Welcome to the enchanting world of winter photography in the North Carolina mountains! As the crisp air transforms the landscape into a winter wonderland, capturing the beauty of snow-covered peaks and frost-kissed landscapes becomes a thrilling adventure. In this guide, we'll delve into essential shooting techniques, recommend gear, and explore proper outerwear to ensure you're well-equipped for your winter photography escapades.

Landscape photography is not just about capturing stunning vistas; it's about creating an atmosphere that transports the viewer into the scene. Atmosphere adds depth, emotion, and storytelling to your images, elevating them from simple snapshots to evocative works of art. In this article, we will explore techniques for infusing atmosphere into your landscape photography, allowing you to create images that captivate your audience and leave a lasting impression.

When it comes to photography, the composition is what gives a photo its soul. This refers to how the visual elements are arranged within the frame to draw the viewer's attention to the subject. In landscape photography, this aspect becomes even more crucial. Here are some essential elements to keep in mind when composing breathtaking landscape shots.

Leading lines are like invisible guides that gently take the viewer's hand and lead them on a journey through your photo. They can create a sense of depth, draw attention to a focal point, or even tell a story. In this fun and approachable guide, we'll dive into the world of leading lines and share some tips on how you can use them to level up your landscape photography game. So, strap on your camera, and let's explore the magic of leading lines together!

Welcome to the mesmerizing world of waterfall photography, where the interplay of water and light creates enchanting scenes waiting to be captured. In this blog post, we'll delve into the techniques of long and short exposure, discovering the benefits of each.

Let me take you on a journey to this past November when I had the pleasure of guiding a group of 16 photographers on a captivating adventure through the Outer Banks with Our State Magazine. Our excursions led us to incredible places like Bodie Island Lighthouse and of course Oregon Inlet, Pea Island and Hatteras! Imagine a crew of us, cameras in hand, capturing the soul of the Outer Banks

A very special part of this trip was an after hours sunset shoot hosted by Grandfather Mountain. On the way up there I began to notice that the thick fog was only on our side of the Mountain. As we entered Grandfather Mountain I noticed the other side was lightly clouded with full sun. Shortly upon arrival, my friend on co-instructor Leslie Restivo began yelling at me and immediately I knew something special was going on. As I approach the bridge I began to notice a light and fog anomaly called a Broken Spectre. I had seen several in my time and knew this was about to get really special. For over an hour, the anomaly came and went. The entire crew got some really special images, including a magnificent sunset. It was truly amazing.