As a naturalist and photographer, I’ve learned how Smoky Mountain forest ecology can teach us to see, understand, and photograph the land more truthfully.

Each year, I refresh my memory on how to photograph stunning fall foliage with these 6 essential fall photography tips.

Being out alone in nature can feel both peaceful and uneasy. In this Q&A, I share my solo nature photography safety habits and tools for building confidence outdoors.

The step-by-step guide on how to photograph fireflies and lightning bugs sharing how to prepare, the camera settings to use, and the editing.

Some simple and easy tips on how we can help make our properties and yards more lightning bug and firefly-friendly.

I’m still riding the wave of inspiration from LIVE! 2025—it was a flood of creative energy and photography lessons! Each year, I challenge myself to teach something new and do my best to share a mix of practical knowledge and motivational stories. No matter how my own presentations shift from year to year, one thing […]

Discover 25 creative photography goals for 2025 to improve your nature and landscape photography skills. From daily practices to long-term projects.

Lessons in nature and landscape photography during winter’s dark embrace. Ideas to photograph the unseen beauty during these “darker” months.