Climate Change Across All Seven Continents | Why It Matters More Than Ever
There are moments in photography when the truth is undeniable. A glacier that once filled the frame now recedes into the distance. A landscape that should be frozen feels strangely alive with meltwater. A coastline shifts, a forest burns, a species disappears not dramatically, but quietly, almost politely, as if
Top Chicago Photography Prints By A Local Photographer
Chicago photography has been a part of my DNA since I picked up a camera. In early 2003, I purchased my first camera, a film Canon Rebel, and never looked back. Since then, photography has taken me to all seven continents and more countries than I care to count. Camera
Chicago Tulips, Best Places To See And Photograph Them
Each year, Chicago's tulips and the Magnificent Mile explode in a welcome sea of color. Thousands of tulips are planted between and around this famous avenue along its entirety. The display is a little different but extraordinary from year to year. After a long, usually brutal winter, Chicagoans are anxious
Why AI Will Never Replace Photography, Powerful Images, and Human Storytelling
AI will never replace photography because photography is a way we share our stories with one another. AI will never be human. I recently returned from a trip to Austin, Texas, for the SXSW conference. Two years ago, when I was there, everything was AI can do this for you,
How to Choose Wildlife Fine Art Photography for a Modern Home
There is a difference between decorating a wall and transforming a space. Anyone can buy mass-produced art online. It arrives in a box, fills an empty space, and blends into the background. But wildlife fine art photography, when chosen intentionally, does something entirely different. The fine art print introduces presence.
Winter on the Edge: Photographing Chicago When the City Freezes
Winter in Chicago isn’t subtle. It doesn’t arrive gently or ask permission. It shows up loud and unapologetic wind howling off Lake Michigan, ice stacking into impossible shapes, the skyline standing rigid against a cold so sharp it feels personal. Most people retreat indoors this time of year. Cameras stay
Top 25 Locations For Chicago Photography [Local Guide]
Chicago is an incredible city for photography. The city draws millions of people with its gorgeous lakefront, world-class architecture, delicious food, family-friendly riverwalk, and large parks. What makes this city so special for photographers is its character. Chicago photography begins around these locations, but they are just a start. When To
The Best Guide To Nature Photography Tips 2026
LEARN THE BASICS OF NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY FIRST Frozen Rays - Limited Edition Fine Art Print of 6 - Derek Nielsen Photography We all love photography. If you’re here, you must love nature too. There are many different types of photography (fashion, event, wedding, product, etc.), but the one that has drawn many
How to Stay Sane When the World Feels Like It’s Falling Apart
There are days when I come home from photographing wildlife or wild places and feel more unsettled than inspired. I’ll download the images, sit quietly with them, and instead of feeling gratitude, I feel grief. The animals look smaller than I remember. The landscape feels more fragile. The news running
A Rare Winter Gift: Photographing the Snowy Owls Visiting Chicago’s Montrose Beach
Every winter, Chicago gets its share of surprises: sudden lake-effect squalls, icy sunrises over Lake Michigan, and every now and then, something far more magical: the arrival of snowy owls. This year, a pair of snowy owls has been spotted frequenting Montrose Beach and the surrounding dunes, sparking excitement among