Tips & Tricks

A huge orange moon rises behind the Manhattan Bridge, with its suspension cables silhouetted against the moon and illuminated Brooklyn buildings below.

The Art of Celestial Alignment

Great cityscape photography is equal parts personal passion, precise planning, and knowing how to adapt. Here, Muench Workshops pro Jennifer Khordi shares her journey from self-taught photographer to viral moon-chaser.

A wide panoramic view of a deep Arctic fjord flanked by towering, dark granite cliffs, with a total solar eclipse glowing in the darkening sky above.

Lights Out in Scoresby Sund: Capturing a Total Eclipse in the High Arctic

Fresh from their trip to Greenland, landscape photographers Marc Muench and Wayne Suggs are still riding the high of a total eclipse workshop in Scoresby Sund. They look back on

Panoramic view of Aoraki / Mount Cook rising above the braided riverbeds of the Tasman Valley in New Zealand's South Island. Snow-capped peaks glow in warm early morning light beneath a clear blue sky, while silver glacial streams wind across the expansive valley floor toward the mountains.

Beyond the Postcard: A Photographer’s Guide to New Zealand

Even for a seasoned mountain photographer like Matt Payne, a first trip to New Zealand’s South Island brings plenty of surprises. Working alongside local Pro Neil Protheroe, Matt breaks down

iPhone photographer Kelley Dallas pauses between shoots outside a modern building, smiling while holding her phone.

Beyond the “Big Camera”: Why Seasoned Photographers Are Turning to the iPhone

You know the feeling all too well. You’re packing for a trip, a family holiday, or even a casual weekend hike, and you’re staring at your gear bag. Do I

A lone acacia tree stands against a glowing dawn sky on the African savanna, silhouetted by soft orange and purple light. A thin crescent moon and a bright planet hang above the horizon, while scattered clouds catch the first light of day. Distant acacia trees stretch across the grasslands, creating a peaceful, expansive landscape.

How to Photograph Your First Safari: Lessons from a Polar Photographer

For most photographers, stepping onto the African savannah for the first time is a lifelong dream, and an incredibly overwhelming prospect. Talor Stone, a professional photographer who’s worked in some

The Northern Lights sweep across the sky above a dramatic snow-covered mountain in northern Norway. Broken ice slabs and a frozen river create leading lines through the foreground under a clear, star-filled night sky.

Northern Lights Photography: Why the Aurora Is Not the Main Character

After eight winters chasing the aurora in northern Norway, Virgil Reglioni arrived at an idea that runs against most aurora photography: the Northern Lights are not the main character.

How to Photograph Desert Landscapes: Lessons from Death Valley and White Sands

For many photographers, deserts are exotic destinations to tick off a bucket list. But for me, they’ve always been part of everyday life. I’ve spent most of my life in

Maasai herder standing among cattle in rural Kenya, showing the close relationship between people, livestock and place.

Making Photographs With People, Not Of

James, a Maasai herder, gathers his cattle at first light beneath the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. Dramatic landscapes often define travel photography, but the longer we spend in a place,

Fanad Head Lighthouse on Donegal’s north coast beneath a full rainbow, with dramatic cliffs, Atlantic Ocean, and stormy skies creating a striking coastal landscape in Ireland.

Photographing the Northern Irish Coastline: Best Locations and Tips

The landscapes of the north of Ireland—both north and south of the border—offer some of the most unique and rewarding photography in the British Isles. From lighthouses perched atop rugged

Photographing Jaguars in Brazil’s Pantanal

In Brazil’s Pantanal, signs of a jaguar often appear before the animal itself. A drag mark in a sandbar. Fresh pugprints pressed into drying mud. The quiet that falls over

Underwater photograph of a Florida manatee swimming slowly in clear freshwater, facing the camera as sunlight filters down from the surface above.

A Deep Dive into Photographing Manatees and Sharks in Florida

When it comes to trying something new, there’s often a moment of nerves, excitement, and curiosity right before you dive into the deep end. That’s exactly the point where our

Male lion partially concealed in grass in the Maasai Mara, Kenya, with only one eye visible.

Creative Decisions in Wildlife Photography

Wildlife photography is more than mere critter documentation. To truly master the genre, it requires constant innovation, a willingness to experiment with unconventional techniques, and an unyielding commitment to understanding

The Anatomy of a Photograph

Great photography isn’t just about pressing a shutter; it’s about creating a connection. Every photograph tells a story, and understanding its anatomy can help you create images that resonate with

A Guide to Testing Lenses for Infrared Photography

What first drew me to infrared photography was its surreal and striking look. I fell in love with the hidden world of glowing foliage and dramatic black-and-white tones invisible to

From Beginner to Pro: Tips to Elevate Your Outdoor Photography

If you’ve ever been captivated by a breathtaking landscape photograph and wondered how to capture that same magic, you’re in the right place. Outdoor photography can be immensely rewarding, offering

10 Ways to Harness Creativity in Photography Beyond the Gear

Your vision, experience, and creativity genuinely define your work as a photographer.

Photographing the Night Sky

Learn best practices for successfully photographing the night sky.

Plan for Success – How I conquered Iceland in three steps

Learn how to plan a photography trip to take advantage things like locations, seasons, and moon phase.

Memory card data recovery applications for photographers

Need to recover images you have accidentally deleted from your memory card? Here are free and paid file recovery applications from memory companies like Lexar, Sony, SanDisk, ProGrade, Delkin, and Transcend.