Stories & Craft
Field stories and photography craft.

Photography Craft
Test Blog
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February 22, 2026
1 min read
conservation
Why Every Safari Needs a Conservation Lens
Wildlife photography carries a responsibility beyond aesthetics. How we document animals, where we spend our money, and what stories we choose to tell all have real consequences for the species we photograph.
July 15, 2024
2 min read
technique
The Art of Patience: Waiting for the Perfect Light
Light is the most powerful variable in wildlife photography. Learning to read it, wait for it, and use it transforms adequate images into lasting ones.
June 20, 2024
2 min read
field-story
Finding Gorillas in Bwindi
A day-by-day account of trekking through one of Africa's most impenetrable forests to spend an hour with mountain gorillas — and why it changed how I think about wildlife photography.
May 1, 2024
2 min read
Field Notes
Photographing Lions in the Masai Mara: A Field Guide
After a decade of visiting the Mara, I've learned that patience is the only true technique. Here's everything I know about finding and photographing lions.
March 20, 2024
2 min read
Gear & Tech
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II: One Year in the Field
I've put the R5 II through its paces across three continents and a dozen different ecosystems. Here's my honest assessment for wildlife photographers.
February 10, 2024
1 min read
Behind the Shot
Finding the Frame: How I Captured the Cheetah Coalition Shot
The story behind one of my most-shared images — three cheetahs on a termite mound at sunrise — and what it taught me about the difference between planning and patience.
January 15, 2024
2 min read