Photo Journal and Blog Posts (Posts by sarah)

Our blog features our new photos, stories from our travels, and educational posts for nature photographers. If you would like to receive each post in your inbox, you can sign up here. 

Colorado: Autumn, Close to Home
September 16, 2026  |  Southwestern Colorado

Sarah shares her portfolio from photographing fall colors in southwestern Colorado in 2025. 

Looking for Details in Yellowstone National Park
September 1, 2026  |  Yellowstone National Park

Sarah shares a small selection of abstractions that she photographed in Yellowstone National Park. 

Too Close to Home: Living with a Wildfire for Seven Weeks
August 14, 2026

Sarah shares what it has been like to live next to a wildfire in southwestern Colorado for the last seven weeks. 

Three Recent Articles (On Landscape and Nature Vision)
June 19, 2026

Previews of three new articles from Sarah: what to do when things are not working out, composition, and what keeps her coming back to nature photography. 

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.