Photography

A collection of outdoor photography related tips and resources.

Reliving a hike or backpacking trip is always more memorable when you have photos to go with the stories. These resources can help you improve your outdoor photography skills no matter what your camera budget might be.

Our annual Northwest Exposure Photo Contest is now underway until October 6! Get tips on capturing a winning shot and get ready to enter your photos when the time comes.

Featured Articles:

Instagram Weekly Roundup: Summer Hiking

Jul 04, 2014

With the summer hiking season officially underway, this week's shots and stories on our Instagram roundup revolve around everything that makes summer in Washington so amazing.

Instagram Weekly Roundup: Portrait of a Hiker

Jun 27, 2014

This week's shots and stories on our Instagram roundup revolve around you. From family camping snapshots to dramatic selfies, we love seeing you making memories on Washington's trails.

Instagram Weekly Roundup: Water in the Wild

Jun 14, 2014

This week on Instagram: water in the wild. From frozen glaciers to wild stretches of coastline to the rivers that run between them, check out Washington's water along the trail.

Instagram Weekly Roundup: From Cave to Summit

Jun 06, 2014

This week on Instagram, summit Red Mountain, go inside Ape Caves, and enjoy views of light, clouds and water through the eyes of hikers in Washington. On Instagram? Follow us @washingtontrails and tag #washingtontrails when you're out adventuring this summer!

Instagram Weekly Roundup: #washingtontrails

May 30, 2014

Take a trip through Washington's wild places through the eyes of hikers and explorers on Instagram. From Mount St. Helens to Lake Chelan, get inspired by some of our favorite shots from the week, and tag #washingtontrails when you're out adventuring this summer!

Take Better Nighttime Photos

May 16, 2014

Learn how to take better nighttime photos with this new photography guide from Mountaineers Books.

How 16 Photographers Captured the Winning Shots

Jan 15, 2014

The winning photographers of WTA's Northwest Exposure Photo Contest share how they captured these stunning shots.

Cold Weather Photography Tips

Feb 27, 2013

There is still plenty of time to take out the winter gear—snowshoes, cross-country skis, winter jacket, snow pants and, of course, your camera. But before you head out, here are a few tips from photographer Paul Raymaker that can help take the chill out of capturing a winter wonderland-scape.

Northwest Exposure Photo Contest

Enter WTA's 2024 Northwest Exposure Photo Contest, Washington Trails Association's annual celebration of outdoor photography and the community of hikers that explore Washington's trails.