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Instructor Spotlight: Dave Showalter
Dave Showalter is a conservation photographer focused on the American West, iLCP Senior Fellow, a contributor to Platte Basin Timelapse for more than a decade, and has published two books
Instructor Spotlight: Amy Gulick
Amy Gulick is a photographer, writer, author, and speaker specializing in helping audiences understand the importance of nature to humanity and all beings. Her work has been featured in Outdoor
Congratulations to the Summit Faculty Honored in Wildlife Photographer of the Year!
The annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition showcases the worlds best nature photography to a global audience. It celebrates the power of photography and the wonder of the natural
5 Tips for Packing and Traveling With Photography Gear
By Matt Stirn, Summit Program Manager & Photojournalist This January while running Summit’s Uganda workshop I visited my 50th country. Working as a photojournalist and Summit instructor I have had the
This Earth Day, Let’s talk about how we can use visual storytelling to support our Planet
One of Summit’s flagship in-person workshops is the Nature and Conservation workshop held in Jackson, WY each fall. Among the fantastic shooting opportunities and friendships being made, the students hear
Making the Most of a Summit Workshop
So you’ve made the big decision to invest in yourself and your photography by signing up for a Summit Workshop, CONGRATS! We are thrilled! Summit In-Person workshops are truly life-changing
In the Field with Peter Mather
This is Peter Mather. Peter is a conservation photographer, Summit Instructor, and Associate Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP). Peter has been deeply involved in conservation photography
Four Private Workshops We’ve Been Dreaming Of
Summit Workshops now offers Private Workshop Experiences. Your family or group of friends can have the full Summit experience with just your group, an instructor, and a trip leader. That
Gifts for the Photographer in your life
The holiday season is upon us and that means it’s time to give and receive gifts! It can be challenging to think of the perfect gift for the photographer in
Adventure of a Lifetime: Summit Adventure Workshop 2021
The 2021 Adventure workshop was incredible for faculty and students alike! The instructors are at the top of their field and were thrilled to be working with such enthusiastic and
Blinded by the Light: 2021 Lighting Workshop Recap
We had a fantastic time at the 2021 Lighting Workshop in Denver, CO! A group of students with varying levels of experience gathered in the heart of downtown with four
Roundup: 5 Documentaries to Watch this Weekend
Get inspired, learn something new, and be entertained this weekend with these five documentaries by Summit Instructors! https://youtu.be/0I_yaiyzvrc 1) Nigerians Fight to Protect the World’s Most Trafficked Mammal – Pangolins
Happy Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day Summit Community! We at Summit are thrilled to take this opportunity to celebrate the Earth and reflect on ways we can be more sustainable. This is also
Summit Peru 2018 Recap
In November 2018 Summit traveled deep into the Peruvian Amazon on a phenomenal photography worksop. Here’s a sneak peak at the grand adventure we had. Summit Peru 2019 is
Summit Nature 2018 – Day 3
Cowboys, Horses, Lightpainting, and Swans. We had an absolutely incredible third day at Summit Nature 2018!
Summit Nature 2018 – Day 2
Moose, Waterfowl, and Mountain Lakes. Great student images from Day 2 of the 2018 Nature Workshop.
Summit Nature 2018 – Day 1
We had a great first day at the 2018 Summit Nature Workshop. We’ll be posting Adobe Spark stories each day, follow along!
Summit Alumni Highlight — Aerial Photography With Chris Boyer
Faculty Highlight: Michael Clark – Adventure Workshop
Creating an Engaging Portrait
When Things Go Wrong: Corey Rich on Learning From Your Mistakes
The Best of the West: 2017 Sports Cali Photography Workshop Recap
An Unforgettable Journey: 2017 Adventure Photography Workshop Recap
A Wild World: 2017 Nature Photography Workshop Recap
Tuesday Video Tips: The Truth About Megapixels
If you’ve purchased a digital camera in the last decade than you are very familiar with the megapixel-count, and how much of a selling-point it has become. But are megapixels
Tuesday Video Tip: The Basics of ISO
ISO, or International Standards Organization, affects the amount of light that hits the image sensor in the camera. In the film days, ISO used to be a measure of the film
Tuesday Video Tips: Optical Image Stabilization 101
Image stabilization has been around for quite a while, but it’s only the newer “optical image stabilization,” or, OIS, that adjusts for shakiness caused by camera movement. OIS reacts to