Dan Havlik

6 days ago | outdoorphotographer.com | Dan Havlik

Leave it to Sigma to throw the playbook out the window. With the new Sigma 300–600mm f/4 DG OS Sports (for Sony E cameras), the lens maker has dropped one of the more daring pieces of glass we’ve seen in years. And most importantly, it works. Really well. David Schloss, editor of Imaging Resource (Outdoor Photographer’s sister site), calls this an “audacious lens” in his recent review and he’s not wrong. A fixed-aperture super-telephoto zoom is virtually unheard of in the industry.

1 week ago | outdoorphotographer.com | Dan Havlik

There’s a common misconception in photography that sharper images require more expensive gear. Sure, top-tier lenses and high-res sensors help, but they’re not the only answer—and certainly not the cheapest. If you’re looking to take tack-sharp landscape photos, don’t be so quick to reach for your credit card. Instead, reach for your tripod, fine-tune your technique, and pay attention to the small stuff. Here are five tried-and-true ways to sharpen your landscape game without spending a dime. 1.

2 weeks ago | tomsguide.com | Dan Havlik

The first time I tried Blurb was way back in 2007 just a few years after the company launched. Back then there weren’t nearly as many competing photo book self-publishing services as there are now and Blurb was a favorite of photographers looking to produce and sell their own custom photo books. Partly this was because Blurb was pretty much the only game in town at the time, but it was also thanks to its ease of use and consistent quality.

2 weeks ago | outdoorphotographer.com | Dan Havlik

If you’ve ever wondered how to capture those stunning nature photos drenched in warm, glowing light, the answer is simple: it’s all about golden hour. That magical time just after sunrise or right before sunset delivers the best lighting conditions for outdoor photography. But knowing when golden hour happens isn’t enough—you need the right approach to take full advantage of it.

3 weeks ago | outdoorphotographer.com | Dan Havlik

Outdoor photographers looking to turn their landscapes into fine art prints have two new tools they can add to their arsenal. Epson has introduced the SureColor P7370 (24-inch) and P9370 (44-inch), wide-format photo printers aimed at photographers seeking gallery-level image quality, rich color accuracy, and print speeds that won’t slow down a busy studio. Best of all for photographers looking to save a few bucks – and who isn’t these days?