Photo Journal and Blog Posts (Posts by sarah)

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Interpretations #1: There Are No Right Answers in Art
April 30, 2026

Sarah shares her first post in a new occasional series about interpreting the meaning of photography terms and concepts for ourselves.

One Year of Plants
April 10, 2026

Sarah shares her full plant and flower photography portfolio from 2025, including some of her favorite individual photos here. 

Plants + Flower: 15 Photography Lessons (New Free Ebook)
April 6, 2026

Sarah shares information about her new free educational ebook about photographing plants and flowers in both wild landscapes and cultivated gardens. 

Sarah's 2025 Year in Review
January 1, 2026

Sarah shares some reflections on her photography experiences in 2025 along with a small collection of favorite photos from the year. 

A Few Wintery Days in Yosemite National Park
December 2, 2025

Sarah shares her photos from a quick winter trip to California's Yosemite Valley. 

Summer Wildflowers (and More) in Crested Butte, Colorado
October 23, 2025

Sarah shares her photos of summer wildflowers and other smaller scenes from Crested Butte, Colorado. 

Making the Most of Autumn: Some Essential Lessons
September 10, 2025

Sarah shares some lessons for making the most of autumn, with a focus on the mindset you bring into the field with you. 

Camera Gear We Use for Nature Photography
September 7, 2025

Since we are frequently asked about the gear we use for our photography, we maintain a current list of our cameras, lenses, and accessories here.

The Death Valley Landscape and Nature Photography Guide
September 1, 2025  |  Death Valley

Sarah shares our advice for planning a landscape photography trip to California's Death Valley National Park, including a 3-day itinerary. 

Photographing Twilight: The Blue Hour and Beyond
June 8, 2025

Sarah shares helpful tips on photographing during twilight, including examples of how the light progresses before sunrise and after sunset. 

Light: Observation and Open-Mindedness
June 4, 2025

Sarah discusses important practices related to working with light: building observation skills, being adaptable, and cultivating open-mindedness. 

Seaside Wandering: Photos from the California Coast
May 9, 2025  |  California Coast

Sarah shares some thoughts on photographing an iconic location like California's Big Sur coast, along with new photos.

Milestones: Winter in Rocky Mountain National Park
March 18, 2025  |  Rocky Mountain National Park

Sarah shares her experiences returning to and photographing Rocky Mountain National Park in winter, along with new photos.

Deep Freeze: Revisiting Backyard Winter Ice Abstracts
January 31, 2025

Sarah shares photos from an extended deep winter freeze when we created and photographed intricate ice details in our yard. 

2024 in Review #3 - Color Nature Photos
January 24, 2025

Sarah's third and final year-in-review post, featuring her favorite color photos from 2024 along with a review of some of our favorite travel experiences.