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This blog offers a window into our journey as we chase light, wanders through wild landscapes, and find meaning in the quiet moments we encounter. Join us for stories from our travels, lessons learned in the field, and the small joys that come with a life spent outdoors. Some posts explore the practical side of photography while others focus on the wonder of seeing the world through a lens. Whether you’re a fellow photographer or simply enjoy a good story, we invite you to join behind the scenes and along the road.

Lightroom Classic – From Start To Finish

A full walkthrough of my Lightroom Classic workflow from import through export. This is the first time in The Lightroom Whisperer series that I give you a glimpse into the editing of two landscape photos from a recent trip.

Playing With Dolls (and your camera)

A Creative Way To Improve Your Photography Time For The Toys A lot of you might already have some dolls or action figures (aka dolls for boys) laying around the house from your children. If not, a couple of artist figures (aka dolls for adults) like I have here can be picked up for under $20 and have endless possibilities. The only limit is your imagination. This is an activity for everyone that not only can help with your ability to frame an image to help tell a story but it’s something that can be done with anything from a phone to an interchangeable lens camera. Whether you are using the lights around your house, window light or an off-camera flash system, there are lots of creative ways to make an image. Try starting off simple and building from there. After you’ve started the creative juices flowing, it’s time to

How To (Properly) Adjust Your Backpack Straps

When it comes to camera bag selection, the backpack is one of the top choices for good reason. Not only can it hold all of the items you’ll need for the day, but when adjusted properly, it can help distribute the weight of your gear evenly across your body. In this short video, you will see how to adjust the straps on your backpack, camera bag or not, to get the most comfort and least fatigue throughout the day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woA-3u7byFg

Don’t Condensate, Let It Acclimate! …and other cold weather photography tips

Just because winter is here doesn’t mean the camera has to disappear Winter has arrived and with it, the unique photographic opportunities that come with the cold, white landscapes. Whether you’re making a snowman with the family, hitting the slopes, or out for a frosty photographic journey, with a few simple tips you can have a much more enjoyable experience. Condensation In Your Camera This one is not to be underestimated! Just like your glasses or sunglasses, when going from the hot conditions of your house or car to the cold outside, condensation can form in your camera and lenses. This is bad for many reasons in the long-term including internal spots from evaporated droplets, lens fungus and possible damage to the electronics in current cameras and lenses just to name a few. In the short-term, the condensation causes fog that you can’t photograph through until the camera temperature starts

A New Series – The Lightroom Whisperer

Introducing “The Lightroom Whisperer,” a new video series by Brian Leary focused on practical Lightroom editing tips and creative workflow techniques. Start your journey to better photo editing today!

In The Rear View: Death Valley By Night (mostly) 2018

Some Like It Hot Death Valley is not known for its moderate climate. The name kind of says it all. Death Valley IS however known for its dark skies and otherworldly landscapes. Normally when I bring a workshop here, it is in springtime before the heat really starts to turn up. The high in April is usually in the low 90s (33C) with our night shooting happening at a more comfortable 70ish degrees (20c). When the temperatures are low we have perfect conditions to use the crescent moon to illuminate the foreground of our landscapes. The problem being though, if you want Milky Way shots, you have to be up around 4-5 in the morning and the moon has already set, leaving the foreground a blank void or something you have to paint in. Scorching The Milky Way This year I decided to focus the trip on the Milky Way.