Tag Archives: Anchorage

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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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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Stock Photo Tip: Remember to Shoot Variations Without People

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Dan Bailey
Snow Covered Trees, Anchorage, Alaska

I shot this photo a couple of years ago, during our last big snowy Anchorage winter. I like it, and, in fact, recently licensed a variation of this image as a stock photo to a client. However, what the client … Continue reading →

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Dan’s 3 Tips to Ensure Great Photographs

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Dan Bailey
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The other day, my ultra runner friend Beat, who usually takes a compact camera with him out on races, asked me to give him one tip for getting better photos. “Just one?” I asked? I had to think for a … Continue reading →

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Going Cold With Light: Using the Photoflex TritonFlash Outside in Winter.

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Dan Bailey
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It’s no secret, I occasionally go fast with light. Sometimes I even go cold with light. Lately, I’ve been doing both with the Photoflex TritonFlash. It’s a lithium ion batter powered strobe system that packs a great deal of light … Continue reading →

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