Fine Art Landscape and Wilderness Photography Blog

Welcome to the official blog for Scott Smorra Fine Art Wilderness Photography. I periodically post new articles about how to purchase fine art landscape photography and also tips and tricks to help photographers create compelling images.

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Buying Artwork for Samsung Frame TV | 4K Digital Photography Downloads — Buying Artwork for Samsung Frame TV | 4K Digital Photography Downloads

Did you recently get a new Samsung Frame TV (2022) and are looking to buy high quality digital artwork to display on it? If you are not yet familiar with "The Frame", it is a high definition (4K) QLED display panel which functions as a TV when it's "on" and a display for digital artwork when it's "off...

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Best-selling prints of 2022 | Top 10 Best-seller photos — Best-selling prints of 2022 | Top 10 Best-seller photos

As 2022 comes to a close, it's time to take a look back to see which fine art photography prints were the best sellers for the year. I always enjoy compiling the sales data to find out which prints rise to the top of the list and see how the list compares to previous years...

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Art Consultation Service | Interior Design Mock ups — Art Consultation Service | Interior Design Mock ups

Need help selecting the perfect print for your home or office?
Buying fine art photography prints can be a complicated, intimidating and overwhelming process, but it doesn’t need to be!

Sometimes it's easier to talk directly with an artist to determine the best print for your home or business...

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World Wide Wonder - Gallery Show / Print Exhibition - June to September 2022 — World Wide Wonder - Gallery Show / Print Exhibition - June to September 2022

On June 25, 2022 my "World Wide Wonder" gallery show / print exhibition opened at the Providence Portland Community Gallery in Portland, Oregon. The show features a collection 19 expressive photographs I've created during my journeys throughout the world...

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Image Licensing Services | Photo Usage Rights for Print and Digital Use — Image Licensing Services | Photo Usage Rights for Print and Digital Use

Have you been searching online for images to use in your latest project? Before you right-click save a photo you found on the web, there are a few important things to know about image licensing. In this concise blog article, I will provide an overview of image licensing and explain how I license my own images for both print and digital applications...

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Waterfall Corridor Timed Vehicle Access Permits | Oregon Columbia River Gorge — Waterfall Corridor Timed Vehicle Access Permits | Oregon Columbia River Gorge

Interested in visiting the Columbia River Gorge Waterfall Corridor in Oregon during the summer of 2023? This summer, permits will NOT be required to drive the Historic Columbia River Highway between the Bridal Veil / Angels Rest offramp (Exit 28) and Ainsworth State Park (Exit 35)...

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Photography Student Questions and Answers — Photography Student Questions and Answers

Are you a photography student working on a school project about interesting photographers? I'm frequently contacted by college students who want to learn more about my photography. Many of the questions I receive are very insightful and really make me think about how and why I create art...

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2021 Year in Review | Best Landscape Photos — 2021 Year in Review | Best Landscape Photos

At the end of every year, I like to spend some time reflecting on my photography. I focus on celebrating the wins and pondering new strategies for the upcoming year. 2021 was another year filled with surprises (I'm looking at you pandemic!), but I'm quite pleased with what I was able to achieve...

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Best-Selling Prints in 2021 | Top 10 Best-Seller Photos — Best-Selling Prints in 2021 | Top 10 Best-Seller Photos

As 2021 comes to a close, I thought it would be fun to look back to see which fine art prints were my best sellers for the year. Some of the top selling prints may surprise you! The images featured below represent my Top 10 Best Selling landscape and nature photography prints in 2021 and each is available for purchase as a limited-edition fine art print...

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Portland Japanese Garden | A Photography Guide — Portland Japanese Garden | A Photography Guide

Are you interested in photographing the Portland Japanese Garden? If you have ever wondered exactly how to create stunning landscape pictures in the Garden, this article is for you. The article begins with a brief history of the Garden, then discusses photography logistics for landscape / nature photographers and concludes with a collection of tips to help you create compelling photographs in the Garden...

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Backpacking the Kalalau Trail | Hiking Information, Permits — Backpacking the Kalalau Trail | Hiking Information, Permits

Interested in backpacking the Kalalau Trail on the NaPali Coast of Kaua’i? If you are an experienced hiker with plenty of determination, this trail offers one of the world’s most beautiful and unique backpacking experiences...

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How To Travel to Maui Hawaii During COVID-19 | Spoiler: It's Complicated! — How To Travel to Maui Hawaii During COVID-19 | Spoiler: It's Complicated!

In May 2021, I traveled to the island of Maui, Hawaii for a landscape and nature photography trip. Visiting Maui this year was quite different from my previous trips and I thought it would be helpful to write up a blog article about my experience...

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Certificates of Authenticity for Fine Art Photography — Certificates of Authenticity for Fine Art Photography

Have you ever wondered how Certificates of Authenticity (COAs) are used in the world of fine art photography? In this article, you will learn about COAs and provenance and how they are used to validate the authenticity of Scott Smorra Photography limited edition fine art prints...

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"We Talk Photo" Podcast Episode with Scott Smorra

I was recently a guest on episode 54 of the "We Talk Photo" podcast with John Pedersen and Jack Graham. This podcast was launched in 2019 and has featured interviews with a wide variety of landscape and nature photographers...

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How to Properly Light Fine Art Photography | Artwork Illumination Basics — How to Properly Light Fine Art Photography | Artwork Illumination Basics

Before hanging a new piece of artwork on the wall, it is important to take a few minutes to think about how best to illuminate it. Proper lighting allows the viewer to fully appreciate the colors and details in a fine art photography print and can completely transform the viewing experience...

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2020 Year in Review | Best Landscape Photos — 2020 Year in Review | Best Landscape Photos

2020! What a year it’s been! Back in January, I was not expecting a year filled with a viral pandemic, catastrophic wildfires and major social unrest. Despite all of the challenges, I was able to spend a significant amount of time focusing on both the art and marketing sides of photography...

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How to Photograph the NEOWISE Comet — How to Photograph the NEOWISE Comet

C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE) is the brightest comet to grace the Northern Hemisphere since the Hale/Bopp comet in 1996-1997. After seeing dozes of stunning images from the photography community, I knew I wanted to see the comet with my own eyes...

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How to Photograph the Canadian Rockies in Winter — How to Photograph the Canadian Rockies in Winter

In February 2020, I had the opportunity to spend a week creating landscape photographs in Banff and Jasper National Parks with my good friend and talented photographer, Jordan Ek. These parks are amazing anytime of year, but in winter they transform into a winter wonderland that is perfectly suited for landscape and nature photography...

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