Behind the Shot - From My Perspective

11 Jan, 26

Go With the Flow

A forecasted sunrise fizzled, but the Hudson River didn’t. On a low-wind, boatless morning, the river revealed its movement — smooth, ordered, and brisk. Sometimes the right image comes from stopping the chase and going with the flow.

Behind the Shot

26 Nov, 24

ByJuan Melli

Capturing Two NYC Icons in One Shot

Two of New York City's most iconic symbols - the Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building - lie 5.1 miles apart - one in Midtown Manhattan and the other in the Upper Newark Bay. So how - and from where - can you capture them in one photo?

Behind the Shot

24 Oct, 23

ByJuan Melli

A Room with a View

We spent two nights at The View Hotel in Monument Valley, where every room looks out toward the Mittens and Merrick Butte. From the balcony, the same landscape transformed hour by hour, from darkness to dawn, gold to blue. It was a reminder that in photography, the subject may stay the same, but the light never does.

Behind the Shot

11 Jul, 23

ByJuan Melli

Spearfishing and Lessons on Wildlife Photography

I used to think photos like this were pure luck. Being in the right place at the right time matters, but luck only works if you’ve done everything else to be ready for it.

Behind the Shot

21 Apr, 23

ByJuan Melli

Tips for Handheld Photography in Antelope Canyon

With tripods no longer allowed, Upper Antelope Canyon becomes both a photographer’s dream and nightmare, a dark, crowded slot canyon that has to be tackled handheld and on the move.

Behind the Shot