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Welcome to My Nature Photo Blog

Camera Technique Gear Reviews Software Tips Stories Workshop Recaps

I’m admittedly not a writer, I’m a photographer. But if the inspiration strikes to share a story or some techinques on nature and landscape photography, you’ll find it here. Have a question or topic you want covered? Drop me a line and let me know!

Opening in a double arch at night with stars circling Polaris

Camera Technique

The Longest Image

What it took to create in the field and at the computer my longest image,

2018 Death Valley Photo Workshop Recap

Recap of the 2020 Death Valley Photography Workshop offered by Jim Patterson Photography.

Green temperate rainforest branches and warm light

Camera Technique

Love of Long Lens Landscapes

Ideas behind using your telephoto lens to create impactful landscape photos.

photography workshop along the California coast

2018 California Coast Photo Workshop Recap

Recap of the 2018 California Coast Photo Workshop offered by Jim Patterson Photography.

palouse photography workshop

2018 Palouse Photography Workshop Recap

Read all about the 2018 Palouse Photo Workshop and view behind the scenes images as well as client galleries.

2017 Death Valley Photography Workshop Recap

Read all about the 2017 Death Valley Photography Workshop here.

palouse photo workshop

2017 Palouse Photography Workshop Recap

Read all about the 2017 Palouse Photo Workshop and view behind the scenes images as well as client galleries.

Photography workshop in Olympic National Park

2017 Olympic National Park Photography Workshop Recap

The 2017 Olympic Photo Workshop was a huge success! Read more about it...

death valley photo workshop

2016 Death Valley Photography Workshop Recap

Read more and view images from the 2016 Death Valley photo workshop.