Fine Art Landscape and Wilderness Photography Blog (Photography)

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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Pantone 2024 Color the Year: Peach Fuzz | Nature’s Warmth in Landscape Photography

Have you heard about Peach Fuzz, the 2024 Pantone Color of the Year? Described as a warm hue which sits between pink and orange, this color can be used by artists and photographers to create a quiet and soothing mood in their work. In this article, you will learn about Peach Fuzz and how it can be used create a cozy and comforting aesthetic in nature and landscape photography.

Best Selling Prints in 2023 | Top 12 Best Seller Photos

As 2023 comes to a close, it's time to look back and see which fine art photography prints were the best sellers for the year. I always enjoy looking through the sales data to see which prints were the top sellers and how the list compares to previous years 2021 Best-Sellers List, 2022 Best-Sellers List...

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

Did you recently get a new Samsung Frame TV 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...

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...

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. I'm also contacted by beginner photographers who are just getting started and are seeking guidance and direction...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

How to Photograph the Canadian Rockies in Winter

A couple of winters ago 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...