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By Dan Bailey, September 1, 2010 1:38 pm

Yesterday, people read more pages here on my blog than on any other day, ever. In fact, my traffic has been steadily increasing on a very steep incline during the past few weeks. From June to July, it doubled, then it climbed another 30% in August. Of course, when I talk about traffic, though, I’m really talking about you- the reader.

I’d like to take a moment to welcome all the new readers who have come over from The Photoletariat, Digital Photography School Forum and from Jill Homer’s Outside Blog, as well as the people who have found me on Twitter, Facebook and on some of the other photography resource websites that are out there.

And welcome to all the people who have landed here by searching the web for photos of Ice Road Trucker, Lisa Kelly. As I said before, I had no idea just how famous she was when I took her picture during my photo assignment for Carlyle Trucking. I didn’t even know who she was.

Anyway, you obviously think the topics that I write about have value to you, otherwise you wouldn’t keep coming back. For that I am grateful and it inspires me to keep posting photography based content that is worthy of your attention.

So, I’ll keep doing my research, filling my little red Moleskine notebook with ideas, blogging about the world of outdoor photography and sharing images and tips, as well as news and other information about the photo industry.

In the meantime, I would ask that you please share this site with your friends and fellow photographers. Like it. Tweet it, bookmark it and post the articles that you especially like to services like Digg and Delicious. Also, don’t be afraid to comment. Tell me your ideas and let me know what topics that you’d like to see me cover.

Thanks for reading and happy shooting!  -Dan

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By Dan Bailey, July 23, 2010 9:00 am

I’m introducing a brand new feature on the site today, The Outdoor Photography Forum.

It’s a place for outdoor photographers, pro and amateur alike, to talk shop and discuss technique, ask questions, review and recommend gear and share knowledge about the creativity, craft and business of outdoor photography.

It’s a place where you can find out what camera, tripods, bags, software and computer gear other photographers are using, share tips and creative ideas and hear about ways that others shooters are making imagery or how they’re navigating the photo industry and making money with their photography.

You can also share your own images on the site. Whether you shoot nature, travel, sports and action, landscapes, people, events or portraits, the forum is a place where you can show off your outdoor imagery, ask for comments and critiques, get feedback or just display your photos for others to see.

The Outdoor Photography Forum is a place where you can learn and be part of a community of other photographers. Of course, we have to build it first. Being a brand new forum, the walls are a little bit bare right now. I need your help to get this thing going, so head on over to the message board, join the forum and post a topic. Ask a question, share a tip, post a quick review of a piece of gear that you use or share a recent image. Write anything that’s related to outdoor photography. Be brave. Be one of the first ones to post.

Also, let other photographers know about the site. Share, Tweet and Digg it. Post a link on your Facebook Page. With some effort and social networking, we can turn this forum into a great resource for us as outdoor image makers. I look forward to seeing it grow.

Enter the Outdoor Photography Forum

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By Dan Bailey, July 20, 2010 1:35 pm

I’ve been writing articles about photography over at The Photoletariat for three and a half months now, and during that time, I’ve been fortunate to gain the audience of many new visitors here on this blog, which I’ve been running for the past three and a half years.

As a way to fill in you newer readers on some of the things that you might have missed during that time, I’ve taken a tip from Darren Rouse at ProBlogger and come up with a list of seven posts that feature some of the more memorable and lesser read posts. With new people coming by all the time, some of them only get read by search engine visitors and those visitors who spend time delving deep into the archives.

So, put your feet up and take a few minutes to see what you might have missed.

1. My first post

Backcountry Skiing Photos, Rogers Pass, Canadian Rockies

Aside from my intro post and a link to an article about me that appeared in Outdoor Photographer, this account of my first ski trip into the Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia was my first real post.

2. The post I enjoyed writing the most

The End of an Era- Kodak to Retire Kodachrome

My fond farewell to the father of all slide films.

3. A post that had great discussion

The “Fake Shipping Company” Western Union Scam

My most commented post of all time is a firsthand account and warning about avoiding a particular type of internet scam. Since I wrote it, I’ve saved quite a number of people from getting ripped off.

4. A post on another blog that I wish I’d written

10 Ways to Piss Off A Photographer

A great article by Grover Sanschagrin. We’ve all been there before, right?

5. A post with a title that I’m proud of

The Story of My Sunrise on K2 Image

An account of the time I photographed the second tallest mountain on Earth. That’s the one that seems to have a real title, instead of just sounding like a blog headline.

6. A post I wish more people had read

The Adventures of Dan and Eric on the Pika Glacier

I had lots of fun creating this funny little comic about my alpine rock climbing trip to Little Switzerland in the Alaska Range, but it’s apparently not very SEO friendly, so it rarely gets read.

7. The most visited post ever

On Assignment: Bikini Fly Fishing

My account (and yes, photos!) of the time I shot a bikini calendar. Maybe someday I’ll do another bikini post and include more images from that shoot.

So that’s the list. Of course, it doesn’t include all the featured images, gear recommendations, industry news and insight and other outdoor photography related stuff that I’ve got here in the archives. Poke around a little bit and let me know what some of your favorite posts are. If you find something you like, leave a comment. Finally, if you’re here for the first time, welcome. I hope you come back.

Special Bonus Post:

Stomping Through the Rain

This one didn’t fit into a category. It’s an original music video. Enjoy!

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By Dan Bailey, July 11, 2010 12:24 pm

As a service to my fellow outdoor photographers, I’ve spent time researching some of the highest rated digital SLR and point and shoot cameras, camera bags, tripods and portable media drives on the market, which I’ve compiled onto a list and posted on a brand new page called Top Rated Photo Gear.

The list is by no means exhaustive, but it may be a good place to start if you’re thinking about upgrading your photography equipment, or if you just want to know what other photographers out there are using to create their images.

Click here for the list. I hope you find it useful. I’ll do my best to keep it updated as new products come out.

Also, for those who are curious about what equipment I use, here’s a list of some of the gear that I personally use in my outdoor and adventure photography business.

Happy shooting!

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By Dan Bailey, July 5, 2010 9:47 am

I added a brand new feature to my blog, a Subscribe page, which you can now see on the menu bar above.

You have two subscription options, you can either sign up to receive an email notification each time I upload a new post, or you can sign up to receive a monthly email newsletter, which contains a summary of all the recent posts, plus any other industry news, photo tips or information about the world of outdoor photography that I feel are of interest.

Both the email notification and the newsletter are great ways to ensure that you never miss a post, and you can choose to receive one or both. With the email method, you can even choose to be notified only when I update topics that you’re most interested in, such as featured images, industry news or reviews.

Rest assured that your email address will be kept private. It will never be used by anyone else and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Lastly, it’s always great to know who’s checking out the site. To help build an active community of outdoor photographers and photo enthusiasts here, take a minute to say hi and let me know who you are, especially if you’re a regular visitor. You know who I am, let me know a little bit about you and your interest in photography!

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By Dan Bailey, April 6, 2010 11:44 am

Here’s a photo of me at my post while photographing this year’s Iditarod start. Apparently I was overtaken by a wave of excitement, which had me cheering instead of shooting. Note, however, that I am not standing on or above the last step.

Cheering for musher Rick Swenson at the Iditarod Start. Photo ©Jeff Schultz Photography

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By Dan Bailey, April 2, 2010 7:54 am

Starting today, I’ll be writing as a featured contributor on The Photoletariat, a brand new online photography publication that’s designed to educate, inspire and connect photographers to the ever changing photo industry.

Despite the vast changes to our industry that have been brought on by the recent economy and by the advancement of the digital age, the power of the still image remains strong. In fact, our appetite for visual imagery is only increasing with the development of devices like smartphones and iPads. As the audience for our work grows, we as photographers need to stay on the forefront of technology and technique if we are to succeed in this new age.

Whether you’re an emerging pro, an amateur stock shooter or a new photographer who, despite dire warnings from articles such as this one, are still driven to enter the fray, there is something for you over at The Photoletariat. In addition to my regular posts, the site will feature news, tutorials, tips and exposure to work that you might not have discovered on your own.

Come on by and have a look! You can read my fist post here.

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By Dan Bailey, March 26, 2010 9:35 am

The new website is here. Completely redesigned with updated image galleries.

Check it out!

www.danbaileyphoto.com

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By Dan Bailey, March 9, 2010 2:33 pm

In about a week, I’ll be joining the ranks as a featured contributor to a new photography blog called “The PhotoLetariat.” I’ll be writing regular articles and blog posts each week that are geared towards helping photographers find success on their own terms, artistically, technically and financially. Over the coming months, I plan to cover a variety of photography related topics that are designed to inform photographers about different technology and equipment, educate them about the industry and, hopefully, inspire them to expand their own creativity.

As with this blog, I hope to target a wide audience of photographers that includes enthusiastic amateur shooters, aspiring pros and those photographers who might already be earning income from their photography.

I’ll provide a link to the site as soon as it goes live, so stay tuned!

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By Dan Bailey, March 5, 2010 11:23 am

Those of you who have been here before will notice the new look of the site. It’s designed to reflect the changes that I’ve brought to Dan Bailey Photography during the past few months, and it offers a similar continuity with my other sites on the web. It also looks more like the way the site appears when you view it in an iPhone.

Finally, it reflects the fact that I’m looking forward to an exciting new era of projects and photography now that 2009 is thankfully well behind us. There are some great things happening lately, which I’ll elaborate on as they develop. I’ll probably continue revising the look with a few tweaks over the next couple of weeks. Stay tuned.

I’ve also doubled my online presence since last year by adding a Facebook Fan Page and a Twitter feed. Essentially, Danbaileyphoto now encompasses four distinct media and networking outlets. I encourage you to visit them all, as they each offer a different type of web experience for those who want to keep updated not only on my photography business, but to the world of outdoor and adventure photography as well.

Danbaileyphoto.com: My main web site. It offers detailed information about all of the photographic services and styles that I offer to my clients, as well as my featured photo galleries that are organized by category. Go here to see detailed examples of my work, to read client testimonials and to find stock images for your projects, or to see a collection of fresh imagery.

Facebook.com/Danbaileyphoto: This where I’ll post daily updates, links and brand new images, as well as news and other info about current projects and schedules. The posts here are usually short and sweet. Think of them as the Dan Bailey Photography Headlines. Visit the page and become a fan.

Twitter.com/Danbaileyphoto: Here you’ll find a daily and sometimes hourly mix of professional thoughts, ideas, links to other interesting photography-related sites around the web, and the occasional introspective tweet that will help let you get to know the guy behind Dan Bailey Photography. After all, if you hire me, you’re actually hiring ME, an actual person who, in addition to being an energetic hard working guy, actually has an easy going, adventurous and humorous attitude toward life. Follow me, get to know me, and let me know of other photo sites that you think are cool.

Danbaileyphoto.com/blog: That’s right, the one you’re visiting right now. This blog is where I post more in depth thoughts, news, insight, articles and information about the world of outdoor photography. I also post new photos here, as well as information about my business. I don’t update the blog as often as I update my Facebook Page and Twitter Feed, but the posts are always longer and more detailed here. Sure, there is some occasional overlap, but that’s called marketing.

You can navigate to and from all these pages from each other, but if you forget the urls and find yourself lost, just remember all the sites begin or end with “Danbaileyphoto.”

I hope to see you around the web, look forward to reading your comments and tweets, and I hope to become your source for adventure, outdoor, travel, Alaska and active imagery.

-Dan Bailey