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Ian Plant
- 24 hours ago
Tell a Story With Your Photos
If you really want to improve your photography, you need to master the art of telling a story with your photos. In the video below, I...
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Ian Plant
- Mar 9
Christian Hoiberg Interview
In this interview, I sit down on location in Norway with pro photographer Christian Hoiberg. Christian is an incredibly talented young...
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Ian Plant
- Mar 2
How to Photograph Slot Canyons: 20 Inspiring Examples
Slot canyons can be magical places to make photographs. With sculpted sandstone walls glowing with light bouncing down into gloomy...
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Rick Sammon
- Feb 23
Sony's FE 200-600mm f/5.6–6.3 G OSS lens in action
This is a "general impressions" review of the Sony FE 200–600mm f/5.6–6.3 G OSS lens for ful-frame Sony mirrorless cameras. In this...
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Ian Plant
- Feb 16
The Photo Critique February 2023
Here is the replay for our latest live episode of The Photo Critique, which is a free photo critique webinar hosted by me and Rick Sammon...
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Ian Plant
- Feb 9
Norway Photo Review
I recently got back from a three-week photo trip to Norway's Lofoten Islands, home to scenic fjords surrounded by dramatic snow-clad...
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Ian Plant
- Feb 1
Kah-Wai Lin Interview
In this interview, I sit down on location in Norway with pro photographer Kah-Wai Lin. Kah-Wai has an amazingly diverse portfolio, and he...
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Rick Sammon
- Jan 23
Creative Phone Photography
As camera phones have increased in quality over the past few years, their utility as serious creative tools for photographers have...
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Ian Plant
- Jan 16
How to Photograph Birds: 30 Inspiring Examples
In this video and article, professional nature photographer Ian Plant offers his favorite tips and techniques for taking successful bird...
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Ian Plant
- Jan 10
The Photo Critique January 2023
The Photo Critique is a regular live webinar and a joint project of Photo Masters and Photo Wonders. In every episode, we offer...
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Ian Plant
- Jan 4
Using Artificial Light for Photography
In this video, I talk with Noah Buchanan from Hunt's Photo about using artificial light for photography. Artificial light is useful for a...
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Ian Plant
- Dec 23, 2022
From Bayou to Bosque with the Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD lens
This is a "general impressions" review of the Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD lens for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. In this...
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Ian Plant
- Dec 2, 2022
How to Photograph Fog: 30 Inspiring Examples
Fog can add a magical quality to your landscape, wildlife, and travel photographs. In this article, I share several tips for successfully...
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Ian Plant
- Nov 17, 2022
Taking a Photo From Idea to Implementation
Great photography often starts in your head. Inspiration strikes you, beginning with some small seed of an idea. If left untended, it...
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Ian Plant
- Nov 8, 2022
Using Leading Lines to Make Compelling Photographs
Leading lines and vanishing point are two powerful photography composition techniques that can allow you to make compelling photos.
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Ian Plant
- Nov 3, 2022
Platypod Extreme Review
This video reviews the Platypod Extreme, a tripod base which allows ground-level setup for your camera. This lightweight, useful...
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Ian Plant
- Oct 25, 2022
Artistic Abstraction and Photography
Abstract thinking is the key to making artistic photographs. In this article, pro photographer Ian Plant explains how to train yourself...
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Ian Plant
- Oct 19, 2022
Photo Masters LIVE with Charles Needle
This is the replay video of our recent Photo Masters LIVE webinar with guest co-host pro photographer Charles Needle. Charles specializes...
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Ian Plant
- Oct 17, 2022
The intersection of moisture and light in Grand Teton National Park
Landscape photographers often talk about "chasing the light," but I tell people that we should be chasing the clouds instead. Actually,...
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