Gorilla Trekking | How to visit mountain gorillas and why you will return again and again.
My first experience trekking with gorillas in Rwanda completely changed my life. To that point, back in 2016, I was a traveler simply for the joy of experiencing the world for all of its beauty. The adventure of new places, unfamiliar faces, and food….oh the food. However, after my experience
Trekking With Chimpanzees In Rwanda | My Detailed Encounter
Have you ever wanted to spend time with chimpanzees in Africa? Wild, free to roam. This is as close as it gets to our ancient ancestors. I had to experience this for myself. After spending a day in Kigali paying my respects to the victims of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, we
NFT Photography | What Artists and Collectors Need To Know.
“The Times They Are A-Changin.” Yes, Mr. Dylan they certainly are. Bob Dylan recently sold his entire music collection of more than 600 songs for an estimated $300 million. Bruce Springsteen just sold his to Sony Music for an estimated $500 million. Musicians, artists, and creators are getting paid more than ever before for
The Canon EOS R5 C – Why Content Creators Need To Think Hybrid
In today's world content is king. More important than ever is the need to provide seriously valuable content to your audience and the world. Attractive, engaging, stimulating content. I have been a still photographer since 2003 when I purchased my first film camera. Technology has evolved so drastically over the
What Is Photography For Change?
Conservation Photography As a photographer and world traveler, I discovered with my own eyes this planet is in trouble. No scientist or politician had to convince me of this fact. Seeing it with my own eyes was enough for me to become a believer. From Iceland to Antarctica, Borneo to California
5 Tips For The Perfect Safari?
So, what makes a perfect safari? I didn't know either before this last adventure, despite having been once before. I had an expectation of what I was going to see and what the overall experience would be like, but nothing could have set me up for what was to come. I
National Geographic’s Dr. Gabby Wild
Who is Dr. Gabby Wild and why do we all need to help her? In life, we come across certain people who have a profound effect on us. Through my travels around the world, I have been fortunate to meet many people working outside themselves to make this planet a better
How to Photograph Wildlife: 5 Wilderness Photography Tips for Spotting Grand Teton Moose
Photographing wild moose is on many photographers’ bucket lists, maybe even yours, but a lot of aspiring photographers haven’t learned the basics of how to safely capture memorable, sharp images of these majestic creatures in the wild. While spending a good amount of time in Grand Teton National park recently, I
Capturing Images of Nature: The Stories Behind Derek Nielsen’s Award-Winning Photography
After more than 15 years traveling the world capturing images of nature, in 2020 I submitted a few images to international competitions—and was blown away by the response from the international art community. Five of my favorite images were acknowledged as award-winning images of nature.Today, I want to share with