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
Explorer Packs
Tell A Story This is one of my absolute favorite new products. Explorer Packs. I wanted to create a product to display multiple images that tell a story. Something that speaks to the soul of a location. When we travel, often more than one location or memory stays with us when
Pet photography tips: 5 steps to amazing pet photos
Have you ever wondered how professional photographers capture such clear, engaging cat or dog photography for pet magazines or calendars? If you’ve got a camera roll full of your own disappointed blurry pet photography attempts, you know it’s certainly not as simple as “point and shoot.” I have traveled to all
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
The 5 Best Places to Visit in Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole
Around just about every corner, the national parks in Wyoming offer stunning views, hikes, wildlife spotting, and ideal spots to snap pictures of nature. Add in the Tetons’ big neighbor to the north, Yellowstone, and soon you'll be scrambling to spend most of your day in a car instead of
Nursery decor can do more for your newborn than you might think.
As a nature and wildlife photographer, I am—maybe not surprisingly—endlessly drawn to exploring and investigating the outdoors. Whether that curiosity drives me to stand on a cold mountaintop to watch the sunrise or spend hours silently observing a foraging grizzly bear, it always leaves me filled with wonder. (And ultimately
3 nature photography tips for shooting Jackson Hole (or anywhere!) like a pro
Set in the towering Rocky Mountains and boasting some of the best wildlife watching in the United States, Jackson Hole, Wyoming is one of the most beautiful places in the world for nature photography. Its proximity to awe-inspiring natural sights—with easy access to two national parks (Grand Teton and Yellowstone)—makes Jackson Hole
Top 20 Nature Photographs of the past decade
As I look back on my travels over the last decade I wanted to share with you my top 20 nature photographs of the last ten years. The last decade I covered 22 countries and 7 continents. Bahamas, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, France, Iceland, Qatar, Rwanda, Tanzania,
Pandemic travel safety 101: 5 tips for planning a trip during COVID-19
I love nothing more than exploring new cities, sharing an exotic meal with strangers, learning from other cultures and opening my mind. Whether I’m exploring mountaintops or being perfectly quiet as the sun rises over a remote landscape, travel has a special place in my heart. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic