Tag Archives: Alaska

Shooting With an ILS (Improvised Light Stand)

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Dan Bailey
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Who needs a light stand when you have a backpack? Strobist gear here is about as simple as you can get: Camera, SB-800 Speedlight that’s being triggered from the on board pop-up flash on my Nikon D700, and a Lumiquest … Continue reading →

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Snow Biking Action Photography, Alaska

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Dan Bailey
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The other night, I trudged into the cold and dark with with my friend Tim to do some snow biking action photography. My idea was to try and get a deep blue background of cold, dimming Alaska winter sky and then … Continue reading →

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3 Ways to Stretch Your Creative Boundaries as a Photographer

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Dan Bailey
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As photographers, we’re always trying to stretch our creative boundaries and come up with great new image ideas. However, as you well know, it’s not always easy. Sometimes, we fall into ruts. We get stale. We lose motivation. Then, when … Continue reading →

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The More You Suffer, The Better Your Photos Will Be.

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Dan Bailey
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When it comes to outdoor and adventure photography, there are a few hard and fast rules that we all play by. To be clear, I’m not talking about “rules” in the literal sense. I’m the last guy in the world … Continue reading →

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First Person Adventure Photography- Shooting Snow Biking, Alaska

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Dan Bailey
Amy Sebby snow biking, Far North Bicentennial Park, Anchorage, Alaska

I like to think that one of the defining elements of my style is the fact that I often shoot in the first person. By that, I simply mean that I’m an active participant in whatever sport or activity I … Continue reading →

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