots to sprawling landscapes. Colors and Fall Photography…
By David Shaw Shaw
Capturing the Northern Lights is a must for outdoor photographers. Dramatic, bizarre, ethereal, colorful, weird, and at times, downright jaw-dropping, northern lights photography is unquestionably a perfect subject. They are also challenging. As lights dance over the frozen winter landscape, it can be hard to put everything together to create…
By David Shaw Shaw
High key photography is a popular style that involves making your photos as bright and airy as possible. This type of photography is often used for portraits, but it can also be used to great effect with wildlife shots. Here are four tips to help you get started with high…
By David Shaw Shaw
Knowing how to take a panoramic photo is a great thing to know. Especially when you live in a place like Alaska, where I’m fortunate to live. The “big sky” country of Montana has nothing on this place. Trust me. I often find myself standing before one of these grand…
By David Shaw Shaw