Five minutes after we settled into the blind at Redlands Ranch, the birds were already flitting in. “This is the way nature photography workshops ought to work,” I think to myself. I am referring to the no-waiting, constant-action aspect of the blind I built on this property just over two years ago. It’s a phenomenon I suspected would happen when we turned the first shovel of dirt on this hardscrabble piece of Rolling Plains rangelands.

In this webinar, I’ll discuss what I think are the five must-have skills you should possess to become a better nature photographer. Through trial and error, I’ve made every mistake possible. I still tend to make mistakes. However, these are the five skills I continually try to sharpen to become a better nature photographer.

Aperture is one of the three most important settings in photography, and understanding it is key to mastering light, depth of field, and the overall look of your images. But what exactly is an f-stop, and how do you choose the right one?

In this deep-dive nature photography workshop video, I'm pulling back the curtain on the 5 biggest mistakes professional photographers are still making today. These aren't technical errors; they are often subtle, high-level workflow, mindset, and business blunders that can cost you time, clients, and stunning shots in the field.

Hitting a creative wall in your photography journey? Every great photographer started by making these same errors! In this Hackberry Farm video nature photography workshop, I break down the 5 most common mistakes intermediate nature photographers make—and show you how to immediately fix them. Stop fumbling with complicated settings and frustrating, random results. Instead, learn the "wash, rinse, and repeat" method to simplify your process and consistently capture stunning ph

Shooting pictures in the snow can be pretty straightforward. You just have to be ready when the action begins. In this nature photography video workshop, I explain my approach to how I shoot nature images in the snow.

Dressing for the cold is really subjective - different strategies work for different people. In this Hackberry Farm nature photography video workshop, I walk through how I dress for the cold. When I am out taking pictures, I want to keep my core warm. The thought is that if your core is warm, the warm blood flows to your extremities, and everything else stays warm.

Being a good wildlife photographer is a lot about patience. Patience is a virtuous habit that y ou should adhere to and will make you a better wildlife photographer. In this Hackberry Farm nature photography video workshop, I talk about the value of patience and why taking your time is a good thing.

To get good images of birds in flight isn't at all difficult. It just takes getting your settings right, a little biological knowledge, and PRACTICE.

While there's a technical glitch at the first of this video, it still has a lot of good information. This video goes into detail about my three favorite lenses and why I choose to use them. What's your favorite lens?

In this Hackberry Farm Nature Photography Workshops video, I discuss what led me to choose Canon cameras over Nikon, OM Systems, Sony, or another brand. As photographers, we often have a lot of decisions to make when it comes to choosing the right gear for us. The answer I give as to why I chose Canon may surprise you. What compelled you to choose the kind of camera you chose?

With wildlife photography, there are a ton of technical things you need to learn about the camera. Perhaps, however, the most important ski

In this Hackberry Farm Nature Photography Workshops webinar, I'll take you step by step on what I do to get my images published.

Fireflies are among the hardest critters in which to take good photos. With a little planning and some post-production magic, it's not as hard as you think it is. Take a look at this video nature photography workshop and learn more.

Dragonflies are all around us and are fascinating insects in which to study. In reality, though, they can be a challenge to photograph. Check out this video to see the unconventional way that I used to photograph these incredible hunters.

California Dreamin' on an awesome spring day. Check out this video to learn about some cool wildlife research going down in Texas.

Just getting in your vehicle and cruising around is often an excellent way to photograph wildlife. Animals get used to seeing vehicles, so you can often get close to them. In this nature photography video workshop, we're way out in far West Texas in search of what we can find along the roadside.

Panoramas are a fun and thoughtful way of shooting landscape images.

In this webinar, we'll do a show and tell of sorts. We'll look at some images and break down the compositional elements of the...

When shooting pictures of wildlife, one important consideration is how the background looks. To get creamy and beautiful backgrounds only requires a couple of considerations. In this Hackberry Farm Nature Photography workshop video, I discuss some practical things to think about when you are shooting images and trying to improve your backgrounds.