Austin James Jackson

Austin James Jackson

Austin James Jackson is a landscape photographer and educator based in Southern Utah, dedicated to helping photographers elevate their craft through workshops, online resources, and tutorials. With a background in graphic design and advertising, he combines creative vision with technical expertise to make complex post-processing and field techniques approachable. Through his teaching, writing, and videos, Austin inspires photographers to refine their skills with content that is both clear and concise. You can find Austin's work here: YouTube channelWebsiteInstagram. TikTok

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Latest Posts

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Exposure Compensation: What You Need to Know

Anytime you shoot in automatic mode, your camera uses its light metering to determine and set the correct...

Camera Drive Modes Explained

Your camera’s drive mode is the equivalent of the gear shifter in your car. Just like how you...
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World Backup Day 2026: Everything You Need to Know About Backups

Picture this: you return home from a shoot and open your computer. Then, you plug in your external...
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Auto ISO: Everything You Need to Know

ISO is part of the exposure triangle, so choosing the right value is crucial to achieving properly exposed...
camera being used for wildlife photography

AEL Lock: Everything You Need to Know

Auto Exposure Lock (AEL Lock) is one of the most underrated and unknown tools present on today’s modern...
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What is Noise in Photography: How to Reduce Grain in Your Images

Everything you need to know about noise in photography.
Our Photographer against a vast landscape

Focus Stack Photography: Tips From a Professional

Landscape photography and the wide-angle lens go together like peanut butter and jelly. Some of the most intriguing...
looking to the future - Austin walks through the desert

5-Year-End Tips for a Solopreneur

2025 is quickly coming to a close. As the year winds down, there are a few things to...
The tripod fit perfectly inside the water bottle pouch of my 70L camera backpack, making it easy to hike with or carry to different locations.

The 3Pod Everest T5 Tripod and a November Moose Expedition

The 3Pod Everest T5 tripod is the ultimate choice for stabilizing heavy lenses.