Exploring the sensual and majestic Sedona landscape awakens your creativity. From verdant creek beds to panoramic red rock vistas, unbelievable sunsets to vibrant wildflowers, roadside viewpoints to invigorating hiking trails—this is a place that …
Where to Go
North: State Route 89A rambles alongside verdant Oak Creek, offering 14 miles of lush canyon scenery. The creek tumbles over bedrock sandstone at Slide Rock State Park with deep pools beneath variegated cliffs. Farther along, West Fork, a …
Capturing the Landscape
Living in Sedona since the early 1990s, I have seen a lot of changes. Visitors increasingly lament how roads and houses encroach on the hillsides and ridgelines. Landscape photographers moan and grumble, then go to work using the rolling hills and …
Sedona Photo Hikes
Hiking with a camera on a red rocks trail makes for a gratifying experience. When I go out to photograph, I relate to the land more deeply and hike more thoughtfully. Whether it’s a butterfly landing on a wildflower in West Fork or a cloud curling …
Should I Bring a Tripod?
A tripod is an essential piece of equipment for professional-quality landscape photography. Sharp focus and thoughtful compositions come from slowing down the process. A successful photo lead the viewer’s eye into the scene without distraction, …