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Technical Canyon Hike in Zion National Park’s “The Subway”

by Michael DeYoung | Mar 20, 2011 | Tips & Techniques

by New Mexico adventure travel photographer Michael DeYoung I’m also always searching for the ultimate lightweight adventure photographer outfit that gets me into hard to reach places without sacrificing professional results. I haven’t found it yet but I’ll keep...
How Following Three Basic Photography Principles led to a Successful Assignment

How Following Three Basic Photography Principles led to a Successful Assignment

by Michael DeYoung | Jan 31, 2011 | Assignment & Production, Tips & Techniques

As a working professional who has taught a few workshops with plans to teach more, I try to do is make sure that I practice what I preach. Some of the things I try to emphasize in a workshop aren’t just things that sound profound but are fundamentals that are used...

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