Peter Dam Photographer and author

Peter Dam

Peter Dam is a professional nature photographer with over 10 years of experience within nature photography, corporate photography, and videography. He shares a wide range of nature photography tips and stories on his website and on his YouTube channel.

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A graphic comparing two software applications against a blue gradient background. On the left is the Pixelmator Pro logo, depicting a white rounded square with a colorful, blurred shape and a paintbrush. In the center is the text "VS". On the right is the Adobe Photoshop logo, featuring a dark blue rounded square with the letters "Ps" in light blue

Pixelmator Pro vs Photoshop: Do I Make the Shift?

Photographer Peter Dam compares Pixelmator Pro vs Photoshop to see if it's finally time to ditch Adobe.
A bright white egret preening its wing on a dark, mossy branch against a nearly black background

Wildlife Photography When You Can't Fill the Frame

Struggling to fill the frame with your wildlife subjects? Instead of relying on heavy cropping, learn how to...

Final Cut Pro vs DaVinci Resolve from a Creator’s Perspective

I’ve been using DaVinci Resolve Studio for the past four years to put together my wildlife and landscape...
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I Used Apple Creator Studio for Three Months

Apple’s way of doing things, with its smooth integration and synchronization between apps and intuitive shortcuts, suits me...
grey bird perched on branch, looking off at distance

The Backyard Studio: Gear, Setup & Settings for High-End Bird Photography

I think most of us with a garden and an interest in wildlife photography have tried to photograph...
A red squirrel captured by Peter Dam as it lies flat and relaxed along a thick, mossy tree branch. This was shot within a 5-mile radius of his home.

The 5-mile Radius: Finding Nature In Your Own Backyard

The ground is still covered in thick dew, except under the pine trees where I’m sitting, hidden by...
Fur Seal Pups

How I Use Light to Tell a Story in Wildlife Photography

If you have technically perfect wildlife shots that say nothing to you or others, what you are missing...
Mt Cook Lake Hooker II

Shutter Speed & Water: It’s Not Always About Silky Smooth

I quietly close the camper van door, careful not to disturb my sleeping family. Today’s hike, with my...
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How Built-In Mac Apps Streamline My Professional Photography Workflow

Export done. I close the photo editor, stretch my legs, and grab a coffee before sitting back down...