John Pedersen Photography Blog
The written word can be as creative and artistic as a photograph. So I strive to write regular blog posts about my travels, gear reviews or just some thoughts that need to get out. I hope you find information, insight or inspiration through my blog.
What is the Right Tripod for Me?
With all the chatter about gear on the various forums and websites, there usually isn't too much talk or comparison of tripods, which I think is a bit of a shame because they are, or [ read more ... ]
Breakthrough Photography Filters
(fyi featured image is of Singh-Ray filters) I recently had the opportunity to shoot a promotional video for Jack Graham Photography where he was unboxing a set of Graduated Neutral Density (GND) filters from a [ read more ... ]
Shooting Fall Foliage
Yes folks its that time of year when the days get shorter and the summer gives way to Fall. Cooler temps, occasional rain and most importantly, the changing of color of the leaves on the [ read more ... ]
Columbia River Gorge Eagle Creek Fire
Here in the Pacific Northwest, it almost goes without saying that we do love our outdoor spaces. The beauty, the recreation, the abundant fertility and the views are all enjoyed every day by so many [ read more ... ]
Alaska Photo Workshop – Thoughts on Gear
If you haven't read the adventures of our Alaska trip to photograph the brown bears feeding on salmon as well as amazing landscapes, please read my previous posts. I thought I'd give a few parting [ read more ... ]
Alaska Photo Workshop Video
I had previously posted a long narrative detailing out our recent scouting trip to Alaska to photograph the bears feeding on the migrating salmon. Look back on my blog to read the 6 [ read more ... ]
Alaska Photo Trip – Part 6
Please read the previous installments if you'd like to get the full story of how we ended up here Part 1. Part 2. Part 3. Part [ read more ... ]
Alaska Photo Trip – Part 5
Ok folks, as you've read in my previous posts about this trip, we've had epic days, sunshine, quintessential bear fishing shots, lots of great flying adventures and above all else, lots and lots of bears [ read more ... ]
Alaska Photo Trip – Part 4
If you are just joining me on this journey in Alaska and haven't read the previous posts, I recommend you click the links below and follow the story Part 1 Part 2. [ read more ... ]