There’s an excited energy that’s palpable amongst the group as we stand in the cold outside the van and stare to the north. Outside, autumn’s grip on the landscape is firm. The colors are past their peak, and the bustle of the native Alaskans hints at them preparing for an extended cold spell. Before we found this spot, we roamed the area looking for an open patch of sky. While technology provides some insight into local weather conditions, it’s not infallible. In fact, in the spot we sta

In this webinar, we’ll discuss how understanding small cues and nuances that Mother Nature provides will make you a better photographer. Naturalist Aldo Leopold coined the phrase, “Thinking like a mountain,” in his book A Sand County Almanac nearly 100 years ago. To think like a mountain, according to the source, means to have a complete appreciation for the profound interconnectedness of the elements in the ecosystems. It is an ecological exercise using the intricate web of the natural...

Understanding shutter speed is essential for capturing sharp, perfectly exposed wildlife photos. In this Hackberry Farm Nature Photography Workshops video workshop, Russell Graves breaks down shutter speed in simple terms—explaining what it actually does inside your camera, how it interacts with aperture and ISO in the exposure triangle, and how to avoid the common exposure mistakes beginners make.