Lewis Kemper 
Photographing Yosemite Digital Field Guide 

The ideal companion guide for capturing awe-inspiring photos of
Yosemite!

Whether using a compact camera or a high-end d SLR, this
companion guide provides you with detailed information for taking
spectacular shots of some of the most recognizable landmarks in the
world. Whether you aim to capture memorable photos of Half Dome, El
Capitan, Vernal Fall, Mariposa Grove, or one of Yosemite’s other
many remarkable attractions, this portable resource goes where you
go and walks you through valuable tips and techniques for taking
the best shot possible.

You’ll discover suggested locations for taking photos,
recommended equipment, what camera settings to use, best times of
day to photograph specific attractions, how to handle weather
challenges, and more. In addition, beautiful images of Yosemite’s
most breathtaking attractions and recognizable landmarks serve to
both inspire and assist you as you embark on an amazing
photographic adventure!

* Elevates your photography skills to a new level with
photography secrets from professional photographer Lewis
Kemper

* Presents clear, understandable tips and techniques that span
all skill levels, using all types of digital cameras, from compact
cameras to high end DSLRs

* Features Yosemite’s main attractions in alphabetical order as
well as thumb tabs on the pages so you can quickly and easily
access the information you are looking for

* Shares detailed information and insight on critical topics,
such as ideal locations to photograph from, the best time of day to
shoot, camera equipment to have handy, weather conditions, and
optimal camera settings to consider

Whether you’re a local familiar with the territory or a visitor
seeing this beautiful U.S. National Park for the first time, this
handy guide will help capture fantastic photos!

Table of Content

1 Ahwahnee Hotel.

2 Bridalveil Fall.

3 Cathedral Peak.

4 Cathedral Rocks.

5 Dog Lake.

6 El Capitan.

7 Fern Springs.

8 Half Dome.

9 Happy Isles.

10 Horsetail Fall.

11 Indian Village.

12 Lembert Dome.

13 Mariposa Grove.

14 Merced Grove.

15 Merced River.

16 Mount Dana/Mount Gibbs.

17 Nevada Fall.

18 Pioneer Yosemite History Center.

19 Sentinel Rock.

20 Siesta Lake.

21 Tenaya Lake.

22 Three Brothers.

23 Tuolumne Grove.

24 Tuolumne Meadows and River.

25 Unicorn Peak.

26 Vernal Fall.

27 Wawona Hotel.

28 Yosemite Chapel.

29 Yosemite Falls.

About the author

Lewis Kemper has been photographing the natural beauty of North America and its parklands for more than 30 years. He has worked for The Ansel Adams Gallery and been named a Canon Explorer of Light. His work has been exhibited nationally in galleries and museums and published in magazines, books, and calendars worldwide.