I've photographed mountains all over the world, but nothing quite prepares you for the Himalayas.

They aren't simply “big” mountains. They're so vast that your brain struggles to understand what you're looking at. You lose all sense of scale while you strain your neck, constantly looking up at the summits that seem to stretch endlessly into the sky. They're difficult to photograph because no image can truly communicate their size. They're difficult to describe because there really aren't adequate words.

When you experience Western Mongolia, you change.

You begin to see the world through a different lens. You hear stories of old traditions and ways of life that have endured for generations, and through this adventure, you become part of that story. You live alongside the traditions, share in them, and leave with the feeling that a small piece of Mongolia now lives within you.

Our OFFBEAT Pro, Vidya Menon, shares her advice on shooting photos using the histogram on your camera.

This was one for the books. After months of planning, we finally came together in Uyuni, met our incredible local team, and set out on not one—but two back-to-back journeys across the Bolivian altiplano. From the very first evening, the Salar de Uyuni delivered in full: glassy reflections, endless horizons, and those unreal, lingering sunsets that make you lose track of time. Honestly, we could have spent days longer out there and still not had enough.

OFFBEAT Contributor Kahli April shares her advice for approaching photoshoots on location.

OFFBEAT Contributor Vidya Menon shares her tips for taking better photos of wildlife.

OFFBEAT Contributor Sara Kempner shares her tips for packing your camera bag and suitcase for an overseas photography trip

OFFBEAT Contributor Kahli April shares her tips for adding depth in landscape photography by adding foreground interest into compositions.

OFFBEAT Contributor Kahli April recaps our recent Wilds of Waterton: Women’s Edition workshop. She shares the highlights of this unique workshop in Alberta’s beautiful Waterton Lakes National Park.

OFFBEAT Contributor Joel Robison shares some tips on how to block out the noise and keep your focus on your creativity and inspiration.

OFFBEAT Contributor Sara Kempner shares a list of tips to help you capture exciting and dynamic skiing and snowboarding photos this winter.

OFFBEAT Contributor Khali April shares some insight into how to photograph using harsh sunlight in landscape photos.

OFFBEAT Contributor Sara Kempner shares some tips for photographing live events.

OFFBEAT Contributor Sara Kempner shares some tips for using low angle perspectives in photography compositions.

OFFBEAT Contributor Sara Kempner shares some tips and techniques for photographing in windy conditions.

OFFBEAT Contributor Kahli April teaches a meditation technique called Creative Presence that can help photographers find a new connection to the world around them.

OFFBEAT Contributor Sara Kempner reflects on a trip to Mexico and the “photographer’s guilt” that comes up when you’re not taking portfolio-worthy images.

We’re stoked to introduce you to Sara Kempner, a freelance photographer based on Vancouver Island, BC, and valued contributor to both OFFBEAT’s community and workshops.

When wildfires strike, the landscape undergoes a dramatic transformation. While it brings destruction and devastation, the fire also creates atmosphere, stories and unexpected opportunities.

We are constantly absorbing information and imagery. From magazines and books to websites and social media, we are bombarded with images constantly. The endless scrolling we do on our phones has us looking at 100s of images in a matter of minutes. With so much to look at, what will make us stop and really look at an image? Something in the image needs to grab the viewer.