Alex Schult

I've been a professional photographer for more than two decades. Though my specialty is landscapes, I've explored many other areas of photography, including portraits, macro, street photography, and event photography. I've traveled the world with my camera and am passionate about telling stories through my photos. Photography isn't just a job for me, though—it's a way to have fun and build community. More importantly, I believe that photography should be open and accessible to photographers of all skill levels. That's why I founded PhotographyTalk and why I'm just as passionate about photography today as I was the first day I picked up a camera.

Fungi and Mushroom Photography: A Field Guide for Forest Floor Macro Work

Quick Facts: Topic: Woodland fungi and mushroom photography Skill level: Beginner to intermediate Time required: 1 to 3 hours per outing Core gear: Macro...

Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Review: Why It Belongs in Every Camera Bag

Quick Facts: Product: Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Aperture: f/2.8 constant across the range Stabilization: Up to 5 stops alone, up to 7.5...

The Art of Seeing in Black and White: How Monochrome Changes Your Photography

Black and white photography changed how I see long before it changed how I shoot. When I switched my camera's viewfinder to a monochrome...

7 Things to Inspect the Moment Your Metal Print Arrives

Most people open a metal print box the same way they open every other package: pull back the cardboard, see something shiny, call it...

How Much of a Photo’s Look Comes From the Camera?

Quick Facts: Topic: What shapes the look of a photo The debate: Camera or the photographer, plus the lens and editing Biggest lever: The...

The Best Camera Straps of 2026: 5 Picks We Tested for Comfort, Speed, and All-Day Carry

Quick Facts: Roundup: Best camera straps of 2026 (5 picks tested) Top pick: Lemur Strap (best overall) Best quick-release: Peak Design Slide Best heavy-gear...

GoPro Wireless Mic Review: The System Creators Waited Years For

Quick Facts: Product: GoPro Wireless Mic System (Complete Kit, AWMIC-010) Transmitter Weight: 10g (13.9g with magnet and windscreen) Audio: 24-bit / 48kHz through the...

I Followed One Metal Print From Start to Packaging Inside Vivid Metal Prints

Quick Facts: Shop: Vivid Metal Prints, Lexington, North Carolina Focus: Metal prints only, nothing else Process: Dye-sublimation onto coated aluminum, finished by hand Finishes:...