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This Black Friday we are again donating all profits from sales to The Norwegian Society for Conservation to help preserve one of the most iconic and recognizable photography locations on the planet: Lofoten. Visiting Lofoten is a dream for most photographers but this pristine location is at constant threat and the NSC is working to keep Lofoten wild. Read more to see how you can help.

It’s that time of the year. The fireplaces are roaring, the snow is falling and everyone is scrambling to find the perfect gift for their loved ones this year. As fellow photographers ourselves, we know how hard buying for a photographer can be. If you’re left confused by the technical jargon and tech specs of products you don’t understand then you’re in luck. Read on for our gift recommendations. 

The neck holds thick blood vessels close to the skin which carry 20% of the body's warm blood to the head, so if you don't have a neck gaiter, you're putting yourself at risk to get colder sooner. Just like other base layers close to the skin, we recommend a merino wool neck warmer.

Woodland and forest photography is one of the toughest forms of photography to have success in, for many reasons.

There is always a shot to be had though, in any light, you just have to be open to any lighting situation and ready for the changing weather conditions.

Today we have an interesting take on getting into woodland and forest photography and our expert is Tom Peters. Tom is a landscape photographer from the UK, specializing mainly in woodland and forest photography, so let’s go through 5 things that Tom does as a part of his routine.

Whether we observe mountains, hills, rivers, lakes, ponds or the sea, we get that refreshing change of perspective and joy of witnessing beautiful landscapes.

Landscape photographers like to have fun with light and exposure. There are so many things you can play with, like contrast, shadows, highlights, sunrises, sunsets, golden hours...

It's always good time for going into landscape photography.

If you're looking for inspiration, make sure you check out these Landscape photographers.

To really let our gloves shine, keeping your hands warm and accessing your dials all winter long, it’s important to start with keeping your core warm.

Why?

When it’s cold, our bodies are experts at keeping us alive. The body takes the blood away from the hands and feet and directs it to the core. We are unconsciously willing to sacrifice our digits in order to keep our organs functioning.

So, how do you keep your core warm? It’s not as easy as just putting on a big jacket, or adding an extra hoodie.

It comes down to layering, and layering with the correct materials.

Keep reading to learn more about keeping your core warm, layering and our line of Merino Wool Base Layers.