There are a lot of camera-carrying systems on the market. If you want to attach your camera to a backpack, you’ve likely come across the Peak Design Capture Clip. But there is a lesser-known product out there that is way more versatile: the Ulanzi Falcam system.

If you are a photographer who travels or works remotely, you’ve likely struggled with the best way to backup, store, edit, and import your photographs while away from your office or studio. I’ve struggled with this for years as well. I’ve tried everything from keeping multiple SD cards to using a Gnarbox. Over the past few years, I’ve been using a different approach, which is far better.

Dog owners love to take photos of their dogs. Many of us have dozens or hundreds of photos of our dogs on our smartphones. And we all love to show off our cute dog photos to friends, family, and colleagues. Below are my top three tips for taking better photos of your dog with your smartphone.

The Shimoda Action X30 is my favorite camera bag. I’ve been using this bag on a daily basis for over a year and have few complaints about it.

Here are my five top tips for taking better photos of dogs.

I often hear people say, “I wish I could take good pictures of my dog, but they are terrified of cameras.” This applies to smartphone cameras as well. If this is you, you’ve found the right blog post.

Over the last few years of working on the Bonus Days project and now the A Photo A Day For Life project, I’ve picked up a handful of tricks for taking dog photos. The number one thing you can do doesn’t cost any money and is one of the simplest photography tips I can think of.

Cobble Lookout is an amazing easy hike in Wilmington, NY. It offers excellent views of the West Branch Ausable River valley and Sentinel Range.

Ampersand Mountain offers spectacular 360-degree panoramic views of the High Peaks and Saranac Lakes. This is an excellent location to photograph with diverse options in terms of composition.

Poke-O-Moonshine is an excellent hike and a great place to photograph in the eastern Adirondacks. The summit has outstanding views of the High Peaks Wilderness to the south, Whiteface Mountain to the west, and Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains to the east.

The best overall lens for dog photography is a 70-200mm F2.8. This lens will allow you to capture share images with blurry backgrounds and fast action. There is no better and more versatile lens to use when photographing dogs.

Coot Hill has beautiful views overlooking Lake Champlain, the Champlain Valley, and Vermont. Best for sunrises during the spring/fall and winter months.

Conservation photography is nature photography with a purpose, to inform and empower people to take action on issues affecting the natural world. Conservation photography leverages the power of visual storytelling to further conservation goals.

The best dog life jacket you can buy is the Ruffwear Float Coat. This life jacket offers a secure fit, appropriate flotation, a durable handle, and D-ring for leash attachment.

Six hundred and sixty-five days ago my partner Shelly and I got in my truck and drove two and a half hours to Vermont to rescue a dog. When we pulled out of the driveway I had no idea that day would mark the beginning of a photography project that would last years.

The Atlas Athlete camera backpack is one of the best camera bags I've found that can both hold camera gear and enough additional gear for a full day outing in the backcountry.

The Atlas Athlete camera backpack is one of the best camera bags I've found that can both hold camera gear and enough additional gear for a full day outing in the backcountry.

A short one-hour trip to photograph Lower Saranac Lake. Not all landscape photography needs to be planned well in advance or take hours of hiking to get to a destination. This video is meant to remind us to get out and shoot, even if the light is perfect and we don't have a well-laid-out plan.

The LowePro Whistler BP is a very durable and well-constructed camera backpack that will keep your gear well protected. The pack is quite heavy and for that reason, it is not my first choice when needing to carry gear for many miles or long periods of time. 

As the world grapples with challenges of coronavirus, artists from all walks of life and around the globe are bringing much relief and perspective to our current situation. Social media feeds are filled with live music, paintings, drawings, and photography. The comments on these posts exude an appreciation for art and the relief it brings during challenging times.