Vallerret Articles

Thinking of traveling to Japan this winter? Here's everything you need to know. Where to go, what to see, how to get around and what to pack. We cover it all.

Thinking of traveling to Lofoten this winter? Here's everything you need to know to make your photography trip a total success. Where to go, what to see, how to pack, and everything in between!

Looking to crowdfund your way to a photography career? We sat down with Peter Cox, a professional landscape photographer from Ireland, to pick his brain about how to leverage Kickstarter to fund your photography. Learn his best tips and biggest regrets from his two wildly successful campaigns.

Elopements were once something you did in secret and often had undertones of embarrassment but elopements have done a complete 180 and are one of the hottest trends in wedding photography. We talk to elopement photographer Tori Ware to find out what all the fuss is about and how she took her photography from big weddings to intimate, private ceremonies.

Few animals on earth spark such intense curiosity and respect like the polar bear. These magnificent creatures live in some of the most inhospitable terrains in the world and while their habitat is disappearing and their numbers are dwindling, they are still at the top of the food chain in the Arctic. We’ve asked Arctic photographer extraordinaire and photography workshop leader Audun Lie Dahl to share his best tips f...

Ahh Paris, the city of lights. While many wildlife and landscape photographers spend hours getting away from artificial light of the city, sometimes there’s a good reason to grab your camera and embrace the dazzling city lights. But with over 33 million visitors a year, how can a visiting photographer get a unique shot? Stephan Hellin helps break down everything you need to know about photographing the Eiffel Tower in the winter. 

Bad weather sucks. What do you do when you've planned a photography outing but the weather just won't cooperate? Get creative! Here are our best tips for making the most out of those dull and drab weather days.

Night photography may seem daunting at first but with a few tricks, you too can be on your way to being an astrophotography expert. All it takes is a few crucial pieces of gear, a little bit of trial and error and a bunch of tenacity. Here are our tips for getting your start in night photography.

With over 1 billion users on Instagram, it can be slightly overwhelming trying to find the content you want to see but if you're obsessed with winter like us, you're in luck! We're sharing our favorite wintry Instagram accounts you can't miss. From icy lakes to alpine adventures to rare Arctic wildlife. Check out what these photographers are up to.

From keeping your lens safe to enhancing an image, there’s no question that filters can be an invaluable tool for photographers, but if you’re just getting started with your photography, you might be confused on what all the fuss is about. Many camera owners use clear filters to protect their lens from dust and moisture but filters also play another huge role in the photographers kit: to enhance the quality of the p...

We're going back to the basics: How to shoot on Manual Mode. Shooting in manual can seem a bit overwhelming at first, but it’s worth it. Manual mode gives the photographer complete control when it comes to how exposed a photo looks, what’s components of the photo are in focus, how much depth of field definition you have. If you're new to shooting on manual, these are our best tips to get the results you want. 

If you're a photographer who has been to New Zealand, you've probably heard of the famous Wanaka Tree. During our visit to New Zealand, we made it a point to get some good shots of this famous little tree but because it's so often shot, we wanted to get something unique and a little bit different.