5 scientifically proven methods to relieve stress with art
Did you know that looking at art gives humans the same internal chemical response as falling in love? It’s true! Researchers in the United Kingdom recently figured out that admiring paintings, drawings, and sculptures (or, perhaps, beautiful pictures of nature) triggers the brain to release dopamine, the bodily compound most commonly
25 Of The Best Bryce Canyon Photography Tips And Locations
Bryce Canyon National Park is one of the more spectacular National Parks in the United States park system. Known for its incredible texture, color, and picturesque overlooks, the park sees, on average, about 2.5 million visitors every year. One of the main reasons the park sees so many visitors is
NFT Photography | What Artists and Collectors Need To Know.
“The Times They Are A-Changin.” Yes, Mr. Dylan they certainly are. Bob Dylan recently sold his entire music collection of more than 600 songs for an estimated $300 million. Bruce Springsteen just sold his to Sony Music for an estimated $500 million. Musicians, artists, and creators are getting paid more than ever before for
How to Photograph Wildlife: 5 Wilderness Photography Tips for Spotting Grand Teton Moose
Photographing wild moose is on many photographers’ bucket lists, maybe even yours, but a lot of aspiring photographers haven’t learned the basics of how to safely capture memorable, sharp images of these majestic creatures in the wild. While spending a good amount of time in Grand Teton National park recently, I
Nursery decor can do more for your newborn than you might think.
As a nature and wildlife photographer, I am—maybe not surprisingly—endlessly drawn to exploring and investigating the outdoors. Whether that curiosity drives me to stand on a cold mountaintop to watch the sunrise or spend hours silently observing a foraging grizzly bear, it always leaves me filled with wonder. (And ultimately
3 nature photography tips for shooting Jackson Hole (or anywhere!) like a pro
Set in the towering Rocky Mountains and boasting some of the best wildlife watching in the United States, Jackson Hole, Wyoming is one of the most beautiful places in the world for nature photography. Its proximity to awe-inspiring natural sights—with easy access to two national parks (Grand Teton and Yellowstone)—makes Jackson Hole
Top 20 Nature Photographs of the past decade
As I look back on my travels over the last decade I wanted to share with you my top 20 nature photographs of the last ten years. The last decade I covered 22 countries and 7 continents. Bahamas, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, France, Iceland, Qatar, Rwanda, Tanzania,
Pandemic travel safety 101: 5 tips for planning a trip during COVID-19
I love nothing more than exploring new cities, sharing an exotic meal with strangers, learning from other cultures and opening my mind. Whether I’m exploring mountaintops or being perfectly quiet as the sun rises over a remote landscape, travel has a special place in my heart. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic
3 reasons Derek Nielsen Photography is setting itself apart from the competition
Bring home some of the industry’s best nature photography Why should you buy from my studio? This is a valid question. Now that everyone has a decent camera on their phone, humans take more pictures every second than we did in the entire first 100 years of photography. And experts estimate
How to become a photographer?
Do what you love and help save the planet at the same time Chicago Fine Art Wildlife Photographer Derek Nielsen If you’d asked me what I was going to be when I grew up, never in a million years would I have said “a nature photographer,” let alone one attempting to save