Essays

One surprising aspect of wildlife photography has always interested me, just as much as capturing the animal itself: telling the story of the natural environment in which the animal lives. I would call it the “Animalscape,” and I see it as a powerful tool in the visual toolbox.
My work has been published by Photography Life.

The main motivation for my photography has been to describe and share my experiences. I believe this sentiment is common among photographers. Yet sometimes, it leads to obsession over capturing the one “great image” of a scene – when the best way to tell a story can be through a series of images instead.
My work has been published by Photography Life.

As with everything in photography, how to set your camera as a wildlife photographer can be subjective. But very few things are more important – camera settings and can affect wildlife photos in a uniquely powerful way. This article aims to clarify the most common settings a beginner wildlife photographer should master and how to set them properly!
My work has been published by Photography Life.

When taking a photo, factors like composition, light, color, and subject all play a critical role. In almost all of these areas, one thing you can do to improve your photos is to pay attention to your camera height – and especially, in wildlife photography, to take pictures at the subject’s eye level.
My work has been published by Photography Life.

In this article, I will share my experience using the Nikon Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S lens in the field. I have attempted close-up photography multiple times, but I always found the complexity of this technical genre overwhelming. However, with the emergence of mirrorless technology and this amazing lens, I have had better luck in the last year or so.
My work has been published by Photography Life.

Using Manual Mode with Auto ISO is very useful for fast-paced wildlife photography. In this article, I explain how to set Manual Mode + Auto ISO, how it works, and why it’s so effective. Also, I provide some tips on optimizing exposure and maximizing your image quality in this mode.
My work has been published by Photography Life.

DxO PureRAW is a handy software that first appeared in 2021, promising photographers a solution to improve the quality of Raw files by automatically correcting lens defects and getting rid of image noise. In this article, I focus on the features that DxO added to PureRAW version 4 and how they can help your photos.
My work has been published by Photography Life.

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Photographers mostly look for good light, including beautiful sunrises and sunsets on a pleasant day. But what about inverting that perspective and seeking strong winds, snow, and storms in the deep of the winter?
My work has been published by Photography Life.

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After using it for over a year, I have written about my field impressions of an exceptional camera lens for photography.
My work has been published by Photography Life.