Vallerret Articles

Shooting the Northern Lights is a must-do for many photographers but did you know that the Souther Hemisphere has a light show of its own? The Aurora Australis is a spectacle that can only be seen from Australia, Chile, Argentina, New Zealand and Antarctica meaning that while it's more difficult to see than the Aurora Borealis, it's no less spectacular. 

Norway has no shortage of perfect photo spots. The hardest part of your trip will surely be deciding where to go! Check out our top recommendations including our custom Norway photography map.

Summer solstice is officially done and dusted which only means one thing, winter is coming! For those who can't wait for the snow, New Zealand is a great choice for a snowy escape from the heat. With stunning nature and plentiful snowsports around every corner, New Zealand is a must do for winter chasers. Read on for our top five reasons to visit New Zealand in winter.

If you've dreamed of seeing the Northern Lights, this is the guide for you! Where to find them, how to shoot them, when to see them and everything in between.

Heading to Iceland? Here's everything you need to know to make your photography trip a success. Where to go, what to see to, what to pack and how to prepare for  Iceland's famously fickle weather.

The Lake District is a beautiful little corner of northwest England that features 16 lakes, verdant valleys, sloping fells and hundreds of photo opportunities. We chat with Vallerret Ambassadors Lee Gale and Simon Baxter on their top tips for photographing this iconic national park.

Lightroom is a tool that almost every professional photographer uses and as you progress in your own photography, it's likely you'll be delving into the extensive, all-consuming world of Lightroom too. While it's true there's no right or wrong way to process your photos, there are definitely some adjustments you can make that will be detrimental to the quality of your photos. Luckily for you, these are fixes are easy to make! Here are the top 9 mistakes beginners m...

In simple terms, the histogram is the way you can determine all the brightness values in your image. You can use it to tell if your photos are underexposed, overexposed or if you’ve clipped any shadows or highlights. Bright snowy conditions confuse your camera and often leave your images underexposed. Understanding the histogram basics will help you create better winter images. 

How do you take photos like one of the most prominent and well-respected photographers of our time? Chris Burkard has become a household name for budding photographers and adventurers around the globe but how does it do it? Read on to see his best tips for shooting like the pros.

While we could never get to the bottom of all the functionalities of Lightroom in a single post, it’s important to know the basics to help get you started. And because we love winter, our post-processing tips are specifically for winter scenes. Ok, let's get to it!

Sometimes the best plan is to have no plan at all! Team Shooter Simon Markhof recaps his summer getaway to Tuscany where he threw away his expectations and plans and was rewarded with perfectly photogenic and verdant hills of Tuscany.