Vallerret Articles

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. 

Vallerret Photography Glove Ambassador Denis Palanque shares his experience photographing the famous Yellowstone National Park in the winter. Wild bison, elk, wovles and so much more make Yellowstone their home during the snowy cold winter. Read on if Yellowstone is a dream winter location for you!

At first glance, it might seem a bit ridiculous. Perhaps even a bit of an overkill. Photography gloves the size of oven mitts? Sure, it may seem absurd but bear with us! The Altas were designed to go over all of our photography gloves to be used as a giant coat. A glove for your glove. It provides insulation and warmth in the harshest of environments.

Ask any self-taught photography professional what they wish they had done when they were starting out, and the answer is sure to be “I wish I had of paid for a workshop where someone could tell me all the secrets in a few days instead of trying to figure them out myself over years”. With so many overwhelming options popping up every month, it can be tricky to narrow down the workshops that are best for you. Here are our tips for selecting the pe...

In the past few weeks, we’ve mastered both aperture and shutter speed in relation to winter photography. This week we’re taking a quick look at the final pillar of photography: ISO. ISO is the last step to understanding the basics of shooting on manual mode and is a crucial component to a well-exposed photo.

This week, we’re going back to basics with winter photography aperture 101. What is it? How does it work? And why is it important? Aperture is one of the three pillars of photography and if you can master it, you'll be well on your way to a manual shooting pro! 

The struggle of the modern photographer: Finding balance between paid work and personal projects. It’s a recurring statement as of late, in articles, interviews and podcasts alike. Photographers and many creatives for that matter are instilling the importance of personal projects, getting out of your comfort zone and changing your surroundings. Team Shooter Todd Easterbrook shares his thoughts on making time for personal projects.