by Michael DeYoung | Jun 16, 2026 | Tips & Techniques
In April 2027 Lauri and I will raft the Grand Canyon. It will be our third private trip and second running it in packrafts – small personal rafts that are only 7 feet long. Though we’ve been paddling whitewater for decades, I am concerned about my ability... 
by Michael DeYoung | Mar 16, 2026 | Tips & Techniques
One of my main goals as a photographer who’s had successful career shooting action photography in lifestyle and adventure sports was to have a focus system that is accurate, easy to operate and fast to adapt to different situations. The idea is, if one method... 
by Michael DeYoung | Nov 4, 2025 | Tips & Techniques
In this 2-day wet weather event in Zion National Park, I am always ready to exploit a short break in the clouds, known as “sucker holes.” This particular break on the West Temple with some fresh snow was about a 10-minute event early in the morning. It was the best... 
by Michael DeYoung | Apr 5, 2025 | Tips & Techniques
In 2016 I had a major transformation in my approach to photography gear and couldn’t be happier today. I had to adapt to the reality of aging and not being able to carry the loads I used to carry. That year, during my 736 mile backpack trip through the state of... 
by Michael DeYoung | Dec 30, 2024 | Featured Posts
It’s always a fun project to cherry pick a dozen shots from roughly 8,000. And those 8,000 represent 10-15% of what I shot as they are just the edits I add to my 2024 image collection in Lightroom. I decided to stick to landscape images even though one month features...
