The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are some of the most enchanting phenomena visible in Earth’s sky. People have journeyed thousands of miles, braved bitterly cold winters, and stood in awe under starry firmaments in hopes of glimpsing these ghostly, dancing illuminations. Whether you’ve encountered these lights in person or have only admired them in photographsand documentaries, there’s a whole world of science, legend, geography, and cultural meaning hidden behind these shimmering curtains of color. Below, we’ll dive deep into some fun and fascinating facts about the northern lights, discuss how and when to see them, and even explore tips for capturing them on camera.

With the continued explosion of the internet, artwork is available at your fingertips more than ever. With so many options, I wanted to compile a list of the 19 best websites to buy Art, Fine Art, and Fine Art Photography.

Ansel Adams was an American Landscape photographer who is widely renowned as the father of Landscape photography. He is famous for his pictures of the American west; particularly the wilderness of California in areas like Yosemite. With his photos of Half-dome, El Capitan, and other national parks like The Grand Tetons of Wyoming becoming internationally recognized. Ansel was given his first camera at the age of 14 during a visit to Yosemite, which would spark a lifelong mission of photography, environmentalism, and conservatism. Hired by the US Department of the Interior, Ansel can be credited for his role in conserving and expanding the National Park system of the United States by making the beauty of this Country widely accessible for the first time.

Growing up at the beach your whole life it can become lost on you just how much beauty and variety there is available at beaches a stone's throw away from where you live. That's the realization I came to when I visited the Outer Banks for the first time. I had grown up in Virginia Beach my entire life, and I figured a “beach is a beach, right?”. Wrong. Having realized that I now want to share with you how I planned a photography trip to the Outer Banks, and what the best spots were. 

It's no secret that in the current market for professional cameras there are a plethora of options to choose from. For a landscape photographer, it can be hard to see past the marketing gibberish and technical terms to get to the core of what camera is best for you. The industry is changing- fast. I started shooting on an old Nikon d7500 when I started photography. It was an old 20 Megapixel APS-c DSLR that could shoot a blazing 7fps. These days, most full frame cameras are >24 Megapixels and can shoot at simply ridiculous frame rates like 120fps. But where does that land the landscape photographer? Let's discuss your options and considerations

Fine Art America is the world's largest online art marketplace and print-on-demand (POD) website in the world. It is a platform that seasoned professionals and budding artists alike find community and sales on. There is a wide variety of mediums on Fine Art America. There are you looking for a hippo and flamingo bath towel? Look no further. Or how about an Iphone Case with a monkey in a suit on it? You’re covered.