UnBound
Travel Stories, Photography Tips, & Reviews
Color Grading a Series So It Feels Like One Trip
A working adventure photographer explains how he color grades a full gallery to feel cohesive, from establishing a consistent baseline to reviewing images in sequence.
Rigging a Camera Safely to a Climbing Harness
A working adventure photographer explains why a camera rarely clips directly to a climbing harness, and how he actually secures gear while climbing or shooting from the wall.
What I Actually Look for in a Camera Body for Adventure Work
A working adventure photographer explains what he actually prioritizes in a camera body, from durability and dual card slots to matching different bodies to different jobs.
My Actual Pre-Dawn Routine Before a Sunrise Shoot
A working adventure photographer breaks down his real pre-dawn prep routine, from packing the night before to improvising when the weather turns against forecast.
How I Edit on the Road With Limited Power and Time
A working adventure photographer explains his actual field editing workflow, from nightly van reviews to setting expectations on remote, low-power shoots.
What I Do When Two Clients Want the Same Week
A working adventure photographer breaks down how he handles it when two clients request the same shoot week, from trying to shift dates to choosing fairly when neither can move.
What a Bookkeeper Actually Does for a Small Photography Business
A working adventure photographer explains why he handles his own books instead of hiring a bookkeeper, and the signals that would change that decision.