PUBLISHED ARTICLES / OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHER MAGAZINE
James has been a professional advisor to Outdoor Photographer Magazine for over 25 years. He frequently contributes articles to the magazine which provide insight and how-to advice on various photography subjects. The following are some of his favorites:
Black & White Photography
Learn how to convert your color images to black & white image files.
Northern Rockies
Discover some prime photo locations in Montana and the Canadian Rockies.
Autumn Colors in Southern Utah
Discover the hot spots to photograph autumn colors in the red rock canyons of Southern Utah.
New Zealand
Explore the wonders of New Zealand's South Island; from the glacier-clad summits of the Southern Alps to the golden-sand beaches of Abel Tasman National Park.
Watch the Weather
Learn how to take advantage of dramatic, changing weather conditions to improve your photography.
Geology of the Colorado Plateau
Jim explains how knowledge of the rock layers across the Colorado Plateau region can help you find new photography locations in the red rock canyonlands of southern Utah and Arizona.
Baja National Parks
Explore Mexico's magnificent national marine parks via sea kayak along the wild, rugged coast of the Baja Peninsula.
Photography Close to Home
Stuck at home by the pandemic? Learn how to capture new images in your local area.
Big Weather
See how Jim took advantage of last year's wild summer weather in the Canadian Rockies to capture some dramatic images.
Revisit without Reprise
Think you've squeezed all the photos out of that old, favorite location you're so familiar with? Guess again.
The Lost World of Glen Canyon
A prolonged drought in the West has caused the water level in Lake Powell to fall by over 100 feet allowing the legendary canyons of Glen Canyon to emerge from beneath the waves.
National Parks of the Canadian Rockies
Photography in the world-renowned parks of Banff, Jasper and Yoho in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
Southern Utah Aerial Photography
Experience Utah's red rock country from the air and learn why these wild lands deserve to be protected as wilderness.
Fall Foliage in the American West
From the Canadian Rockies to the redrock canyons of Utah, Outdoor Photographer Magazine showcases some of Jim's best autumn-colors photography.
Black & White Conversions
Learn how to squeeze new life from you old, color files by converting them to B&W.
Glen Canyon Resurrection
A prolonged drought in the West has caused the water level in Lake Powell to fall by over 100 feet allowing the legendary canyons of Glen Canyon to emerge from beneath the waves.
Whatever it Takes
Go behind the scenes with Jim on five different photography adventures and see the effort he goes to when he's out in the field searching for images.
Canyoneering Photography
Jim discusses the rigors of exploring and photographing remote slot canyons on the Colorado Plateau.
Into the Canyons
Jim provides tips on photographing the canyonlands of the Colorado Plateau region and discusses why this region has become his favorite photography location.
Kayaking in Baja
Explore turquoise lagoons in the Sea of Cortez and learn how to protect your camera gear for sea kayaking adventures.
Comfort in the Backcountry
Tired of packing up a soggy tent every morning when you shoot in the outback? Jim discusses the option of using backcountry huts and lodges as a comfortable base for shooting in the backcountry.