Looking through a Different Lens: Getting to Know Nature Photographer Oliver Hellowell

Meet Oliver Hellowell, a 22-year-old Nature and Landscape Photographer from the United Kingdom. Oliver is already very accomplished in his photography career. He has received international recognition for his work, and has already earned several nominations and awards for his photography. He also happens to have Down syndrome. In this blog, you can see some of Oliver’s work and read interviews with both Oliver and his mom, Wendy.

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5 Photography Rules That Are Meant to Be Broken

Photography rules exist for a reason. They help us to become better photographers, and achieve consistency in our results. However, as a wildlife photographer, sometimes you have to break a few rules in order to get the shot. Results are not always consistent. I don’t always come away with the perfect shot. However, a few of my favorite photographs exist because I wasn’t afraid to break a few rules. In this blog, I discuss 5 common photography rules and why I like to break them.

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Save the Redheads!

Once abundant in the Central and Eastern United States, the Red-headed Woodpecker has suffered a sharp decline in population and is considered Near Threatened. Conservation efforts are necessary in order to protect the population of this beautiful bird. Read more to learn about reasons for their population decline, and ways that you can help.

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Urban Nature Photography: A Guide to My Favorite Local Photography Spots

If you think you need a weekend getaway to the coast, mountains, or countryside in order to observe and photograph birds and other wildlife, think again. I live in a city, and at least 90% of my nature photography takes place within a few miles of my home. In this blog, I share my favorite spots in the city to photograph nature.

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