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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.

In this article, we are going to look at some easy steps to get you started capturing some glorious panoramic images. With a camera and access to a bit of software anyone can shoot a panorama, yet, despite how easy it is now, it can still be a little daunting to tackle this technique for the first time. 

Ice, ice, baby! Despite its name, Greenland is not even close to being green, especially in the winter when the country is largely covered in ice. In fact, 80% of its landmass is covered by the world’s second-largest ice sheet. Greenland is the place to go to photograph ice. There is not a day go by that you won’t encounter it in one of its forms, and the sheer scale of it is something you have to see to believe. 

We've been following the work of Pennsylvania-based young photographer Sam Swartley for a while now and he was kind enough to give us a glimpse into his photography world. Read on to see what it's like to be a young photographer breaking into the scene. 

How do you create a perfect photography glove? Combine the Norse Goddess of Winter, a loveable German filmmaker, and a whole lot of thought and planning. We're so excited to bring the updated Skadi PSP Mitt into our lineup this year but this one is more than just a glove for us. It's an embodiment of everything we're about: making gloves that keep our fellow winter lovers out in the elements even longer.

A lot can happen in 10 years! As we close the chapter on the decade, we take a look back through some of the best photography trends of the 2010's.

Vallerret collaborator Peter Elliot takes a photographic journey through the Isle of Skye, Scotland. Like any good Scottish adventure, this trip featured impressive peaks, icy blue lakes and of course, the famously fickle Scottish weather. Check it out!

Keeping your gear neat and tidy in the field can be surprisingly difficult, especially when the weather is rolling in and moisture starts to fall. The last thing you want to do is ruin that expensive camera gear because of a few organizational mishaps. Here are our top tips for keeping your gear organized and tidy while out in the field.

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. 

Step aside Golden Hour! There’s a new favourite time of the night for photography. If you’re one of those photographers who pack up and go home after the final rays of sun dip behind the horizon, you’re probably missing out on one of the best times to shoot. Looking to step into the realm of Blue Hour Photography? Here are our best tips!

Introducing the brand new Urbex Street Photography Glove. Designed for Urban Explorers, who take to the frozen winter streets to capture a world that often gets overlooked amongst the hustle and bustle of city life. Abandoned Warehouses, Sparkling Lights, City Skylines and One of a Kind Characters. Being a street photographer takes patience, persistence and a bit of style. The Urbex glove is built to help urban photographers maintain that balance of style, warmth and functionality.