Mahesh Thapa
Mahesh Thapa is predominately a travel, nature and landscape photographer based out of Seattle, WA. He has been teaching and creating content professionally for over 10 years and is an ambassador for several brands including Sony and Thinktank. Mahesh is also a physician at Seattle Children’s Hospital and Professor of Radiology at the University of Washington School of Medicine. You can see more of his work at his website, starvingphotographer.com, Instagram @StarvingPhotographer, YouTube, and Facebook.
Latest Posts
4 Professional Printing Trends Photographers Should Know in 2024
In our social media obsessed world, physical prints offer a way to display timeless memories. We are no longer...
How to Make Your Own Coffee Table Book
Choosing photos for a coffee table book involves careful consideration to create a visually appealing and cohesive collection....
A Guide to Sony Vlogging Cameras
Sony vlogging cameras redefine content creation with cutting-edge technology. Delivering superior video quality, advanced stabilization, and compact designs,...
Best Lenses for the Sony ZV-E1 Camera
The Sony ZV-E1 is the world’s smallest and lightest, full frame interchangeable lens camera with a 12 MP...
New DJI Osmo Action 3 Offers 4K Super-Wide FOV
DJI has just announced its next action camera, the DJI Osmo Action 3. It features a quick-release design for...
Upscaling Photos: Comparing Methods Based on Print Quality
There’s so much information out there about upscaling photos “properly.” Most methods concentrate on how the files look...
NiSi P1 Filter for Smartphones: Hands-On Review
One of the major advantages larger cameras have had over smartphone cameras is the ability to use quadrilateral...
A Beginner’s Guide to Professional Photo Printing
Imagine you take a beautiful photograph and carefully edit it before having it printed. Although, when you look...
Where to Focus in Landscape Photography
Maximizing sharpness is one of the most crucial aspects of creating compelling landscape photographs. Maximizing sharpness, however, does not...
Photo Editing Styles: How to Find Yours
Photography is a way to express your creativity and craft pieces that show your distinctive voice and perspective. Capturing...
NiSi 15mm Sunstar Wide-Angle Lens: Hands-On Review
There is no shortage of ultra-wide prime lenses for the full-frame system, and now NiSi has thrown its...
Fuji Instax Link Wide Smartphone Printer: A Hands-on Review
Late last year, Fuji released their latest in the line of Instax printers. This time, they’ve gone wider...
The Ultimate Guide to Neutral Density Filters
Simply put, neutral density (ND) filters are a piece of dark glass or resin that inhibits light from entering a...
7 Features to Look for in a Compact Digital Camera
There are a few compact cameras worth considering if you’re in the market for something small that offers...
What Camera Settings Should I Use for Nature Photography?
Nature photography encompasses a vast array of subject matter and shooting scenarios. Although, I’m going to limit this...
10 Products to Improve Your iPhone Photography
I love my Sony mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses, but I don’t always have it with me. Often,...
City Photo Spots: Best Locations in Seattle for Photography
I’ve called Seattle my home for over 20 years and I can’t imagine myself living anywhere else. The...
Sony A1 Camera: Hands-On Review
I’ve been shooting with the Sony Alpha 1 (A1) camera— the company’s new full-frame flagship camera — for a few...
19 Videography Tips for More Professional-Looking Videos
Shoot more professional-looking footage with these helpful videography tips whether you're making a short film or covering an...
22 Landscape Photography Tips for Beginners
Capture better photos of nature scenes, cityscapes, and other outdoor sceneries with these helpful landscape photography tips for...
Lunar Photography: How to Photograph the Moon
Whether you’re trying to achieve lunar photography of the moon in plain view or during an eclipse, it...
Understanding Focal Length and How to Use It
In this post, we will share everything you need to know about focal length so you can better...
Best Sony Lenses for Mirrorless Cameras
If you own one of Sony’s mirrorless camera models, you’re eventually going to want one of the top...
8 Best Monitors for Photo Editing
Looking for the best monitors for photo editing this year? We compiled a list of incredible displays that...
Long Exposure Photography Tricks You Need to Know
Mastering the art of long exposure is one of the essential skills in nature and landscape photography. If...
How to Take Amazing Pictures from a Plane or Helicopter
Taking quality images from way up high is not easy, but it doesn’t have to be impossible. Here...
Hands-On Review: Shooting with the Sony a7R IV in Iceland
Recently, I came back from a one-week trip to Iceland, where I shot more than 1,500 images exclusively...
What's in My Bag: Mahesh Thapa (@StarvingPhotographer)
What I carry in my bag is dictated by what and where I plan to shoot. Primarily a...
FAQ: What's the Difference Between Dye-Based and Pigment Ink?
Most inkjet printers use dye-based inks, but some photographers prefer pigment-based for a variety of reasons. Find out...
Pixels and Printing: Size Matters
An important factor in print quality is the number of pixels per inch (ppi) used to make the...
