Michael Bonocore
Travel and adventure photographer, and Director of Partnerships at PetaPixel. Below are 50 articles for PetaPixel, 2022 to 2026, on wildlife, travel, astrophotography, and the craft. Earlier field stories live in the Archive.
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What Photographing Every Texas State Park Taught a Landscape Photographer
At 1:45 a.m., photographer Maegan Lanham left camp and drove 54 miles down a backcountry road. She then hiked three and a half miles into a dark canyon, before… Read on PetaPixel
How to Turn a Flat, Noisy RAW Into a Finished Milky Way Photograph
The Milky Way that arched over the Tetons looked nothing like the RAW file that came home. At two in the morning, on Matt Suess' camera, it glowed. On his computer… Read on PetaPixel
The Atlas ONE Is a Three-Pack System That’s a Camera Bag Only When You Need It
Atlas Packs has launched the Atlas ONE, a system of three ultralight backpacks that work as a low-profile everyday pack and turn into a camera bag only when the day… Read on PetaPixel
8 Editing Problems Nik Collection 9 Actually Solves
Over the last few decades, most photographers have believed that the more powerful the editing tool, the longer they need to spend behind a screen. Selection tools,… Read on PetaPixel
Before the Frame: A Filmmaker’s Approach to Street Photography
Six in the morning on the Brooklyn Bridge, and New York City is something it rarely is. It is quiet. Not empty, but quiet. Dan Aragon is standing on the walkway… Read on PetaPixel
8 Astrophotography Lessons the Beginner Guides Leave Out
Photographer Matt Suess was halfway through a 45-minute star trail exposure in Joshua Tree when he noticed a hazy band stretched across the sky. He had grown up in… Read on PetaPixel
DxO PureRAW 6: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide
For many photographers, their photos look good on the camera’s LCD. The exposure is right and the scene looks exactly how it was envisioned. That confidence lasts… Read on PetaPixel
Beyond the Sharp Shot: 11 Tips to Take Artistic Wildlife Photos
Wildlife photographer Tiffany Taxis had been sitting with a bear and her three cubs on the Alaska coast for hours when the large animal went rigid. She stopped… Read on PetaPixel
What Hope Looks Like: Photographing Recovery at Springs Rescue Mission
Most people dread receiving their monthly electric bill. For a Colorado Springs man named Thomas, however, receiving his first utility statement in his own name was… Read on PetaPixel
9 Lessons From a Decade of Travel Photography
Chris Poplawski doesn't believe in specializing. The OM SYSTEM photographer and USC business graduate left his corporate marketing career over a decade ago to pursue… Read on PetaPixel
Photographing the Birds of Costa Rica with Chris Niccolls
After 15 years reviewing cameras, Chris Niccolls knows gear. The PetaPixel YouTube host has tested every major system and built a reputation for making technical… Read on PetaPixel
The Photographer’s Guide to Breaking Your Own Rules
After 25 years behind the camera, OM SYSTEM photographer Jerred Zegelis thought he knew the rules of photography. Shoot RAW. Stay neutral. Fix it in post. Art Filters… Read on PetaPixel202513 articles
8 Micro Four Thirds Myths, Exposed by Four Full-Frame Converts
Photography often feels like a battle against physics, where image quality supposedly demands heavy glass and aching backs. However, … Read on PetaPixel
Nik Collection 8: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Color Efex
Beyond basic RAW adjustments lies the world of creative color grading where photographers define their signature style. DxO's recently updated Nik Collection 8… Read on PetaPixel
Handheld Macro Mastery: How to Capture Stunning Close-Ups Without a Tripod
Photographer Chris McGinnis has never taken a macro photograph in the field with a tripod in his entire career as an OM SYSTEM ambassador. The reason is simple:… Read on PetaPixel
Ethical Wildlife Photography: A Field Guide to Photographing Animals with Respect
A crew working for an unnamed wildlife photographer fed and used cellophane paper to lure a fox for the 'perfect shot' in Grand Teton National Park. Since the fox was… Read on PetaPixel
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Bird Photography
While birds inhabit every environment from remote wilderness to urban parking lots, capturing their beauty and behavior demands technical … Read on PetaPixel
A Complete Guide to Capturing Creative Landscape Photography
Landscapes are one of the most accessible yet challenging genres of photography. The challenge for many landscape photographers is effectively translating the… Read on PetaPixel
11 Pro Tips to Instantly Elevate Your Golden Hour Photography
The long days of summer offer a unique advantage for photographers: an abundance of golden hour light. This seasonal extension of the coveted 'magic hours' provides… Read on PetaPixel
The Ultimate SIGMA Lens Buying Guide
Since its founding in 1961 by Michihiro Yamaki, SIGMA has established itself as a pioneer in the world of photography. By primarily focusing on producing camera… Read on PetaPixel
A Decade of Discovery: Felix Kunze’s Iconic Explorers Club Portraits
For over a century, The Explorers Club Annual Dinner has stood as a prestigious gathering, celebrating those who relentlessly push the boundaries of human endeavor.… Read on PetaPixel
Break the Rules, Find Your Shot: An Adventure Photographer’s Guide
Pelican partner Boone Speed is regarded in many circles as a jack-of-all-trades. In addition to being a pioneering rock climber, Speed is also a successful… Read on PetaPixel
Beyond the Basics: 9 Tips to Improve Your Wildlife Photography
For decades, OM SYSTEM Ambassadors Joe and Mary Ann McDonald have traveled the globe, documenting wildlife in its natural element through their photography. Read on PetaPixel
A Complete Guide to Deep-Sky Astrophotography
While photographing wide-angle nightscapes is a common occurrence for astrophotographers, not many capture the faint nebulae and distant galaxies hidden beyond the… Read on PetaPixel
8 Pro Tips to Elevate Your Nature Photography Instantly
Adobe Lightroom Ambassador Melissa Findley is a photographer with a deep interest in travel, adventure, landscape, and lifestyle photography. Her passion for visual… Read on PetaPixel202411 articles
How the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Documents Animals in the Arctic
At a young age, wildlife photographer and Pelican user … Read on PetaPixel
6 Ways to Expand Your Creativity According to a Pro Photographer
Over the last decade, photographer Erin Sullivan has built an impressive travel photography portfolio by embracing creativity in both traditional and unconventional… Read on PetaPixel
How to Capture Better Macro Wildlife Photographs
Macro Photographer Ben Salb is an OM SYSTEM Ambassador whose passion for photography lies in the small details of the natural world. The Maryland-based photographer… Read on PetaPixel
Exploring the World with Travel, Wildlife, and Humanitarian Photographer Colby Brown
Colby Brown is a travel, wildlife, and humanitarian photographer who has traveled to over 120 countries in his 18-year career. Spending nearly six months a year… Read on PetaPixel
Photographing Compelling Urban Scenes With Martin Lindner
Martin Lindner is a German photographer and Adobe Lightroom Ambassador known for capturing captivating images with unique perspectives in urban environments.… Read on PetaPixel
Six Ways to Help Yourself See Like a Photographer
Chris Eyre-Walker, an OM SYSTEM Ambassador from Belgium, grew up traveling with his parents who were avid amateur photographers. These childhood photography… Read on PetaPixel
Using Adobe Lightroom’s New AI Tools to Tell Better Travel Stories
For over a decade, Tiffany Nguyen has been traveling the world documenting the landscape, adventure, and culture in some of the most photogenic places. With Adobe’s… Read on PetaPixel
Celebrate a Year of Chris and Jordan by Watching Their Idaho Travel Show
Today marks the anniversary of Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake joining PetaPixel! Celebrate with us by watching their first (and so far, only) travel show as they… Read on PetaPixel
Photographing the Winter Wildlife of Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park is the oldest national park in the United States, having been established on March 1st, 1872. While Yellowstone is home to incredible… Read on PetaPixel
On Safari: A Hands-On With the New OM System OM-1 Mark II
With the announcement of the OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II and the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150-600 F5.0-6.3 IS Lens, wildlife photography has never been more accessible.… Read on PetaPixel
7 Tips To Improve Your Macro Photography
French photographer Emilie Talpin did not pick up her first camera until 2018 but within just a few years, she became both an OM SYSTEM Ambassador and a highly… Read on PetaPixel20238 articles
Photographing Idaho’s Picturesque Sawtooth Mountains with Matt Suess
With each passing year, more photographers find themselves exploring the endless miles of pristine rivers, remote backroads, and stunning landscapes of Idaho. Even… Read on PetaPixel
5 Unique Photography Experiences to Have in Alaska
Alaska is known as The Last Frontier, and for those that have visited, it’s easy to see why. As Lindblad Expeditions’ former Director of Photography, travel… Read on PetaPixel
The Trip of a Lifetime: Photographing the Wild Shores of Greenland
Not only is Greenland one of the most remote places in the world, … Read on PetaPixel
A Complete Guide to Capturing Gorgeous Photos of the Night Sky
Peter Baumgarten is an award-winning nature photographer, educator, and OM SYSTEM Ambassador based on Canada’s Manitoulin Island. The island’s dark sky location… Read on PetaPixel
Photographer Captures Gorgeous Photos of Fall Colors in Patagonia
OM SYSTEM Ambassador and travel photographer Frank Smith has been capturing the diverse beauty of the world for decades. Whether it be through his photographs of… Read on PetaPixel
Why Every Wildlife Photographer Should Safari in Kenya’s Masai Mara
Every year from late June through early October, wildlife photographers flock to Masai Mara National Reserve, an area of preserved savannah wilderness in southwestern… Read on PetaPixel
Photographer Captures Beauty from Iceland to the Edges of the Earth
Pelican Pro photographer and filmmaker Benjamin Hardman was so drawn to arctic landscapes, he traded in his life on the warm shores of Australia to live in Iceland,… Read on PetaPixel
Acclaimed Travel Photographer Shares 7 Must-Take Expedition Cruises
Today, interest in adventure travel is at an all-time high. Most modern day travelers design their travel itineraries based on the exciting experiences that it will… Read on PetaPixel20226 articles
9 Tips For Photographing Wildlife In Winter
Most photographers would agree that wildlife photography is challenging, even in pleasant conditions. OM SYSTEM Ambassador and Colorado-based photographer Arthur… Read on PetaPixel
The Winners of PetaPixel’s Wild Personalities Photo Contest
The Galápagos Islands is a bucket list destination for almost any photographer, thanks to the remote archipelago's diverse wildlife and stunning scenery. After… Read on PetaPixel
Win a Trip to the Galápagos Islands and an OM-1 Camera
The Galápagos Islands is a bucket list destination for almost any photographer, thanks to the remote archipelago's diverse wildlife and stunning scenery. Now, you can… Read on PetaPixel
Photographing the Diverse Wildlife and Nature of the Galápagos Islands
The Galápagos Islands are high on most wildlife photographers' bucket list, and for good reason. While photographers may not find intimidating predators like lions or… Read on PetaPixel
8 Ways Storytelling Can Improve Your Photos and Videos
Photography and filmmaking wasn’t always a part of Kane Andrade’s career path. The San Francisco Bay Area native and Adobe Lightroom Ambassador originally was… Read on PetaPixel