My recent journey into the world of creating video has been…well, let’s just call it a learning experience. I’ve screwed up. I’ve broken equipment. I’ve deleted hours of shoddy work. Overall, it’s been awkward. Frustrating. Yet, exhilarating and new. I’ve…
Recently I decided to update the lighting in my home office to make it more suitable for editing photos and videos. Before, my office was illuminated with overhead lights and table lamps using “warm white” LED bulbs. As much as…
Iceland’s weather is famously unpredictable, with everything from rain to snow to high wind, sometimes within minutes. It’s an environment that demands extra vigilance and care when protecting your camera gear. I should know because on my most recent trip…
I am chest-deep in a mountain of snow. On my back, a pack full of heavy camera gear. I can’t move. The temperature is below zero. My hands and feet are numb. Every attempt at climbing out gives way and…
Before making my first trip to Iceland in the summer of 2018, I read a ton of blog posts, Wikipedia pages, and solicited the advice of friends. I wanted to learn as much as possible to avoid unnecessary surprises. Most…