Challenge Accepted: A Month with OM System's Flagship Gear OM System saw my daughter's work, noticed I shoot Nikon, and sent me their flagship gear for a month. No sponsorship, just honest feedback. Could their best keep up with how I actually shoot? Challenge accepted. Shawn Thomas Photography • Gear Review
Vacation for the Holidays That amount of planned content that I have for you all is insane, but today I come to you all with none of it. The truth is the pressures of life have caught up to me and I need to pause writing for a few weeks, until the new year Shawn Thomas Photography
Other than being moody this image has almost nothing to do with this post. There has never been a better, or worse, time to get into photography The paradox of modern art: It’s never been easier to take a perfect photo, and never been harder for that photo to matter. Technical skill is solved. Now, the battle is against the algorithm, the content machine, and the quiet death of connection. Shawn Thomas Photography • Opinion
It's got a lot of detail, so I guess it's an ok image to feature. I don't take product shots. Review: The Nikon Z 600mm f/4 TC I love the Nikon 600mm f4, but the real question is do you need it? In this review we’ll look at real comparisons, the questions to ask yourself, and the tradeoffs that come with a sixteen thousand dollar lens. Shawn Thomas Photography • Gear Review
My only photo contribution to this post. So your kid wants to be a wildlife photographer? When my 9 year old told me she wanted to take pictures of birds I had no idea it would lead us through old Nikons, Fujis, bridge cameras, and finally to an OM System kit that truly fits her. This is not a spec sheet, it is the story of how we found the right gear for a young wildlife photographer. Shawn Thomas Photography • Gear Review
Is Editing still Photography? Where’s the line between photography and digital art? In contests and in the field, editing often raises debates. Is masking, blending, or gradient work just part of the craft — or does it cross into something else entirely? Shawn Thomas Photography • Opinion
Biomes, both editions sitting with my camera I made a Book! Biomes is the 80-page wildlife photography book by Shawn Thomas, featuring dramatic Osprey action, serene landscapes, and intimate songbird moments. Experience 18 months of nature exploration, printed, not scrolled. Order the Premium or Mini Edition today. Shawn Thomas Photography • Book
A Macro morning Adventure A wildlife photographer's deep dive into the tiny world! I swapped my telephoto for a 105mm macro to shoot frogs and spiders. Macro gives you creative control over light that big-glass shooting doesn't. My secret? A simple AK diffuser. Plus, a bonus hummingbird shot using the macro lens! Shawn Thomas Photography • macro
When Color Gets in the Way of the Story Wildlife photography is all about the color... until it isn't. Most frames fail the B&W test. I break down the two things I look for in an image to decide if it's worthy of monochrome. Shawn Thomas Photography • Photography Tips
