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Here you will find some of Mike's deepest, darkest secrets... about photography! From talking compositions, technicalities, planning and more, feel free to absorb as much as your brain can handle and then come back for more!

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10 Tips for Photographing the Northern Lights

The Aurora Borealis, aka the Northern Lights, are one of most spectacular displays of nature one can witness in their lifetime. These beautiful dancing lights in the sky, glowing with vibrant colors, shapes and textures are high on many peoples bucket list, especially photographers. So, when you find yourself in a location where there is an opportunity to photograph the northern lights, you want to be as well prepared as you can! Here are my top ten tips for not only photographing the lights, but also having a general understanding for how to forecast them to give yourself the best chances possible. Read more…

An Amazing Print from NM Fine Art!

Embrace Winter: Get Out There And Shoot!

How to survive and create amazing photographs in winter! Ten tips by professional landscape photographer, Mike Mezeul II.

Fagradalsfjall - The Birth of a Volcano

Convergence: A Tornado Alley Time-lapse Film

The 2018 Lower East Rift Zone Eruption Imagery

Creator's Hour with Nikon

Interview with "This is Oklahoma" - Talking Storms & Volcanoes

Datacolor's Spyder X Studio Thoughts & Review

My review of the latest and greatest for Datacolor, the Spyder X Studio.

5 Tips For Filters In Landscape Photography

5 Tips for Filters in Landscape Photography! - Learn when and how to utilize filters to help your photography grow!

"The Allure of Tornado Alley" - Nikon Stage - CES 2019

January 29, 2019

Mike Mezeul II presenting on “The Allure of Tornado Alley” on the Nikon Stage at CES 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Focus Stacking: How To Achieve Perfect Sharpness Throughout

January 24, 2019 in Education

Follow along with Mike Mezeul II as he teaches you the benefits of focus stacking, how to shoot a set of images for a stack, and how to complete the stack in Lightroom & Photoshop.