In this interview, Jim Goldstein breaks down how he expresses his passion for the environment through nature photography and offers advice to beginners. The post Break Out of Your Routine: An Interview with Nature Photographer Jim Goldstein appeared first on BorrowLenses Blog ..read more

Shooting in a thunderstorm is actually pretty dangerous. But photographers get amazing shots all the time and you want in on the action. Here are some tips! The post How to Photograph Lightning: a Safe Guide to Getting the Shot appeared first on BorrowLenses Blog ..read more

When and where for shooting the Milky Way in North America as well as a handy tool for getting the right starting exposure every time. The post How to Photograph the Milky Way appeared first on BorrowLenses Blog ..read more

Top 10 summer photography tips, including how to shoot fireworks, how to get good backlit portraits, shooting in National Parks, and more! The post How to Shoot Fireworks Plus 9 Other Summer Photography Tips appeared first on BorrowLenses Blog ..read more

What you need to know about getting a permit to shoot in National Parks. Plus, discover special use permits that give you amazing access to these parks. The post A Guide to Filming and Photography Permits for the National Park System appeared first on BorrowLenses Blog ..read more

Lens compression. You’ve probably heard that phrase used before, along with “flattening” of an image with a telephoto lens. So what is it and why would you want to use it? Let's demonstrate the benefits using the moon. The post How Lens Length Affects Apparent Background Size: An Example Using the Moon appeared first on BorrowLenses Blog ..read more

After 10 years of shooting, I decided to self-publish a limited edition photography book. This is highly recommended for anyone looking to celebrate their work – whether for fans, family, or even just yourself. Here is my approach to creating a photo book, including questions to ask yourself so that you get the most out of your book and not waste money in the creation process. The post Creating and Publishing Your First Photography Book appeared first on BorrowLenses Blog ..read more

A year in review reveals improvements in our work – whether we realized it along the way or not. Even the pros take stock of their accomplishments, what they learned, and how to do better next time. Below are 20 final products from working photographers and why they feel it is among their best work of 2015. The post Personal Bests of 2015 – Get Inspired and Share Yours appeared first on BorrowLenses Blog ..read more

Many of you are probably excited for fall – the colors, the low-angle light, and the dramatic weather all help us achieve stunning images. Start the season right with some words of wisdom from 18 working photographers and their visual expressions of what the harvest season means to them. The post Inspiring Words and Fall Images from 18 Working Photographers appeared first on BorrowLenses Blog ..read more

How to travel alone in more remote areas as a nature photographer, including map resources, good emergency supplies, and my favorite photo gear. The post Remote Nature Photography Tips When Traveling Alone appeared first on BorrowLenses Blog ..read more