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Blog - Josh Woodman Photography
Blog

Stories from the field

Travel guides, photography techniques, and behind-the-scenes stories from shoots across British Columbia and beyond.

Behind the Lens

Photography tips22 posts

DJI Mini 3 Pro drone tips
Photography

Better Drone Photos with the DJI Mini 3 Pro

Tips for sharper, more dramatic aerial shots from one of the best compact drones on the market.

Aug 2024 · 8 min read

Exposure Triangle
Photography

Mastering the Exposure Triangle

A simple guide to understanding aperture, shutter speed, and ISO — the foundation of every great photo.

Aug 2024 · 5 min read

Light trails
Photography

How to Shoot Stunning Light Trails

A beginner's guide to capturing dynamic streaks of light with long exposures — from gear to settings to post.

Sep 2023 · 6 min read

Gear essentials
Photography

What's in My Backpack

Every piece of gear I bring on a trip — from the Sony A7R IV to the DJI Mini 3 Pro and the bags that carry it all.

Aug 2023 · 7 min read

Composition tips
Photography

Mastering Composition

10 essential techniques — from rule of thirds to negative space — to take your framing to the next level.

Aug 2023 · 7 min read

Golden hour
Photography

Mastering Golden Hour

The ultimate guide to capturing perfect sunrise and sunset photos — planning, settings, and post-processing.

Aug 2023 · 7 min read

Landscape composition
Photography

Composition in Landscape Photography

10 landscape-specific techniques — foreground interest, layers, natural frames, and working with light.

Aug 2023 · 8 min read

Hiring a brand photographer in Kelowna
Photography

What to Look for When Hiring a Brand Photographer in Kelowna

What separates a strategic brand photography investment from a line-item shoot — and what to look for in a Kelowna brand photographer.

Mar 2026 · 6 min read

Okanagan winery photography
Photography

Okanagan Winery Photography: How the Right Images Turn Browsers into Guests

How great winery photography converts website browsers into tasting-room guests across the Okanagan Valley.

Mar 2026 · 7 min read

Okanagan vacation rental photography
Photography

Why Your Airbnb Photos Are Costing You Bookings

How short-term rental photography drives bookings in the Okanagan's competitive vacation rental market.

Mar 2026 · 6 min read

Kelowna northern lights aurora photography
Photography

Kelowna Northern Lights: Shooting Aurora in the Okanagan

What it's actually like to photograph aurora borealis from Kelowna — locations, timing, and the waiting nobody talks about.

Apr 2026 · 7 min read

Knox Mountain and Paul's Tomb hiking Kelowna
Photography

Knox Mountain and Paul's Tomb: A Photographer's Notes

Two of Kelowna's best hikes for landscape photography — and why what works on one trail fails on the other.

Apr 2026 · 7 min read

Milky Way photography Savary Island BC
Photography

Milky Way Photography on BC's Sunshine Coast

Shooting the galactic core from a remote Savary Island beach — campfire foreground and zero light pollution.

Apr 2026 · 6 min read

Okanagan wildlife photography bald eagles herons
Photography

Okanagan Wildlife: Bald Eagles, Herons, and Patience

Bald eagles and great blue herons along Okanagan Lake — what it actually takes to photograph them well.

Apr 2026 · 6 min read

Inside an Okanagan winery photography session
Photography

Inside an Okanagan Winery Photography Session

What actually happens during a winery shoot — from vineyard rows at golden hour to the details that sell a visit.

Apr 2026 · 6 min read

Product photography Okanagan Lake Kelowna
Photography

Product Photography on Okanagan Lake

Taking the studio outside — golden hour lighting, water reflections, and why location shoots build desire a studio can't.

May 2026 · 5 min read

Star trail photography Porteau Cove BC
Photography

Star Trail Photography at Porteau Cove

304 exposures stacked into one image — camera settings, intervalometer setup, and the stacking workflow, step by step.

Aug 2026 · 7 min read

How to photograph a lunar eclipse
Photography

How to Photograph a Lunar Eclipse

Camera settings, timing, and gear for photographing a lunar eclipse — from the partial phase through totality.

Aug 2026 · 6 min read

Panoramic landscape photography guide
Photography

A Guide to Panoramic Landscape Photography

How to shoot panoramas that actually hold together — overlap, exposure lock, and stitching technique from the field.

Aug 2026 · 6 min read

Outdoor product photography LARQ water bottle
Photography

Outdoor Product Photography: Shooting LARQ

Shooting a water bottle campaign on location instead of in a studio — and why it works better for an outdoor brand.

Aug 2026 · 6 min read

Destinations

Travel stories11 posts

Sarakiniko Beach Milos
Travel

10 Tips for Exploring Sarakiniko Beach, Milos

How to beat the crowds and experience one of the most photographed beaches in the Greek Islands.

May 2024 · 6 min read

Athens Greece
Travel

Top 10 Things to Do in Athens in 48 Hours

A quick guide to exploring the heart of Greece — from the Acropolis to hidden neighbourhood gems.

Mar 2024 · 6 min read

Santorini must dos
Travel

5 Must-Dos While in Santorini

From sunrise walks in Oia to cliff jumping in Ammoudi Bay — the essential Santorini experiences.

Aug 2023 · 5 min read

Strogoli Oia
Travel

Lunch with a View: Strogoli in Oia

Why this cliffside restaurant with panoramic caldera views should be at the top of your Santorini dining list.

Aug 2023 · 4 min read

MiraMe Athens
Travel

Why I Chose MiraMe Athens Boutique Hotel

Location, rooftop Acropolis views, and the perfect balance of vibrant and peaceful in the heart of Athens.

Aug 2023 · 5 min read

Peachland BC photography guide
Travel

Peachland: The Okanagan Spot Nobody Talks About

Why Peachland deserves more attention than it gets — lake viewpoints and golden-hour light minutes from Kelowna.

Aug 2026 · 5 min read

Quails Gate Winery photography Kelowna
Travel

A Golden Afternoon at Quails' Gate Winery

An afternoon photographing the vineyard terrace, lake views, and tasting room at one of Kelowna's most photogenic wineries.

Aug 2026 · 5 min read

Lighthouse Park West Vancouver photography
Travel

Golden Hour at Lighthouse Park, West Van

Point Atkinson Lighthouse at golden hour — one of the most photogenic, underrated spots on the North Shore.

Aug 2026 · 5 min read

Sunshine Coast BC photography guide
Travel

The Sunshine Coast: A BC Photography Guide

Gibsons beaches, Skookumchuck Narrows, and Ruby Lake — a photographer's guide to BC's most underrated coast.

Aug 2026 · 6 min read

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