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North Rim Reopening for the 2026 Season — North Rim Reopening for the 2026 Season

March 25, 2026 | North Rim of the Grand Canyon

The National Park Service has announced that the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park will reopen for the 2026 season on May 15th. This is news many of us have been waiting for.

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Weather Apps for Landscape Photographers — Popular Weather Apps for Landscape Photographers

March 11, 2026

Over the years, I’ve come to rely on a few weather apps that provide more detailed and reliable information than most standard weather apps. These tools are especially useful for understanding approaching storms, lightning activity, wind, and overall weather patterns...

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The Genesis of North Rim: Wild and Enduring — The Genesis of North Rim: Wild and Enduring

January 29, 2026

For many years, I had quietly carried the idea of creating a photography coffee-table book devoted entirely to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. It wasn’t a question of if, but when. The North Rim is a place I love deeply—not just as a photographer, but as a person—and I always knew it deserved its own dedicated body of work...

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The Grand Canyon Changed my Life — The Grand Canyon Changed my Life

January 24, 2026

People often ask how I became known as a Grand Canyon photographer, and much of that story traces back to my time as an Artist-in-Residence at the canyon. I’ve written this journal entry, and the full article it links to, to share that experience and explain how those early days living in the park set everything in motion...

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Floating the Grand Canyon - 2025 River Trip Portfolio — Floating the Grand Canyon - 2025 River Trip Portfolio

July 2, 2025 | Grand Canyon National Park

We had a great trip this year rafting 226 miles of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. We spent 10 days shooting rapids, hiking into the numerous side canyons, and making photos. We were blessed with great weather for photography, plenty of good food, and we got every camp and photo location we had hoped for...

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Exploring Parashant — Exploring Parashant

June 30, 2025 | Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument

A couple of months ago, I had the opportunity to spend nearly two weeks exploring Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument. Parashant is located in what is known as the ‘Arizona Strip’, the area north of the Colorado River...

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One Hundred Years of Arizona Highways Magazine — One Hundred Years of Arizona Highways Magazine

April 8, 2025 | Arizona

Arizona is renowned for its incredible landscapes and diversity of cultures. From the saguaro cacti-studded Sonoran Desert in the southern part of the state to the mighty Colorado River cutting through the depths of the Grand Canyon, there is no shortage of amazing scenery to inspire creative minds and energize the soul...

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You're Always Above Lava — You're Always Above Lava

October 5, 2024 | Tequila Beach in the Grand Canyon

Here's a flashback to fiver years ago today, October 5th, 2019. Sally and I are sitting in my boat after I rowed Lava Falls Rapid.

Lava Falls is a major rapid located at river mile 180 on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon...

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Grand Canyon & Beyond ~ The Magic of Light and Atmosphere: Video — Grand Canyon & Beyond ~ The Magic of Light and Atmosphere: Video

August 27, 2024 | Grand Canyon National Park

My favorite time of year to capture the majesty of the Grand Canyon is the summer monsoon, also known as the Southwest or North American monsoon. Why is the monsoon my favorite time of year to photograph the Grand Canyon? Simple, because magic happens during the monsoon...

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Photographing The Colorado River in the Grand Canyon — Photographing The Colorado River in the Grand Canyon

August 9, 2024 | The Colorado River in the Grand Canyon

I'm lucky to have spent some time over the past ten years rafting the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. During that time, I've hiked hundreds of miles exploring the side canyons along the river corridor and had some incredible experiences...

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The Creation of Granite Rapid: A Natural Marvel in the Grand Canyon — The Creation of Granite Rapid: A Natural Marvel in the Grand Canyon

July 27, 2024 | Granite Rapid in the Grand Canyon

On this day, July 27th, 1984, a torrential downpour fell from a monsoon thunderstorm over Monument Creek in the Grand Canyon. The small washes along Monument Creek, which are normally dry, began to fill quickly with water, collecting sand, mud, and rocks along the way...

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Winter Light at the Grand Canyon — Winter Light at the Grand Canyon

April 7, 2024 | Grand Canyon National Park

After a slow start to the 2023-2024 winter season, the weather finally changed and became more winter-like in January. My annual winter workshop at the Grand Canyon was held in January of this year, and we were blessed with a great display of light and color on the last evening of the workshop...

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The Making of my Last Photograph as an Artist-in-Residence at the Grand Canyon — The Making of my Last Photograph as an Artist-in-Residence at the Grand Canyon

March 21, 2024 | Grand Canyon National Park

On this date, 15 years ago in 2009, I made my final photograph as an Artist-in-Residence at Grand Canyon National Park. This is a photograph that I almost missed.

After spending nearly a month getting up early every day for sunrise, hiking throughout most of the day, and photographing the sunset, I was spent...

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Photos from the 2023 Rafting the Grand Canyon Photography Expedition — Photos from the 2023 Rafting the Grand Canyon Photography Expedition

December 31, 2023

After 18 days and 225 miles rafting the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon, I have a lot of new photographs to share with you including photos of waterfalls in slot canyons, cliffs glowing with reflected light, and grand views of the river meandering through the canyon.

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Arizona Highways January 2024 Cover Photo — Arizona Highways January 2024 Cover Photo

December 23, 2023

I have exciting news to share! My photo Magic at Mohave is on the cover of the January 2024 issue of Arizona Highways Magazine! In addition to the cover, I have seven more photographs in this issue, including a 2-page spread and several full-page images...

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Behind-the-Scenes of the 2023 Grand Canyon River Trip & Photography Expedition — Behind-the-Scenes of the 2023 Grand Canyon River Trip & Photography Expedition

December 21, 2023

Here's a behind-the-scenes look at my most recent river trip. We spent 18 days rafting 225 miles of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon.

We photographed many great locations, including spending two nights at Nankoweap so we could hike to the granaries multiple times...

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Photographing Monsoon Storms & Light at the Grand Canyon - 2023 — Photographing Monsoon Storms & Light at the Grand Canyon - 2023

September 17, 2023

It has been another great year photographing monsoon storms, rainbows, and light at the Grand Canyon.

Since late July, I have led several photography workshops on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, and I've made numerous personal trips to both the South Rim and the North Rim of the park...

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What I have been up to the past few months — What I have been up to the past few months

July 21, 2023

Hey, everyone! It has been several months since my last post here in the Journal, and if you haven't guessed, I've been staying busy with several projects lately. I've also been leading lots of private photography workshops, and I've spent time volunteering with the Parks in Focus program during their outings to the Grand Canyon...

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A Moment in Nature - Sailing Amongst the Clouds — A Moment in Nature - Sailing Amongst the Clouds

April 7, 2023

The rain has just stopped, and the sun is slowly breaking through the clouds, illuminating the sublimity of the ever-changing landscape of the Grand Canyon. The air is crisp and fresh, and the scent of wet earth and trees fills your senses...

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Images from this Winter at the Grand Canyon — Images from this Winter at the Grand Canyon

March 14, 2023

This winter has been the kind that photographers dream of. Since December of 2022, much of northern Arizona has been impacted by what seemed like a non-stop wave of winter storms. At my home near Flagstaff, as of March 1st, we have received over 150 inches of snow...

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The best guide to the Grand Canyon is also a master of helping you get the most out of your camera. — The best guide to the Grand Canyon is also a master of helping you get the most out of your camera.

February 8, 2022

I have been doing landscape photography for over 20 years, and I have traveled with some great photographers as guides. In all that time, I have never met a photo instructor who has taught me so much about getting high resolution, low noise, good color depth, and great composition in landscape photography like Adam Schallau. He has taught me an efficient workflow to get the most out of my equipment in fast-changing light.

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2023 Nature Photography Summit — 2023 Nature Photography Summit

January 20, 2023

I'm excited to announce that I will be one of the keynote speakers at the upcoming 2023 Nature Photography Summit hosted by the North American Nature Photographers Association (NANPA). This in-person Nature Photography Summit runs May 4-6, 2023, in Tucson, Arizona...

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Light & Layers at the Grand Canyon — Light & Layers at the Grand Canyon

November 2, 2022 | Grand Canyon National Park

As 2022 begins to wind down, I have come to realize that I am way behind on developing the photographs I have made over the past year. I've been very productive and have lots of new photos to share including these from the Grand Canyon...

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Exploring the Forest on the North Rim — Exploring the Forest on the North Rim

October 30, 2022 | Grand Canyon National Park

When we think of Arizona, our mind wanders to visions of flat deserts populated by the Saguaro cactus and the occasional roadrunner. What may not come to mind is rolling terrain and dense forests with numerous types of trees, but the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is just such a place...

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Sacred Datura Flowers in Bloom at Tuweep — Sacred Daturas at the Grand Canyon

October 28, 2022 | Grand Canyon National Park

This past August, I spent some time in the Tuweep District of Grand Canyon National Park. My primary goal was to photograph from Toroweap overlook which has a commanding view of the Colorado River. I couldn't help but be a bit distracted as, thanks to a very rainy monsoon season, the surrounding desert was full of Sacred Datura flowers...

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Arizona Highways November 2022 Cover — Arizona Highways November 2022 Cover

October 25, 2022 | Phantom Ranch at the bottom of the Grand Canyon

I'm excited to share that one of my Grand Canyon photographs was selected for the cover of the November 2022 issue of Arizona Highways Magazine! The November issue celebrates Phantom Ranch which is turning 100 in November...

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Photographing Monsoon Storms and Lightning at the Grand Canyon - 2022 — Photographing Monsoon Storms and Lightning at the Grand Canyon - 2022

September 30, 2022 | Grand Canyon National Park

What a year 2022 has been for photographing the monsoon season at the Grand Canyon. After several years of weak monsoonal showers, or what some had come to refer to as the “non-soon” the rain has returned and with it came the lightning, rainbows, and dramatic skies...

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Rainbow and Lightning at Toroweap — Rainbow and Lightning at Toroweap

September 2, 2022 | Toroweap Overlook at the Grand Canyon

I recently returned from a camping trip during which I visited several remote locations in Grand Canyon National Park. One of those locations was the Toroweap overlook which is only accessible by driving a 55-mile-long dirt road in the middle of nowhere in the Tuweep district of the park...

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Nature Photography Day 2022 — Nature Photography Day 2022

June 15, 2022 | Grand Canyon National Park

Did you know that June 15th is Nature Photography Day? The North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA, @nanpapix) created the day in 2006 to "promote the enjoyment of nature photography, and to explain how images are used to advance the cause of conservation and protect plants, wildlife, and landscapes both locally and globally...

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Rafting the Colorado River Through the Grand Canyon - The 2022 Portfolio — Rafting the Colorado River Through the Grand Canyon - The 2022 Portfolio

May 24, 2022 | Grand Canyon National Park

On this date in 1869, the explorer John Wesley Powell and his team set out on an epic journey into "The Great Unknown," a large blank space on the maps of the day, including the Grand Canyon and much of the American Southwest...

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Photographing Cardiac Canyon — Photographing Cardiac Canyon

April 11, 2022 | Page, Arizona

The American Southwest is home to some amazing landscapes, from wide-open desert vistas to the more intimate vignettes found across the canyon-country of the Colorado Plateau of the Four Corners region...

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Winter Light at the Grand Canyon — Winter Light at the Grand Canyon

January 6, 2022 | Grand Canyon National Park

It's my personal opinion that one of the most memorable times to see and experience the Grand Canyon is during the winter. The sun is lower in the sky, and the golden light lasts long. There are fewer visitors, and if you're up for taking some short walks, it's possible to feel like you almost have the park to yourself...

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Arizona Highways January 2022 Cover and More! — Arizona Highways January 2022 Cover and More!

January 4, 2022

Happy New Year from my home in Flagstaff, Arizona! I hope 2022 is off to a great start for you and yours.

I'm excited to share that one of my Grand Canyon photographs was selected to grace the cover of the January 2022 issue of Arizona Highways Magazine! In addition to the cover photo, I have several additional photographs in the magazine, which can see on pages 20 & 21, 23, 27, and 32...

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Panoramic Photos from 2021 — Panoramic Photos from 2021

December 20, 2021 | The American West

I've been spending a lot of time lately going through the photographs I made this year, and I have discovered that I made many more panoramic compositions than I have in years past. For whatever reason, the panoramic format was top-of-mind nearly every time I found myself in the field...

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Monsoon Season at the Grand Canyon - 2021 — Monsoon Season at the Grand Canyon - 2021

December 4, 2021 | Grand Canyon National Park

After two years in a row of experiencing very dry monsoons, also known as a "nonsoon" in which there was little to no storm activity, we finally had a decent season this year in northern Arizona.

I made several trips to both the South Rim and North Rim of the Grand Canyon to lead photography workshops and personal trips to create new photographs for my portfolio...

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Alive Below Crystal - Reflecting on Flipping a Raft in the Colorado River — Alive Below Crystal - Reflecting on Flipping a Raft in the Colorado River

September 29, 2021 | Grand Canyon National Park

Two years ago today, I was on day 9 of an 18-day expedition rafting the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon when the raft I was riding in flipped in a major rapid. The flip resulted in me spending time trapped below the raft when a strap or line wrapped around one of my legs...

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2021 Grand Canyon River Trip Portfolio — 2021 Grand Canyon River Trip Portfolio

November 15, 2021 | Grand Canyon National Park

Earlier this year I was the photography guide & instructor on a photography expedition rafting the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. Our group was composed of 12 photographers, plus myself and Sally, along with 4 river guides...

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Photographing the Wave in Winter Light — Photographing the Wave in Winter Light

February 1, 2021 | Coyote Buttes North ~ The Wave

In the far reaches of northern Arizona is one of the most scenic and visually stunning landscapes in the world. It's a landscape of sandstone cliffs and sweeping lines with brilliant colors in a multitude of red, orange, and yellow hues...

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Arizona Highways The Grand Canyon - January 2021 Cover Photo — Arizona Highways The Grand Canyon - January 2021 Cover Photo

December 15, 2020

The January 2021 issue of Arizona Highways magazine is out, and the cover features my photograph Clearing Winter Storm at Hopi Point depicting a winter scene at the Grand Canyon. I made this photograph on New Years Day 2015 as a snowstorm was clearing from the canyon...

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Falling for Autumn in Colorado - Part II — Falling for Autumn in Colorado - Part II

November 30, 2020 | San Juan Mountains, Colorado

Fall color in Colorado's mountains must be seen in person to appreciate what a treat it is for your senses truly. The air is crisp, and the aroma of autumn in the forest is everywhere. As the wind blows, the leaves dance on the branches until they finally let go, falling gently to the forest floor...

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Falling for Autumn in Colorado - Part I — Falling for Autumn in Colorado - Part I

November 15, 2020 | Crested Butte, Colorado

In late September of this year, I returned to Colorado to spend time amongst the mountains and the aspen trees. For me, it's a return to home, as I had lived in the small town of Gothic, on the bank of the East River, during the summers of 1991 and '92 when I worked at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory...

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A New Grand Canyon Book from Arizona Highways — A New Grand Canyon Book from Arizona Highways

November 7, 2020

I'm excited to announce that my second book on Grand Canyon National Park has been released! This is my first book published by Arizona Highways! Grand Canyon: Earth and Sky celebrates the beauty and diversity of the canyon with more than 20 stunning photographs...

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Grand Canyon Monsoon Magic — Grand Canyon Monsoon Magic

July 27, 2020 | Grand Canyon National Park

Late last week I was at home, in my office, preparing for upcoming photography workshops at the Grand Canyon when I heard (and felt) the rumble of distant thunder. Storms aren't unusual during the summer months here in Arizona as it is our monsoon season, but what was a bit unusual was how early the storms were starting on this day...

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Review of the Breakthrough Photography X4 and X4 Dark Circular Polarizer Filters — Review of the Breakthrough Photography X4 and X4 Dark Circular Polarizer Filters

June 9, 2020

I've been using circular polarizer (CPL) filters almost since day 1 of my photographic journey, and since that day, I have been searching the best filter possible. After years of being frustrated with CPL filters, I may have finally found a new favorite, the X4 Circular Polarizer made by Breakthrough Photography...

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Grand Canyon Reopening — Grand Canyon Reopening

June 5, 2020 | Grand Canyon National Park

Over the past couple of weeks, Sally and I have received many emails, instant messages, and phone calls asking, "is the Grand Canyon going to be open, and are you planning to run your monsoon workshops?" We want to take a few minutes to address these questions and provide some additional information on how I will be running my monsoon workshops and what is being done to provide a safe and healthy workshop environment...

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Photographing Lightning at Grand Canyon — Photographing Lightning at Grand Canyon

March 2, 2020 | Grand Canyon National Park

Having grown up in the plains state of Iowa, I have always been fascinated with thunderstorms and lightning. Every year, I would eagerly look forward to the storm season. My mother and I would race to the windows or the front door at the first crack of thunder, eager to see the next lightning bolt rip across the sky...

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A Winter Panorama of Grand Canyon — A Winter Panorama of Grand Canyon

January 23, 2020 | Grand Canyon National Park

Earlier this month I was leading my annual winter photography workshop at Grand Canyon National Park. One of the techniques we work on during the time in the field is creating panoramic images by capturing multiple photos and later assembling them together to create the completed panorama...

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The Cover of National Geographic Traveler Magazine — The Cover of National Geographic Traveler Magazine

November 29, 2019

As many of my readers have probably figured out, Grand Canyon is a special place for me. I've been spending years now exploring the canyon from the rim to the river. I photograph the canyon because I love it, it's really as simple as that...

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Panoramic Photography with the Fujifilm GFX 100 — Panoramic Photography with the Fujifilm GFX 100

November 22, 2019 | Grand Canyon National Park

When Fujifilm asked if I would like to take their newest medium format camera, the GFX 100, on my Grand Canyon river trip, I immediately said, "Yes!" One of the first things that came to mind when I began to imagine how I could take advantage of this camera was shooting in-camera panoramic photos...

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2020 Winter Photography Workshop at Grand Canyon — 2020 Winter Photography Workshop at Grand Canyon

November 21, 2019 | Grand Canyon National Park

We just got our first snowfall of the season here in Flagstaff, and as I sit here in the comfort of my home, watching the snow gently fall through the tall Ponderosa pine trees, I'm reminded that I have two spots open in my upcoming winter workshop at Grand Canyon National Park...

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Yaz Loukhal - Thinking of the River — Yaz Loukhal - Thinking of the River

October 29, 2019 | Grand Canyon National Park

A rafting trip on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon is a transformative experience for many people. One of the participants on my most recent trip said it's probably the last real, great adventure in North America...

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Return to the Rim World — Return to the Rim World

October 28, 2019

Howdy folks, it's been some time since I've been able to write anything for my website. I've been on the go non-stop since mid-July running workshops, giving presentations, working on several photography projects, and I spent 18 days below the rim of Grand Canyon rafting 225 miles of the Colorado River on a photography expedition...

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Moonlight at Cape Royal — Moonlight at Cape Royal

August 18, 2019 | North Rim of Grand Canyon

The view from Cape Royal on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular and awe-inspiring vistas in the park. Under the moonlight, it takes on a mystical and other-worldly feeling, especially as the first light of the dawn breaks over the horizon behind you painting Wotans Throne in subtle light...

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In Review, the August 2019 Desert Thunder Workshop at the Grand Canyon — In Review, the August 2019 Desert Thunder Workshop at the Grand Canyon

August 11, 2019

I've wrapped up a great workshop here at the Grand Canyon. Over the past 5 days we have photographed the canyon from both the South Rim and the North Rim. The group was absolutely fantastic and lots of fun to work with as we chased light, learned new photographic techniques, and made new friends...

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Luck & Lightning at the Grand Canyon — Luck & Lightning at the Grand Canyon

July 31, 2019 | South Rim of Grand Canyon

Someone once said to me “you sure get lucky with your photography” in reference to some of the spectacular moments I have been “lucky” to have witnessed and photographed. I believe in making your own luck by being prepared, knowing your craft, and by being in the right place when luck presents itself by anticipating what is going to happen...

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On the Road to Lees Ferry — On the Road to Lees Ferry

July 30, 2019 | Lees Ferry, Arizona

I visit the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park several times every year, and when I make the 4-hour return trip home to Flagstaff, I almost always make a side-trip to Lees Ferry to spend time near the Vermilion Cliffs and Colorado River...

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Youth Programs at Grand Canyon National Park — Youth Programs at Grand Canyon National Park

June 19, 2019 | Grand Canyon National Park

I had the opportunity to work with a great group of kids yesterday at the Grand Canyon. Together we hiked along the rim searching for opportunities to frame the canyon through the trees. They invited me to join them for dinner (the quesadillas were awesome!), and afterwards, we went back out to the rim to photograph the sunset...

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National Geographic - Photographing the Grand Canyon — National Geographic - Photographing the Grand Canyon

June 15, 2019

Last month I got an email from the Director of Photography at National Geographic Traveler magazine asking if I would be interested in sharing some tips for photographing the Grand Canyon. They had just published one of my photos of the canyon in the magazine, and they were becoming more familiar with my work...

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On the Rim with Shari — On the Rim with Shari

June 13, 2019 | South Rim of Grand Canyon

Last month I did a private 2-day workshop for a woman named Shari from Florida who was visiting Grand Canyon, and wanted to get some great photos along with expanding her photographic knowledge. Shari is exactly the type of person that I love to work with...

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National Geographic Traveler — National Geographic Traveler

June 2, 2019

I'm excited to share that my photo of the 'Super Blue Blood Moon' at Grand Canyon has been published in the current issue of the National Geographic Traveler magazine!

This scene was captured from Desert View on January 31st, 2018...

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Arizona Highways 150 Years of Running the River — Arizona Highways 150 Years of Running the River

May 1, 2019

The May 2019 issue of Arizona Highways is out and I can't hide it, I'm pretty excited about this. My work is on both the cover and back cover of the magazine!!! In addition to the covers, my work was also used for the table of contents page, and five more images in a portfolio within the magazine...

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Nature First Photography

April 22, 2019

Happy Earth Day!

Are you a photographer? Are you concerned about your impact on the natural world? Then I encourage you to join the alliance for responsible nature photography.

THE NATURE FIRST PRINCIPLES

Prioritize the well-being of nature over photography...

Happy Birthday Grand Canyon National Park! — Happy Birthday Grand Canyon National Park!

February 26, 2019 | Grand Canyon National Park

Sunrise this morning at Grand Canyon National Park was on fire! It was as if there were 100 birthday candles burning brightly in the sky in celebration of Grand Canyon National Park turning 100 today...

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Grand Canyon Centennial Book - 100 Views — Grand Canyon Centennial Book - 100 Views

February 26, 2019 | Grand Canyon National Park

I'm thrilled to announce that the new book celebrating the centennial of Grand Canyon National Park features my work on the cover, and an additional 11 images inside. The book titled Grand Canyon National Park: 100 Views is published by the Grand Canyon Conservancy, it features the work of thirty-one photographers, and is written by Scott Thybony...

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Arizona Highways Grand Canyon Centennial Issue — Arizona Highways Grand Canyon Centennial Issue

February 1, 2019

The February 2019 issue of Arizona Highways is out and it celebrates centennial of Grand Canyon National Park which became a park on February 26, 1919. The staff at the magazine selected 8 of my photographs for this issue including one for the back cover...

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Colorado Life Magazine - Cover! — Colorado Life Magazine - Cover!

November 18, 2018

The November/December 2018 issue of Colorado Life magazine features my image of Chimney Rock on the cover! Chimney Rock is near Cortez, Colorado in the Four Corners region. This issue also features stories about winter wildlife hikes, Front Range sandstone landscapes, Denver's Vance Kirkland Museum...

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Photographs in the Flagstaff Marriott — Photographs in the Flagstaff Marriott

November 1, 2017

My latest fine art print installation, this time at the Residence Inn by Marriott in downtown Flagstaff. It’s a beautiful hotel with a great staff, and the prints really compliment the space nicely...

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The Amazing Kolb Brothers of Grand Canyon — The Amazing Kolb Brothers of Grand Canyon

August 1, 2017

If you haven't figured it out already, I'm in love with the Grand Canyon and photographing it. I'm also into the history of the canyon and the early pioneers that came here, including Kolb brothers...

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The Emerald Mile Returns — The Emerald Mile Returns

May 17, 2018 | Flagstaff, Arizona

How cool is this?

Sally and I had been in Flagstaff this morning running a few errands and we stopped at a gas station that we almost never use. As we were waiting to pull out into traffic, a truck pulling a dory (a wooden boat used in river trips) went by us...

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The Mighty Colorado River — The Mighty Colorado River

May 1, 2016

If you're a fan of beautiful books with photos of amazing places, then be sure to pick up a copy of The Mighty Colorado River ~ From the Glaciers to the Gulf by Jim Turner. The photo on the cover is one of mine and it depicts the river as it flows through Horseshoe Bend near Page, Arizona...

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New Mexico Magazine - July 2015 Cover — New Mexico Magazine - July 2015 Cover

July 3, 2015

I'm excited to have my photo of the Rio Grande Gorge on the cover of the July 2015 issue of New Mexico Magazine!

I lived in Taos for over 10 years and it's where I got my start as a professional photographer...

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A.J. GETS HIS WISH — A.J. GETS HIS WISH

August 3, 2014 | Flagstaff, Arizona

This past August, my wife Sally and I had the privilege of photographing a very special event.

Just down the street from us here in Flagstaff, Arizona, is an 8-year old boy named A.J., who has spinal muscular atrophy...

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Arizona Highways, July 2014 Cover — Arizona Highways, July 2014 Cover

July 3, 2014

The July 2014 issue of Arizona Highways Magazine is now on the newsstands and the cover features one of my photos of Grand Canyon National Park. This is actually my first cover with Arizona Highways Magazine! I’m beyond excited and honored to be part of this proud Arizona institution...

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New Mexico Magazine - August 2011 Cover — New Mexico Magazine - August 2011 Cover

August 1, 2011

Here’s a sneak peek at the August 2011 edition of New Mexico Magazine. In addition to the cover image of Troy Becenti, a 28-year-old member of the Diné (Navajo) tribe, in this issue I have a portfolio of photos of ancient Native American dwellings and rock art paired with the poetry of Pulitzer Prize-winning writer N...

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